Rural Address, Vanscoy Rm No. 345 SK S0K 1V0
Vanscoy Rm No. 345 Vanscoy Rm No. 345 S0K 1V0

$689,900
Residential beds: 4 baths: 3.0 1,292 sq. ft. built: 2005

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK003347
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
2005
Welcome to Country Acres. Located just 15 minutes west of the city down Highway 14 in the RM of Vanscoy. This bungalow boasts almost 1300 ft.² built by award-winning Fraser homes in 2005. Just 17.5 km west of the Rona in Blairmore. This wonderful home sits on a little more than 30 acres of private forested land. This home features 3+1 bedrooms, 3 Baths, Primary ensuite features an Onyx jetted tub, custom kitchen, under cabinet lighting, upgraded appliances, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, private fenced in yard, covered deck, insulated, boarded ,heated garage with direct entry. Pride of ownership is very evident. This property has been very well maintained and developed by the original owners. This home has also operated for many years as a Level 1 Care Home and has all the safety guidelines to continue with a new business. All this with 31 acres with the potential to subdivide. John Deere tractor included with 3 attachments. Conveniently located right before the SandyRidge Grocery store and Domo gas bar. Affordable gas, home baking, and most things you might need in a pinch. Acreage living with a corner store. It doesn’t get much better. Outstanding access to the west side of Saskatoon. Paved highway all the way to the property. Call your Realtor today to book a private showing. To view the full 3-D virtual tour and floorplan just click on the multimedia or virtual tour tab. Thanks
Approximately 17.5K from Rona in Blairmore. Head West on Highway 14. Look for listing agents For Sale sign with a RIGHT arrow. Last right just before Sunnyridge gas station. Property's driveway starts immediately off Highway 14.
Listing Area:
Vanscoy Rm No. 345
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Acreage
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
Bungalow
Year built:
2005 (Age: 20)
Total Floor Area:
1,292 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
4
Number of bathrooms:
3.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$2,741 / 2024
Frontage:
621'
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Furnace:
Furnace Owned
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Gas
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Gas
Water Softener:
Rented
Water Treatment Equipment:
Rented
Sewer:
Septic Field, Septic Tank
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Full Basement, Fully Finished
Basement Walls:
Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Siding, Vinyl
Air Conditioner (Central), Floating Shelves, Natural Gas Bbq Hookup, Play Structures, Underground Sprinkler
Deck, Fenced, Firepit, Garden Area, Lawn Back, Lawn Front, Trees/Shrubs
Heated Garage: Yes, Recreation Usage: No, School Bus: Yes, Separate Basement Entry: No, Service To Property: Yes, Yard Light: Yes
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Living Room
15' × 13'1"
Laminate
Main
Dining Room
13'1" × 7'
Laminate
Main
Kitchen
15'7" × 14'1"
Linoleum
Main
Primary Bedroom
13'5" × 12'5"
Carpet
Main
Bedroom
10'2" × 10'
Carpet
Main
Bedroom
10' × 9'5"
Carpet
Basement
Family Room
15'2" × 14'8"
Laminate
Basement
Games Room
21'4¾" × 13'7"
Carpet
Basement
Bedroom
14'10" × 13'5"
Carpet
Basement
Storage
Measurements not available
Carpet
Basement
Utility Room
Measurements not available
Concrete
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
Yes
4
Linoleum
Main
No
4
Linoleum
Basement
No
4
Tile
Occupancy:
Owner
Equipment Included:
Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher Built In, Garage Door Opnr/Control(S), Hood Fan, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Reverse Osmosis System, Window Treatment
Lot Size:
31.06 acre(s)
Lot Shape:
Backs on to Field/Open Space
Topography:
Gently Rolling
Sloughs:
None
Nearest Town:
Grandora
Distance to Town:
17.5
Distance to elementary school:
18
Distance to High School:
20
Bush:
Some
Fences:
Complete
Garage:
2 Car Attached, RV Parking, Parking Spaces
Garage Door WiFi:
No
Parking Places:
8.0
Parking Surface:
Gravel Drive
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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Harris No. 316 Saskatchewan Information

The Rural Municipality of Harris No. 316 (2016 population: 193) is a rural municipality (RM) in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within Census Division No. 12 and SARM Division No. 5. The RM of Harris No. 316 incorporated as a rural municipality on December 12, 1910.[2] The following urban municipalities are surrounded by the RM. The following unincorporated communities are within the RM. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the RM of Harris No. 316 had a population of 205 living in 85 of its 96 total private dwellings, a change of 6.2% from its 2016 population of 193. With a land area of 807.34 km2 (311.72 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.3/km2 (0.7/sq mi) in 2021.[7] In the 2016 Census of Population, the RM of Harris No. 316 recorded a population of 193 living in 83 of its 95 total private dwellings, a -13.8% change from its 2011 population of 224. With a land area of 805.42 km2 (310.97 sq mi), it had a population density of 0.2/km2 (0.6/sq mi) in 2016.[4] The RM of Harris No. 316 is governed by an elected municipal council and an appointed administrator that meets on the second Wednesday of every month.[3] The reeve of the RM is David Husband while its administrator is Adrienne Urban.[3] The RM’s office is located in Harris.[3] Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_Municipality_of_Harris_No._316

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