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    Lakefront Equestrian Estate - Lac La Hache, BC

    Cariboo Chilcotin Listing No. 22249

    This estate ranch is a 29.78-acre world class lakefront equestrian estate. Accommodations are 3 custom log homes, 2 custom log cabins and 8 serviced RV sites situated on 1,400 ft of unobstructed lakeshore on beautiful Lac La Hache.


    FOREIGN BUYER BAN DOES NOT APPLY


    Price
    $4,100,000

    Size
    29.78 acres

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    Description

    By Appointment Only

    This spectacular lakefront equestrian estate lies along the shores of beautiful Lac La Hache. Immaculately planned and constructed, this offering provides a world-class property for family, friends, and horses to luxuriate at. With iconic log home construction, the primary residence, two additional homes, and two large cabins are all custom designed and constructed with high-quality craftsmanship.

    The primary residence has a commanding presence overlooking the lake with southern views of the surrounding Cariboo Region. With vaulted ceilings and windows, the outdoor beauty pours into the heart of the home. A stately stacked stone fireplace reaches from the living room to the second-level loft. Spilling out from the living room, an expansive wraparound deck facing the close lakeshore provides every opportunity to appreciate views of stately old growth fir trees and resident eagles and the flora and fauna of this lake setting on the ranch.

    The second home also provides sweeping vistas of the lakeshore and the Cariboo’s finest settings. Windows rise to the ceiling, allowing its southern exposure and the sunlight to wash throughout the home.

    The third home/studio presents the same lakeshore view providing an inviting residence for staff and guests.

    The 2 custom log cabins offer dramatic views of the lake and pastures with those iconic sunset views from the generous SW facing decks.

    Eight serviced RV sites provide for additional accommodations and parking for motorhomes and horse trailers.

    Equestrian comfort is first and foremost. With a state-of-the-art environment, barns, indoor and outdoor riding rings and arenas, large stalls and shelters, a hot walker building, and generous pastures, horses are well cared for. And, at the beginning or end of the day, pampered with a top-class infrared massage system and, should it be required, a spacious and well-supported veterinarian room. Most of the equestrian buildings are heated by a large wood fired boiler.

    Complimenting the accommodations are a private boat launch and a manufactured dock system for boat moorage. Lac La Hache offers water sports activities such as swimming, boating, and world class fishing.

    A heated three-car garage adjacent to the main house and two shops provide equipment storage and heated workspaces.

    A detailed description of all buildings can be found below under improvements.

    The dual RR1 and C2-19 zoning permit uses for this property in addition to an equestrian facility. Some potential uses are listed, but not limited to the following:

    • Agri-tourism
    • Guest ranch
    • Trail riding
    • Concession stands, confectionary shop, gift shop or curio shop
    • Agricultural operations
    • Farm retail sales
    • Animal hospital and kennel

    Your vision can offer numerous and several complementary uses. This property and the facilities are excellent for breeding, training, education, competition, veterinary care, equestrian and owner retreat—and wherever your imagination takes you.

    Location

    By Appointment Only

    3872 Cariboo Highway 97 South - Lac La Hache, BC

    Access

    By Appointment Only

    By car the property is located 3.65 kilometres north of the village of Lac La Hache on the west side of Cariboo Highway 97 South. The road marker says Trout Drive, the gate and driveway are located at this junction.

    This property can be accessed within a 5-hour drive from Greater Vancouver, 3.5 hour drive from Prince George, 2.5 hour drive from Kamloops or 4.5 hour drive from Kelowna, all with International Airports.

    The Cariboo Regional District's South Cariboo Regional Airport is located approximately 10 minutes from the Estate at the 108 Mile Ranch. The airport with a 6,000 ft paved runway provides facilities for general aviation, chartered passenger service, medevacs, flight training, and corporate travel.

    The property can be accessed by float plane or helicopter.

    Area Data

    The community of Lac La Hache is located within the Southern British Columbia Cariboo Region which is perched between the eastern Cariboo Mountains, reaching across the Fraser River plateau to the Coastal Mountains. This beautiful lake sprawls 19 kilometres along Highway 97 and is often referred to as the ‘Longest Town in the Cariboo.’ The region holds a strong history of ranching and agriculture, evidenced by farms, ranches, restaurants, and homes scattered along this shoreline.

    Expansive rivers, the Fraser, Chilcotin, Chilko, Quesnel, Cariboo, and Horsefly network throughout this region provide vital supply to this region, critical for wildlife and habitat. Subsequently, there is access to lakes and miles of wilderness in this vast region inhabited by, just to mention a few, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, black bears, cougars, lynxes, bobcats, wolves, and coyotes.

