If you're searching for a home with personality, craftsmanship, and an unforgettable design, this is it. Set on 4.46 acres in the heart of the Bella Coola Valley, this remarkable property combines a truly unique home, mature landscaping, a large workshop, and an exceptional rural setting.
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If you've been searching for a home with personality, craftsmanship, and a design unlike anything else on the market, this remarkable six-level residence is sure to capture your imagination. Thoughtfully designed with split levels, cozy spaces, handcrafted details, and a charming turret, every corner of this home invites exploration.
Enter through the welcoming boot room before ascending a few steps into the heart of the home, where the laundry area, country kitchen, and dining room create a warm and functional gathering space. From there, step down to a comfortable level featuring a reading nook, sitting area, and full bathroom—a peaceful retreat perfect for relaxing with a book or enjoying the surrounding mountain views.
Just a few steps below, the home opens into a unique sunken living room centred around a cozy fireplace, creating an intimate space for family gatherings or quiet evenings.
A beautiful handcrafted wooden spiral staircase leads to the upper level, where two charming bedrooms and another bathroom await. Each bedroom features its own small balcony, while additional balconies throughout the home provide delightful places to enjoy the fresh mountain air and surrounding scenery. Above it all, a tiny staircase leads into the enchanting turret—a whimsical lookout that could serve as a reading room, artist's nook, or simply a quiet place to take in the views.
Throughout the home you'll find exceptional handcrafted woodwork, custom tile details, and quality craftsmanship that reflect years of loving care and maintenance. Every room offers its own unique character while blending seamlessly into the home's artistic design.
The property is equally impressive. Set on 4.46 beautifully landscaped acres, it features mature willow and maple trees, fertile soil, paved walkways, a fenced garden, and stunning mountain views where it's not uncommon to watch mountain goats from your windows.
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Located in Firvale, just 15 minutes east of Hagensborg, you'll enjoy the privacy of rural living while remaining close to schools, shopping, services, and everyday amenities.
This property is offered "as is, where is," and includes all furnishings and contents, making it a true turnkey opportunity filled with character. There is also an option to purchase vehicles separately—contact the listing agent for details.
This is far more than a house—it's a work of art, a conversation piece, and a home unlike any other you'll ever see. Whether you're looking for a family home, an artist's retreat, or simply a property with unforgettable character, this extraordinary Firvale property is a rare opportunity.
2670 Michelle Drive - Firvale/Bella Coola, BC
The Bella Coola community is remote in nature and contains a population of approximately 2000 people. The primary geographical structure of the community, both in terms of physical structures and population distribution is the long, narrow valley. The Chilcotin Highway 20 (stretches from the Government wharf (on the Pacific Ocean) through the extent of the populated portion of the valley, through Hagensborg and Firvale before climbing to the Chilcotin Plateau. The entire population of the community lives on either side of this road or very near to it.
Both Bella Coola and Hagensborg have essential services including retail outlets for groceries and hardware, gas stations and repair shops, Canada Post offices, gift shops, and places to purchase fishing/hunting licenses. Banking can be done at the Williams Lake & District Credit Union in Bella Coola; ATMs are located at the Hagensborg Shop Easy, the Credit Union and the Bella Coola General Hospital. The Bella Coola General Hospital has a walk-in clinic and a pharmacy. Bella Coola/Hagensborg also offer an outdoor rink, an outdoor public pool, an organic market, a vet clinic, as well as numerous arts, gifts and coffee shops.
The Nuxalk Nation is the Indigenous community in Bella Coola, with deep cultural roots in the region. Their traditional territory spans forests, rivers, and ocean waters, supporting a way of life centered on fishing, hunting, and artistry. The Nuxalk people actively preserve their language, traditions, and governance while engaging in local economic and conservation efforts. Bella Coola, at the heart of their territory, offers a gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest and a glimpse into their rich heritage.
In the Bella Coola Valley, you will find an abundance of fresh water, fresh air, wildlife and outdoor recreation. During the winter months, you can enjoy cross-country skiing, snow machining, snowboarding or skiing on the local hill in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, skating at the outdoor rink, or taking part in the weekly volleyball and basketball games. Summers are filled with hiking the many trails, kayaking or fishing in the rivers or ocean, horseback riding, biking, rock climbing, or simply taking a dip in the refreshing pools along the river. This property is also connected to a large network of hiking and biking trails, providing easy access to endless outdoor adventure right from your doorstep. The valley also features a popular frisbee golf course and a newly built outdoor swimming pool, adding even more recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike. There is truly something here for every outdoor enthusiast.
BC Parks has also established the Belarko Bear Viewing Station, located at a prime grizzly feeding area along the Atnarko River. The station is open and staffed from mid-August to mid-October, when bears are most active along the riverbanks. The Great Bear Rainforest on the Central Coast of British Columbia is a world-renowned wilderness eco-tourism destination and one of the planet’s few remaining old-growth temperate rainforests. It is home to coastal wolves, black bears, grizzlies, and the rare Kermode “Spirit Bear.”
In recent years, the mountainous terrain surrounding and accessible from the Bella Coola Valley has become an internationally recognized destination for heli-skiing, with several skiing films shot in the area and local operators advertising access to over 1.5 million acres (6,100 km2) of terrain.
Bella Coola also hosts several well-known community events throughout the year, including the Bella Coola Music Festival on the third weekend of July, the local rodeo on the July long weekend, and the Fall Fair held each September.
Built in 1975 by one of Bella Coola's talented local craftsmen, this remarkable home is a true piece of the valley's history. The original owner personally handcrafted the beautiful ceramic tiles featured throughout the home, and examples of this distinctive artistry can still be found in many homes throughout the Bella Coola Valley. Over the past 50 years, only two additional families have owned the property, each lovingly maintaining and preserving its unique character, craftsmanship, and timeless charm for future generations to enjoy.
52°26'29.25"N and 126°18'4.24"W
$2,789.34
A1- Agricultural
LOT 1, SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 6, RANGE 3, COAST DISTRICT, PLAN 23785
PID 003-143-341
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