Welcome to your own private haven on earth. This beautifully-constructed home sits quietly away from the hustle and bustle of life, while still being only 20 minutes from all the amenities Missoula has to offer. The home sits on 20 immaculate, fenced and cross-fenced acres. A well-planned circular drive to the house and barn allows easy access for towing horse trailers or RVs and provides plenty of parking spaces for guests. The drive to the house is paved from the metal electronically-coded gate flanked by large stone pillars. You will sense the quality of construction as soon as you walk in the 8 foot alder wood front door. A travertine and sisal stone entry with vaulted ceiling open to the second floor balcony is at once spacious and warm. Features include paned windows, alder woodwork, and exposed beams. The dining area is a spectacular focal point of the home. With maple flooring, dramatic exposed beam work, and easy access to the beautiful, open kitchen, this is the perfect space for entertaining in grand style. The vaulted ceiling continues open to the second floor where skylights add to the sense of unpretentious Montana grandeur. The high quality fixtures and wrought iron custom spindle detailing on the railings found here are a theme continued throughout the home. The kitchen is the perfect combination of beauty, function, space and efficiency. Appliances are stainless steel and include a double Viking gas range with convection option and Viking hood. The counters are granite as well as stainless steel and butcher-block areas for efficient food preparation. The knotty alder cabinets with crown molding provide ample, stylish storage including a custom spice-cabinet. Attention to detail is evident throughout, including the tumbled marble backsplash. There are two breakfast bars and a walk-in pantry. Additional features include a warming drawer, wine cooler refrigerator, appliance garage, under-cabinet lighting and recessed overhead lighting. The maple floors continue from the dining area and into the adjoining breakfast nook. The breakfast nook also provides direct access to the entry and stairs to the second floor. Large windows in both areas offer views of the surrounding landscape. The sunken living room is spectacular with maple floors and large windows framed by vaulted tongue and groove pine ceilings. With handsome stone-work and a detailed relief hand-carved into the mantle, the stately wood-burning fireplace is just what you would expect in such a fine Montana home. A stairway at each side of the living room connects the space to the dining room. There are ceiling fans in this area as well as in numerous rooms throughout the home to maximize air flow efficiency. The home speaker system throughout will disburse your favorite music as you and your guests enjoy views of the Sapphire Mountains. The maple floors continue through the living spaces of the main floor. Double doors lead to two living areas which could be adapted for many uses. These areas are currently being utilized as a home gym (with dual television placement) and a children's play area. Each area can be opened up to create a breezeway from the dining area and also open to the hall. The utility room, just off the garage, offers plenty of cabinet space, a convenient sink area, and sewing station. The halls built-in bookshelf and two closets ensure you have plenty of storage space. The bedroom is conveniently adjacent to the main floors 3/4 bath to provide an ideal guests quarters. The bath features a pedestal sink and generous tiled shower with steamer option. Downstairs you will find an elegant, bricked wine cellar with arched ceiling, gun vault with electric-code lock, as well as the homes two propane 92% efficient forced-air furnaces with humidifiers, Rinnai On-Demand hot water heater, and Culligan iron water filtration system.
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