Priced to sell - under assessed value!! Private, level 20-acre property on Chilanko Loop Road near Puntzi Lake, bordering the Chilanko Marsh Wildlife Management Area with a creek along the west boundary. Features a livable but unfinished cabin with wood stove, 2 bedrooms, and several outbuildings.
Foreign Buyer Ban does not apply to this property
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Affordable and priced to sell! Set in a quiet and private location on Chilanko Loop Road near Puntzi Lake, this appealing 20-acre property offers a combination of usability, history, and accessibility. The land is all level, providing multiple excellent building sites, and a creek runs along the western boundary, adding to the natural setting and appeal. Located just 2 hours from Williams Lake with easy year-round road access, it is a convenient option for either a recreational getaway or full-time rural living.
Bordering the Chilanko Marsh Wildlife Management Area, the property enjoys a peaceful, private setting surrounded by nature. Improvements include a rustic, older cabin that is unfinished but livable, featuring a wood stove, kitchen area, two bedrooms, a living room, and a large storage space. Several additional outbuildings are also in place, all usable with some TLC. Adding a unique touch of local history, one of the buildings is believed to have been part of the old Puntzi Lake store and Post Office, giving the property character and a story that is hard to replicate.
Fully serviced and ready for use, this property is well-suited for those looking for a functional rural holding with future potential. Offered as is, where is, it presents a great opportunity to improve, build, or enjoy a well-located acreage in the heart of the Chilcotin.
2428 Chilanko Loop Road - Puntzi Lake, Chilcotin Highway 20
From Williams Lake, the property at Chilanko Loop Road near Puntzi Lake is accessed via a straightforward and scenic drive through the Chilcotin. Head west on Highway 20 toward Anahim Lake and Redstone for approximately 180 km, passing through open ranch land and rolling plateau terrain. Turn right onto the Chilanko Loop Road. The property will be on the right approximately 0.5 km down this road. The route is generally well-maintained and accessible year-round, making this a remote setting that is still conveniently reachable by vehicle.
Located on Chilanko Loop Road near the Puntzi Lake Airport, this property sits in a central and accessible part of the Chilcotin. It is just minutes from Puntzi Lake, with the airstrip nearby providing convenient regional access. The small community of Redstone lies to the east and offers basic services including fuel, a school, Band Office and community hall. The surrounding area is characterized by large ranches, open range, and Crown land, with a low-density rural population and a strong agricultural presence.
Set in the heart of the Chilcotin near Puntzi Lake, this property offers exceptional year-round recreation for outdoor enthusiasts. From May through October, the lake is renowned for consistent fishing, producing impressive kokanee and rainbow trout, with fly fishing, trolling, and spinning all proving successful. The surrounding region provides outstanding hunting opportunities across multiple management areas, with abundant wildlife including mule deer, whitetail, moose, black bear, and a variety of upland and migratory birds. With direct access to endless trails, the area is perfect for horseback riding, quading, and cross-country skiing, while warmer months invite water sports, hiking, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. Whether it is bird watching, star gazing under clear northern skies, or enjoying winter activities like ice skating, this is a true four-season recreational paradise.
This unique 20-acre property is rooted in the rich and evolving history of the Puntzi Lake and Chilanko Forks area. Historically, this region was part of the traditional territory of the Tsilhqot’in people, with long-standing Indigenous presence and settlement around the lake. Puntzi Lake itself played a role in early colonial history, including events connected to the Chilcotin War, and later became a hub for early settlers, ranchers, and prospectors moving into the Chilcotin.
In the early 1900s, small rural service points like post offices were essential to remote communities, connecting ranchers, trappers, and early homesteaders to the outside world. The nearby community of Chilanko Forks itself operated a post office from 1907 to 1918, reflecting the importance of mail routes and communication hubs in this isolated region. Properties like this one would have played a key role in that network, often serving as gathering points for locals and travellers alike.
Through the mid-20th century, the area saw further development with logging, ranching, and even military presence tied to the nearby RCAF Station Puntzi Mountain, bringing more activity and infrastructure into the region. Despite these changes, the area has remained true to its roots—remote, rugged, and deeply connected to the land.
Today, this property carries that legacy forward, offering not just acreage but a piece of Chilcotin history—where early communication routes, pioneering spirit, and wilderness living all come together in one remarkable location.
52° 5'50.46"N and 124° 7'55.62"W
$847.65 (2025)
RR1 - Cariboo Regional District
DISTRICT LOT 1629 RANGE 3 COAST DISTRICT
PID 014-198-720
Multiple Listing Service®
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