Lakefront Acreage – West Kootenays

Description

A stunning lakefront acreage in the beautiful West Kootenays only a few kms north of the US border.

This mostly forested acreage has almost 3,000 feet of frontage on Rosebud Lake; a small fishing and great little swimming lake that is approx. 40 acres in size with a healthy population of rainbows.  The lake frontage extends for approx. 2,000 feet long the north shore of the lake where there are two simple docks in place, one with a gazebo structure.  There is an additional 1,000 feet lakeshore along the south end of the lake’s north arm – see maps.  It is an amazing set up for a campground / resort or personal recreational retreat.

The property is comprised of two titles each with some frontage on the lake.  One title is almost 43 acres and the second title 117+ acres (160 acres in total).  There is an excellent internal road stretching through the land with a couple branch roadways providing good access throughout the land to a couple nice little clearings along the lake.

The property offers ample privacy bordering on crown land to the north and east as well as an undeveloped Regional District Park along its southeast boundary.  Just beyond the east boundary of the land there are power lines offering excellent access into the backcountry for hunting and other outdoor recreation pursuits.

Access to the property is via a maintained year-round road.  There are no services on the land, although several decades ago when the land was owned by the Catholic Church there was a rural church camp that had a septic system (no longer operable).

The land is mostly zoned R4 (Remote Residential) with approx. 14 acres of land zoned C2 (Tourist Commercial).

The lake is a dammed lake created in the 1960’s by the Canadian Army Engineers, the license holder for the dam is the owner of this property, transferable to a new owner.  The owner has paperwork on the engineering components and is guaranteed for life.

LOCATION

Located at the end of Rosebud Lake Rd a few kms north of the US Border Crossing at Nelway, BC.

Travel Times:

US Border – 8 mins

Salmo – 20 mins

Nelson – 50 mins

Cranbrook – 2 hrs 10 mins

Spokane – 2 hrs 25 mins

Calgary – 6 hrs 20 mins

Vancouver – 7 hrs 45 mins

DIRECTIONS

Search Google Maps for the US Canada Border crossing at Metaline Falls / Nelway BC.  On Hwy 6, a few kms north of the border look for Rosebud Lake Rd on the east side / left side of the road if travelling south.  Then drive another 4.3 kms to the property.  There is a metal gate marking the beginning of the land.  Contact Realtor for access and to book showing.  See maps.

AREA

Salmo: (2 mins away) Salmo is a small village located in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.  It is situated in the southeastern part of British Columbia approximately 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) south of the city of Nelson.  Has a population that is just under a thousand people.  The area around Salmo is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities.  The surrounding mountains and forests offer a range of activities, including hiking, fishing, camping, and hunting.  Additionally, the Salmo River, which runs through the area and is popular for fishing, particularly for trout and salmon.  While the local economy has historical ties to natural resource industries, the region has diversified, and tourism is becoming increasingly important.  The Kootenay Pass, located nearby, is a mountain pass that connects Salmo to Creston.  It is known for its scenic beauty and is a part of the Salmo-Creston Highway.

BOUNDARIES

Please see mapping section – all boundaries are approximate.

IMPROVEMENTS

Off grid cabin on skids that will be removed upon a sale as it belongs to the caretaker.

SERVICES

Off grid

TAXES 

$3,593.27 (2023)

ZONING

Dual zoning – see maps to see the area that is zoned C2 (approx. 14 acres).  The majority of the land is zoned R4 (Remote Residential).

R4 Zoning Permitted Uses: Cabin, One Family Dwelling, Two Family Dwelling, Horticulture, Portable Sawmill

R4 Zoning Secondary Uses:  Accessory Camping Accommodation, Accessory Tourist Accommodation, Kennel, Micro Cultivation of Cannabis, Micro Processing of Cannabis, Nursery Cannabis, Keeping of Farm Animals, Accessory Dwellings, Accessory Buildings and Structures

C2 Zoning Permitted Uses: Campground, Tourist accommodation, Dwellings including multi family, Commercial Backcountry Recreation, Resort, Vacation Rental, Eating & Drinking Facilities, Brewery and Distillery, Mixed use Development.

C2 Zoning Secondary Uses:  Laundry, Liquor Store, Retail, Personal Services

LEGAL 

PARCEL A (REFERENCE PLAN 119634I) OF DISTRICT LOT 9061 KOOTENAY DISTRICT   PID: 016-449-843

DISTRICT LOT 9061 KOOTENAY DISTRICT, EXCEPT PARCEL A (REFERENCE PLAN 119634I)   PID: 016-450-965