5492 W Fork Rd, Darby, MT 59829

Dream Montana river property sitting on the bank of the West Fork of the Bitterroot River. This spacious retreat, situated on 5.79 acres, is ideally positioned to take in the serene river views. The executive 6,000+ sq. ft. main home features 3 bedrooms with private in-suite full baths and 1 extra full bath, an open kitchen with pantry, amazing views from every window, and private guest quarters above the detached 3,443 Sq. Ft. 3 bay garage/shop/studio/apartment. Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is evident in every detail of this custom home as seen in the hand selected finishes including Montana Slate flooring, native stone fireplace, knotty hickory cabinets in the kitchen and great room, and custom iron work and other features that can be seen throughout.This spacious main bedroom suite includes a private sitting area, oversize bathroom with full jacuzzi/shower and large walk-in closet with knotty butternut cabinets, as well as a full four-person sauna. The main home's system features 2 GEOthermal furnace/ac systems with radiant floor heat, as well as a radiant heat concrete apron in front of the garage. The 1 bedroom apartment comes complete with a kitchen, full bath with washer/dryer, GEOThermal heating, and propane free standing heater. Outdoor living space of this home is second to none and includes the expansive red wood decking, custom stone patio, hot tub, and the meticulously landscaped irrigated lawn overlooking the stocked 1 acre trout pond. With close proximity to some of the best outdoor recreation in the Bitterroot Valley, this property provides easy year-round paved road access and privacy making it an exceptional property and retreat. 2021-07-12