Exceptional 79.82-acre Athabasca County estate offers a rare blend of privacy, craftsmanship & functionality. A custom-built bungalow with 3,600+ sq. ft. of living space is paired with a fully self-contained guest suite, expansive shop & barn facilities, & thoughtfully developed yard & outbuildings.
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Set on 79.82 acres in Rural Athabasca County, this exceptional country estate combines a high-quality residence with well-developed equestrian and agricultural infrastructure, offering a rare opportunity for rural living, hobby farming, or agri-business use.
Built in 2012, the custom bungalow offers approximately 3,600 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space with 10 ft ceilings, 8 ft interior doors, and a welcoming, open layout centred around a striking central fireplace that anchors the main living and entertaining areas. Granite countertops, quality cabinetry, and an inviting kitchen and dining space make the home ideal for both everyday living and hosting. An all-season sunroom adds year-round enjoyment with views across the surrounding land.
The home includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms, highlighted by a spacious primary suite featuring a walk-in California closet and private en suite. A fully self-contained guest or in-law suite offers its own kitchen, living area, bedroom, and bathroom—ideal for extended family, guests, or added flexibility. Select furnishings are included, allowing for a turn-key transition if desired.
The partially finished full basement provides additional space and utility, while the attached oversized garage offers excellent storage and convenience. Heating is a combination of forced air, in-floor heat in the basement and garage, and a wood-burning fireplace. Two AC units provide cooling, and the home is serviced by a drilled well and a modern two-part septic system.
The yard site is exceptionally well developed. A detached 40' x 60' shop is fully insulated, radiant-heated, powered with 200-amp service, and features concrete floors, a mezzanine, and a large insulated overhead door. Additional covered storage includes multiple lean-tos and two large free-standing pole-and-metal shelters, offering ample space for equipment, hay, and recreational vehicles. A substantial pole shed provides further agricultural storage capacity.
Equestrian and livestock facilities include a 40' x 72' barn with concrete floors, individual box stalls, a heated office/tack area, water service, and additional water bowls to the rear. Cross-fencing and approximately 75 acres of pasture make the land well suited for horses or livestock, with perimeter fencing primarily in five-strand barbed wire.
Outdoor amenities add to the property’s lifestyle appeal, including a large trout pond, chicken coop, gazebo with rock fireplace, BBQ pavilion, and distinctive metal horse sculptures at the front gate. The land itself offers a balanced mix of recently seeded grassy hay land and boreal forest, providing both productivity and privacy.
This is a rare, highly improved acreage offering space, functionality, and comfort in a private rural setting—well suited for those seeking a complete country lifestyle with room to grow.
665033 Range Road 181 - Athabasca County, AB
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Athabasca County is known for its strong agricultural roots, abundant natural resources, and a lifestyle that blends productive land with outdoor recreation. The region offers a mix of farmland, forests, lakes, and river systems, making it well suited for farming, acreage living, and year-round recreation including fishing, boating, hunting, and trail riding. With a central location north of Edmonton, Athabasca County provides convenient access to regional services while maintaining a quiet, rural character valued by those seeking space, privacy, and a strong sense of community.
Students in the Frains area of Athabasca County are served primarily by Aspen View Public Schools, which provides public education from early years through Grade 12 across the region. Commonly attended schools include Whispering Hills Primary School (K-3), Landing Trail Intermediate School (Grades 4-7), and Edwin Parr Composite School (Grades 7-12), all located in the Town of Athabasca and accessible by school bus service from rural acreages. Additional public school options within the county include Grassland School and Boyle School, offering smaller community-based learning environments well suited to rural families.
Athabasca County offers an exceptional range of recreational opportunities centered around its lakes, rivers, and expansive natural landscapes. Residents enjoy easy access to boating, fishing, swimming, and lakeside activities at nearby destinations such as North Buck Lake, along with excellent hunting, hiking, ATVing, and snowmobiling throughout the surrounding Crown and agricultural lands. The area’s quiet roads, trails, and open spaces support a true four-season outdoor lifestyle, making it ideal for those who value both active recreation and the peace of rural living.
Athabasca County has a long history rooted in agriculture, resource development, and rural settlement, evolving into one of north-central Alberta’s established farming regions. Through the early and mid-20th century, the area developed around mixed farming, forestry, and transportation corridors, supporting grain, livestock, and family-run operations that continue today. This legacy of land stewardship, productivity, and self-reliance has shaped the county into a stable rural community known for large acreages, working landscapes, and enduring agricultural value.
54°45'10.00"N and 112°35'43.89"W
Included with sale:
$6,182 (2025)
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PLAN 1720282 BLOCK 1 LOT 2
LINC 0037 471 844
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