Private lakefront homestead is the only property on Walter’s Lake. Surrounded by Crown land. Main cabin is lakefront with a greenhouse nearby, water rights for irrigation. Second lakefront cabin needs cleanup but is salvageable. Original homestead cabin and old shop/barn have little value.
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Located approximately 18 km south of Horsefly, this extremely private 34-acre lakefront homestead is the only property fronting Walter’s Lake and is completely surrounded by Crown land. Off-grid and set in its own quiet corner of the wilderness, it suits someone looking for self-sufficient living and a genuine back-to-nature setting. You feel a world away, yet Horsefly is about a 25-minute drive and Williams Lake about an hour. There is no light pollution—only millions of stars and the call of loons on the lake.
The main cabin, where the current owner lives, sits on the lake, with a significant band of reeds and marsh between it and open water. Nearby is a greenhouse suitable for growing a wide variety of vegetables. Toward the north end of the property, also on the lakefront, is a second cabin that has not been lived in for several years. It needs cleanup but is salvageable as a secondary residence with privacy from the primary cabin. Close to the main cabin are the remains of the original homestead cabin and an old shop/barn; these buildings have little to no value and will likely be taken down by a new owner.
The property comes with water rights on Cossack Creek for irrigation and the property would be suitable to support a small number of livestock.
The last 600 m of road into the property is not maintained in winter, so year-round living requires equipment to keep that stretch open.
Affordable private homesteads like this seldom come to market. Book a viewing or contact the listing agent for more information.
1462 Walters Lake Road - Horsefly, BC
Please see the mapping section for detailed directions.
The Walters Lake area is a quiet rural pocket approximately 12 kilometres from Horsefly, surrounded by forest, small lakes, creeks, rural acreages and working resource land. Walters Lake itself is an officially named lake in the Cariboo Land District, positioned south of the Horsefly townsite, with Walters Lake Road providing access through the surrounding countryside. Unlike Horsefly, Walters Lake is not a separately incorporated town or established commercial centre; it is better described as a sparsely developed rural lake community whose residents rely primarily on Horsefly for everyday services and Williams Lake for major needs.
Horsefly has retained a distinctly small-community character. Local services include a grocery/general store, fuel, post office, public library, community hall and a collection of small businesses and home-based services. Horsefly Elementary/Junior School currently serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 9, while the community is also supported by an active volunteer fire department and numerous community organizations. The local economy has traditionally been tied to ranching, forestry and resource industries, with tourism and outdoor recreation also playing an important role.
Approximately 70 km southwest, Williams Lake is the principal commercial and service centre for shopping, healthcare, business services within the central Cariboo and is the nearest major hub for residents of Horsefly and the Walters Lake area. Here you’ll find secondary schools, post-secondary and training opportunities, government offices, legal and accounting services, trades and contractors, real estate services and businesses supporting the forestry, ranching, mining and transportation industries. The Williams Lake Regional Airport is approximately 14 kilometres north of the city.
Horsefly is surrounded by lakes, rivers, forest roads and backcountry, making outdoor recreation a major part of life in the area. Horsefly Lake Provincial Park has a developed beach, campground, day-use area and nature trail, providing an easy-access option for families and visitors. The Horsefly River is another focal point for the community, perfect for a day spent fishing, riverside exploring and wildlife viewing. In late summer and early fall, visitors can watch sockeye salmon return to the river, with a public walking trail alongside the Horsefly River Spawning Channel.
The surrounding area contains an exceptional number of smaller lakes, giving anglers, paddlers and campers plenty of places to explore away from the larger waterways. Walters Lake, located southwest of Horsefly, is one of the area's established named lakes and provides a quieter setting. Forest service roads and backcountry routes also provide extensive opportunities for ATV and side-by-side touring, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, photography and exploring the surrounding Cariboo landscape.
One of the area's signature outings is the Horsefly Waterfall Quest, which connects five waterfalls: Lower, Middle and Upper Horsefly Falls and Lower and Upper Moffat Falls. The waterfalls can be combined into a day of driving and hiking through the surrounding forest. During winter, the same extensive network of backroads and trails opens up opportunities for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and backcountry travel.
Please see maps and plans included, all boundaries are approximate.
52°13'43.95"N and 121°25'13.18"W
The main cabin, where the current owner lives, sits on the lake, with a significant band of reeds and marsh between it and open water. Nearby is a greenhouse suitable for growing a wide variety of vegetables. Toward the north end of the property, also on the lakefront, is a second cabin that has not been lived in for several years. It needs cleanup but is salvageable as a secondary residence with privacy from the primary cabin. Close to the main cabin are the remains of the original homestead cabin and an old shop/barn; these buildings have little to no value and will likely be taken down by a new owner.
$2,843.06 (2026)
RR 1
DISTRICT LOT 9542 CARIBOO DISTRICT
PID 015-283-887
Multiple Listing Service®
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