German-inspired custom log home with addition, set on 136 acres with nearly 3,000 feet of Kootenay River frontage, alongside a tidy guest cabin and supporting outbuildings. An East Kootenay legacy property with privacy, scenery, and timeless craftsmanship.
Foreign Buyer Ban does not apply to this property
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Larapinta Ranch offers a blend of fertile ranchland and private riverfront along the Kootenay River, stretching across 136 acres in the East Kootenays. The perimeter is fully fenced, with 40 acres of pasture supported by an irrigation license and wheel line system, offering excellent potential for hay or improved grazing. Approximately 60 acres are also cross-fenced. While the infrastructure for irrigation is present, it is not currently in use, leaving the next owner the opportunity to operate the system to their needs. Domestic water for the home is supplied by a natural spring, adding to the property’s self-sufficient character.
The land transitions from open, productive ground to treed river edges, giving both working and recreational value. There is a nice flat bench right above the river, the kind of spot that could host a private hideaway cabin. With nearly 3,000 feet of frontage, owners can enjoy fishing, boating, or simply taking in the scenery from their own property.
The log home, with a timber framed addition, makes its presence known right away with bold custom log beams and handcrafted joinery that carry that unmistakable feel of German build quality. The layout is open and framed with oversized windows that bring in the mountain and river views. Loft-style spaces overlook the great room, adding flexibility for an office or guest space. Outdoor living is just as strong, with wraparound decks, a pool, and a hot tub that turn the ranch into a four-season retreat.
A renovated guest cabin, once a barn, has been converted into a second residence finished with the same German influence. Additional improvements include a detached workshop/garage and a metal-roofed hay shed, supporting both storage and ranch operations.
Larapinta Ranch is more than acreage. It is usable, productive land backed by solid infrastructure, with a log home of scale and German craftsmanship, a guest cabin for family or friends, and private Kootenay River frontage. A combination of working ranchland and recreational opportunity in the heart of the Rockies.
GST is applicable on the price.
Ta Ta Creek is a quiet corner of the East Kootenays that offers privacy without being too remote. The community of Wasa is just minutes away for fuel and smaller conveniences. A short drive south brings you to Cranbrook, the regional hub with larger shopping centres, professional services, and a full hospital. Kimberley is also close by, with schools, local shops, and additional services. This setting gives you the best of both worlds, the space and quiet of a rural ranch, with quick access to everyday necessities in the surrounding communities.
This property itself is a recreation dream. Large herds of elk are common on the land, along with an abundance of other wildlife that make the property ideal for hunting, viewing, and enjoying right out the back door. The mix of open ground, treed benches, and river frontage provides space for hiking, horseback riding, and exploring without ever leaving the ranch. And with direct frontage on the Kootenay River, the fishing starts at your own property line.
Beyond the ranch, the East Kootenays are known for four-season recreation. Kimberley and the surrounding mountains offer skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Nearby Wasa Lake is a summer destination for swimming and boating, while the Kootenay River and surrounding lakes provide excellent angling and paddling opportunities. World-class golf courses, endless Crown land, and backcountry adventures round out the area’s outdoor lifestyle. With the US border close at hand, it’s easy to skip across for day trips or extended getaways.
The Kootenay River valley has been home to people for thousands of years. The Ktunaxa Nation lived, hunted, and fished throughout this region, relying on the river and its surrounding lands for food and travel.
Later, the Ta Ta Creek valley became part of the East Kootenay ranching frontier. Families established homesteads here, grazing cattle, growing hay, and making use of the fertile benches and reliable water of the Kootenay River. Forestry, mining, and agriculture shaped the broader region, industries that continue to influence its character today. This stretch of river country reflects that layered history, a place where natural abundance and working traditions have long gone hand in hand.
49°46'43.48"N and 115°46'6.79"W
$4,451.65 (2025)
The property is zoned RR-60 which provides a wide range of options including farming/agriculture and residential opportunities such as a duplex, and commercial possibilities like a guest ranch, gravel extraction, Forest Management, or even an airstrip.
DISTRICT LOT 9817 KOOTENAY DISTRICT
PID 007-517-408
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