Lavish entertainment palace in Westbank, B.C

For readers lucky enough to be able to purchase multi-million dollar homes, and for those of us who just like to dream, this property from the Okanagan Collection, courtesy of Sotheby's Christa Frosch, might fit the bill. If given the chance, who could say no to mountain views and a multi-person steam room?

And if you fancy yourself more of a winemaker, Sotheby's has just launched its Vineyard Collection, featuring wineries and vineyards throughout the Okanagan Valley. Properties range from just under nine acres to almost 17 acres, with prices starting at $2.1-million.

2603 Lucinde Rd. (Casa Loma Estate, Westbank)
Asking price: $4.95-million
Taxes: $8,000 (2008)
MLS: 9198126

Perched on a hill with views of the mountains, Kelowna and Lake Okanagan, 2603 Lucinde Rd. is "a distinct living experience to appeal to any personality," says listing agent Christa Frosch.

The 6,500-square-foot main house, described as a "lavish entertainment palace," includes a wet bar with a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a recreation room with billiard area, a home theatre and a multi-person steam room. The home also has five bedrooms with three ensuites, artistic domed and coffered ceilings of up to 14 feet, two family rooms and a gourmet kitchen.

The master suite includes a spa-like barrel-vaulted ensuite with his and hers antiqued vanities, a his and hers jetted body-wash shower system, a soaker tub, heated tumbled marble floors, granite walls and a walk-in closet with custom-built cabinetry and walnut floors.

Guests stay in the 366-sq.-ft. guest house with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet and bath.

The property includes a salt-water pool and large outdoor living area.

Westbank is only minutes from Mission Hill Winery, Quail's Gate Estate Winery and Lake Okanagan. Casa Loma Estate Residence is one of the most affluent, up-and-coming neighbourhoods in Kelowna.