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BC's largest master-planned community. 1,447 acres, 30 neighbourhoods on the Glenmore Highlands between Okanagan Lake and Glenmore Road.

Community Size

1,447 Acres · 30 Neighbourhoods

Downtown Kelowna

10 min · Glenmore Road

YLW Airport

15 min · Highway 97

Direct

(604) 897-9390

Overview

Custom home builder in Wilden, Kelowna.

Palermo Homes builds custom homes in Wilden, BC's largest master-planned community on Kelowna's Glenmore Highlands. We design inside Wilden's architectural guidelines, cut hillside lots for the lake and valley views, and deliver the finish standard our Cabernet Way and Lakestone builds set.

We build for Wilden's hillside terrain: retaining, drainage, view-corridor orientation, and the phase-by-phase design review that each release enforces differently. We know City of Kelowna permits and the Glenmore Highlands geotech.

Wilden Construction Corp launched Wilden in 2003 (assembled by Gerhard Blenk's family in the mid-1990s). It covers 1,447 acres and 30 neighbourhoods with 1,500+ acres of green space, hiking and biking trails, and cluster-neighbourhood design that preserves the wilderness. Phases 1 and 2 total 2,000 homes running through 2035 to 2040. Phase 3 adds 326 single-family homes, 128 duplexes, 444 townhomes, and 148 condominiums. Schools are SD23: North Glenmore, Watson Road, Dr. Knox Middle, and Kelowna Secondary. Downtown Kelowna is 10 minutes down Glenmore Road, YLW airport 15 minutes north on Highway 97, UBC Okanagan 15 minutes northeast.

Modern hillside custom home facade with stone entry, Palermo Homes portfolio

Community amenities

What Lakestone residents get access to.

Green Space

1,500+ Acres

Over half of Wilden's 1,447-acre plan is dedicated parkland, trails, and wildlife

Trails

Extensive Network

Hiking and biking trails across the Glenmore Highlands connecting all 30 neighbourhoods

Schools

SD23 K-12 Pathway

North Glenmore, Watson Road, Dr. Knox Middle, Kelowna Secondary

Access

10 min to Downtown

Fastest downtown Kelowna commute of any master-planned Okanagan community

Featured build

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

Modern Lakeview Home on Cabernet Way

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Portfolio match for Wilden.

Our Modern Lakeview Home on Cabernet Way in West Kelowna is the closest portfolio match for what a Wilden custom build should be. Hillside cut, full lake-view orientation, custom finish carpentry throughout, and the material palette that fits Kelowna's premium master-planned districts. Terrain and view considerations map directly to Wilden's Glenmore Highlands lots.

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

Wilden, Kelowna

Custom Wilden home interior by Palermo Homes

Why Palermo

Why Wilden clients hire Palermo.

  • 01Master-planned community fluencyWilden's architectural review runs on a phase-by-phase basis. Guidelines shift between neighbourhoods and release types. We know how each phase runs and design inside those rules from the first sketch.
  • 02Glenmore Highlands hillside experienceWilden lots are cut into the Glenmore Highlands above Okanagan Lake. Retaining, drainage, and structural engineering carry real weight. We've been doing hillside custom work for years across Upper Mission, Lakestone, and the West Kelowna wine district.
  • 03City of Kelowna permit fluencyWilden builds run through City of Kelowna permits and inspection. We know the timelines, the inspectors, and the servicing coordination that hillside lots require.
  • 04View-corridor designThe view corridor drives every early decision. Kitchen, primary bedroom, living room placement, glazing ratios, and roofline all get planned around where Okanagan Lake and the valley sit from each room.
  • 05Same finish standard as our wine-district workIn-house cabinetry, custom finish carpentry, envelope details that hold up. Wilden homes hold their value because the neighbours set a high bar and we match it.

What we build in Wilden

Custom homes, renovations, and general contracting.

Custom Homes

Custom home builds in Wilden and across 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 Wilden. 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 Wilden, answered.

How much does a custom home cost in Wilden?
Most Wilden custom builds run $1.8M and up for the home alone, which pencils out around $600 to $900 per square foot depending on finish level. Lot prices vary widely across Wilden's 30 neighbourhoods. Executive view lots in Phase 3 push past $1.5M, while smaller cluster-neighbourhood lots start closer to $500K. Total finished cost swings with slope, retaining, geotech, and finish level. Add architectural review costs (material palette, roof profile, colour approvals) 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 Wilden homes have to follow design guidelines?
Yes. Wilden Construction Corp runs an architectural review process for every custom home before permits go in. Guidelines cover material palette, roof pitch, massing, exterior colour, glazing ratios, and how the home sits on the lot in relation to Wilden's natural landscape philosophy. Guidelines shift between phases and neighbourhood types (single-family, duplex, townhome, cluster). We design inside the guidelines from the first sketch, prepare the full review package, and manage revisions with the committee so nothing bounces back.
How long does a Wilden 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 architectural review, 2 to 3 months for City of Kelowna building permits and geotechnical assessment (longer on steep cuts), and 9 to 12 months of construction. Steeper Glenmore Highlands lots 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 Kelowna summers, and interior finish work carries through winter without weather risk.
Which Wilden phase or neighbourhood should I build in?
Phases 1 and 2 are still building out with 2,000 homes total and completion running through 2035 to 2040. Phase 3 opens 326 single-family lots, 128 duplexes, 444 townhomes, and 148 condominiums built in cluster neighbourhoods to preserve the surrounding wilderness. If you're after executive view lots, Phase 3 single-family cluster neighbourhoods on the higher benches offer the best value. Lost Creek Point suits buyers looking at semi-detached townhomes with high-grade finishing. Bring us your lot survey and we'll walk it with you, review the guidelines specific to that phase, and give you a real cost and timeline read before you commit.
What amenities do Wilden residents get access to?
Wilden is built around 1,500+ acres of dedicated green space, more than half of the 1,447-acre master plan. Residents get direct access to an extensive hiking and biking trail network across the Glenmore Highlands connecting all 30 neighbourhoods. Cluster-neighbourhood design preserves the surrounding wilderness, so most homes sit next to protected forest, lake views, or valley overlooks. The community's proximity to Knox Mountain Park (Kelowna's largest natural park) adds another 235 hectares of trails at the south edge. Downtown Kelowna amenities are 10 minutes down Glenmore Road, and Kelowna General Hospital, UBC Okanagan, and Okanagan College are all inside 20 minutes.
What schools are near Wilden?
Wilden is in Central Okanagan Public Schools (SD23). North Glenmore Elementary and Watson Road Elementary cover K to 6 catchment. Dr. Knox Middle School handles grades 7 to 9. Kelowna Secondary is the high school for grades 10 to 12. All schools are inside 5 to 10 minutes of the community. For independent schools, Aberdeen Hall Preparatory (K to 12) is a few minutes down Glenmore Road, and Immaculata Regional High School is a similar drive. UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College's Kelowna campus are both 15 to 20 minutes northeast.
How far is Wilden from downtown Kelowna and the airport?
Downtown Kelowna is 10 minutes south down Glenmore Road, past Knox Mountain. Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is 15 minutes north on Highway 97, with direct flights to Vancouver, Calgary, Seattle, and seasonal service to Toronto. UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College's Kelowna campus are 15 to 20 minutes northeast, Kelowna General Hospital 12 minutes south. Big White Ski Resort is 55 minutes southeast for weekend skiing. West Kelowna's wine district (Mission Hill, Quails' Gate) is 25 minutes across the bridge. The Kelowna Yacht Club, Waterfront Park, and downtown restaurants are the closest urban amenities of any Kelowna master-planned community.

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