The River House Estate

Nature is calling at River House Estate. Located between the two small towns of Smithers and Houston, and about 200 miles from Prince George, this gated estate with main house, attached studio, and three guest cabins is a unique property that is an ideal environment for hosting family and friends. Luxurious materials and amenities abound in this custom-built family compound. Overlooking the river, mature forests, and the Telkwa Mountains, you can revel in and meander through, with bear, moose, elk, and deer making regular appearances. Delight in the solitude and fresh air all year long. For the adventurer, enjoy world-class steelhead fishing on the famous Bulkley river, miles of hiking and snowmobiling trails, and a lake perfect for stocking trout. Or, watch local wildlife guests indoors and out, from the chef’s kitchen at the heart of the home and the lower-level entertainment center to expansive decks and 282 acres on which to enjoy the great outdoors. Amenities of the property include a helipad, 12-15 miles of hiking trails, 15-acre private lake, 3,200 square foot garden with gazebo 16 covered garage spaces. Simply spectacular!

LOCATION:

• Located between two small towns of Smithers & Houston and about 200 miles from Prince George


• 25 miles to Smithers airport (45 minutes)


• 1.5 hr flight from Vancouver


• 700 miles north of US/Canadian border & 70 miles from the southernmost tip of Alaska


• 3.5 km to the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy #16)


• To learn more about Telkwa, please visit [hidden information]

PROPERTY:

• 4 homes on the property: River House, River Cabin, Lake Cabin , Angler’s Inn and a workshop


• Mainly forested property consisting of Pine, Spruce and Poplar


• 2 hayfields - 27 acres (income producing) & 7 acres


• Helipad on the property


• 12 -15 miles of trails for hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and riding ATVs


• Outdoor Features: 15-acre private lake


• 1 mile of Bulkley River frontage/access with steelhead trout and four varieties of salmon


• Abundance of wildlife


• 7 decks total


• Fire pit


• 3,200 sf garden with a gazebo, water feature and waterfall


• 16 covered garage spaces


• RV parking for 2 vehicles


• Private well


• Geothermal and wood heat


• Caretaker’s lot set up with sewer, power, and water


• 3 game cameras

The River House:

• 4 bedrooms; 5 full bathrooms and 2 half baths


• On a bluff with spectacular river view


• Chef’s Kitchen with granite countertops; Antique tin ceiling, two enormous circular breakfast bars with dual cooking areas, open to great room, Sub-Zero refrigerator, double wall ovens, beverage nook with full-service wet bar, custom cabinetry, tons of additional counter/prep space


• Primary Bedroom: Tower shower, vaulted ceiling, bay window seating area, stove fireplace, double vanities, natural countertops;, library/reading area


• Additional Spaces | Large dining room with custom artisan tables accommodating up to 20+ guests; Casual den/loft; Game/pool room with custom poker table, shuffleboard, and jukebox; Wine cellar; Home theater; Office; Cozy reading nook; Wet bar

The River Cabin:

• Log cabin located just steps south of the main River House


• 2-story with 1 bedroom loft


• 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bath


• Living room


• Space for sauna


• Laundry


• Full kitchen


• 1-car garage


• Balcony and deck


• Vaulted ceilings and walls of glass

The Lake Cabin:

• Sits on 15 acre lake with deck extending over the lake and attached dock for easy access to canoes and kayaks


• Secluded 2 bedroom  with loft cabin with unlimited opportunities for wildlife viewing


• 1 bathroom


• Cooking area


• Open living room


• Nestled aside the private lake

Angler’s Inn:

• The original structure found on the property


• Built in the 70’s


• Rustic but not a log cabin


• Located just a short two-minute walk from one of the best steelhead runs on this section of the Bulkley River

Workshop/shed:

• Located in the center of the property


• Plenty of storage space for tools, tractors, ATVs and boats

Located in the northern British Columbia wilderness, this outdoor paradise is defined by privacy and an intense connection to the land. Observe the changing of the seasons and the symphony of wildlife outside your windows. Bears, moose, elk, deer, lynx, fox, and wolves meander among the pine, spruce and poplar trees. Flocks of migrating swans and geese, and the endangered Western Spotted Toad visit the lake. Miles of wide trails for hiking and cross-country skiing provide an intimate platform to see the wonders of nature at work around you. Only 70 air miles from the southernmost tip of Alaska, an almost endless list of scenic journeys beckon, among them the iconic and beautiful drive to Prince Rupert. The skiing on Hudson Bay Mountain is one of the best kept secrets in British Columbia, as are the nearby world-class lakes and rivers.

MLS#: R2877903

FAITH WILSON TEAM