    Lac La Hache is easily accessed by road and air. 100 Mile House, a mere 20 kilometres south of Lac La Hache, is a busy service center for the South Cariboo. With a solid commercial and service-based economy with modern healthcare this community supports a large rural area population. The hub city of northern BC, Prince George, is serviced with an international airport—a three-hour drive from the Estate. The Fraser Valley is easily accessed within a 4-hour drive.

    Vegetation

    Gently rolling hills surround the area, covered with old growth forest and grassland. The gravelly low bank shoreline is interspersed with majestic Douglas fir and Juniper trees with natural grasses and pebble and sandy beaches to enjoy.

    Recreation

    Lac La Hache, with its convenient accessibility, attracts anglers, hunters, and sports enthusiasts.

    Primarily known for kokanee, lake, and rainbow trout, the lake also holds brook, burbot, and char, with claims of 30-pound lake trout being landed. Ice fishing is a favorite pastime for those up to the winter temperatures. If fly fishing is a passion, Lac La Hache, is a prime destination.

    This boat-friendly lake is a destination for swimmers, paddlers, water skiers, and any sports fun behind a boat.

    Family-friendly Mt Timothy Recreational Resort, about 20 kilometres to the north, offers impressive snow conditions, virtually no lineups, and diverse terrain. A triple chair, T-Bar, and two magic carpet lifts provide access for all skill levels. Whether skiing or boarding on the hill, riding your sled on the Gold Rush trail system up to the lodge, or on the tubing hill, this resort delivers.

    The Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail provides an epic journey along a legally established trail from 70 Mile House past Lac La Hache to Horsefly. The network has an unofficial origin in Clinton, linking 100 Mile House through Horsefly to Likely and beyond. Sledders stop on the ride to take in some rest and food at Timothy Mountain, one of the sites along the ride.

    100 Mile House holds a gem for cross-country skiers. Groomed Nordic classic and skating groomed trails span 45 km and include a lighted night trail, lodge, and cabins to visit along the way. It’s no wonder 100 Mile House hosts the annual Cariboo Cross-Country Marathon, drawing an international field of between 700 and 1,000 participants.

    Just south of the lake, 108 Mile Ranch provides a picturesque 18-hole golf course overlooking rolling hills and two lakes.

    Foodies love its South Cariboo Garlic Festival, held in late August.

    History

    When a French-Canadian fur trader dropped his axe into a remote Cariboo Lake while ice fishing, he most likely never would have suspected that he was making history. The name Lac La Hache translated means” Lake of the Axe” and has remained the name to represent this beautiful lakeshore.

    This area is rich in tales of fur traders, gold seekers, and cattle ranchers. By the 1860s, gold fever was running high, as miners searched for the jackpot first near Likely, and later at Barkerville. With teams of horses, mules, and oxen, the fortune-seekers traveled north along the Cariboo Wagon Road (Gold Rush Trail), skirting the eastern shores of Lac La Hache.

    Map Reference

    51°49'28.80"N and 121°31'38.41"W

    Services

    • 4 septic systems
    • 4 freshwater wells
    • Water licence
    • Natural gas with 2 gas meters
    • 8 hydro meters
    • 3 automatic sump pumps
    • Water main for fire suppression with direct fire truck hook up
    • Well with pumps in a Mechanical Building adjacent to the arena

