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ORCHARD BAY

Oroville, Washington

$2,800,000

63.40± Acres

INTRODUCTION

On the coveted shores of Osoyoos Lake, this extraordinary 63± acre waterfront property offers a rare combination of scale, privacy, and direct access to one of the Pacific Northwest’s most sought-after recreational destinations.

With approximately 1,600± feet of private shoreline, sweeping lake and mountain views, and multiple potential building sites, the property presents an exceptional opportunity to create a legacy estate, luxury retreat, or future development in the heart of the Okanogan Valley.

Positioned just minutes from the British Columbia border, the setting blends peaceful seclusion with convenient access to renowned wineries, championship golf courses, boating, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation. Mature landscaping and the natural topography enhance both the beauty and usability of the land, while the expansive acreage provides flexibility for a wide range of visions and uses.

Whether imagined as a private family compound overlooking the lake, an exclusive getaway surrounded by nature, or a signature waterfront development, the possibilities here are truly unmatched. Large-scale waterfront holdings of this caliber are increasingly difficult to find, especially with this level of privacy, accessibility, and panoramic scenery.

From sunrise reflecting across the lake to evenings overlooking the rolling hills of the Okanogan Valley, every aspect of this property is designed by nature to showcase the best of the region. It is a setting that feels both expansive and intimate, offering room to build, gather, explore, and create something lasting in one of the Northwest’s most scenic lakefront corridors.

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QUICK FACTS

• 63± acres of premium Osoyoos Lake waterfront

• 1,600± feet of private shoreline with direct water access

• Multiple elevated building sites with panoramic lake views

• Expansive views across Osoyoos Lake & the Okanogan Valley

• Minutes from the British Columbia border

• Near award-winning wineries, golf and year-round recreation

• Mature landscaping enhances privacy and natural beauty

• Ideal setting for a luxury estate, retreat, or family compound

• Potential for future high-end waterfront development

• Rare large-acreage lakefront offering in the Pacific Northwest

• Easy access to boating, fishing, hiking and outdoor recreation

• Private setting with convenient access to nearby amenities

Orchard Bay | Oroville, Washington

ACREAGE

• 63.40± deeded acres

The property consists of 63± contiguous acres of premium lakefront land along the shores of Osoyoos Lake, offering a diverse blend of gently sloping shoreline, elevated view sites, landscaped grounds, and open usable acreage. Approximately 1,600± feet of private waterfront provides direct lake access and creates a rare combination of recreational value, privacy, and future development potential.

The terrain transitions naturally from the lake’s edge to elevated benches overlooking the water, creating multiple premier building locations with unobstructed panoramic views of Osoyoos Lake and the surrounding Okanogan Valley. Much of the acreage is open and usable, offering flexibility for estate construction, recreational amenities, vineyard potential, or phased development. Mature landscaping and established vegetation enhance the property’s character while also providing privacy and wind protection.

The property’s topography supports a variety of potential land uses, including a private family compound, a luxury retreat, a hospitality concept, or a high-end residential development. The combination of waterfront access, view corridors, and large contiguous acreage is exceptionally rare within this region, particularly in close proximity to established wineries, golf courses, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Positioned just minutes from the Canadian border, the property offers convenient access while maintaining a peaceful, secluded atmosphere. The surrounding landscape is defined by rolling hills, vineyards, orchards, and open recreational land, which contribute to the area’s scenic quality and longterm desirability. Large-scale waterfront holdings of this size and caliber are increasingly difficult to acquire in the Pacific Northwest, making the land itself one of the property’s most valuable and enduring assets.

Orchard Bay | Oroville, Washington

SCENIC VISTAS

From nearly every point on the property, the views stretch across the sparkling waters of Osoyoos Lake and into the rolling hills and rugged beauty of the Okanogan Valley. The lake becomes the centerpiece of the landscape, reflecting changing light throughout the day, from calm sunrise mornings to vivid sunsets casting color across the shoreline and surrounding mountains.

Elevated portions of the property provide sweeping panoramic vistas in multiple directions, capturing expansive water views, vineyard-covered hillsides, orchards, and the natural contours that define this unique region of the Pacific Northwest. To the north, the landscape transitions toward British Columbia, while the surrounding terrain showcases the blend of desert climate, open ridgelines, and mountain backdrops that make the Osoyoos area so distinctive.

The shoreline itself offers a quieter perspective, where mature landscaping, natural vegetation, and direct water access create a peaceful lakeside setting. From the water’s edge, the property feels private and secluded, with uninterrupted sightlines across the lake and surrounding valley.

Seasonal changes continually transform the scenery, from vibrant summer blues on the lake to warm golden tones across the hillsides in the fall. Evenings bring dramatic sunsets over the valley, while clear nights showcase expansive open skies rarely interrupted by city light.

Whether viewed from a future homesite perched above the lake or from the shoreline itself, the setting combines the openness of waterfront living with the dramatic natural beauty of the Okanogan Valley. The result is a landscape that feels both expansive and intimate, defined by water, mountains, rolling terrain, and endless horizon views in every direction.

Orchard Bay | Oroville, Washington

RECREATION

Osoyoos Lake serves as the recreational centerpiece of the region, offering boating, watersports, fishing, swimming, and lakeside living in one of the warmest freshwater lakes in the Pacific Northwest. Combined with nearby wineries, golf courses, hiking trails, and year-round outdoor recreation, the area offers an unmatched lifestyle centered around the water.

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FISHING

Osoyoos Lake supports a diverse warmwater fishery and is particularly well known for quality smallmouth bass fishing, drawing anglers from throughout the region. Additional species found in the lake include largemouth bass, yellow perch, rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, sockeye salmon during seasonal runs, and channel catfish. The combination of varied habitats, warm water temperatures, and healthy forage contributes to strong year-round fishing opportunities.

