$1,999,500

68 Acre Gorgeous Farm with 2 Houses and Barns

Salmon Arm , North Okanagan County , British Columbia

68.00
ACRES

4
BEDROOMS

2.5
BATH

1946
SQ FT

pen • hay barn • fenced • second house • pond • 2 barns

Property description

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city on this 68-acre farm, offering a peaceful retreat in the countryside. The property boasts not one, but two homes: the main residence is a spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom haven, while the second home, currently rented, offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, pellet stove with electric baseboard as well. Both boast beautiful views in the shade of cedar, fir and deciduous trees.

Outside, you'll find animal paddocks with two stock waterers, perfect for cattle, horses, and sheep. The land is fenced for the safety and comfort of your animals. A large garden with 7 raised beds and fruit trees awaits, including an impressive 2400 garlic plants planted in Fall 2023. To preserve your produce, a newly built root cellar is conveniently located on the property.

Enjoy the serene pond with seasonal creeks, perfect for quiet reflection or entertaining around the fire pit BBQ under the stars. Numerous outbuildings provide ample storage or rental opportunities. This property offers various income streams, from shop rental to boat/trailer/RV storage, a hip roof barn rental, pasture rental, and even a basement suite rental.

Centrally located near Highways 1 and 97, trips to the city are quick and easy. Less than 15 minutes away from Salmon Arm, the property is conveniently close to Ranchero Elementary K-8 school, as well as the renowned Larch Hills for cross-country skiing and hiking. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or a thriving agricultural endeavor, this farm offers the best of rural living with modern conveniences.

This property is also conveniently positioned half way between Calgary Alberta and Vancouver BC and 1 1/2 hours north of Kelowna in the Okanagan region of BC

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Details

Home Features

The main residence was built in the 1950's but was completely renovated recently and features wood and tile floors throughout the main floor. The kitchen has a large island and deeper counters and lower cupboards than commonly used. The living room has a large picture window and sliding glass doors opening onto a deck. Great place to sit and enjoy the surrounding greenery and listen to the birds. A beautiful slate fireplace allows for warm wood fires on cool evenings.
The main bathroom has heated tile floors.
There is a dining area off the kitchen as well as another area which could serve as a 'formal' dining room but currently is used as a den.
There are 3 bedrooms on the main floor and the master has a 2-piece en-suite.
Heating and air conditioning is provided by a ground source heat pump. The system has 2 separate zones to allow control of the main floor and basement suite individually.
The basement suite is a ground floor walk-in with plenty of daylight throughout. The 3 piece bathroom also features heated slate floor and a walk-in tiled shower.
The suite includes kitchen and den area, a bedroom and a large living room. The living room is carpeted and all other areas and coloured concrete. All windows have roller blinds for privacy.

Lot Features

68 acres of rolling hills. facing West/South-West. 18 of the acres are across the road from the main property and approximately 16 acres and in hay. There are also treed areas offering shade for livestock. The remainder is fenced and cross-fenced for pasture. There is a large level area that could be updated to facilitate a round pen, etc.
Among the numerous outbuildings there is a secondary dwelling (2 bedrooms, den and 1 full bathroom). The outbuildings include a 40' x 55' shop with concrete floors. A large barn which was previously used for dairy cattle could be re-fitted for horse stalls, tackroom, etc. The white round-roof barn has been cleaned out now used for storage.
Behind the shop and house is a year-round pond. A small greenhouse was constructed 2 years ago as well as a root cellar.
There are two wells which provided plentiful water when the property was a dairy operation and we have never had any water issues or shortages.

Horse Facility Features

As the property was formerly a dairy operation, the buildings and corrals could be updated for equestrian use. Nearby there are trails in Larch Hills which are easily accessible.