Okanagan
HOME Sept/Oct 2009
find ideal. The big kitchen exudes the welcome feeling of a natural gathering space. Any budding chef will love its size and features. Travertine counter tops, a huge maple butcher block island, sub-zero fridge and freezer, and a six burner Wolf gas range and griddle are all there. The walk-in pantry has a Thermador freezer, sink and custom cabinets. The builder has gone the extra mile, and you’ll also find a drawer dishwasher along with the full-size one; a microwave drawer and a handmade glass tile backsplash. The most appealing feature of the beach house kitchen is the 12foot eclipse bifold kitchen windows, which open directly out to the lakeside porch with an indoor and outdoor countertop. Outdoor living at its finest includes a spectacular view, high end barbecue, outdoor fireplace and even a space for a television. Rick Jaheny, owner of San Marc Custom Homes, has built homes for 31 years. His goal was to create a home that flowed with cool consistency from one room to another. He is one of the area’s top builders, but he is quick to acknowledge the importance of his talented team. “It is the people who work with us that make us successful. About 95 per cent of them have been involved in our houses for at least 15 years. Everyone approaches their job as if they were building the house for themselves,” he reflects. Special care has been taken to make the entire property feel like a mature area where you want to settle in and stay. The roof is fiberglass and the natural stone is from Vancouver Island. The home features cedar shake pre-stained siding. From the moment you enter this home, the attention to detail is apparent
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