    Improvements

    Primary Custom Log Residence
    • 7,500 ft2
    • Main floor 3,328.25 ft2
    • Lower level 3,328 ft2
    • Upper level 1,230 ft2
    • Wrap around deck 1,646 ft2
    • Open concept throughout
    • 6 bedrooms
    • 5 bathrooms
    • Boiler system with radiant in floor heat
    • Natural gas and electric heat and wood heat
    • Water softener system and secondary AC filtration system
    • Monitored security alarm system
    Second Custom Log Home
    • 2,886 ft2 including main floor, walkout basement, and loft
    • 3 bedrooms
    • 3 bathrooms
    • Electric heat and gas furnace and free-standing wood stove
    • Monitored security alarm system
    • 620 ft2 front deck
    • 144 ft2 side deck
    Third Custom Log Home/Studio
    • 1,176 ft2
    • 1 bedroom
    • Office or second bedroom
    • 3-piece bathroom
    • Electric and gas heat
    • Free-standing wood pellet stove
    • Monitored security alarm system
    • 201 ft2 detached outbuilding
    Two Custom Log Cabins
    • Each 800 ft2
    • Two bedrooms
    • 3-piece bathroom
    • Open kitchen and dining area
    • Upright wood stove and electric heat
    • Large loft
    • Generous sundecks
    Barn 1
    • Heat/water/power
    • Six 12’ x 12’ stalls with feeders, rubber mats on concrete floors
    • Two 12’ x 15’ stalls with separate entrances
    • 12’ x 12’ hot/cold wash bay
    • 12’ x 12’ infrared massage therapy (Q-Line Equestrian MeRCuRR and Odyssey Performance Ltd. Massage)
    • 12’ x 12’ feed room/shelving and bins
    • 12’ x 12’ office/lunchroom
    • 12’ x 17’ tack room, mechanical room with 3-piece bathroom
    • Two 12’ x 30’ outdoor access with rollup door storage
    • Outdoor lighting
    Barn 2
    • Foaling barn
    • Heat/water/power
    • Nine 12’ x 24’ stalls
    • Nine 18’ x 30’ with outdoor turn out paddocks
    • 12’ x 12’ office/lunchroom
    • Floor drains with sump well and electronic level monitoring
    Barn 3
    • Power/water
    • Four 12’ x 15’ stalls with feeders, rubber mats on a concrete floor
    • 28’ x 16’ carriage house area with 2 roll-up doors
    • 28’ x 16’ heated tack room
    • 11’ x 32’ hay storage
    2 Box Stall Barns
    • Four 12’ x 15’ separate stalls per building
    • Eight 33’ x 45’ corrals
    • Power
    13 Shelters

    Shelter # 1

    • 30’ x 28’ with 4 separate stalls - 14’ x 15’ front and back
    • 4 turn out corrals 50’ x 50’
    • Power
    • Pressure water

    Shelter # 2, 3, 4

    • Six 11’ x 11’
    • Six 50’x 50’ turn out corrals
    • Power and water

    Shelter # 5

    • 12’ x 12’
    • Water and power corral/pasture

    Shelter # 6

    • 12’ x 13’
    • Water and power corral/pasture

    Shelter # 7

    • 12’ x 12’
    • Water and power corral/pasture

    Shelter # 8

    • 28’ x 12’
    • Water and power corral/pasture

    Shelter # 9

    • 12’ x 12’
    • Water and power corral/pasture

    Shelter # 10

    • 9.5’ x 7’ (stallion enclosure)
    • Electric fence

    Shelter # 11

    • 9.5’ x 7’ stall (stallion enclosure)
    • Electric fence

    Shelter # 12

    • 12’ x 20’
    • 40’ x 20’ corral

    Shelter # 13

    • 12’ x 20’
    • 40’ x 20’ corral
    Hot Walker “Equi-ciser”
    • 62’ across horse exercise enclosure
    • electronic variable adjustment control
    • 4-horse capacity
    Indoor Riding Ring
    • Daylight windows
    • 2 sets of total cover LED lighting
    • Electric roll up door access
    • Monitored security alarm system
    Indoor Riding Arena
    • 11,080 ft2
    • Riding Area - 9,652.5 ft2
    • 1,430 ft2 veterinarian facility
    • Commercial 4-piece kitchen with roll-top opening front service counter
    • 3 washrooms
    • Laundry and mechanical room
    • Electric and in-floor heating
    • Electric roll up doors to the front and rear of arena
    • 1,430 ft2 upper area viewing room with conference room, 2 washrooms, electric and forced air
    • Media center with PA system indoor and outdoor
    • Extensive lighting inside and outdoors
    • Monitored security alarm system and outdoor security strobe
    • 2 fire escape accesses
    • Wheelchair access at main door
    Outdoor Riding Arena
    • 15,200 ft2 open air riding arena
    • Outdoor lighting
    • Viewing area
    Outdoor Riding Ring
    • 60’ across riding ring
    • Outdoor lighting
    • Viewing area
    Shop 1
    • 1,312.5 ft2
    • Work benches
    • Concrete floor
    • Wood heat
    • Heavy power panels
    • Monitored security alarm system
    • Large equipment bay
    Shop 2
    • 698.25 ft2
    • Work benches
    • Electric heat
    • Concrete floors
    • Monitored security alarm system
    • 2 large equipment bays with roll up doors
    Dog Kennel
    • Meshed fenced enclosure with power and water
    Custom Built Covered Chicken Enclosure
    • Heated

    Tax Details

    Under review

    Zoning

    RR1 (Rural Residential 1) and C2 -19 (Commercial)

    Legal

    LOT A DISTRICT LOT 149 LILLOOET DISTRICT PLAN EPP102923
    PID 031-198-333

    Maps & Plans

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    Maps & Plans

    Our property descriptions and geographical information are taken from the BC Assessment Authority, Land Titles Office, government maps and other sources. While LandQuest® does not guarantee the information, we believe it to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification. This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

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