Welcome home to a lovely piece of West Kootenay history! This iconic brick construction home is one of the original Doukhobor Russian village homes constructed in the region in the early 1900's and in the decades to follow, became know as the 'Raspberry Village Subdivision. In recent years, it has been renovated to now provide for 9 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with option to further develop the attic space or the entire unfinished basement. This home has been benefit to extensive improvements to include insulation, windows, doors, mechanical (dual gas F/A furnaces and on demand hot water), flooring, bathrooms and kitchen still allowing for a bit of the remaining finishing work such as casings. This peaceful & beautiful home is situated on .43 of an acre in 'Raspberry' where the history of this location once provided for bountiful raspberry and orchard fruit trees that supplied the Brilliant Jam Factory. There is a dedicated garden patch, several fruit trees, some fencing, a fire pit, deck and room for all your wants and needs. Park the RV or boat, set up the swing set and provide a safe place for the kids and pets. This location is benefit to generous sunshine, sunrises and gentle afternoon sun. It is walking distance to the Columbia River, the old ferry landing and local convenience store and gas bar. Minutes to the City of Castlegar and a few more minutes to the Lower Arrow Lake and Syringa Provincial Park. The covered front veranda is the perfect space for your flowers and conversation with family and friends!