Modern 60’s is a 2021 whole-home renovation and addition by Bercum Builders, a custom home builder Okanagan homeowners turn to when a property needs to be reimagined rather than replaced. Our clients lived directly across the street from this 1960s home, and when it came up for sale, they bought it. We took the roof off most of the structure, renovated the home from the studs out, straightened everything up, and added a new garage tied to the original house with a vestibule between the two. The result is a full modern home that still nods to its 1960s roots, including a deliberately preserved white-painted brick fireplace and original sub-8-ft basement ceilings the clients wanted to keep. What sets Modern 60’s apart is its energy system: combined geothermal and solar heat the house and the pool together, reducing the homeowner’s electrical bills. The exterior pairs metal-look wood siding with warm wood inside-to-outside detailing, and the property includes a custom pickleball / tennis court. A standout example of how a custom home builder Okanagan-based can preserve heritage while delivering modern performance.

Key Features / Highlights (bullets for project page)

• 1960s home reno’d from the the studs out
• New garage added with connecting vestibule
• Geothermal + solar heating for both home and pool
• Effectively zero electrical bills
• Preserved 1960s elements including the white-painted brick fireplace
• Custom pickleball / tennis court