$1,850,000
400+ Acre Lakefront Ranch for Sale in the Cariboo, BC | Tatton Lake Ranch - Multiple Residences 5586 Black Valley Road
100 Mile House, British Columbia V0K 2E1
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Acres: 401
Description
Where Lakefront Living Encounters the Spirit of the Cariboo
Picture starting your morning overlooking Tatton Lake, with open hayfields extending toward the forest and more than 400 acres of Cariboo countryside beyond your doorstep.
This ranch has a story to tell.
Owned by the same family since the 1980s, the property was operated for many years as a successful sheep farm. Generations of hard work, dedication, and agricultural experience shaped the ranch into what it is today, with substantial livestock facilities, productive hayfields, grazing land, and impressive farm infrastructure.
This is the kind of property where life moves at a different pace. Room for livestock, equipment, family, and the freedom to pursue a rural lifestyle on your own terms.
Located along Back Valley Road in British Columbia’s beautiful Cariboo region, this remarkable 400+ acre lakefront ranch property, Tatton Lake Ranch, combines a custom-built log and wood-frame residence, two additional living accommodations, extensive agricultural infrastructure, and a wonderful mix of waterfront, hayfields, pasture, and forest.
It is not simply a country home with acreage. It is an established rural property presenting substantial improvements and the flexibility to form something truly personal.
Now, after more than four decades in the same family's ownership, the ranch is ready for its next chapter.
Whether that means returning the land to an active livestock operation, establishing an equestrian property, creating a private family estate, or merely enjoying the freedom of a rural lifestyle beside Tatton Lake, the possibilities are worth exploring.
Over 400 Acres of Lakefront, Hayfields & Grazing Land
The property is divided by Back Valley Road into two distinct sections, each granting different possibilities.
The northern approximately 100-acre portion wraps gently around the shores of Tatton Lake. Here, approximately 65 acres of historically productive hay and grassland are surrounded by mixed forest, creating an attractive setting for agricultural use and peaceful lakefront living.
Across the road, the remaining 301 acres feature rolling topography and open grazing land. This section was recently logged and cleared, delivering opportunities to improve livestock pasture, establish trails, or explore future forestry management.
Together, these lands provide an exceptional combination of space, privacy, agricultural potential, and recreational enjoyment.
A Custom Log Home with Character and Room to Make It Your Own
At the heart of the property stands a distinctive approximately 3,498 sq. ft. multi-level log and wood-frame residence, designed around warm timber craftsmanship and generous family living spaces.
Soaring gables, beautiful wood millwork, wood-burning hearths, and large windows looking toward Tatton Lake create the friendly environment that makes a traditional Cariboo country home so appealing.
The main level offers open living and dining areas, a family room, spacious pantry, and primary kitchen.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, a four-piece bathroom, and an adjoining wing with office space, additional family living areas, and a rough-in bathroom.
The home is solidly built and full of character, but it also offers a new owner the opportunity to introduce modern finishes and personal touches. The upper approximately 660 sq. ft. flexible-use area still requires floor coverings and trim.
For buyers who appreciate authentic timber construction and are comfortable completing some finishing work, this home offers a wonderful foundation.
Three Living Spaces for Family, Guests or Farm Operations
One of the property’s strongest assets is the flexibility its additional accommodations provide.
Carriage Suite: Above the attached two-bay garage is a self-contained, approximately 552 sq. ft. one-bedroom suite with its own entrance. This space may suit extended family, guests, or potential rental use, subject to applicable regulations.
Caretaker Residence: A separate, approximately 1,100 sq. ft. single-storey home provides two bedrooms and an unfinished basement. It offers independent accommodation for a caretaker, farm manager, extended family, or other permitted use.
Having separate living spaces on a rural property of this size can be a significant practical advantage, particularly for owners managing livestock, agricultural operations, or a large private estate.
Substantial Barns, Workshops & Agricultural Infrastructure
This property was originally developed for serious livestock operations, and the scale of its improvements reflects that history.
