186 Stepping Stones Crescent | 2.01 Acre Hobby Farm Near Vernon | Chris Holm & Associates

186 Stepping Stones Crescent · Stepping Stones Estates · Small Holdings (SH) · MLS® 10386809

A rare 2.01-acre Small Holdings property,
just minutes from the City of Vernon.

$1,249,000 · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,951 sq ft · Move-in ready · Hobby farm potential · Saltwater pool

186 Stepping Stones Crescent — front exterior
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Aerial — 186 Stepping Stones Crescent and the Spallumcheen valley
$1.249MList price
2.01Acres — flat & fully usable
SHSmall Holdings zoning
11Parking spaces (3 covered)
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The acreage
2.01 flat usable acres
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The home
3 bed split, fully updated
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The hobby farm
Barn, coop, paddocks, irrigation
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The shop & garages
3-bay, RV-ready, insulated
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The lifestyle
Pool, deck, views
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The numbers
Costs, zoning, taxes
186 Stepping Stones — the 2.01 acre property

Flat, fully usable, beautifully maintained — 2.01 acres

87,556 sq ft east-facing corner lot bordered by ALR cropland, with perimeter and interior paddock fencing throughout

2.01Acres (87,556 sq ft)
100%Flat & usable
13-zoneAuto irrigation
Flat, fully usable, east-facing — 87,556 sq ft (2.01 acres)
Bordered on the south side by a large parcel of ALR cropland — the rural view is permanent
Perfectly suited for a hobby farm, horses, livestock, or crops
Equally well-positioned for gardening or a boutique vineyard
Complete 13-zone automatic underground irrigation system
Covers the whole property — lawn, perennial beds, and paddocks all watered without thinking about it
Perimeter and interior paddock fencing already in place
Cross-fenced and ready for horses, livestock, or rotational seasonal grazing
Mature perennial landscaping — easy-care design
Established beds and low-maintenance plantings throughout
Only 2 km from Goose Lake Range Park
8 minutes to Vernon's Village Green Mall, 12 minutes to Armstrong
Municipal water, natural gas, paved road access
Country acreage with the infrastructure of town — no well, no propane, no gravel driveway. Excellent Shaw/Rogers 5G cell & wifi.
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Flat, fully usable 2.01 acres bordered by ALR cropland is genuinely rare this close to Vernon. With irrigation and fencing already in place, you skip the years of setup most rural buyers face.

186 Stepping Stones — split-level country home

A warm, comfortable split-level home — ready for summer

3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, 1,951 sq ft, with numerous upgrades already completed

3 / 3Bed / Bath
1,951Total finished sq ft
2023New A/C, furnace, HWT
Multi/split-level layout — ideal for families or empty nesters
1,323 sq ft main floor, 628 sq ft lower level — three full levels with separate entrance
Living room (19'3" × 13'0") flows to dining and kitchen
Plus a 5'11" × 13' foyer welcoming you on the main floor
Renovated kitchen (15'11" × 10'11") opening to the deck and pool area
KitchenAid fridge (new 2025), stove, and dishwasher; Panasonic microwave; pantry — the heart of summer entertaining
Primary bedroom (14'9" × 11'1") with walk-in closet and 2pc ensuite
Plus two more bedrooms on the upper level (9'2" × 11'9" and 8'10" × 11'9") and a full 3pc bath
Lower level family room (14'4" × 18'6") with gas fireplace
Plus an office (10'3" × 8'6"), study (9'5" × 10'9"), 2pc bath, mud room, and dedicated laundry
Hardwood, tile, and partial carpet flooring throughout
Central air conditioning, gas fireplace, in-floor heat in some areas
Numerous upgrades already completed — move-in ready
A/C, furnace (2023). Hot water tank (2022). Low-E energy-efficient windows. Maytag washer/dryer (2024). KitchenAid fridge (2025).
Walk-out basement with separate entrance — suite potential
Finished lower level with its own back-door entrance ideal for home business or multi-generational living
Walkthrough video

This isn't a fixer. The major mechanical replacements have all happened in the last few years — A/C, furnace, hot water tank, windows, washer/dryer, and a brand-new fridge in 2025. Move in and enjoy your Okanagan summer.

