Neighbourhood · West Kelowna

Custom Home Builder in Lakeview Heights, West Kelowna.

West Kelowna's established wine-country neighbourhood on the west shore of Okanagan Lake, home to Mission Hill Family Estate and 20 minutes from downtown Kelowna.

Elevation

350 to 600 m · Hillside

Wine Country

Mission Hill, Quails Gate, Volcanic Hills

Downtown Kelowna

20 min · W.R. Bennett Bridge

Direct

(604) 897-9390

Overview

Custom home builder in Lakeview Heights, West Kelowna.

Palermo Homes is a licensed BC Housing builder based in West Kelowna, and Lakeview Heights is home ground. We know the Boucherie Mountain terrain, the West Kelowna permit process, and how to design custom homes that capture the west-shore view corridors. In-house cabinetry, custom finish carpentry, envelope details, fixed-price contracts.

We build across every phase of Lakeview Heights, from established Boucherie Road estates to newer hillside cuts above Mission Hill. Bring us your lot survey and we walk it with you before you commit.

Lakeview Heights is West Kelowna's historic wine-country neighbourhood on the west shore of Okanagan Lake, just south of the W.R. Bennett Bridge and Shelter Bay Marina. Home to Mission Hill Family Estate (Canada's most awarded winery, designed by Seattle-based Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig with its 12-storey bell tower and 120,000 sqft complex), Quails' Gate Estate, Mt Boucherie Estate Winery, Volcanic Hills, Little Straw, and The Hatch. Homes lean Mediterranean and California-style. Hiking at Kalamoir Regional Park and biking on Mount Boucherie. Beaches include Gellatly Bay and Rotary Beach. Schools are SD23: Mar Jok Elementary, Constable Neil Bruce Middle, Mount Boucherie Secondary. Downtown Kelowna is 20 minutes over the bridge; YLW is 25 minutes.

Lakeview Heights custom home view corridor over Okanagan Lake, West Kelowna, BC

Community amenities

What Lakestone residents get access to.

Wineries

Mission Hill Estate

Canada's most awarded winery, distinctive architecture, minutes from every Lakeview Heights lot

Waterfront

Gellatly Bay

Public beach, playground, and boat launch on the west shore

Recreation

Mount Boucherie

Adjacent hiking and biking trails on the extinct volcano behind the community

Wine Trail

West Kelowna Wine Route

Six wineries within a 10-minute drive along Boucherie Road

Featured build

Modern lakeview custom home on Cabernet Way, Lakeview Heights, West Kelowna by Palermo Homes
West Kelowna, BC

Modern Lakeview Home on Cabernet Way

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Featured Lakeview Heights build.

Our Modern Lakeview Home on Cabernet Way sits on the Lakeview Heights hillside above Okanagan Lake. Full lake-view orientation, hillside cut, in-house custom finish carpentry throughout, and the stone-and-timber material palette that defines Lakeview Heights and West Kelowna's premier wine-country districts. A working example of what a Palermo custom home looks like in this neighbourhood.

Credentials

Recognized, licensed, and warrantied.

Award-Winning

CHBA Fraser Valley

Awards of Excellence Winner

Experience

15+ Years

Custom homes across BC

Warranty

2-5-10 Home Warranty

Full BC-registered coverage

Licensed

Licensed & Insured

BC Licensed Residential Builder

Portfolio · Palermo Homes

Custom Palermo Homes interior finish, portfolio example for Lakeview Heights

Why Palermo

Why Lakeview Heights clients hire Palermo.

  • 01Home turfPalermo Homes is based in West Kelowna. Lakeview Heights is our neighbourhood. We know every inspector, every geotech firm, every trade that runs Boucherie Road, and how the west-shore soil behaves.
  • 02West-shore view corridor experienceAlmost every Lakeview Heights lot orients around the Okanagan Lake view. We design floor plans around glazing ratios, deck placement, and roof profile that captures the water without overheating the house in July afternoon sun.
  • 03Hillside and slope experienceLakeview Heights lots sit on Boucherie's flank. Retaining, drainage, foundation stepping, and structural engineering carry weight here. We've been doing hillside custom work for over 15 years.
  • 04City of West Kelowna permitsWest Kelowna's permit and inspection process is its own animal. Different from City of Kelowna. We've been through hundreds of it and we know how to move a file through without bounces.
  • 05Wine country aestheticLakeview Heights homes carry a specific West Coast wine-country design language: stone, timber, deep overhangs, patios oriented for lake views and outdoor entertaining. It's the finish standard we build to every time.

What we build in Lakeview Heights

Custom homes, renovations, and general contracting.

Custom Homes

Custom home builds in Lakeview Heights and across West Kelowna. Every project designed around the lot, the view corridor, and how you actually live.

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Home Renovations

Whole-home renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, and additions in Lakeview Heights. Built to the same finish standard as our custom homes.

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General Contracting

Project management with in-house crews on the trades that matter. One team, one contract, one point of contact.

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FAQ

Custom homes in Lakeview Heights, answered.

