River House Estate is a gated, custom-built compound between Smithers and Houston, BC. Its main house, studio, and guest cabins overlook forests, river, and Telkwa Mountains. Enjoy world-class fishing, wildlife sightings, hiking trails, and a private lake. Amenities include a helipad, expansive decks, ample garage space, and year-round solitude amid nature’s splendor.
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Discover River House Estate, a 282-acre gated retreat between Smithers and Houston, boasting luxurious accommodations, world-class fishing, and year-round adventures.
Vital Stats
282 acre gated estate property in the South Cariboo
2,640 feet of river frontage on Bulkley river
10,000 sq.ft. main residence home
3 cabins + artist studio
Workshop / Tool shed
24573 Walcott Road, Telkwa, BC V0J 2X2
LOCATION
Located between two small towns of Smithers & Houston and about 200 miles from Prince George
25 miles to Smithers airport (45 minutes)
1.5 hr flight from Vancouver
700 miles north of US/Canadian border & 70 miles from the southernmost tip of Alaska
3.5 km to the Yellowhead Highway (Hwy #16)
To learn more about Telkwa, please visit http://www.telkwa.ca
PROPERTY
4 homes on the property: River House, River Cabin, Lake Cabin , Angler's Inn and a workshop
Mainly forested property consisting of Pine, Spruce and Poplar
2 hayfields - 27 acres (income producing) & 7 acres
Helipad on the property
12 -15 miles of trails for hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and riding ATVs
Outdoor Features: 15-acre private lake
1 mile of Bulkley River frontage/access with steelhead trout and four varieties of salmon
Abundance of wildlife
7 decks total
Fire pit
3,200 sf garden with a gazebo, water feature and waterfall
16 covered garage spaces
RV parking for 2 vehicles
Private well
Geothermal and wood heat
Caretaker’s lot set up with sewer, power, and water
3 game cameras
The River House
4 bedrooms; 5 full bathrooms and 2 half baths
On a bluff with spectacular river view
Chef’s Kitchen with granite countertops; Antique tin ceiling, two enormous circular breakfast bars with dual cooking areas, open to great room, Sub-Zero refrigerator, double wall ovens, beverage nook with full-service wet bar, custom cabinetry, tons of additional counter/prep space
Primary Bedroom: Tower shower, vaulted ceiling, bay window seating area, stove fireplace, double vanities, natural countertops;, library/reading area
Additional Spaces: Large dining room with custom artisan tables accommodating up to 20+ guests; Casual den/loft; Game/pool room with custom poker table, shuffleboard, and jukebox; Wine cellar; Home theater; Office; Cozy reading nook; Wet bar
The River Cabin
Log cabin located just steps south of the main River House
2-story with 1 bedroom loft
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bath
Living room
Space for sauna
Laundry
Full kitchen
1-car garage
Balcony and deck
Vaulted ceilings and walls of glass
The Lake Cabin
Sits on 15 acre lake with deck extending over the lake and attached dock for easy access to canoes and kayaks
Secluded 2 bedroom with loft cabin with unlimited opportunities for wildlife viewing
1 bathroom
Cooking area
Open living room
Nestled aside the private lake
Angler's Inn
The original structure found on the property
Built in the 70's
Rustic but not a log cabin
Located just a short two-minute walk from one of the best steelhead runs on this section of the Bulkley River
Workshop/shed
Located in the center of the property
Plenty of storage space for tools, tractors, ATVs and boats
Cradled in the wilds of northern British Columbia, this secluded paradise immerses you in nature’s grand spectacle. From your window, watch the seasons shift and wildlife roam—bears, moose, elk, deer, lynx, foxes, and wolves amble among towering pines and spruce. Flocks of swans and geese, along with the endangered Western Spotted Toad, grace the lake’s shores. Unwind on miles of scenic trails perfect for hiking or cross-country skiing, where nature’s pageantry unfolds at every turn. Just 70 air miles from Alaska’s southern tip, an endless array of journeys awaits, including the iconic drive to Prince Rupert. Discover some of British Columbia’s best-kept secrets: world-class lakes and rivers, and the epic slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain—where the skiing is as unforgettable as the wilderness itself.