Established 37-acre Fraser River farmstead with an extensively renovated 4-bedroom home, covered porches, productive gardens, open fields, renovated shop/studio, & barn with water & power. A private trailer pad across the road has a separate shallow well & existing electrical & septic infrastructure.
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An extensively renovated farmhouse, established gardens and open fields come together on this 37-acre Fraser River farmstead in the Cariboo. Located between Quesnel and Williams Lake, approximately 45 minutes from either community, the property offers paved rural road access and a sunny benchland setting with space for growing food, working on projects and enjoying country life.
The 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom farmhouse has been extensively renovated over the past ten years, with further updates completed more recently. Renovations include the kitchen, replacement flooring and drywall, updated light fixtures, and two completely renovated bathrooms with heated tile floors. The main house has also undergone substantial rewiring, including work to the subpanel. Copper plumbing, newer roofing and windows, and updated exterior metal siding complement the interior improvements.
The home offers approximately 1,609 sq. ft. of finished above-grade living space, together with approximately 950 sq. ft. of covered, rough-sawn post-and-beam porches. These generous outdoor spaces provide room for meals, gatherings and relaxing overlooking the farm. An approximately 400 sq. ft. partial basement provides additional canning and storage space, with access to the utility room housing the furnace and hot water tank, as well as the crawl space.
An approximately 1-acre garden has been developed and organically managed over 14 years. Watermelons have become a distinctive part of the owners’ summer harvests, alongside established berries, apples, asparagus and other vegetables. The property also includes approximately 15 acres of open fields. The cultivated garden, perennial plantings and years of practical improvements give the next owner a substantial head start in pursuing a productive rural lifestyle.
The separate 26′ × 40′ shop/studio has also undergone renovations, including recent work to the studio. With a full bathroom and two loft areas, the building offers flexible space for projects, creative work and storage. A two-storey 30′ × 50′ barn with water and power, together with hay and wood sheds, supports the property’s agricultural use. A separate insulated building combines a garden potting area with a sauna, adding another practical and enjoyable feature to the farmstead.
The property includes an existing 20-acre-foot spring irrigation licence, a pump shed and installed irrigation infrastructure. Water distribution serves the farmhouse, shop/studio, garden and agricultural areas.
Across Marguerite Ferry Road, a private, treed portion of the same property contains an existing trailer pad. A separate shallow well supplies water to the pad, which also has electrical infrastructure and a separate septic system. Its setting provides separation from the farmhouse and cultivated areas, offering a starting point for buyers considering an additional residence, subject to applicable CRD, ALR and servicing requirements.
The home’s setting centres on the fields and gardens, with the Fraser River visible from the property’s edge. The combination of river frontage, established growing areas, covered outdoor living and substantial outbuildings creates an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking a home where they can garden, create and enjoy the land around them.
Starlink internet is currently used at the property, and cellular reception is available. Contact the listing agents to arrange a viewing of the home, buildings and farm.
9811 Marguerite Ferry Road - Quesnel, BC
Situated along the Fraser River corridor between Quesnel and Williams Lake, approximately 45 minutes drive from either community.
The property includes land on both sides of Marguerite Ferry Road. The farmhouse and cultivated areas occupy the river side, while the existing trailer pad is situated in the treed portion across the road. Both portions form part of the same property. Refer to the property maps for the layout and boundaries.
Access is via paved rural roads. Viewings are by appointment through the listing agents.
The Cariboo region of British Columbia is known for its wide-open landscapes, ranching heritage, abundant lakes, and access to year-round outdoor recreation. Stretching across the central interior of the province, the Cariboo offers a unique blend of productive agricultural land, timber resources, recreational opportunity, and rural lifestyle appeal.
West Fraser Road is situated west of Quesnel, following the scenic Fraser River corridor through a quiet rural setting of farms, ranches, acreages, timberland, and recreational properties. The area is appreciated for its privacy, natural beauty, and access to hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, and backcountry exploration. With the Fraser River nearby and countless lakes throughout the region, the area offers an excellent setting for those seeking space, self-sufficiency, and a connection to the outdoors.
