10 Acre Wilderness homestead

$350,000.00 immediately where is as is. $400,000.00 in 3 months, we've done any repairs needed. Emails are fastest contact. Video available upon request. If you think you can just pick up and move from the big city to the wilderness like this property without experiencing a rather large culture shock that could cause you to run back to the city, it is not that easy. Living in the wilderness requires a certain mind set that we find becomes numb with long term city living. Successful wilderness living requires a specific skill set, not provided by city living or the provincial school curriculum. Have you got what it takes to live here? 10 acres of forest like this is becoming more and more rare and more and more expensive. This property is no exception. We did not live here for 21 years without good reason. We raised our son here for 21 years and we are extremely happy with the results. This is a perfect neighbourhood to raise children and others are figuring that out and moving in with their kids. House location is on a school bus route or is ideal for home schooling. This property is not about the quality of the house. This property is about the quality of the land. The house is good and the land is excellent. New well pump was installed Dec. 2018 - barely used due to tank/tub repairs to this day. Well depth is 130 feet and lots of cool clean water. Even the Water Boy would be impressed. A new 60 gal. electric hot water tank is also being installed. A new tub is waiting to be installed. Property Taxes = $400 - $1600/year and varies from year to year and depends on which of the 3 categories apply to you. If you are a first time home buyer, you will pay about $800.00. If you are disabled, you pay about $400. Propane for heat and cooking = About $2000.00 for a 500L tank filled to 80%. Burning furnace, pilot light, & gas stove consumes 4% per week. Using only the stove and burning the pilot light burns 1% per week. Tank is empty, so only using propane stove on a 100lb. cylinder. There is also an annual tank (500L size) rental fee of $100.00. BC Hydro - We were at about $100.00 to $200.00 per month and maybe a bit on the high side which depends on whether we use the electric heaters and clothes dryer. Town is a 20 minute all wilderness commute with little or no traffic and plenty of majestic views. Town is definitely an urban centre with all amenities. Major city with all the big box stores you can imagine, is just 2 hours away. Property Insurance - It is possible to get property insurance for this property. There is no official fire protection, but almost all neighbours including current owners are S-100/185 Wildfire certified and a fire truck/aerodrome is 2 doors away (see the second photo). This property was Firesmart assessed and will allow for a 10% discount with Cooperator's Insurance. Bonus - This property comes with a solar power assessment report. Quaint, 10 acres rural wilderness backs onto Crown land, unaffected by wildfire since 1926, with trails (includes a fire break) and a creek, 2 bedroom + baby nursery attached to master bedroom, older mobile home with metal roof + mud/laundry room + 12x24 addition offers the right small family easy and affordable access to self sustained wilderness living. Home sits atop 10 acres of mostly flat, volcanic boreal forest land and mountain views inhabited by moose, bear, geese, deer, fox, coyote, eagle, wolf, etc. Located on a major tourist destination route (Whistler/Jasper) with easy access to town and all amenities. Hiking, heli skiing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, horse back riding, para gliding, and so much more is all here. A perfect property to establish a B&B or rent to the local ranch workers. Some of the best drinking water in the valley is on this property (2 wells). A great location for the year round outdoor enthusiast. Great employment opportunities or become self employed here. Circular driveway traverses most of the property. Part of the driveway makes a great sledding hill for the kids in winter. A pond is being developed and will make a great outdoor ice rink in winter. A section of property near the main road could be developed as a small take out restaurant and RV B&B. Wifi and smart meter attached to poles distant from house. No cell service. Speaking of wiring, there is a fully wired/heated shop, including phone and cable for t.v. House and shop on 200 amp. breaker panel. The wildlife photos are all taken on the property. So we know you are a real person, tell us how many deer are in the posted photo - in the subject line. We do reply to emails. Because of disabilities & lousy Telus land line service, we are not too good about phone calls.