08378

NEW PRICE $98,000

Lot 2 DL 2569 and 8982 CD Plan PGP 38897, PID: 023-068-159

$125.00

ALR- RR 1

The property is located within the ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve) and therefore the land can be used for all sorts of agricultural endeavors. Privacy and elbow room are always important features in a bare parcel of land. The outstanding view over the vastness of the country is very attractive and therefore such a property will maintain or increase in value.

The property has the advantage of a very gentle slope and several prime building spots. Various clusters of coniferous and deciduous trees offer natural landscaping and one would offer itself as a perfect back drop for a house.

The views over the far flung meadows of the neighboring ranch and the snow capped mountains in the distance are absolutely breathtaking. This is how one envisions the freedom of Cariboo living. The beckon wide open spaces right at your door step. The close proximity to the village of Horsefly, just under 2 km, makes this property a perfect location for a family. The property is in the ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve) and could be turned into a pleasant hobby farm.

A desirable lifestyle can be realized in clean country air away from the hustle of the big cities. Yet you are only a 45-minute drive from the next town, Williams Lake, and all its conveniences and an airport that connects you to Vancouver International with several flights per day.

North of the village of Horsefly above the Horsefly/Quesnel Lake or Mitchell Bay Road. Horsefly is located to the north east of Williams Lake.

From the south you follow Highway 97 through 100 Mile House to 150 Mile House. There you turn right and follow the Horsefly/Likely Road. Stay to the right and carry on towards Horsefly. After 54 km you will enter the village of Horsefly.

Follow the main road past Clarks General Store on your right, and after about 1 km you will come to the end of the pavement. Follow the road to the right, to Mitchell Bay. Another 1.8 km brings you to the sign on the left side of the road. All corner pins are marked.

Open meadow, some fir, cedar, immature pine and a variety of bushes. No commercial value in timber.

Hydro, telephone, high speed internet, school bus at lot line

Horsefly is a diversified community with an economy based on tourism, ranching and forestry. Fisheries and Oceans operate a spawning channel in the village area where Sockeye Salmon return each August and September to reproduce. The Horsefly River watershed is a highly rated fish habitat and is well suited for canoes and kayaks.

The village of Horsefly has various amenities, ranging from post office, liquor store, general store, hardware store, gas station, bakery, library, school, licensed mechanic to a pub and churches.

Horsefly is a sprawling community with far flung out-lying areas where one can find ranches and a multitude of recreational properties on the popular fishing lakes in the vicinity. Many community events take place throughout the year and everybody is welcome to participate.

The acreage stretches up a gently rising hill side in the middle of an outdoor paradise. Lots of outdoor activities can be persued in the Horsefly area: gardening, fishing, hunting, dirt biking, four wheeling, horseback riding and driving, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snow mobiling and lots more. There is abundant wild life in the area and access to Crown Land is never far away. Many smaller lakes and the two big lakes, Quesnel and Horsefly, have their own attraction.

In April of 1859 the Cariboos’ first gold was discovered then miles above the mouth of Horsefly River. Many miners flocked here, including Chinese people and a small village rose rapidly to meet the miners’ needs. Early buildings included motels; store, post office and several cabins were built on the present day town site.

Thaddeus Harper obtained leases in the area starting a second gold rush in 1887. He employed many men and operated the first hydraulic mine. This little town was called Harper’s Camp. But times were hard and the rush quickly slowed. Many miners moved on, but some stayed to become ranchers and trappers. Later on, when the mining stopped and Harper’s Camp dwindled away, the few remaining residents voted to call the town site Horsefly.

Eventually Horsefly turned into a community with a small village core and the far flung out lying areas with many ranches scattered all along the banks of the Horsefly River. In recent years more and more European families moved to this rural community to enjoy the friendly country atmosphere and get away from the bigger urban centers.