A beautiful ~1.5acre lakefront lot located in Pike Lake Village, w/over 150' of forested shoreline, two Japanese ponds, and plenty of privacy!
This is the Very Last Lakefront Lot within 30kms of Saskatoon!!
Come explore the network of trails weaving through the property. Spring is especially beautiful, as the sun beams through the budding trees.
Living in Nature:
This beautiful lot features a spacious private homesite with a forested descent down to a lovely lakeshore. Currently there exists a network of wood-chip trails through a "gardened" forest of black & white poplar, ash & manitoba maple, river birch, plus saskatoons & cherry -- and eight new weeping willow trees!! Imagine relaxing to the sights and sounds of geese, beavers, otters, herons, turtles, great horned owls, two types of deer, and even moose -- plus many other species native to this riparian setting.
Transient species stopping at the lake in spring and autumn include loons, pelicans, and osprey. Just one mile to the east, along the river, there are many resident bald eagles as well as the annual migration of millions of sand hill cranes. The nearby Pike Lake Provincal Park offers nature trails and an interpretive center. For more information please see: Pike Lake Prov Park.
This property would be ideal for a sprawling ranch-style home built upon the hilltop -or possibly- a multi-level walk-out. Either would have spectacular views through the forest and over the lake. Below the hill pathways wind down past two Japanese ponds to the lakeshore, where it is easy to imagine a summerhouse and patio. This is a very large lot affording a much greater degree of privacy than the usual lakefront developments.
Recreation:
The new owners are welcome to build a dock & or berth. Pike Lake is perfect for canoeing, kayaking, pontooning and especially birdwatching. So as to protect the natural environment, motors are limited to 9.9hp. The lake contains a large population of jack (northern pike); the fishing in 2014 was excellent. Within the nearby park there are two sandy beaches (the nearest just a short walk from the properties), picnic areas, an outdoor pool with waterslide, boat ramps, "natural" golf course, mini-golf and extensive camping grounds. Quadding, snowmobiling and ice fishing are also popular in the community, as is playing hockey both on the community rink (5mins walk) and on the frozen lake. For more information please see: Pike Lake Prov Park.
The Land:
The property overlooks (and descends down to) Pike Lake, which is an “oxbow” of the Saskatchewan River -- formerly a loop of the river which became cut off from the main channel. The Lake has a level which is monitored and maintained by the Provincial Park. The River itself flows northwards just one mile to the east of Pike Lake. The Lake and the farmland between it and the River are part of the original floodplain ecosystem and are home to an astonishing variety of acquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. (Flooding is no longer possible due to regulation by Gardiner Dam.)
The propertiy itself forms the western edge of the former river basin. The homesite on this property is 43 feet higher than the lake, affording a wonderful view over the property, lake, and river country. This property contains two springs where the local watertable emerges from the hillside on its way to the lake. In 2012, we installed french drains; water now flows to the lake below ground-level, even in mid-winter, keeping the dry at all lake levels. In 2013 we removed all the deadwood from the property and thinned the overgrowth; turning the forested lot into something very park-like.
Today the property has three wood-chipped trails descending from the homesite, weaving past two Japanese ponds, and continuing down to the lake. You will find eight new weeping willows trees, two by each each pond and four more along the shoreline. There are some maps in the right-hand-column below.
Currently, we are extending the drainage system and completing the landscaping of the southern pond -- which has an island soon to be reached by a lovely bridge. I will get some photos up just as soon as I have some nice ones.
Survey Details:
The titled lot is rectangular, 1.27 total acres, with 180feet of road frontage and 151ft of lakeshore. The north boundary is 324ft from the road down to the lake, while the south boundary is longer at 417ft. There is an environmental reserve along the lakeshore which is effectively ours and expands the property to 1.43 acres.
Services:
Electric, telephone, and gas services are provided to the homesite. Water/sewage is not provided for. Neighbors have had excellent success with sandpoint wells on this side of the lake. Cell connections are 5-bars, and high-speed internet is available.
Community:
The property is part of the Pike Lake village: only a 5minute walk to the elementary school (K-4), the community hall, and St.Martin’s Church. Additionally there many clubs and activities held at the community hall, including dance & fitness, soccer, kaiser & poker nights, barbeques & breakfasts, ladies nights, and outdoor hockey. For information and more links please see: Pike Lake Village.
With the new South Bridge access to Saskatoon has been transformed. It now takes just 25-30mins to get most anywhere in Saskatoon (just 20mins to Blairmore).
Technical Issues:
This property is Lot3 of the eleven properties in Terraced Acres of Pike Lake. All of these properties have a “Schedule B” attached which stipulates minimum construction standards and some residential issues intended to maintain future property values.
Additionally, there exists an Environmental Reserve of 13 to 14m all along the lakeshore of Terraced Acres. Of course, owners are permitted to build a dock and to have clear access to the shore. These 13-14 meters are not included in the stated property boundaries and amount to an effective addition of 0.16 acres of land.
All information displayed in this website is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. No warranties or representations are made of any kind.
About Us:
We bought this property 2002 planning to build our dream home; unfortunately our priorities shifted and it is has become necessary to sell this lovely bit of forest. Our names are Larry and Grace and we will be pleased to answer any questions or to escort you through the property. Please contact us via the link at the top of this page or by telephone at 306-715-7536 and 781-762-7823. Prospective buyers are also welcome to explore the properties on their own, simply follow the trails.
Pricing:
As of May 1st, we are asking $175,000 for the property -- this is current market value for lakefront lots in Saskatchewan and a rare price for one this special. To compare our price, location, and size with other waterfront lots listed at MLS.CA -- please follow this link: Waterfront SK Lots.
Please be aware that MLS lot sizes are specified in feet-by-feet -- so a typical 70x100 measures only 1/6th of an acre, no larger than the environmental reserve attached to our property!!
View from Pike Lake Frontage
Shown is the view from the stand of white poplar near the homesite. [Photo taken Sept 1st]
Shown is a close-up view of the shoreline, viewed from across the lake. The rooftops and wires which are visible lie across the road from the property, in Pike Lake Village. There are no existing structures or overhead wires on either property. (see elevation schematic.) [Photo taken Nov 5th]
There is now a rudimentary driveway passing through the white poplar -- lovely! [Photo taken Sept 1st]
View looking uphill along the north boundary of the property. [Photo taken July 1st]
View from the lakeshore. [Photo taken July 1st]
This is a closer look at the property (in purple), viewed via satellite. The land location is 51o54'53.88N and 106o49'04.26W. This photo appears to have been taken in summer of 2002. As you can see, the north end of the lake contains lily pads and reeds, nesting sites for waterfowl. There are three large beaver lodges in this photo (above the "t" and below the "s" in "Properties" and near the houses at lower right). The community surrounding the property is Pike Lake Village. The north boundary of the provincial park is marked by the southmost road in the photo, about 500m south of the property.
Shown is a google-earth photo of Pike Lake and the nearby South Saskatchewan River. The property is within the orange oval and lies just outside the provincial park. The land-portion of the provincial park is the light-orange-shaded rectangle. The provincial park also includes the entire surface of the lake, affording protection to all the waterfowl. Saskatoon is located approximately 15 miles to the north (and slightly east).