186 Stepping Stones — barn and paddocks

Hobby farm, horses, gardening, or a boutique vineyard

Functional and easy to maintain — the whole rural starter kit is already here

BarnWell built, with power
InsulatedChicken coop
SHSmall Holdings zoning
Well built rustic barn with power
Adds character and flexibility for animals, storage, or hobby farm use
Insulated chicken coop, already in place
Year-round shelter for the birds — bring them and start
Set up for rotational seasonal grazing
Excellent well-drained soil — no mud here! Cross-fenced into paddocks with perimeter and interior fencing
Corrals plus other outbuildings and sheds
Property is currently set up for livestock with everything you need on day one
13-zone underground irrigation across the whole property
Crops, pasture, vineyard, perennials — it's all already watered
Bordered by ALR cropland to the south
Permanent rural neighbours — no future subdivision behind you
SH (Small Holdings) zoning permits home-based business
Run the hobby farm and the side business from the same property — bed & breakfast, dog kennel, intensive ag, and more are permitted uses
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The single biggest cost of starting a hobby farm is the infrastructure — fencing, irrigation, outbuildings, zoning. All of it is already here, including an insulated coop and excellent well-drained soil. Move in and start.

186 Stepping Stones — shop and garage

51' x 24' garage footprint, insulated L-shaped workshop, over-height third bay

Endless possibilities — RV parking, boats, equipment, toys, or home-based business needs

51 × 24Garage footprint (ft)
RV-readyOver-height third bay
100 ampShop electrical
Insulated L-shaped workshop adjacent to the garage
Year-round workspace for projects, woodworking, or a business workshop
Detached double garage with slide-up doors and storage loft access
Daily-driver parking plus seasonal storage above
Third over-height bay — ideal for RV, boats, equipment, toys
Wood-lined with easy flat access — room for a mezzanine
Separate 100 amp electrical service in the shop
Run welders, compressors, lifts — without compromising the house circuits
11 total parking spaces — 3 covered, 8 uncovered, 1 RV pad
Paved parking plus the RV pad — never short on space for guests, family, or a fleet
Shop/garage roof renewed 2009
Plus additional storage throughout — under the deck and within the outbuildings
Walkthrough video

A 51' × 24' detached garage with an over-height RV bay, an insulated workshop, and a separate 100-amp service is genuinely uncommon in this price range. For tradespeople, hobbyists, or anyone with toys, this is the headline feature.

186 Stepping Stones — pool, deck, and views

Saltwater pool, lake views, SilverStar Mountain's evening glow

Outdoor living shines here — spend your Okanagan summers exactly how you've always pictured it

2014Pool fully renovated
Lake+ Mountain views
1,100Sq ft sundeck
16' × 32' in-ground saltwater pool, solar-heated
Fully renovated in 2014 by Imagine Pools — pool equipment included. Lower chemical exposure than chlorine.
1,100 sq ft sundeck surrounds the pool
Glass railing and shade pergola installed during the 2014 renovation
Sits right off the renovated kitchen
The easiest outdoor entertaining you'll ever do — guest pool washroom + 320 sq ft Trex BBQ deck just beyond
Terrace, patio, and Trex BBQ deck
Wet swimsuits never come inside the house
Lake, mountain, and valley views
Swan Lake, the surrounding countryside, SilverStar Mountain's evening glow, and Vernon city lights after dark
Quiet, well-established neighbourhood on a no-thru road
Paved road, family-oriented, easy access — the fabulous-neighbour kind of street
Minutes from Vernon, close to golf, ski, shopping & recreation
Only 2 km from Goose Lake Range Park. Country quiet, with the IPE, Spall, and downtown Vernon all within easy reach.
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Country living that doesn't feel isolated. The pool (fully renovated 2014, with glass railing and pergola), deck, and views deliver the Okanagan summer dream — and you're minutes from groceries, the ski hill, and the golf course.

186 Stepping Stones — the property

$1,249,000 list. Small Holdings zoning. Reasonable carrying costs.

Acreage close to town, with zoning that lets you actually use it — for animals, for a business, or both

$1,249,000List price
$1,023,000Assessed value
$4,997.93Property tax (2025)
SH (Small Holdings) zoning — permits home-based business
Bed & breakfast, dog kennel, intensive agriculture, and restricted agricultural use are all permitted
Annual costs: Gas $1,420 · Hydro $1,820 · Water $1,720 · Insurance $2,800
All-in carrying for a 1,951 sq ft home plus a separately-metered shop and 2.01 acres of irrigated land
Tax assessed value $1,023,000 (improvements $512,000)
Property tax $4,997.93 for 2025 — Township of Spallumcheen
Title: Freehold Fee Simple — no strata, no restrictions
PID 006-653-545 · Lot 21 Section 34 Township 8 ODYD Plan 22967
Municipal water, septic sewer, natural gas
Forced-air heating with in-floor heat in some areas, central air conditioning, gas fireplace
Roof: house asphalt shingles fall 2003, shop/garage 2009
Frame wood construction, concrete foundation, vinyl exterior. Built 1974 per BC Assessment.
Walkthrough video

SH zoning is the quiet headline here. Most rural acreage is restricted to single-family residential — this one lets you run a business, board animals, or do both. That flexibility is hard to replace.

