About this home
Welcome to Night Owl! This bespoke residence designed by renowned architect Henry Yorke Mann is nestled amidst 10+ acres of pristine, rolling ranchland, 15 minutes from Oliver. An architectural marvel, this home embodies HYM's ethos, maximizing the use of natural materials, while creating buildings respectful of, and in harmony with their environment. Designed specifically for it's site, and fashioned from insulated concrete block, with a metal-clad roof, this home is heating and cooling efficient by-design, and offers heightened peace of mind regarding fire safety. Unassuming from a distance, but awe-inspiring up close, visitors will marvel at the interplay of materials, custom windows and doorways, intricacy of the wood joinery, and the masterfully artistic approach to the concrete block detailing evident throughout. Features include soaring, vaulted wood-clad ceilings, HYM's signature fireplace focal point, thoughtful separation of public and private spaces, abundant storage, and access from 5 doorways to various outdoor decks and patios providing 270 degree views of rolling hills and meadows, and the beautiful mountain vistas beyond. Numerous thoughtful improvements by the current owner include 3 barns, a large fully-serviced kennel with adjacent holding pen, tractor shelter, hay storage, and gated entry to the primary entrance, with an adjacent log gazebo and expansive patio. The property has also been fully fenced. Dimensions approximate. Buyer to verify if important.
Highlights & things to check
Highlights
- Sits on 10.5 acres of rolling land, with the listing noting 270-degree views of hills, meadows and mountains.
- Built of insulated concrete block with a metal roof, per the listing.
- Oliver town centre is 8.6 km away, and Lake Osoyoos is 9.9 km away (straight-line distances per the listing).
Things to check
- Ask for well water test results and the well's age and output.
- Ask when the septic system was last inspected or pumped.
- Ask the ages of the heat pump and the propane fireplace.
- Dimensions are approximate per the listing, so measure any rooms or spaces that matter to you.
Sean Phillips’s notes from the listing and public information. Not part of the MLS® listing. Please confirm anything important.
Living at 156 Porcupine Place
Neighbourhood scores
4.5 / 10Walk & bike score: 1 / 10, from how close the nearest school, park or trail, rec centre and town centre are.
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Distances from the front door
Straight-line distances. Driving distances are longer.
Room sizes
Main level · 8 rooms
- Foyer6'7'' x 10'8''
- Laundry room6'3'' x 7'11''
- Full bathroom6'2'' x 8'
- Bedroom7'11'' x 12'10''
- Primary Bedroom10'3'' x 12'7''
- Kitchen11'7'' x 12'11''
- Dining room9'6'' x 14'8''
- Living room13'11'' x 14'1''
Second level · 1 rooms
- Loft8'5'' x 14'5''
Property details
- Price
- $849,000
- MLS® number
- 10399091
- Property type
- Single-family home · House · Single Family
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 1,233 sq ft
- Lot size
- 10.5 acres · 10.5
- Year built
- 1998
- Storeys
- 2
- Annual taxes
- $2,521
- Community
- Oliver Rural, Oliver
Features
- Style
- Ranch
- Basement
- Crawl space
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, See remarks
- Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace
- Propane, Unknown
- Roof
- Metal, Unknown
- Appliances
- Washer, Refrigerator, Range - Electric, Dryer
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic tank
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Listing information is provided by Royal LePage South Country through the REALTOR.ca DDF®. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate and should be independently verified. Last updated 2026-09-30.