8.55 Acres in Missoula, MT - $1,487,500
Introducing a beautiful Montana destination suitable for a vacation home, retreat or full time residence. Perched over the West Fork of Bitterroot River with glorious mountain views, this lovely log home is complete with a guest home and garage/workshop on 8.55 acres.
The stunning log home is constructed of huge dimension, hand-peeled spruce logs with large log trusses exposed in the lofted ceiling of the great roomauthenticating a western style lodge. The open floor plan centers around a massive river rock fireplace (to complement the central heating system) in the spacious living room, spilling into the dining room and the newly updated kitchen. The kitchen is a chefs delight with Subzero refrigerator, Wolf range, Bosch dishwasher, Whirlpool double ovens and graced by granite countertops and blue pine and hickory cabinetryperfect for entertaining and family fun.
The south wing master...
The south wing master bedroom is spacious and has an extra office loft above and a copula for star gazing. The attached master bath is covered in travertine tile with heated floors and granite countertops on the custom vanity. Two additional bedrooms are located on the main level of the home, each featuring lots of closet space and bathed in natural light from large windows. A bunkhouse-style loft serves to handle the overflow of guests.
The large living room opens to the front of the home which has a huge covered porch with large pine swings suspended from the impressive log truss work. The back of the home features a wraparound, elevated deck with a hot tub spa looking out over the river valley below. The land is timbered with mature ponderosa pine and fir trees and has had good stewardship. The view from the front porch of the river, valley and forest is very serene. Many elk winter in this area and lots of big game and wildlife are seen about the property.
The detached double garage has lots of space for a workshop and storage, and is the perfect place to house your canoe or river raft. The guest house is attached to the back of this structure and has a full length covered porch and many plush amenities. The interior of the guest house is knotty pine, giving it a warm western feeling. Further enhancing this feel, the living room features a propane fireplace and the use of barn wood cabinetry in the kitchenette.
This home has never before been on the market. The owner has used it as a recreational retreat for many years. This property represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of the Bitterroot Valley in an exquisite and highly sought-after area of Montana. The paved roadway leading to and above Painted Rocks Lake allows easy year-round access. Fish, hunt, snowmobile to a natural hot springs or access the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness from this fine property. Trout fishing is fabulous in both in the river and the reservoir.
Dont miss the chance to call this exclusive retreat your home. Please contact Jane Iten for more information about the West Fork of the Bitterroot River and this fine property.