This property offers a unique off-grid living experience that embraces and respects the natural environment. The 2BD 1BA home, designed with fireproof materials, features an original layout that maximizes natural light and offers stunning views. Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully placed throughout the 10+ acre property, inviting you to connect with nature. Practical amenities such as a root cellar, workshop areas, a fenced garden, a dock, a solar system, a micro-hydro system, 2 backup 3000 Watt generators, and gravity-fed fresh water ensure a comfortable and self-sustaining lifestyle. With reliable internet access, you can stay connected to the modern world while enjoying the seclusion of your private oasis. The property is conveniently located just a 10-minute boat ride across Kootenay Lake to Schroeder Creek and a 15-minute drive to Kaslo BC. Architect Peter Turje, who designed several local schools, praised the property's craftsmanship and attention to detail. The shared 0.5-acre waterfront lot, which includes a dock and beach area, offers further opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Birchdale, a year-round community surrounded by Wilderness Conservancy on the east shore of Kootenay Lake, provides a tranquil setting for a simpler, more beautiful way of life. (id:4069)
