825 Highway 22 , Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0

Beautiful, unique 101 acre property, with 2 creeks and house provides a valley retreat in the heart of the Selkirk mountains for the discerning buyer. The property is mainly treed, and encompasses approximately 20 acres of pasture surrounded by woods. It has abundant water in the form of Little Sheep Creek (which runs along the 2km length of the property) and Record Creek (which cascades down the mountain, providing the home with pure drinking water,and potentially, hydroelectric power. The property can be subdivided.

The house is situated atop a gentle hill, and takes full advantage of its southern exposure. The south wall composed entirely of glass, bringing the beauty of the natural surroundings inside, as well as allowing for passive solar heat gain in the winter months. The highly efficient 2 tonne freestanding Tulikivi soapstone fireplace requires only 2-3 hours of combustion to provide radiant heat throughout the day. Triple glazed windows minimize heat loss. All 3 bedrooms and living spaces have generous windows and ample natural light.

The beautiful custom-designed kitchen is hand crafted from a unique mix of local and exotic woods. Detailed spalting and bookmatched door panels compliment the bamboo flooring, which stretches from the kitchen into the open-plan 900 sqft dining and living areas. The lofted third floor balcony adds to the openness of the large inner space. An above-ground basement can become a large family room, recreational room, storage and/or study.

Outside, 1,400 sqft of cedar decking wraps around the house with multiple points of entry from the main floor. It is here that you can enjoy star gazing and a panoramic view of your property from the 6 person hot tub, without the glare of city lights. The other structures on the land, located away from the house, include a barn, stable, greenhouse, woodshed, garden shed and two other storage buildings.

This private oasis is located a mere 6 km from the city of Rossland. This quaint little town has an international appeal merited by a variety of recreational, cultural and artistic activities. The newly opened Old Firehall jazz and wine bar provides exceptional evening entertainment (www.oldfirehall.ca). The community also boasts a high school, with both ski and dance academies attached to its academic program, as well as a primary school and a French immersion school at the primary level.

World-renowned Red Mountain Ski Hill is a ten minute drive away from this pristine property, as are the Blackjack cross-country ski trails ( www.skiblack.ca ), and the Redstone Resort Golf Course. You could backcountry ski between the property and the ski hill, or create your own (snowshoe, ski, snowmobile) trails right on the property. In the summer, running, hiking, horse riding, and mountain biking (Seven Summits Trail ) are all possible with a variety of trail options radiating into the surrounding areas. It is an ideal recreation and relaxation property year round, situated in some of the most breathtaking scenery that British Columbia has to offer.