Cabin

Private two bedroom cabin, located in a sheltered bay on famous Leighton Lake near Kamloops. Built on concrete blocks, and skirting around the base of the cabin. Age of cabin is 1964. Shake roofing.

792 square feet in size with two bedrooms, kitchen/dining area and living room. Lino and carpet flooring throughout. The age of the cabin is approx. 40 years old.

The living room is 11' -10" x 19' - 5"' with a free standing wood burning stove which heats the cabin. The stove is on a raised stone hearth with metal sheet backing for fire protection. Two propane lights. Wood flooring with vaulted tongue & groove cedar ceiling and large corner windows allows for a fabulous view of Leighton Lake. Two hide-a-beds and arm chairs. Side door to porch.

The kitchen is 11' - 7" x 12' with lino flooring, 2 propane lights, wood cook stove ( Enterprise ), and Consul propane fridge/freezer. Older kitchen cupboards. The kitchen sink has a drain that is plumbed to the outside yard.

Dining room is 11'-7" x 11' - 6" and has a table and 6 chairs. 3 propane lights with lino flooring. Built-in storage cupboards.

Bedroom #1 is 7' - 5" x 11' - 7" and carpeted. Bedroom #2 is 7' - 5" x 11' - 7" and carpeted.

Back entry room ( shoes & coats) 8' - 8" x 5' - 8" (propane light)

There is also some storage under the cabin.

Property

The property is .87 acre in size and is nicely treed and private. The property has a gradual slope to the lake edge, which is very safe for children.

The property size is 100' lakefrontage x 97.30' at the rear of the property by 394.66' on the North side by 371.02' on the South side.

Facing in a westerly direction the property is in a premium location to enjoy the long summer days and the beautiful sunsets in the evenings.

I have always enjoyed the many miles of endless hiking tails around both Tunkwa and Leighton Lakes.

Additional Notes

There is a 250 gallon propane tank, which is owned by the sellers. ( needs new valve )

There is additional parking at the rear entrance to the property for vehicles and motor home.

There is a sauna/shower house at the back of the property, along with a large storage/wood shed.

Additional tongue & groove cedar siding in storage shed will remain. It was intended for kitchen and dining area.

No water system is currently in place. ( Owners haul in their own drinking water)

Out house is located out back of the cabin.

2005 Gross property taxes are $974.63

Zoning is - Recreational

Hydro is located at the south end of Leighton Lake at the BC Parks work yard. I am not sure of the status to bring is any further into any of the cabins.

Leighton Lake Stats

Leighton Lake is another beautiful Kamloops lake, of which I have enjoyed fishing for the famous Kamloops Trout since 1965. Leighton Lake receives the majority of its water from the falls which cascade down from Tunkwa Lake.

Both Tunkwa & Leighton lake have been my favorite two lakes for fishing, and I frequent them several times each season. I enjoy "catch & release" of the fat aggressive Rainbows that occupy each lake. When one lake is a little slow on a fishing day, I simply move my boat over to the other lake and catch fish on that lake.

Tunkwa Lake has no gear or bait restrictions, however Leighton Lake has a barbless hook and bait ban on its fishery. Fisherman should always keep up to date and check their fishing guide each season to make sure they are up to date with any new regulations.

Both Tunkwa and Leighton lakes are now located within the Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park, of which I was a participant and worked on this project some years ago.

Leighton Lake is about 1/3 the size of Tunkwa Lake and is more protected from the winds that can whip up across Tunkwa Lake.

I have attached a link to the listing which is of Brian Chan, who is not only the most knowledgeable Biologist I have ever met, while wetting a line in the Kamloops Region of BC Brian works with Ministry of Fisheries in Kamloops as a senior Biologist. Brian is also a very knowledgeable writer and teacher of fly fishing techniques when it comes to "still water fishing".

Crown Lease

The property is presently located on Crown Lease land. Crown Lease properties have been sold or ( Crown Granted ) on both Leighton and Tunkwa Lakes over the past 5 years to cabin owners. Any prospective buyers are advised to contact Integrated Land Management Bureau in Kamloops, (formerly Land & Water BC) to discuss the application process regarding lease assignment and any fees associated with this process. Any applications by new owners to purchase the Crown Land is another process through the Integrated Land Management Bureau in Kamloops. You can contact ILMB at 250 - 377 - 7009 and speak to Don Meeks regarding this process. Don Meeks handles the shore land sales in the region.

The Crown Lease was renewed on March 26, 1999, for a 15 year term with Crown Lands. The annual Crown Lease fee is based on 3% of the annual assessed land value. The 2005 assessed land value is $114,000. The 2005 - 2006 Crown Lease fee will be $3,420.00

Location and showings

Leighton Lake is located 10 minutes from Logan Lake, and the cabin is located on the west end of the lake. Appointments are strictly through Bob Dirks of Premier Canadian Properties @ 1-866 - 765 - 0579

Driving Time from

• Logan Lake - 15 minutes.
• Lac Le Jeune exit - 40 minutes.
• Kamloops - 50 minutes.
• Merritt - 50 minutes.
• Kelowna - 2 - 2 1/2 hours.
• Vernon - 2 hours.
• Fraser Valley - 3 1/2 hrs. - 4 hrs.