How much does a custom home cost in Lakeview Heights?
Most Lakeview Heights custom builds run $2M and up for the home alone, which pencils out around $600 to $900 per square foot depending on finish level. Lot prices range from around $600K for smaller cuts on side streets to $2.5M plus for premium view lots overlooking Okanagan Lake and the west-shore vineyards. Total finished cost swings with slope, retaining, geotech, and finish level. A flatter cut vs. a steep hillside can differ by six figures on site work alone. Add City of West Kelowna permit costs, geotech (often required on hillside cuts), and any tree management costs into the budget from the start. We provide line-item pricing up front, break out soft costs (design, permits, geotech) from hard costs, and lock in fixed-price contracts where possible so nothing sneaks up on you mid-build.
Do Lakeview Heights homes have design guidelines?
Lakeview Heights does not have a single master-planned architectural review committee the way Kettle Valley or Lakestone do. However, individual streets and newer subdivisions inside Lakeview Heights (such as some hillside phases above Boucherie Road) may have their own design covenants registered against title. Beyond that, City of West Kelowna zoning bylaws, hillside development permits, and standard building code apply. On steep or hillside lots, geotechnical assessment and hillside development permits are typically required and can affect design (foundation type, retaining, drainage). We check every lot for registered covenants at the design stage and manage all City of West Kelowna submissions on your behalf.
How long does a Lakeview Heights custom home take to build?
Plan on 14 to 20 months from first design meeting to move-in. Roughly 3 to 5 months for design development and any required covenant reviews, 2 to 3 months for City of West Kelowna building permits and geotechnical assessment (longer on hillside cuts), and 9 to 12 months of construction. Hillside cuts on Boucherie's flank often add another 4 to 8 weeks for retaining walls, drainage, and foundation stepping compared to flatter lots. Weather matters too. Excavation, foundations, and framing move fastest through Okanagan summers. Interior finish work carries through winter without weather risk, so we schedule critical exterior phases to hit the right months.
Which parts of Lakeview Heights do you build in?
Palermo Homes builds across every part of Lakeview Heights, from the established estate streets along Boucherie Road to the newer hillside cuts above Mission Hill Family Estate. Boucherie Road running from Sunnyside Road down through Anders Road is the historic spine of the community. Streets like Judd Road, Anders Road, and Green Bay Road carry established custom homes on mature lots. Newer cuts extend up the hillside toward Rose Valley, offering elevated view lots. We're actively taking on projects across every current phase. Whether you already own a lot, are negotiating a purchase, or are picking between an established Boucherie Road estate cut and a hillside view lot, bring us the lot survey. We'll walk it with you and give you a real cost and timeline read.
What amenities do Lakeview Heights residents get access to?
Lakeview Heights sits at the centre of the West Kelowna Wine Route with six wineries within a 10-minute drive: Mission Hill Family Estate, Quails Gate Estate, Volcanic Hills, Little Straw Vineyards, Off the Grid Organic, and Kalala Organic. Mission Hill's Terrace Restaurant is one of the region's top dining destinations. Beaches include Gellatly Bay Regional Park (public beach, playground, boat launch) and Rotary Beach. Mount Boucherie Regional Park offers hiking and biking trails on the extinct volcano behind the community. The West Kelowna Yacht Club and various marinas are minutes away. Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park is a heritage site with walking trails, and the Westbank rail trail is close by for cyclists. Restaurants, groceries, and services are concentrated along Highway 97 through Westbank Centre, roughly 5 minutes from most Lakeview Heights lots.
What schools are near Lakeview Heights?
Lakeview Heights is in Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD23). Mar Jok Elementary at 1240 Green Bay Road covers K to 5 and sits inside the neighbourhood. Constable Neil Bruce Middle at 1885 Elk Road handles grades 6 to 8. Mount Boucherie Secondary at 2751 Cameron Road (grades 9 to 12) is the high school and serves all of West Kelowna. All three sit within a 5- to 10-minute drive of most Lakeview Heights homes. For families looking at independent schools, Aberdeen Hall Preparatory (K to 12) in Kelowna's Glenmore area is about 25 to 30 minutes across the bridge, and Immaculata Regional High School (Catholic, grades 8 to 12) is a similar drive. Post-secondary is close: Okanagan College's West Kelowna campus is 5 minutes away, and UBC Okanagan is about 30 minutes across the bridge.
How far is Lakeview Heights from Kelowna and the airport?
Downtown Kelowna is 20 minutes across the W.R. Bennett Bridge on Highway 97. Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is 25 minutes east with direct flights to Vancouver, Calgary, Seattle, and seasonal service to Toronto. Peachland is 15 minutes south along Highway 97, and Penticton is 45 minutes further. Vernon is 45 minutes north. Kelowna General Hospital is 20 minutes across the bridge, and UBC Okanagan is 30 minutes. For weekend recreation, Big White Ski Resort is about 90 minutes east, Silver Star Mountain Resort is 90 minutes north, and Apex Mountain Resort is 90 minutes south. Crystal Mountain (a small local ski hill) is 30 minutes up Glenrosa Road for a quick day trip.

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