This rare 160-acre off-grid parcel offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature, space, and complete seclusion. The home is thoughtfully designed over four levels, providing flexible living space to suit your vision. The original log portion adds warmth and character, creating a peaceful connection to the land. It’s hard to fully describe the feeling here, you truly need to experience it in person. Step onto the large deck overlooking the creek, where you can relax, take in the serenity, and regularly spot local wildlife. A large detached shop/workshop offers exceptional versatility with storage, workspace, and a retreat-style sleeping area above. Built on a concrete foundation, it provides ample room for tools, hobbies, and equipment. Extensive owner-developed trails provide access to surrounding crown land and nearby lakes, ideal for year-round hiking, exploring, and outdoor recreation. With a fire pit area, open space, and abundant parking, there is plenty of room for family and friends to bring RVs and camp, making it perfect for gatherings in total privacy. This is a rare opportunity to own a property like no other whether as a private retreat or full-time off-grid living. The home is powered by solar with generator backup and supplied by a natural spring water system, supporting a self-sufficient lifestyle. If privacy, nature, and space are what you’re looking for, this is it. Showings by appointment only, call the listing agent for more information.
For sale
C$1,600,000
5000 Starshine Way, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
2beds
1,385sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
160 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$1,155/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Regularly spot local wildlifeFire pit areaOpen spaceAbundant parking
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Listed by:
Jennifer Kightley,
Royal Lepage Merritt R.E. Serv
Source: Association of Interior REALTORS,MLS®#: 10386961Originating MLS®#: Association of Interior REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane, Space Heater, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Instant Hot Water
- Flooring: Mixed
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,385 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 935
- Finished area below ground: 450
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Open, RV Access/Parking, Workshop in Garage
- Carport spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 160 Acres
- Features: Private, Rural Lot, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 005520321
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Spring
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merritt
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$1,155/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$1,542
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Freehold,Fee Simple
Jennifer Kightley
Jennifer Kightley
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Neighborhood: V1K
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- British Columbia
- Thompson-Nicola Regional District
- Merritt
- V1K 1B8
- 5000 Starshine Way



