06/21/2018
* FOR SALE - Beautiful Custom-Built Home overlooking Pristine and Peaceful Gavin Lake & the Cariboo Mountain Ranges
* Everything you need to know * :
The ultimate sanctuary home, this gorgeous open-concept 32‘x32’, 2800 sq ft custom-built stick-frame-with-log-roof-system castle is sweetly nestled into the mountainside, completely secluded on 4.9 acres, and surrounded by thousands of hectares of densely-forested crown land.
This gem of a home boasts dozens of gigantic feature windows, displaying fabulously full lake and mountain views throughout, while also naturally allowing the sunshine, and expansive night sky to stream in. Immense light intake combined with intentionally chosen vibrant paint colours, make it a natural haven for those who enjoy cheerful bright open spaces and feeling like they are out in nature while in the comfort of the indoors.
Breathtaking vaulted ceilings are lined with light pine tongue-and-groove, and pot lights are strategically placed inside and out for an abundance of lighting options. Designed for passive solar heating, this space is fabulously warmed by the low sun in winter, and cleverly protected from too much heat in the summer.
Wake up to the sounds of birds chirping and morning light streaming in. Stunning sunrises over the lake are a magical sight to behold, invoking inspiration and the most delightful way to start the day, whether with a coffee in bed, while cooking breakfast from the big bright kitchen, or from out on the 1000 sq ft 3/4 wrap-around deck.
Enjoy the luxuriousness of relaxing in your outdoor living room on this predominantly-covered deck as it is an extraordinary space for awesome outside lounging and entertaining year round. Lots of room for a hot tub on other smaller covered side deck which will only add to the awesomeness of the experience!
Perfect for family living or a creative-haven retreat, this home has room for it all.
The beautifully designed entry-way regally welcomes you with one of many custom built heavy duty exterior wood doors. A spacious boot room and laundry room are separated from the main floor living areas by an enormous and exquisite feature barn door. Keep your cross-country skiis here, and take off onto one of the many groomed trails within a kilometer of your front steps, or enjoy a leisurely stroll down to the lake during any time of year, as each season has it’s own glory to share.
Between the second (main) floor and third, there are 4 bedrooms, two of which have beautifully-painted murals, and all of which have lake and forest views. Built-in floor-to-ceiling shelving will have you joyously keeping your clothing and belongings organized in the bonus fifth room off the master bedroom’s bathroom, which has been purposely designed to be a big dream-come-true walk-in-closet.
To allow for the incredible (approximately 20 foot high) vaulted ceiling over the main floor living room and kitchen, the third level is 18'x32'. It also has a couple creative bonus triangular mezzanine additions to allow for work desks, yoga, or other personally desired hobby-use or contemplative spaces. In addition to all this, there is a forth smaller loft area at the very top, which can be used for extra sleeping space or storage.
The house has two full bathrooms, and a third (unfinished) bathroom in the shop. Settle in to feeling like you’re at your own private spa with some peaceful music and a glass of wine in the big soaker tub. The main bathroom also has a separate shower, travertine tile surround, imported copper sink and all oil rubbed bronze moen faucets. There are custom-Built cabinets in both upper bathrooms, in the kitchen, and in the laundry.
The whole living area is built on top of a huge bright shop , which has a 12'4" ceiling , and is hermetically sealed. It has been used as an automotive and woodworking shop but is set up for adding a kitchen and creating a separate living area or whatever one desires with the large open space. There is a built-in upper level perfect for storage, and giant shop doors which open to the outdoors and lake view make this space an extraordinary work or hobby getaway space. The shop has cozy in-floor heating to keep your feet warm all year long, and there is a system set up to also have radiant floor heat on the main floor (the piping is there and ready to be installed). There is also a large wood stove on the main floor in addition to the outdoor boiler hasa, so no matter the weather, the temperature indoors is always perfect.
High end Pro Lock hidden screw special Dark Bronze Tin roofing claims superiority over others with a proud-eve design. The custom built interior and exterior doors also all feature oil-rubbed bronze hardware. The flooring has been left ready for the new owners to choose, though the stairs have been custom done as a feature. Add your personal touch and come find your new dream-come-true home-sweet-home, or favorite getaway retreat sanctuary in the woods to peacefully read and write to your heart’s content. The entirety of this home itself is as much a feature as are the extraordinarily breath-taking views, and both are sure to be loved by all.
Just 5 kms down the Gavin Lake Road off the highway to Likely, the property is only 15 mins to Big Lake (with elementary school and bus service), or 45 mins to Williams Lake. An artesian well provides the home with an abundance of delicious drinking water year-round, and there is a pond and creek in a few minutes walking distance from the house. There is BC hydro power, and internet/wifi, and there is no smart meter. The land is beautifully treed, and much of the property has also been cleared and is ready for landscaping or other building or gardens or animals. One rustic old cabin and outhouse remain of many that previously began this historic homestead.
There are no neighbours for miles, and only the sounds of wildlife to enjoy, but just 1.5 km away is Gavin lake camp, with tons of gorgeous nature trails, a boardwalk around the lake, and in winter tons of groomed cross country ski trails maintained by one of the most friendly and helpful property managers around! Fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, quadding and snowmobiling are just a few of the endless outdoor activities to enjoy when not sitting roasting marshmallows by the lake or relaxing in the comfort of your private kingdom.
An enormous amount of love and attention have gone into the creation of this home and whoever gets to take it over will be blessed to no end with a super lifestyle that exudes peace and serenity. One of the most unique, beautiful and securely-built homes of the Cariboo, this amazing opportunity is waiting for you to seize it! Make this your very own retreat type sanctuary and home and start the next chapter of a life you’ve always only dreamed of, now~ !
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* FOR SALE - Beautiful Custom-Built Home overlooking Pristine and Peaceful Gavin Lake & the Cariboo Mountain Ranges
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