121 W 3rd Ave N, Columbus, MT 59019

This charming 1917 cottage has many original features that have been lovingly renovated to retain its cozy ambiance such as period wainscotting and mouldings, French doors, a clawfoot bathtub, pedestal sink and vintage toilet with brass fixtures throughout the uniquely designed bathroom with its built-in wall cabinets. The tiled eclectic kitchen is a joy to the senses with its hand-painted tiles adorning the backsplash as well as its custom-built oak plate rack. Relax in the master bedroom complete with a custom designed walk-in closet, laundry chute, 1/4 bath, room darkening shutters for day sleepers, built-in desk and book shelves. The entryway will wow you with its hand-painted burnished copper embossed anaglypta wallpaper, with handy, lighted coat closet, which spills into the library with many floor to ceiling shelves and French doors that, when closed, can provide privacy needed for a home office/den or, when opened, will draw you into the hub of the home, the living/dining room, with its custom built china hutch, hardwood floors and the stunning faux finish textured walls done by Folk Stone Interiors. This 2 bedroom, 1 1/4 bath home has been transformed with special attention to design and creativity both inside and out. Situated on a lush, wooded plot (3 city lots) with several raised beds in the backyard gardens that are home to organic vegetables, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, rhubarb and flowers. Nature abounds, there is plenty of greenery designed to attract, feed and shelter birds such as a 6' tall cotoneaster hedge that lines the west side of the driveway and beyond. Apple, pear, apricot, chokecherry and cherry trees abound as well as currants, gooseberries, honeyberries and a very prolific grape vine on a custom-built redwood arbor. You just have to see the darling potting shed that comes with a 15 year old colony of friendly little black Orchard Mason bees that keep everything well pollinated. An added bonus is the root cellar that was tucked coveniently under the potting shed for easy access. There is also a cute shed toward the back of the property which has been a play house, club house and workshop through the years, built to look like an old-fashioned old storefront complete with a dutch door. The original garage is still here and useful for dry storage and the like. A canoe rack remains for your use. There is even an old crank from a car from the era it was likely built! There is a 2 yr old Rion "Green Giant" greenhouse (8 1/2' X 8 1/2' with the premium package) with a rock underground heat sink, designed to extend the growing season, that is perfect for the gardening enthusiast and for our Montana weather! WELL, (pun intended), there is a well! That's right, you will save oodles of money by using the well to water the yard and gardens. Naturally, there is an electric pump but there is also a working old-fashioned hand pump, so you can get to water even if the electricity goes out. Close by the well, on the back of the potting shed is a spot for your wood pile. You will need that, with all the fires you'll have in the fire pit but also to feed the wood stove in the basement. It is a wonderful place to set up a little den of sorts and watch the fire through the glass on those long winter nights, plus it helps with the heating bill, which isn't a big deal since the average gas The cottage offers open spaces in a safe and friendly neighborhood while still being just 2 blocks from Heritage Park with its playground and swimming pool and only 3 -4 blocks to the Columbus schools...just 40 miles west of Billings, an easy commute. New roof in 2010, new refrigerator in 2013, new water heater 2014. All window treatments and appliances are included. There is even a vegetable garden already planted and waiting for you! Enough rambling on about the place...you simply just have to see it to experience it for yourself. It won't last long, call today to set up a showing! Photos taken by Colin J Williams Photogra