OTHER RECREATION

The Okanogan Valley offers fourseason recreation ranging from boating, fishing, and wineries to hiking, golf, horseback riding, hunting, and winter snow sports, all surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

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Orchard Bay | Oroville, Washington

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

The property offers exceptional long-term income and investment potential through a variety of possible uses. With 63± acres of usable lakefront land, favorable growing conditions, and proximity to established agricultural operations throughout the Okanogan Valley, portions of the property may be well-suited for the development of a new orchard, vineyard, or specialty agricultural venture. The region’s climate and strong agricultural heritage continue to support high-value fruit and wine production.

In addition to agricultural opportunities, the property’s scale, extensive shoreline, and multiple elevated building sites create significant potential for future residential development. The combination of approximately 1,600± feet of private waterfront, panoramic lake views, and direct access to Osoyoos Lake positions the property as a rare candidate for a luxury lakefront housing community or phased waterfront development. Demand for premium waterfront properties in the Pacific Northwest continues to make large-scale lakefront acreage increasingly valuable and difficult to replace.

Orchard Bay | Oroville, Washington

AREA HISTORY

Founded in the late 1800s near the Canadian border, Oroville developed as an important agricultural and trade community in Washington’s Okanogan Valley. Early settlers were drawn to the region by fertile soil, access to water, and opportunities in ranching, orchards, and mining. As irrigation systems expanded throughout the valley in the early 20th century, fruit production quickly became a defining part of the local economy, with apples, cherries, peaches, and apricots helping establish the area’s agricultural reputation.

Oroville’s location along major travel and trade routes between the United States and British Columbia further shaped its growth, creating a strong connection between farming, commerce, and tourism that continues today. Over time, the area evolved from a working agricultural community into a destination known for lake recreation, wineries, outdoor living, and the scenic beauty of the Okanogan Valley, while still maintaining much of its historic smalltown character and rural heritage.

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Columbia River, Okanogan Valley
Orchard Bay | Oroville, Washington
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Osoyoos Lake serves as the recreational centerpiece of the area, drawing visitors for boating, wake surfing, waterskiing, paddleboarding, swimming, and some of the Northwest’s best warm-water fishing. Public boat launches, marinas, waterfront parks, and beaches are located throughout the lake corridor, while nearby Veranda Beach, Veterans Memorial Park, and Deep Bay Park provide additional lake access and gathering areas.

The region has also become well known for its wineries and agricultural tourism. Popular wineries and tasting destinations throughout the valley include areas surrounding Oroville, Osoyoos, Oliver, and the greater South Okanagan wine region of British Columbia. Orchard country surrounds the valley with apple, cherry, peach, and apricot production contributing to the area’s long-standing agricultural identity.

Golf enthusiasts have access to several nearby courses, including Oroville Golf Club, Osoyoos Golf Club, and additional destination courses throughout the South Okanagan region. Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing opportunities extend throughout the Okanogan Highlands and nearby public lands, while winter recreation expands into skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing at higher elevations.

The surrounding area also hosts seasonal farmers markets, rodeos, fishing tournaments, wine festivals, and community events that reflect the region’s western heritage and agricultural roots. The historic town of Oroville developed as an important border and trade community tied to ranching, orchards, mining, and transportation between Washington and British Columbia. Today, that history remains visible through the valley’s working farms, open landscapes, and longstanding family agricultural operations.

LOCATION

Located just outside the town of Oroville in Washington’s scenic Okanogan Valley, the property sits along the coveted shoreline of Osoyoos Lake near the Canadian border and the renowned South Okanagan wine region of British Columbia. The setting offers a rare balance of privacy and accessibility, with convenient access to local restaurants, wineries, golf courses, marinas, and everyday amenities in both Oroville and nearby Osoyoos, BC. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, orchards, mountains, and open water, the property is ideally positioned for year-round recreation, including boating, fishing, hiking, and wine touring, while remaining within driving distance of larger regional hubs throughout north-central Washington and southern British Columbia.

AIRPORT SERVICES

The property is served by a strong network of regional airports offering both commercial and private aviation access. Dorothy Scott International Airport in Penticton, BC, lies approximately one hour and 15 minutes to the north, while Kelowna International Airport is reachable within roughly 2.5 hours. For travelers coming from the southeast, Spokane International Airport is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours away, and Pangborn Memorial Airport in Wenatchee is located about 3 hours to the south.

For private and general aviation, Oroville Municipal Airport provides local access within minutes of the property, while Omak Airport serves as a regional general aviation option approximately 45 minutes to the south. Multiple additional private and recreational airstrips throughout the Okanogan region further support convenient private aviation access to the area.

Orchard Bay | Oroville, Washington
Orchard Bay | Oroville, Washington

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.

Orchard Bay | Oroville, Washington

SUMMARY

Offering 63± acres and approximately 1,600± feet of private shoreline on Osoyoos Lake, this exceptional property represents one of the rarest large-scale waterfront opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Positioned in the heart of the Okanogan Valley near the Canadian border, the land combines panoramic lake views, multiple premier building sites, direct water access, and outstanding privacy. Surrounded by wineries, golf, orchards, and year-round recreation, the property offers remarkable flexibility for a luxury estate, private retreat, agricultural venture, or future lakefront development. Large contiguous waterfront holdings of this scale, location, and versatility are increasingly difficult to find.

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$2,800,000 Cash

Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange

Please contact Anna Jamison at (509) 598-1106 | ajamison@ fayranches.com or Jacob Turner at (509) 680-1963 | jturner@ fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www. fayranches.com.

Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

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