British Columbia is not without its share of sprawling properties, but we'd reckon that few are quite like the Lu Zhu Gardens.
The "Dewdrop Gardens," in Mandarin, sit at 3599 Lougheed Highway, right along the Fraser River about midway between Chilliwack and Harrison Hot Springs. Located in the small community of Agassiz, about 100 kms east of Vancouver, the gardens stretch across 25 acres, and include a network of hiking trails and scenic vistas. This is also where you'll find the second-largest private garden of rhododendrons in Canada.
The property, originally built in 1995, has been available as a vacation rental home, but is now open for ownership, asking $2,999,000 for what is undoubtedly a very unique opportunity.
Of the 25 acres, 10 sit to the north of Lougheed Highway, while the remaining 15 sit to the south. The property includes over 1,800 ft. of private river frontage, unbeatable both in sheer size and sheer beauty.
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Owners will have access to the two-storey main house, a secondary treehouse-like home, and a third small home within a converted caboose — railroad car — all of which sits atop elevated cliffs with gorgeous vistas.
All in all, the property includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 2,256 sq. ft of living space, with the main home at 1,242 sq. ft.
Specs
- Address:3599 Lougheed Highway
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3+1
- Size: 2,256 sq. ft (Main House: 1,242 sq. ft.)
- Lot size: 1,089,000 sq. ft
- Price: $2,999,000
- Listed By:Karen Conyers, Winston Conyers, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
Most of the living space is found on the upper level of the main home, where the living room, dining room, kitchen, and den are contained in a modern open floor plan. Just beyond the kitchen waits the primary bedroom, equipped with a huge set of floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the beautiful natural landscape.
Over in the secondary home — The Birdhouse — a 15' x 15' living room serves as the main hub, while an adjacent bar alcove and bedroom bring dimension to the space. Two additional large patios surround The Birdhouse on the exterior.
Our Favourite Thing
The patio right outside The Birdhouse is where you'll find the best views on the entire property. Because of the elevated perch the home sits on, there are absolutely no obstructions in your way. It's as if you were above the trees, and the views really do extend as far as your eyes can see.
The 363 sq. ft caboose is another inviting space, with a 14' x 9' central living area that includes the lounge and kitchen. The rear of the railcar houses the bedroom, with a secondary loft waiting upstairs.
Of course, the fun really amps up when you venture outside of the home(s). A series of trails leads you to various corners of the property, where you'll find numerous greenhouses, multiple outdoor lounge areas inspired by Japanese teahouses, and a variety of vantage points with one-of-a-kind views. Adventure, in the case of the Lu Zhu Gardens, is quite literally at your doorstep.
WELCOME TO LU ZHU GARDENS
THE BIRDHOUSE
THE CABOOSE
EXTERIOR
This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio.
