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THE ITEN COMPANY
170 SOUTH 2ND STREET HAMILTON, MT 59840 Tel: 406.363.1010 Fax: 406.363.6965 |
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Property Listing 
West Fork River Log Home on 119 acres Darby, Montana 
The amenity rich home built in 1996 features square logs with dove tail joints. There are also a number of timber frame details in the vaulted ceilings and interesting exterior roof systems. The design of the home is superb and timeless with a craftsman style elegance and casual comfort that offers the best in mountain living. The main level is 1,430 sq. feet with an upper level of 1,100 sq. feet. The lower level which is currently used as a double garage and service room has 1,430 sq. feet. Expansive decking and aggregate patios and walkways grace the exterior and invite entertainment and outdoor living. The deck on the back of the home leads into the dining area which is a part of the Great Room. It is a perfect place to entertain, enjoy the fireplace, and still be a part of the kitchen activity nearby. The full deck also wraps around the house onto an aggregate patio. The great room of this home features a rock fireplace and stone floor for that authentic lodge feeling. The warm interior has lots of windows and upper stained glass features that are quite artistic and elegant. The main source of heat is a Troger pellet fired stove located in the home lower level. The owners have used the property as a vacation cabin and designed the home to be winterized and kept vacant with easy. There is also a small wood-stove in the kitchen for morning comfort and appeal. The master bedroom features a large cathedral window with southern exposure. The vaulted ceilings add a European charm with the timber details. The master bathroom is spa¬cious with a walk-in closet. The open floor plan offers lots of wall space for art and wildlife mounts. The entry features a thick custom made front door and an attractive powder room for guests. The home is located across a shared private bridge and easement with a winding yet level driveway through the pines. This property offers 119 acres with views of the surrounding mountains and distant peaks are stunning and the shared western border with the U.S. Forest Service makes it possible to access thousands of acres of recreational land. The location is open timber with wildflowers and grass and offers lots of sun exposure and wildlife viewing. Elk and deer are frequently seen in the area. The property is very private and is bordered by forest service with approximately 1320 feet of both sides of an excellent fishery, The West Fork of the Bitterroot River. An abundance of big game animals are both on and off the property. The ranch is accessible year round and on a paved county maintained road. The ranch directly accesses the Bitterroot Selway Wilderness area and the Frank Church Wilderness area is also nearby. In the summer you can drive to Shoup, Idaho right on the Salmon River only about 50 miles away. The Lost Trail Ski area is one hour away from the property. There are several golf courses in the neighboring communities. The fishing on the main Bitterroot is fabulous as well, one of the best fisheries in Montana. The Painted Rock Reservoir is only 2 miles downstream and a very good boating and fishing reservoir.
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