Quesnel serves as a key service centre for the North Cariboo, offering schools, health care, shopping, restaurants, building supplies, agricultural services, and regional transportation connections. The community has deep roots in forestry, ranching, mining, and outdoor recreation, making it a practical hub for rural property owners and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Farther south, Williams Lake is the largest city in the Cariboo and is widely recognized as the heart of BC’s ranching country. Home to the famous Williams Lake Stampede, the city offers a full range of amenities while maintaining strong ties to the region’s agricultural and western heritage. The surrounding area includes working ranches, lakeside retreats, timber holdings, and recreational properties, all set against the backdrop of rolling grasslands, forested hills, and expansive interior landscapes.
Together, Quesnel, Williams Lake, West Fraser Road, and the broader Cariboo region offer a compelling combination of rural lifestyle, natural beauty, resource-based opportunity, and access to essential services. For buyers seeking land, privacy, recreation, or a foothold in one of British Columbia’s most storied rural regions, the Cariboo remains one of the province’s most appealing destinations.
Recreation in the Cariboo is defined by space, scenery, and four-season outdoor opportunity. The region is home to countless lakes, rivers, forests, trails, and backcountry areas, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, paddling, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, ATVing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and wildlife viewing.
The West Fraser Road area offers excellent access to the Fraser River corridor, surrounding timberlands, and rural backroads, creating a natural gateway for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors. The area is well suited for buyers seeking privacy, room to roam, and direct access to the recreational lifestyle that defines the Cariboo.
Nearby Quesnel provides access to the Quesnel River, Fraser River, Dragon Lake, Ten Mile Lake, and numerous smaller lakes and trail systems throughout the North Cariboo. Farther south, Williams Lake is surrounded by well-known fishing lakes, riding trails, ranch country, and expansive backcountry terrain. The broader region is also known for hunting, camping, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and equestrian pursuits.
Whether the appeal is casting a line at a quiet lake, riding through open range country, exploring forest trails, or enjoying the peace and quiet of a rural retreat, the Cariboo offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle in one of British Columbia’s most storied recreational regions.
The Cariboo is one of British Columbia’s most historic regions, shaped by Indigenous heritage, the fur trade, the Cariboo Gold Rush, ranching, forestry, and the development of early transportation routes through the Interior. Its history is deeply tied to the land, with generations of settlers, ranchers, prospectors, loggers, and outdoor-minded families helping define the character of the region.
The discovery of gold in the 1860s brought thousands of people into the Cariboo and led to the development of historic communities, wagon roads, roadhouses, and supply centres throughout the Interior. The famous Cariboo Wagon Road helped connect the region to the rest of the province and remains an important part of British Columbia’s early development story.
Quesnel became an important gateway to the goldfields and later developed into a key service centre for forestry, agriculture, transportation, and commerce in the North Cariboo. Williams Lake, farther south, grew as a ranching and trading hub and remains strongly connected to the western culture and agricultural traditions that helped build the region.
West Fraser Road follows a scenic rural corridor west of Quesnel, reflecting the Cariboo’s long-standing connection to ranching, timber, river travel, and rural settlement. Today, the area retains much of the quiet, practical, and independent spirit that has defined the Cariboo for generations.
With its gold rush legacy, ranching roots, forestry heritage, and enduring rural character, the Cariboo offers more than just land and scenery. It offers a connection to one of British Columbia’s most storied and authentic regions.
52°31'10.10"N and 122°26'56.24"W
$778 (2026)
Rural 1 (RR 1), Cariboo Regional District.
The property is within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
PARCEL A (S31634) OF THE FRACTIONAL NORTH EAST 1/4 OF DISTRICT LOT 6117 CARIBOO DISTRICT
PID 015-314-049
Multiple Listing Service®
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