After being thoughtfully built by its original owners in 2010 and sold in 2018, this extraordinary eco-home at 6226 Sanderson Avenue in Peachland, BC is once again available, and it remains as forward-thinking today as the day it was completed.

Sustainable Living Without Going Off-Grid

This elegant 2-bedroom + den, 2-bathroom strawbale home proves that reducing your carbon footprint does not mean compromising on style, efficiency, or curb appeal.

Behind its industrial-chic aesthetic lies serious performance:

• 18-inch-thick custom-bound organic straw walls
• Nearly R-70 insulation value
• Exceptionally low utility costs
• Fire resistance exceeding conventional construction standards
• Recognized structural strength ideal for earthquake regions

Unlike many alternative builds, this home was fully engineered with stamped structural and mechanical plans. It was site-prepared by a retired professional builder and framed and built to occupancy by the original owner alongside a professional builder.

Close collaboration with local inspectors ensured the home not only met — but far exceeded — building code requirements in numerous areas.

Real Materials. Real Craftsmanship.

There are no veneers here. No decorative timber accents trying to imitate authenticity.
Instead, you’ll find:

• Thick larch posts
• Reclaimed industrial fir beams
• True post & beam construction
• Thick plank wood floors (not laminate)
• Much of the wood milled locally by the builder and a small family-owned mill

Finishes were chosen with health in mind. Walls are coated with mineral-tinted glaze, eliminating chemical off-gassing. Wood has been treated with

non-toxic linseed oil (flax), plant wax, distilled cedar resin, and natural oil stains.

create a home that feels solid, warm, grounded -  and remarkably clean in the air you breathe.

Passive Comfort, Year-Round

This home was designed to work with nature, not against it.

Winter Warmth

• Radiant in-floor heating powered by a closed-system hot water tank (no replacement required).
• Stucco walls retain and radiate warmth long after sunset and a highly-efficient
  

  Blaze King catalytic wood stove heats the entire home using an average of just three cords of wood annually.

Summer Cool

The home is passively air-conditioned through intentional design:

• Strategic window placement minimizes harsh summer sun.
• Low winter sun angles are welcomed for natural warmth.
• Kitchen window positioning allows passive cooling from May through October.
• Innotech tilt windows create cross-breezes without drafts.
• Open-concept planning eliminates stagnant air zones.

During peak summer months, simply closing windows from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. preserves the interior coolness. No noisy compressors. No excessive energy bills.
Just smart design.

Outdoor Living & Flexibility

Beyond the stawbale walls, the lifestyle continues:

• Expansive sundeck
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Fenced yard
• RV parking
• Garage
• Forno oven for authentic outdoor cooking
• Carriage house potential

It’s a property equally suited to quiet evenings under the Okanagan sky or entertaining friends and family all summer long.

Why Strawbale?

Strawbale construction isn’t just environmentally responsible - it’s remarkably resilient. When tightly bound and engineered within a post & beam framework, strawbale offers tensile strength and performance that rival or exceed conventional stick-frame or block construction, especially in seismic regions.
Combined with 18-inch insulation depth and mineral-based finishes, this home offers durability, efficiency, and peace of mind in one beautifully executed package.

A Rare Opportunity

Homes like this are not mass-produced. They are envisioned, engineered, and crafted.

Originally built with intention in 2010 and sold in 2018, this Peachland eco-home is once again ready for its next chapter. If you’ve been waiting for a home that blends sustainability, engineering excellence, and unmistakable character — without sacrificing comfort or convenience - this is your opportunity.

📞 Call 250-300-8530 to learn more or arrange a private viewing.