Squalicum
Ridge
Welcome to Squalicum Ridge…….
Unlimited views, Unlimited possibilities
Squalicum ridge is located just outside of picturesque Bellingham, Washington. Bellingham is located in Northwestern Washington State on Bellingham bay. Squalicum Ridge, at 367 acres, is the largest parcel of pristine old growth forest available in the Northwest featuring views of Bellingham Bay, the city of Bellingham, the San Juan Islands, Lake Whatcom, Grouse Mountain and even the lights of Vancouver. The city of Bellingham is just minutes away with many amenities, shopping centers, movie theatres, and hospitals. It is ideally located and could be developed into a planned community catering to those desiring a quiet, private lifestyle with quick and easy access to the large metropolis of either Seattle or Vancouver. A property of this magnitude could support a golf course & resort community, such as the resort of Suncadia in Cle Elum, Washington. Unlike Suncadia, this location is without the detriment of the mountain pass and is centrally located and closer to the cities. As a lifestyle property, this location offers what many properties cannot, including the central location & easy access to both Seattle & Vancouver, the quaint yet fully modern city of Bellingham, privacy, lack of traffic, outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing & rock climbing nearby as well as Skiing at Mount Baker, and the world famous Grouse Mountain Resort. An incredible investment opportunity awaits the savvy buyer. It contains approximately $5 million dollars in timber on property with current timber permits, you can start logging immediately. There have been multiple expressed interests in the individual lots for the vacant land only, ranging from $200k-500k depending on size and views. Nearby development Squalicum Mountain now commands 600k to 1.7 million for homes and does not contain the views that are offered here. The seller has refrained from dissecting the property & selling it off in pieces to allow for the possibility of selling it as an untarnished whole to an investor. Squailcum Ridge has the potential to be the premier upper tier luxury community in the state.
PROPERTY LOCATION & NEARBY AMENITIES Minutes to Downtown Bellingham 5 minutes to Boat Launch at Lake Whatcom 11 minutes to Squailicum Harbor 12 minutes to Bellingham International Airport 30 minutes to the Canadian Border 65 minutes to Seattle 60 Minutes to Vancouver Nearby Skiing at Mount Baker & Grouse Mountain Outdoor activities include Hiking, fishing, boating, rock climbing Equestrian amenities and trail riding 6 minutes to grocery stores, movie theatres & restaurant
Squalicum Ridge is an investor or developers dream. With 637 acres of pristine forest you get the immediate return of the approximate $5 million timber value in clearing it as there are permits in hand to begin logging. The property has already been divided into 52 parcels ranging from 5-20 acres which cuts out the time and expense of the process of subdivision. With over a mile of roadway, underground power, water & electricity in place, the property has been prepped for someone with a plan to come in and complete their vision. In developing this property, there is a multitude of routes you could go, from a large subdivision to a resort, golf or lifestyle community. The location of this property offers amenities that nowhere else can provide. Located directly between Seattle & Vancouver, it will attract people who want the city but want a more private relaxed place to call home. It could even be a nearby vacation home. The popularity of the resort at Suncadia has been massive, and this property surpasses that location in views, nearby amenities such as hospitals, shopping, a historic downtown area, and an international airport that can support large aircraft. All of these amenities without the worry of Snoqualmie Pass and the weather hazards while being closer to both major cities. This property offers everything properties in the city can along with everything properties in the city cannot. With unlimited possibilities, take your development any way you want to go.
KEY PROPERTY FEATURES 367 acres with additional 60 acres available 52 buildable parcels Infrastructure in place Over a mile of asphalt roads Approximately a mile of underground power, water & telephone in place Private gate prepped & ready for power 2 houses on site with 2 oversized garages 2 barns & indoor arena High tensile New Zealand fencing around pasture BQQ house with full kitchen & bathroom RV station with hook up, power & septic Natural spring Several outbuildings
Privately gated
RV Station with power & septic
Old growth timber valued at $4-5 Million
Over a mile of asphalt roads
Stunning views of Bellingham Bay, San Juan Islands, City of Bellingham, Lake Whatcom, even the city lights of Vancouver from the Northern side of the property.
Upper house is situated on the side of the hill to take in the scope of the property.
UPPER HOUSE KEY FEATURES & AMENITIES Approximately 3,300 Square Feet
Custom Hickory Built ins throughout
Covered old growth covered front entry
Large Master suite
2 bedrooms 4 bathrooms with loft
5 piece master bathroom
Hand built old growth beams
Covered Swim Spa
Single Piece Old growth and Copper Stairs
Recessed lighting
Fossil slate entry
Large Walk in pantry
4000 lb single slab Sockeye red rock divider
Rheem whole house air conditioning
Floor to ceiling Rough River Rock fireplace
20’ vaulted ceilings
Huge view windows with sun control & auto dimming
Covered patio
Hardwood floors throughout
6’ deep koi pond
Gourmet Kitchen
Open floor plan
Custom Hickory Cabinets
Great for entertaining
Italian Slab Granite Counters
Stunning territorial & water views
Surround sound
Overlooking pasture & lower barns
Designed Cooking Systems Appliances
Custom front entry with hand milled old growth logs from the property.
Covered patio & 6’ deep koi pond with stunning views
Sockeye stone slab sidewalk
Covered patio with water & territorial views that overlooks the pasture & barns.
Hand milled beams, hardwood floors, 4000 lb sockeye stone
Stunning views from every room
Gourmet Kitchen with granite, custom hickory cabinets, high end stainless appliances
Loft shows off the view & hand milled old growth beams.
The back of the upper house shows off of the covered arbors, entertaining areas as well as covered swim spa.
LOWER HOUSE KEY FEATURES Wrap around Covered porch
5 piece master bathroom
2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & office
Jetted tub
Great room & open floor plan
Central air conditioning
Indoor & outdoor Surround sound
Four skylights
Hardwoods throughout
Large mudroom
Oversized 8 car garage & shop
Fenced Dog run
16’ vaulted ceilings
Green House
Wall of view windows
Incredible water & territorial views
Custom hand milled oak growth beams Brick Feature wall Gourmet kitchen with custom hickory cabinetry Slab Granite counter tops Stainless steel appliances Large Master suite
The lower house features stunning views and welcoming wrap around covered porch. Enjoy the view and outdoor living year round with the convenience & comfort of the covered outdoor living space.
Property features views from every inch
Hand milled old growth beams, feature brick wall, and flowing hardwoods throughout
Great room & open floor plan has 16’ foot ceilings & room for the pool table with plenty of living space
Gourmet kitchen with custom hickory cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances
This property features views from every inch, the covered porch is no exception!
UPPER BARN Classic style Heated tack room Outbuildings Can hold 4-5 stalls Water & pasture Upper Barn
LOWER BARN & INDOOR ARENA Lighted indoor arena 4 stalls with paddock runs Heated grain room Hay loft
Lower Barn & Indoor arena
Pastures feature New Zealand fencing & water access throughout.
367 acres, 5 million in timber, views in every direction, quiet, privacy and prebuilt infrastructure. The possibilities are endless, private retreat, development, lifestyle community, golf or equestrian. Many nearby amenities, easy access to the major cities of Seattle & Vancouver. Unmatched opportunity!
For more information contact Rich Watson & Megan Zamberlin Rich Watson Real Estate Professionals (253)988-5973
www.SqualicumRidge.com