iN PHOTOS: This Okanagan luxury home could be yours at auction but it will cost you

LAKE COUNTRY – A nine-bedroom, 10 bathroom, waterfront home in Lake Country is going on the auction block July 18 but it could fetch more than $7 million.

The 8,457 square foot home, which is called Solaris, is located at 15510 Whiskey Cove Road in Lake Country and includes 1.1 acres on Okanagan Lake with a private dock with two boat lifts and two jet ski lifts.

According to B.C. Assessment, it was built in 2000 and was valued as of July 2018 at more than $5.8 million, with the land accounting for about $2 million. It was recently listed for sale for $7.9 million. 

“We built Solaris as a retreat for entertaining our friends and raising our children,” current homeowner Trista Zinger said in promotional material. “It’s the perfect place to create lasting memories.”

Prospective buyers can register online here with Lambert Premium Auctions for the unreserved auction with no minimum or reserve bids.

— This story was corrected at 5:18 p.m. June 7 to clarify that the home value will be determined by auction. 

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