There are properties that check boxes, and then there are properties that change how you think about coming home. This is the latter. Tucked into the North Saskatchewan River valley within the sought after Sarilia Country Estates, the setting alone is worth the drive out — but it’s what’s been built here, and how, that makes it genuinely rare. Start outside, because that’s where this property makes its first statement. The wraparound deck puts the valley on full display, and the sunsets here are the kind that make you stop mid-sentence. The oversized 26x32 insulated garage speaks to how this home was designed, for people who actually live in their space, not just occupy it. The xeriscaped yard is planted thoughtfully with 80% native species. Then there’s the impressive outbuilding — and it deserves its own moment. Nestled with large windows facing the river, a wood-burning fireplace, sauna, its own WiFi and backup heat, with the hot tub just steps away and a manicured path to an outdoor firepit beyond — this is your own Nordic spa at home. Not just features, a lifestyle. The kind of space that changes how you experience winter, and every other season alongside it. Inside, the home is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with stone and mantle that sits between the living area and the river views — a detail that reminds you exactly what this land offers even while you are inside. Vaulted ceilings, an impressive and spacious kitchen with a natural gas stove and island, a primary suite with jacuzzi tub and separate shower, a bright walk-out lower level that is fully developed with a second fireplace and bar for entertaining. Sarilia wraps it all in something harder to manufacture — a true community, with trails, river access, a garden, pasture, and a quiet that feels deliberate. This home was built as a forever home, a feeling that you’ll feel the moment you arrive. Welcome home. (id:60457)