Welcome to Bella Vista Estates, a premiere recreational development property located in the Columbia Valley, just 5 minutes south of Fairmont, BC on the beautiful, pristine Columbia Lake. With half-acre development lots, and stunning views of the lake and Rocky mountains, Bella Vista is the place to build your family's dream recreational resort.

This development project is marketed exclusively by
  Royal LePage Rockies West Realty
(See area map here)

If you are buying a building lot or if you have any questions about Bella Vista Estates, please contact us!

Designing with long-term owners in mind, special care has been taken to
1) preserve the area's natural beauty, and clean environment and
2) allow for a relaxed, fun lifestyle and friendly sense of community.

 Bella Vista Estates Features ...

• Oversized, treed lots, averaging 0.6 acres. Land is important... you'll have plenty of room to wander and be free in your own space, with as much privacy as you need.

• Access to warm, clean, quiet, Columbia Lake. While some of the more populated lakes in the Valley suffer from overcrowding, Columbia Lake has been preserved by the government's restricted long-term development policy. Columbia Lake is clean, and warm (only 15 feet deep), and overlooks a pristine, wild setting. Pedestrians may access the lake through the Bella Vista property, while vehicular lake access is via a nearby public road.

• No building term commitment, but lots of style choices. While most developers place 2 - 3 year time limits on completing construction, Bella Vista allows you to take your time to develop your own personal dream resort. The lots are so natural and well-treed that your neighbours need not be concerned with when you complete, which is also why we allow a broader range of mountain alpine style choices.

• Well-planned roads for year round access. Roads throughout the development are paved and very scenic. All roads and driveways will be ploughed as needed utilizing community strata fees. The development is off the main 93/95 highway, which is well maintained by the province of BC, and effectively buffered from noise by both natural and manmade hillside barriers.

• Environmentally-friendly, underground services. Bella Vista requires installation of advanced sewage systems, ensuring the prevention of harsh effluent into the lake. Lots also feature underground propane lines, well protected and out of sight.

• A sense of community. If you're going to spend several years, or retire in a community, you might enjoy the chance to get to know your neighbours. Bella Vista will feature a charming, rustic community hall at the centre of the development, allowing a place for community gatherings, family reunions, or weddings.

• A place to walk, and smell the fresh air. Bella Vista has designed and built several walking trails through the property including quaint bridges, creeks, park benches, and viewpoints of the mountains and lake. Your couch doesn't stand a chance!

(Click to see architectural guidelines overview)

Highway 93/95 south, Fairmont Hot Springs

Bella Vista Estates is a rural residential alpine community with magnificent views overlooking Columbia Lake, B.C. There is a focus on pedestrian movement throughout the subdivision to facilitate enjoyment of the natural beauty of the property. If you love nature, you’ll love Bella Vista.

Bella Vista Estates will represent an approach to mountain development that will be unique in the Columbia Valley. Access to the development will be limited to one gated entrance, with an entryway constructed appropriate to the style and quality of the project. There is an emphasis on the environment, as evidenced by many of the natural and man-made features in the community.

The natural alpine setting of the Bella Vista Estates will be governed by Architectural Design Guidelines. The guidelines have been produced to ensure the establishment of building forms compatible with the surrounding buildings. The guidelines will also encourage the use of techniques to reduce the visual impact of building mass, the siting of buildings to take advantage of views and to ensure a building technology which is appropriate for the area. The Architectural Design Guidelines will be enforced against all buildings in the subdivision and a refundable deposit of $10,000 will be collected, prior to construction, to ensure compliance.

The Developer will promptly review each proposed construction plan submitted as an Architectural Approval Package, to ensure conformance to the guidelines. After construction is completed, the Architectural Design Guidelines, will be reviewed once again, prior to occupancy, to confirm conformance.
A general idea of the Building Design Guidelines is as follows. Minimum home sizes are an 800 sq. ft. main floor two-storey, 1,000 sq. ft. main floor Bungalow or a 1,500 sq. ft. Split-Level. Homes must have a two-car garage, finished to match the principle building. The garage could be below the main floor, as may be appropriate on Lot 19. Rustic and traditional earth-tone finishes are encouraged on the exterior. Primary materials to include stone, wood and stucco.

An impression of the Site Development Guidelines is outlined as follows. Tree removal is restricted
outside of the building envelope and limited within the envelope. Incorporating natural landscape and vegetation into the building envelope is encouraged. FireSmart community protection concepts are encouraged. Street lights and outside lighting will be minimized for celestial enjoyment. Decorative rustic fencing allowed along front yards, with provision for dog runs against the house.

The Disclosure Document and the Architectural Approval Package will provide more information.