Live, rest and play
Tobiano is an impressive destination community and resort wrapped into one
Lake Star features the best in western contemporary architecture.—photo courtesy Tobiano
Tobiano is located on Six Mile Ranch—a century-old working cattle farm just 15 minutes west of Kamloops on picturesque Kamloops Lake. This unique property combines three distinct lifestyles—equestrian, marina and golf. When complete, the property will ultimately consist of the Thomas McBroom championship golf course, a 1,000-acre lakeside luxury residential and recreational development surrounded by 17,000 acres of ranchlands, a 100-slip marina, an equestrian centre, and a 40,000-square-foot shopping village full of cafes, restaurants and shops. Tobiano is a breed of spotted horse, so it is fitting that plans call for an equestrian centre, complete with stables and training facilities. This $500-million development is spearheaded by Pagebrook Inc., a real estate development company that is well respected within the industry. The homes will offer the very best in environmental design, architecture and landscape planning, with pedestrian walkways and riding paths connecting residents to the golf course, marina and equestrian centre. “The equestrian lots are close to the equestrian centre. The bridle trails that wind through the development will be large enough for the horses to ride side by side,”said Mike Vopni, director of sales and marketing with Sotheby's for Tobiano. “In addition to the trails, there will be an underground tunnel that will take you from the resort side across the highway to an open ranchland called the Backcountry.” There are four distinct neighborhoods consisting of over 1,000 homes. This elegantly customized community offers the best in environmental design, architecture and landscape planning. Special features include sophisticated finishes and superior amenities that complement an active lifestyle. Homes at Tobiano are grouped into four distinctive neighbourhoods, which span across a gently sloping hillside overlooking beautiful Kamloops Lake. Every home promises a view. Tobiano will also include guest lodgings and well-planned landscaped walkways and riding paths connecting residents to the golf course, marina, equestrian centre and a vibrant pedestrian-friendly village. “There has been a lot of interest in the property, where most of our buyers are local and have come from the Lower Mainland and Alberta,” said Vopni. “The properties seem to be a mix of both recreational and primary residences. “Lake Star sold all 52 lots in a very short time”, he said. “Construction will soon be underway for Summers Landing—with 95 golf course homes and townhomes nestled amongst seven of the picturesque Tobiano Fairways—which has sold over 50 percent and continues to sell.” The marina will feature a wharf with a gas float boat ramp. Engineering requirements have just been finalized for the construction of a breakwater, which will start later this season. The Tobiano golf course is spread across a picturesque hillside, featuring rolling bluffs and canyon-cut ravines. Opening in July, 2007, this beautiful property overlooks the spectacular Kamloops Lake and captures the essence of B.C.'s scenic Thompson-Okanagan golf region. Designed by Thomas McBroom, Canada's premier golf architect, Tobiano is a par 72, 18-hole championship resort course playing 7,328 yards from the pro tees. The 18-hole championship golf course opened last season to rave reviews and is said to be unlike any other golf resort. The front nine plays across the clay bank dunes and the eerie hoodoos, with impossible looking leaps across gorges. The back nine rises, dips and then rises again, with uninterrupted views of the lake and the mountains. Even the practice facilities are first-class. There's a 450-yard double-ended range featuring nine bent grass target greens, a white, silica-lined chipping green and two full-sized putting greens. There is a full length, start to finish, paved cart path. Each hole has a minimum of four tee boxes with some holes having as many as six tees. When complete, this community will include three hotels and, for the high-flyers, three helicopter pads. And on the other side of the Trans-Canada Highway, Tobiano controls 8,000 hectares of wild backcountry where guests will be able to fly fish for the muscular brown trout on one of its five isolated lakes, or play cowboy on its horseback trails.
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