Featured Listing in Lower Mission: 526 Metcalfe Avenue, Kelowna

Some streets sell themselves. 526 Metcalfe Avenue sits in the Lower Mission, close to the stretch of Kelowna known as the Street of Dreams, in the kind of pocket where children walk to school in the morning and spend their summers at the beach. The home itself matches the setting: 6,017 square feet across the main, upper and lower levels, six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a quarter-acre lot with a private backyard. It was built in 2015 by Kelowna builder Don Campbell, and the craftsmanship shows in the details rather than the square footage alone.

Below is a closer look at the home, the lot, and what daily life looks like in this part of the Lower Mission.

526 Metcalfe Avenue at a glance

• Address: 526 Metcalfe Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1W 5K8
• Neighbourhood: Lower Mission
• Price: $3,125,000
• MLS number: 10391372
• Size: 6,017 square feet
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 6 (five full, one half), including 3 ensuites
• Lot: 0.25 acres
• Year built: 2015, by Don Campbell
• Parking: Tandem double garage, long driveway, RV parking

Inside the home

The great room is the anchor of the main floor, with ceilings soaring past 20 feet and a wood-burning fireplace at its centre. Wainscoting and crown moulding run through the principal rooms, the kind of finishing work that dates a home in the best possible way and holds its value as trends move on.

The kitchen is built for a household that actually cooks, with a central island, a large pantry, a new gas stove and oven, and a wine fridge. Two separate dining areas mean a weeknight dinner and a holiday table do not have to be the same room, and a folding door off the dining area opens the space to the backyard when the weather cooperates.

The primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and an ensuite, and it is one of three ensuites in the home. Laundry sits on two levels, a small detail that matters a great deal in a house this size.

A layout that suits more than one generation

This is where the floor plan separates itself from other homes in the price band. Six bedrooms and three ensuites give extended family genuine privacy, and an office or guest bedroom on the main floor removes the stairs for grandparents or long-staying visitors. The lower level adds a spacious gym and a recreation room, so teenagers and adults are not competing for the same living space.

Families buying at this level in the Lower Mission are often housing three generations, or planning to. The combination of two dining areas, laundry on two levels, and separate gathering spaces on different floors is what makes that workable day to day.

The lot, the garage and outdoor living

The quarter-acre lot is wide, secluded, and large enough for a pool. It is landscaped with roses and set up for entertaining, with a hot tub, a built-in outdoor gas fire pit, and automated Phantom screens that extend the season on either end of an Okanagan summer.

Parking is a genuine feature rather than an afterthought. The long driveway and RV parking handle boats and trailers, which matters in a lake town, and the tandem double garage has high ceilings, upper storage, a vented sport closet and a workbench. The home is also set up with the potential to add solar power.

Living in this part of the Lower Mission

The Lower Mission is consistently one of the most in-demand family neighbourhoods in Kelowna, and this address sits in the heart of it. Two elementary schools and a private middle school are within walking distance, and Okanagan Mission Secondary is close by. School catchment is one of the main reasons families compete for this pocket specifically.

Sarsons Beach and Hobson Beach are both walkable, which is the real draw of Lower Mission living in July and August. Mission Tennis Club and DeHart Park are nearby, along with the H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre and MNP Place for year-round recreation. Kelowna General Hospital is close by, and the shops and restaurants of Pandosy Village are minutes north.

A short commute to Kelowna General Hospital

Lower Mission is one of the closest established neighbourhoods to Kelowna General Hospital, and Metcalfe Avenue specifically is already home to a number of physicians and medical staff. For anyone working on-call shifts, that short commute is not a minor convenience, it is a genuine quality-of-life factor, and it is one of the quieter reasons this pocket of the Lower Mission holds its value so consistently.

The home suits that lifestyle in practical ways beyond the commute. The main floor office or guest bedroom works well as a home study space between shifts, the layout gives a physician household room to keep work and family life separate, and the walkable school catchment matters for medical families who tend to put down roots near the hospital for years at a time.

Frequently asked questions

Where is 526 Metcalfe Avenue located?

526 Metcalfe Avenue is in the Lower Mission neighbourhood of Kelowna, British Columbia, postal code V1W 5K8. It sits near the Street of Dreams, within walking distance of Sarsons Beach and Hobson Beach on Okanagan Lake, and a short drive from Kelowna General Hospital.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 526 Metcalfe Avenue have?

The home has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, five full and one half, including three ensuites. One of the bedrooms is set up on the main floor as an office or guest room, which suits both remote work and visiting family.

How big is the home at 526 Metcalfe Avenue?

The home measures 6,017 square feet on a 0.25 acre lot, and it was built in 2015 by Kelowna builder Don Campbell. The great room reaches ceilings of more than 20 feet.

What schools are near 526 Metcalfe Avenue?

Two public elementary schools and a private middle school are within walking distance, and Okanagan Mission Secondary serves older students nearby. Lower Mission is one of the most sought-after public school catchments in Kelowna, which is a large part of why families target this pocket.

Is 526 Metcalfe Avenue suitable for multi-generational living?

Yes. The layout was designed with multi-generational households in mind, combining six bedrooms, three ensuites, a main floor office or guest bedroom, laundry on two levels, two dining areas, and separate gym and recreation rooms on the lower level. That mix lets extended family share the home while keeping private space.

Is 526 Metcalfe Avenue a good fit for a physician working at Kelowna General Hospital?

It is a strong fit for KGH physicians and other medical staff. The home sits in Lower Mission, one of the closest established neighbourhoods to Kelowna General Hospital, which shortens the commute for on-call schedules. Metcalfe Avenue and the surrounding streets are already home to a number of physician families, drawn by that proximity along with the school catchment and beach access.

Book a private showing of 526 Metcalfe Avenue

Homes of this size and finish come up rarely in the Lower Mission, and photographs only carry so much of a 6,017 square foot floor plan. To walk through it, or to talk about how it compares with other Lower Mission properties currently available, get in touch.

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Gillian Krol has spent 19 years working with buyers and sellers across the Central Okanagan, with a particular focus on the Lower Mission and Kelowna's established family neighbourhoods. Contact Gillian to arrange a viewing.