Type: House (0.5-5 Acres)
Seller: Represented by Matt Cameron
Company: LandQuest Realty Corporation
Property Price (Starting Price for Developments): CAD $ 498,000
Address:
Featured: No

 Immaculate log home privately set on 5.5 lush acres with mature cedar, spruce & fir trees – selectively cleared for sunshine all day & stunning mtn views. Large garden & numerous fruit trees grow in this area (referred to as the “banana belt”) & only steps to Canim Lake.

Home:

A beautifully crafted and well maintained log home set on 5.5 acres of lush forest, fertile soils and only steps to the lake. The log home which has just been re-stained is perched atop a small hill looking onto Mahood and Shadow Mountain. The benefit of being elevated on this hill eliminates almost all of the mosquitoes due to the increased sunshine created from the owner selectively cutting trees and orienting the home and deck to allow a comfortable breeze. Inside the home there are 3 bedrooms – 2 on the main floor and one above in the large loft. The loft could also serve as a quite reading area, den or home office if required. The wide staircase leading up to the loft or down to the walk out basement has been skilfully designed and serves an attractive focal point on the main floor (see pictures).The open layout allows you to easily carry on conversations from the kitchen to the living area where a beautiful stone chimney and wood stove allows you to warm up with a quiet and inviting ambiance on cool winter nights. You will be surprised at how much heat the large logs used to build the home absorb as in winter you can turn off the stove before bed wake up in the morning on sub zero days and still feel the warmth radiating inwards. The current owners used wood heat to completely heat the property in 2007 and did not once turn the electric baseboard heat on – a significant savings considering there is at least 4 – 5 years of wood already split and neatly stacked on the property. The large windows and vaulted ceilings enable you to enjoy the views of Shadow Mountain and the distant forest with peek-a-boo views of the lake which is only a short walk away to a public boat launch. The large deck where the owners spend much of their time relaxing can be accessed via the living room and has had the railings removed to increase the connection with the beautiful view and surroundings nature. The railings could easily be put back on if a new owner required. There is one 5 pc bathroom on the main floor with a large Jacuzzi tub, bidet and stand up shower. The second bathroom is located downstairs off the laundry room and has a stand up shower and small storage closet. The flooring in the entire house is mixed with mostly carpet and is in fantastic shape. The home is like a show home and shows you how much care and attention this property has received. The kitchen is clean, bright and open with a jenn air stove, fridge and dishwasher – very functional layout. Downstairs (9 ft ceilings and a walk out basement) there is a large family room a storage area, utility room, laundry and 3 pc bath. The garage runs the length of the house and is approx 33 ft long and 14 ft wide has a 240 volt connection and serves as both a place to park and a workshop / storage area.Note: Wired for Generator Hock up, sep. Penal. An additional covered parking space is provided by the carport located under the deck and again running the length of the house with high overhead clearance 

Property: 

Located on the property are a massive garden, small green house and numerous fruit trees with the latest addition being bananas! The area is often referred to as the banana belt and for good reason as the good soils and long growing season enables the owners to have a well set up hobby farm.  The current owners also keep about 30 chickens in a neatly contained area with well crafted wooden chicken coop. A new owner could either take over the hobby and enjoy fresh eggs produced (you will be surprised by how low maintenance they are) or request to have them removed and within one season have the entire area neatly landscaped grass. 

Another smart improvement the owners have done is including a second water pump down near the small pond area of the property – fully contained on the 5.5 acres.    The water (rich in nutrients) is used to water the garden or if ever required as a fire water source.

 

There are very little pine trees on the property – mostly cedar, fir and spruce and some hardwood so there is a little concern on the property for future beetle kill or anyway near as most of the area is comprised of a mixed forest with limited pine trees. The entire property is fenced, all of the lines have been brought in underground and every little detail to improve functionality or the lifespan of the property (not thought of by the original owners) has been added by owners through the use of qualified professionals for any upgrade or improvement.   This is a prime retirement property or recreational retreat for anyone looking for a quality home with some space mins to one of BC’s top lakes.  You will enjoy this property for years to come and at any time of the year. Call for more details and line up a showing. 

AREA DATA (Canim Lake):

The small lakeside community of Canim Lake in the Cariboo is located at the south-western end of Wells Gray Provincial Park (Entry of Park 10 min away). The 23-mile (37 km) long Canim Lake is one of the larger lakes in the Cariboo, and very deep - mean depth of 84.1m (275.84 feet) to a maximum depth of 198m (650 ft). Surrounded by expansive meadows, mountains, rolling hills, and forests of pine, spruce and Douglas-fir trees. Numerous resorts dot the shoreline of the magnificent Canim Lake, which has a distinctive lushness to it due in part to its lower elevation. The area is often referred to as the Banana Belt. Canim Lake has a great pebble beach remnant of the glacial age, and during summer this beautiful area is fantastic for hiking, canoeing, boating and fishing. Winter brings fabulous backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, skating, snowshoeing, dog sledding and sleigh rides. Wildlife is abundant in the Canim Lake area, including black bears, moose, mule deer, wolves, coyotes, cougars, Population: 247

Region: Cariboo Interior/Northern BC
Type of Waterfront/View: Lake View
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Approx. House Size: 2500 Sq. Feet
Lot Size: 5.5 acres
Special Features:

• Marina Nearby

Facilities:

• Garage/Carport
• Fireplace

Type of Seller: Realtor
Courtesy to Realtors?: Yes
Special Considerations:

• Motivated Seller