706 Harrison Ave, Helena, MT 59601

This stunning updated E.C. Babcock historic home borrows from Victorian Queen Anne features with Romanesque stonework. It has a large living room, ornate dining room with oak pocket doors, foyer, half-bath and kitchen with butler's pantry on main floor. It has 4 bedrooms 2 baths and a laundry on the second floor. There is a beautiful oak staircase in front entry plus a second staircase in the back of house which winds with brass railings up to the ballroom with red oak flooring on 3rd floor. 3rd floor also has a fifth bedroom and full bath. It has 1608 sq.ft on basement and 1st level, 1709 sq.ft. on 2nd level and 884 sq.ft. on 3rd level for total of 5809 sq.ft. according to county assessment records. The remodeled gourmet kitchen is adjacent to the butler's pantry and has granite counter tops, new cabinets, new cherry wood flooring, stainless steel appliances including two refrigerators, dishwasher, wine cooler, double ovens, range hood, cook top, microwave and island counter. The home has four fireplaces of which three were imported with Italian tile. There are eleven crystal and glass chandeliers throughout the house, many of which are original. There are beautiful stained glass panels along with parquet, walnut, maple, mahogany, and oak flooring. There are marble floors in the 4 bathooms. The first floor exterior is fourteen feet high with blue-gray stone and granite from a local quarry. Other features include a large indoor jacuzzi, 904 square foot carriage house, with a detached two car garage, a twelve zone sprinkler system, a recently installed commercial steam boiler, copper water lines and intercom system. The garage has 2 remotes and a keyless outside opener. It has easy access from Floweree Street. Budget billing is $224 for gas and electricity. the home is in Helena's historic mansion district, But it is not listed individually on the National Historic Register, so there are no restrictions on remodeling, etc. There is a large fountain/pond off the back porch with a large flower and vegetable garden. The roof has architectural grade shingles and copper flashing and finials. Much of the furniture and furnishings can be negotiated separately. Pre-qualified buyers please. This property sold on MLS in 2016 for $670,000. A recent realtor appraisal estimated $675,000 for a listing price. House with same blueprint at 702 Harrison was listed at $735,500 and sold in Dec. 2017. Cash or conventional, although seller may consider a contract for deed. Offers may be made verbally followed by a written purchase contract, which seller can prepare. Home is for sale by owner, but buyer's agents are welcome. Owner is not a realtor. House cost/sq.ft.=$110.