Acreage
5000 Starshine Way
Merritt, BC
MLS® 10386961 · 120 days on market
$1,600,000
160 acres
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,385 sqft
Description
This rare 160-acre off-grid parcel offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature, space, and complete seclusion. The home is thoughtfully designed over four levels, providing flexible living space to suit your vision. The original log portion adds warmth and character, creating a peaceful connection to the land. It’s hard to fully describe the feeling here, you truly need to experience it in person. Step onto the large deck overlooking the creek, where you can relax, take in the serenity, and regularly spot local wildlife. A large detached shop/workshop offers exceptional versatility with storage, workspace, and a retreat-style sleeping area above. Built on a concrete foundation, it provides ample room for tools, hobbies, and equipment. Extensive owner-developed trails provide access to surrounding crown land and nearby lakes, ideal for year-round hiking, exploring, and outdoor recreation. With a fire pit area, open space, and abundant parking, there is plenty of room for family and friends to bring RVs and camp, making it perfect for gatherings in total privacy. This is a rare opportunity to own a property like no other whether as a private retreat or full-time off-grid living. The home is powered by solar with generator backup and supplied by a natural spring water system, supporting a self-sufficient lifestyle. If privacy, nature, and space are what you’re looking for, this is it. Showings by appointment only, call the listing agent for more information. (id:63159)
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Style
- Cabin
- Year built
- 1965
- Stories
- 4
- Lot size
- 160 acres
- Title
- Freehold
Interior
- Heating
- Stove, Radiant/Infra-red Heat, See remarks, Wood
- Flooring
- Mixed Flooring
- Appliances
- Refrigerator, Range - Gas, Hot Water Instant, Washer & Dryer
- Fireplace
- 1 — Free Standing Metal
Exterior & Land
- Exterior features
- Wood
- View
- Mountain view, River view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on creek
- Lot features
- Private setting, Two Balconies
Building & Utilities
- Roof
- Asphalt shingle, Unknown
- Water source
- Spring
- Sewer
- Septic tank
- Parking type
- RV, See Remarks
- Parcel ID (PID)
- 005-520-321
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Third level | 16'9'' x 15'1'' |
| 3pc Bathroom | Second level | 7'0'' x 7'11'' |
| Living room | Lower level | 8'7'' x 16'2'' |
| Dining room | Lower level | 8'2'' x 7'7'' |
| Pantry | Main level | 8'6'' x 14'7'' |
| 3pc Bathroom | Main level | — |
| Bedroom | Main level | 9'9'' x 8'6'' |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 12'1'' x 9'5'' |
| Laundry room | Main level | 9'11'' x 6'11'' |
| Utility room | Main level | 7'3'' x 4'8'' |
| Dining nook | Second level | 7'5'' x 8'8'' |
| Office | Second level | 8'0'' x 8'2'' |
| Kitchen | Lower level | 8'1'' x 12'10'' |
- Annual property tax
- $1,542.68
- Brokerage
- Royal LePage Merritt R.E. Serv
- Community features
- Rural Setting
Location Insights
Population
7,051
(2021 Census)
-1.2% since 2016
- Density
- 270.8/km²
- Dwellings
- 3,149
- Median household income
- $70,000
- After-tax
- $64,000
- Immigrant population
- 9.6%
Top countries of origin
- India2.3% · 160
- United States of America1% · 70
- United Kingdom0.9% · 65
- Philippines0.8% · 55
- Korea, South0.5% · 35
- Italy0.4% · 25
- Netherlands0.4% · 25
- South Africa, Republic of0.3% · 20
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Weather
25°C
—
Humidity 31%
Wind ESE 3 km/h
Today
25°
Tonight
13°
Thursday
21°
Thursday night
6°
Friday
19°
Friday night
7°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
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