Heating
Forced air (Gas)
There's a certain kind of quiet you only find along the Similkameen River — the kind that makes you realize how different life feels when the land actually works with you. Set near Hedley, this property offers a grounded, attainable version of riverfront living in the Similkameen Valley, whether you're here full-time or building a weekend retreat that doesn't ask for compromise. With 1.46 acres of direct river frontage, it's the kind of Similkameen Valley acreage buyers spend years trying to find: usable land, established infrastructure, and a home that already feels connected to the lifestyle around it. At first glance, it feels like a cozy country home. But behind the photos is just over 2,500 sq ft under roof across two finished levels plus an unfinished lower level with room for storage, workshop space, or future expansion. Natural light moves through double-glazed windows onto hardwood floors, wood accents, and solid wood doors that give the home warmth and lasting character. Tiled finishes add durability where you need it most, while the kitchen's timeless charm — wood countertops, traditional appliances, and a dining area that opens toward the deck — makes everyday living feel easy. And then there's the deck itself. Overlooking the river from the back of the property, it becomes part of the living space in a way photos can't fully explain. Coffee in the morning while the river moves steadily below. Evenings outside as the canyon cools and the sound of the water settles into the background. The kind of quiet many people leave the city trying to find for a weekend. Here, it becomes daily life. Upstairs, two of the bedrooms include 8' x 6' alcoves that work naturally as reading spaces, quiet offices, or simply breathing room. The soaker tub sits beneath a window angled toward the treetops, turning an ordinary routine into something slower and more intentional. A 2-year-old furnace provides reliable efficiency, while the WETT-certified wood stove adds warmth and rhythm to the colder Similkameen seasons. The land is where the lifestyle really settles in. The 30' x 40' irrigated garden is ready to grow. The chicken coop, firewood shack, tool shed, corral, and outbuildings create the kind of setup many buyers interested in homesteading in BC hope to build over time — except here, much of that groundwork is already in place. RVs, trailers, and equipment all have space without the acreage feeling crowded, and the attached garage with automated door adds everyday practicality. A recent water test on the drilled well offers added confidence for buyers exploring a more self-sufficient lifestyle in BC. And while the property feels private, it doesn't feel isolated. Groceries and gas are minutes away in Princeton or Keremeos. Kelowna is approximately 2.25 hours away. Vancouver is under 3.5. That balance is what makes this work equally well as a full-time Similkameen Valley home or a weekend riverfront retreat. For buyers searching for riverfront acreage that feels usable, quiet, and realistically attainable in today's BC market, this is the kind of property that makes immediate sense the moment you step onto the deck and hear the river below. Walk the property. Stand where the deck meets the view. Listen to the river from the back of the lot. This is the kind of place that confirms what you've been looking for. It's worth the drive.