About this property

Located in Stepping Stones Estates and zoned Small Holdings (SH), this rare 2.01-acre property blends the freedom of country living with the convenience of being just minutes from the City of Vernon. Fully usable, flat, and beautifully maintained, this small acreage is perfectly suited for a hobby farm, horses, livestock, gardening, crops, or even a boutique vineyard. Perimeter and interior paddock fencing, plus full irrigation with a 13-zone automatic system, make the property functional and easy to maintain.

The classic split-level home offers a warm, comfortable layout ideal for families or empty nesters, featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 2 half bathrooms, along with numerous upgrades that make it move-in ready.

Outdoor living shines here. Spend Okanagan summers enjoying the saltwater, solar-heated pool while taking in lake views, surrounding countryside, SilverStar Mountain's evening glow, and Vernon city lights. A well built rustic barn adds character and flexibility for animals, storage, or hobby farm use.

The impressive shop and garage space opens the door to endless possibilities, featuring a double garage, insulated L-shaped workshop, and a third over-height bay ideal for RV parking, boats, equipment, toys, or home-based business needs. Additional storage can be found throughout the property, including under the deck and within the outbuildings.

This is the kind of property buyers search for but rarely find — small acreage, hobby farm potential, lake views, solar-heated pool, shop space, RV parking, usable land, and peaceful country living, all within minutes of town amenities. This property is in "move in ready" to enjoy your Okanagan summer.

Listed at $1,249,000. Township of Spallumcheen. MLS® 10386809.

Property at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1,951
Sq ft finished
1974
Year built
2.01
Acres
SH
Small Holdings
$4,998
Tax/yr (2025)
11
Parking spaces
51×24
Garage (ft)
2014
Pool reno
3-level
Multi/Split
13-zone
Irrigation
CH
Chris Holm · Personal Real Estate Corporation
Chris Holm & Associates · Real Broker B.C. Ltd  ·  250.309.0039  ·  [email protected]
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186 Stepping Stones Crescent


Stepping Stones Estates, Swan Lake West, Vernon, BC

Located in Stepping Stones Estates 

and zoned Small Holdings (SH), this rare 2.01-acre property blends the freedom of country living with the convenience of being just minutes from the City of Vernon. Fully usable, flat, and beautifully maintained, this small acreage is perfectly suited for a hobby farm, horses, livestock, gardening, crops, or even a boutique vineyard. Perimeter and interior paddock fencing, plus full irrigation with a 13-zone automatic system, make the property functional and easy to maintain.

The classic split-level home offers a warm, comfortable layout ideal for families or empty nesters, featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 2 half bathrooms, along with numerous upgrades that make it move-in ready.

Outdoor living shines here. Spend Okanagan summers enjoying the saltwater, solar-heated pool while taking in lake views, surrounding countryside, SilverStar Mountain’s evening glow, and Vernon city lights. A well built rustic barn adds character and flexibility for animals, storage, or hobby farm use.

The impressive shop and garage space opens the door to endless possibilities, featuring a double garage, insulated L-shaped workshop, and a third over-height bay ideal for RV parking, boats, equipment, toys, or home-based business needs. Additional storage can be found throughout the property, including under the deck and within the outbuildings.

This is the kind of property buyers search for but rarely find — small acreage, hobby farm potential, lake views, solar-heated pool, shop space, RV parking, usable land, and peaceful country living, all within minutes of town amenities.  This property is in "move in ready"  to enjoy your Okanagan summer.

3 BEDROOMS


1951 SQ. FEET


3 BATHS
1 Full 2 Half


$1,249,000 .


Property Details

  • Listing REALTOR®
    Chris Holm - PREC*
  • List Price
    $1,249,000.
  • Bedrooms
    3
  • Bathrooms
    3
  • Finished Floor Area
    1951 Square Feet.
  • Lot Size
    2.01 acres
  • Zoning
    SH
  • Taxes
    $4998.

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