Featured Property | Cokato Dairy Farm

A landmark to many Fernie residents and visitors is the red dairy farm located along Cokato Road, west of the Historic Downtown from the Aquatic Centre exit. Elementary school children used it as a turn around point on ten kilometer runs, many continuing this tradition into their adult lives. The road itself is a common running and biking route, continuing into the lush and pristine wilderness of Morrissey and Elko.

Homes in this area are set upon spacious lots with dramatic views of Fernie Alpine Resort, Mount Fernie, the Three Sisters and Mount Procter. This serene and tranquil setting is enhanced with the sounds of the coal train and nearby river, and accented with the striking and historic dairy farm.

Nadezzda Developments along with Jim and Diane Carlson recently purchased the dairy farm and adjacent land. Chernoff Architect Inc., the firm working with this development, is known locally for its reclamation of 401 2nd Ave, where the Brickhouse Bar & Grill and Coal Creek Golf Course now reside. They have also developed properties in the Alpine Trails area, built condominiums at Fernie Alpine Resort, and have successfully executed a number of other homes and developments in an array of settings.

The large parcel of land on Cokato Road was purchased with the intention of retaining the spacious, farm setting the area currently offers. Lots are approximately five acres in size, all allowing for 360 degree views and the romance of a farm lifestyle – a very maintenance free existence as you only have to maintain the areas you wish to landscape. The location has the added benefit of feeling secluded while situated just minutes to the Historic Downtown, whether by car, bike or foot. It also permits quick and easy access to mountain bike and hiking trails and is conveniently located near the future site of the Coal Creek Golf Course.

There are no strict developer guidelines on what can be developed on these lots, meaning owners can build what they want, when they want. There are no building timelines or minimum and maximum square footage requirements. Also, the prices of these Cokato acreages are similar in price to many lots in town. Chernoff Architect Inc. has created several professionally designed sample houses to show potential buyers that it is possible to own an acreage and build an amazing farmhouse style home for under a million dollars. These plans are optionally available for purchase with the lots.
Chernoff Architect Inc. will be opening a show suite in the Historic Downtown, set in the Mug Shots building at 592 3rd Ave. The show suite will allow potential buyers to learn more about the lots available, the developer/architect, and have an intimate look at the house samples developed for this notable opportunity.

There are currently four lots available, with pricing starting at $365,000 reduced from $525,000. For more information visit www.cokatodairyfarm.com or visit the show suite at 592 3rd Ave.