This 160-acre mostly forested property surrounds most of the shoreline of Baptiste Lake offering a remarkably private setting just a few kms north of Radium Hot Springs. The property belongs to The Ranches at Elk Park, a gated community spanning more than 4,000 acres with only 16 acreages ranging from 36 to 480 acres. On the Property (known as Mckay Ranch) there are 2 main areas to consider for building (1) a site surrounded by level ground with views across the lake to the Rocky Mountains; or (2) a site perched on the hillside overlooking the length of the lake & out across the valley to the more distant Purcell Mtns. The lake measures roughly 2325 ft x 650 ft with only 2 private properties bordering its shores & no public lake access to the lake. The lake also serves as Edgewater’s drinking-water reservoir and has an avg lake depth of approx. 10 ft, up to a maximum of 19 ft. The original 1925 dam received major upgrades in 2018–2019. There is a 100 m building setback from the lake for a house & 60-m tree-clearing restriction around the lake plenty to open up views. The northern berm/dam area provides a scenic walking route that extends around established trails on this property & a year-round creek feeds the lake’s northern end. There is a water license in place as well as a drilled well & power runs along the private internal road. For those seeking room to explore & a choice of exceptional views, this acreage offers a distinctive Columbia Valley setting. (id:2493)