196 Slow Down Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911

Sheltered amongst a magnificent stand of mature Ponderosa and Larch trees, this artisan designed home is exquisitely crafted in a mindful natural setting. This home greets you at the entrance with a hand crafted front door made of Honduran Mahogany, opening into a spacious foyer with a picture window of the patio gardens. Featured are the inlay wood flooring design and a beautiful stairway trimmed in Vermont Cherry and Maple hardwoods. Fir beams and ceiling throughout the house and an open floor plan give a craftsman feel. Every room has wall of windows trimmed in clear fir, giving warm natural light and embracing the natural setting. The Maple and Cherry hardwood floors are newly refinished. The west facing sunroom looks out to the backyard. Stepping through French doors out onto a stone patio, River Aspen create shade and dappled light to a seating area. The lawn sweeps around stone edged flower gardens, protected by a fence from deer, that bloom through three seasons. The beauty and peacefulness are encompassed by the natural scape. The kitchen in the center of the home is the gathering place for everyone. The Julia Child style kitchen is efficiently designed with new appliances and additional bar dining. Adjacent, the dining room has a view of Mount Aneas in Jewel Basin and is warmed with a wood stove set on a slate stone hearth. The living room views the mountains as well. A Jotul wood stove set on a stone hearth makes the room cozy on cold winter evenings. French doors open out to an east facing deck, a great morning tea spot or evening gathering. Upstairs the Master Suite is a private retreat. East facing windows bringing in the morning light, large closets and skylights are some of the key features. The space wraps around to the south and west with a private sitting area and deck looking over the beautiful gardens. The Master Bath has a Jacuzzi tub and glass shower with views of the treetops and larch forest. Two additional bedrooms upstairs have excellent closet space and share a bath. The third bedroom is an open loft design that is also well suited for a yoga space or home business. A detached two car garage and garden shed are adjacent to the house. There is also a large fenced farm to table vegetable garden. It is a gardener s paradise. A half basement provides excellent storage for garden canning and other items. Renter responsible for electric, propane, cable, and internet bills. Renter responsible for reasonable upkeep of property (landscaping, etc). Snow plowing of the driveway (usually twice annually) will be at the expense of the renter. Owner will provide seasonal yard cleanup (once in the spring and once in the fall). Owner provides pest control. Certain and pre-approved pets are negotiable with an additional $500 refundable pet deposit AND an additional $25 month fee PER PET.