Your Own Winery

A WINE-LOVERS’ Delight

This estate features vineyards, equestrian facilities, and a luxurious home

By Phil Butler

The winery with a unique brick and copper-spired “chapel” tasting facility and casual seating areas is set behind the residence, accented by the equestrian facilities and the vineyards.

Set in scenic british columbia’s fertile Fraser Valley, this sprawling nine-acre working estate is accessed via a private, winding, stone-lined road leading through 4 1/2 acres of lush vineyards to a circular court and a classically styled, 6,000-square-foot, fivebedroom, five-bath residence.

The Canadian estate features extensive equestrian facilities and is the home of the award-winning Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery.

The residence has many remarkable features, including a Renaissance-style mural adorning the ceiling of the entryway, vaulted ceilings in the living room and dining room, gleaming marble and wood flooring, and exquisite custom millwork throughout. The generously sized kitchen with restaurant-grade stainless-steel appliances is a chef’s delight, equipped with an island with a gas stove and expansive granite countertops for meal preparation, as well as under-counter storage and an overhang with barstools for casual dining. Centrally located at the foot of the stairs leading to the bedrooms, it serves as a natural gathering point in the home.

The adjacent formal dining room is illuminated by a spectacular chandelier, making it a perfect setting for entertaining. The airy and spacious master bedroom features a fireplace that will be greatly appreciated on chilly evenings, crown molding, and an adjacent oversized master bath with marble flooring, large windows to bring in natural light, his and hers vanities, gleaming wood cabinetry, and a large walk-in shower.

The property’s vineyard and winery are well known for unique varietals of Petite Milo and Cabernet Foch, which thrive in this region. The winery features a cavernous tasting room ideal for large gatherings, a most unique brick and copper-spired “chapel” tasting room, and an outside tasting area with a view of the equestrian riding ring to one side and the vineyards to its rear. Horse lovers will be thrilled by the riding ring, 13-stall stables, and arena. The property also features an indoor ice rink.

The Fraser Valley is located in the middle of British Columbia’s most fertile agrarian district, about an hour from Vancouver. This area has a warm country community atmosphere, offering residents serene landscapes and a peaceful lifestyle.

(Above) The large kitchen provides the chef plenty of room to work, with restaurant-grade appliances and a huge island with a gas stove, ample storage areas, and a casual dining area. (Top Right) The winery’s cavernous tasting room is an ideal setting for large gatherings. (Right) Horse lovers—and their steeds—will be enthralled with the estate’s spacious stables.

Phil Butler is a publisher, editor, author, and analyst who is a widely cited expert on subjects ranging from digital and social media to travel technology.

5290 OLUND ROAD ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA $7.3 MILLION • 6,000 SQUARE FEET • 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS • 9 ACRES

KEY FEATURES • EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES • VINEYARDS • AWARD-WINNING WINERY • PRISTINE COUNTRYSIDE

AGENT SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA PAUL HAGUE 604-328-7760