The centrepiece is a substantial 5,508 sq. ft. timber-frame livestock barn, complete with an attached 484 sq. ft. workshop, office space, covered canopy entrance, and extensive pens and paddocks.
Additional improvements include:
- Approximately 2,800 sq. ft. five-bay implement storage building with dual 12-foot wings
- Grain and feed storage bins
- Fuel tanks
- Separate 16 ft. × 24 ft. workshop
- Standalone greenhouse
- Chicken house
- Fenced dog kennel
- Cross-fencing and livestock handling areas
For someone looking for a Cariboo ranch, hobby farm, livestock property, or substantial rural acreage with established infrastructure, these improvements provide a useful starting point.
Rather than beginning with bare land, a new owner can work with buildings, storage, fencing, and agricultural facilities already established on the property.
Property Highlights
- Location: Back Valley Road, Tatton Lake, Cariboo region, British Columbia
- Land: More than 400 acres, comprising approximately 100 acres north of the road and 301 acres south of the road
- Waterfront: Tatton Lake frontage
- Hay and Grassland: Approximately 65 acres of historically productive land
- Main Residence: Approximately 3,498 sq. ft., custom log and wood-frame construction
- Main Home Bedrooms: Three upstairs
- Carriage Suite: 552 sq. ft., one bedroom, separate entrance
- Caretaker Residence: 1,100 sq. ft., two bedrooms, unfinished basement
- Livestock Barn: 5,508 sq. ft.
- Attached Barn Workshop: 484 sq. ft.
- Implement Storage: Approximately 2,800 sq. ft., five bays with dual 12-foot wings
- Additional Workshop: 16 ft. × 24 ft.
- Other Improvements: Greenhouse, chicken house, dog kennel, feed storage, fuel tanks, pens, paddocks, and cross-fencing
- Land Character: Lakefront, mixed forest, hayfields, rolling grazing land, and recently logged acreage
- Condition: Main home offers opportunities for cosmetic updating and completion of unfinished areas
A Cariboo Lifestyle with Room to Grow
There is something special about owning land on this scale.
Perhaps your vision includes keeping horses or livestock, restoring hay production, enjoying time beside the lake, or simply having the space to pursue projects that would never be possible on a smaller property.
The combination of lakefront, open fields, timbered areas, and existing agricultural buildings creates opportunities for a wide range of rural lifestyles.
This property may appeal to buyers seeking a substantial working ranch, an equestrian-oriented acreage, a private recreational retreat, or a country estate with separate accommodations for extended family.
Any proposed commercial, rental, subdivision, or additional development use would require verification of zoning, permits, and applicable approvals.
Discover the Possibilities at Tatton Lake
Properties like this deserve more than a quick look at photographs.
The real story is in the land's scale, the craftsmanship of the main residence, the substantial agricultural buildings, and the flexibility of three separate living spaces.
Yes, there is work to be done. Some areas are ready for a new owner’s finishing touches, and the land offers opportunities for further improvement.
But for the right buyer, that is part of the appeal: the chance to take an established Cariboo property and shape its next chapter.
Interested in this 400+ acre lakefront ranch for sale in the Cariboo, British Columbia?
Contact Freddy Marks for additional property information, available documentation, or to arrange a private showing.
Freddy Marks | REALTOR®
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Details
- Agent: Freddy Marks
- Property Type: Farm
- construction: Log Home
- roof: Metal
- style: Acreage
- Homes, Townhomes, Cabins, Log Homes: Yes
- Land and Acerage: Yes
- Commercial, Resorts, Lodges, Farms, Ranches: Yes
- Property Taxes: $6,218.74
Waterfront
Yes
Featured Search
Yes
Interior Features
Floor plans and interior measurements were prepared by Panoramic Productions.
Acerage information is sourced from BC Assessment.
While deemed reliable, all information should be independently verified. Buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence to confirm accuracy if it is important to their decision-making.
Barn = 12,731 sqft.
1st Section = 123 ft x 69 ft
2nd Section = 37 ft x 69 ft
3rd Section = 24 ft x 69 ft
Tractor / Trailer Storage Building = 2,638 sqft
34 ft x 78 ft