Where History Meets Whimsy – A Homesteader’s Dream!
Step into a storybook setting with this enchanting Montana homestead where timeless craftsmanship, rural charm, and modern comfort come together. This extraordinary property features two beautifully maintained homes, a self-contained apartment, a six-car shop, a historic barn, granary, and chicken coop—all in excellent condition and ready for your dreams. Set up perfectly for multi-family living, with a mature hedgerow between the homes for added privacy with two separate driveways. Be together but have your own space too!
Home #1: The Historic 1908 Farmhouse
The original 3-bedroom, 1-bath farmhouse, built in 1908, is a lovingly preserved piece of local history. With bevel siding, a durable Met-Tile roof, and triple-strength windows, the home is both charming and energy-conscious. Step inside to admire the original refinished maple hardwood floors, original trim, and some original fixtures—including a beautiful clawfoot tub. A fully finished basement offers a flexible space perfect for an office, guest room, or family hangout. With laundry, mechanical and it's own entrance to outside.
Home #2: Modern Comfort with Timeless Views
Built in 2001 on the same footprint as the original homestead cabin, the main home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, blending modern amenities with breathtaking views. The spacious kitchen features hickory cabinets, a gas range, and expansive windows looking out to the property and Mount Aeneas in the Swan Range. The open floor plan flows seamlessly into the living area—ideal for enjoying sunrises with your morning coffee.
The main floor includes two bedrooms and a full bath, while the fully finished basement hosts a large third bedroom with daylight windows that frame the Swan Mountain views right from bed. There's also a second bathroom and laundry hook-ups for added convenience.
Bonus Apartment with Stunning Views:
Above the main home is a newly finished upper-level apartment that offers privacy, functionality, and charm. This self-contained space includes a compact kitchen with an induction cooktop, a 3/4 bathroom, and elevated views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Designed for both comfort and efficiency, it features cozy Stiebel Eltron German wall heaters for winter warmth and a built-in attic fan system to help keep things cool in the summer. Whether used for guests, extended family, or potential rental income, this apartment is a true asset to the property.
The Property:
The expansive six-car shop offers ample space for vehicles, tools, and projects. The shop includes 240v power, a wood burning stove with two speed fan, LED lighting, extra attic insulation and insulated doors. An orchard with 11 trees, one cherry, two plum, two pear and 6 apple including two honey crisp and mature raspberry bushes. The historic barn & pigeon coop, granary, and chicken coop are all well-maintained and ready to support your homesteading lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a multigenerational living setup, or a fully functional farmstead, this property offers a rare and remarkable blend of history, functionality, and Montana beauty.
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Listed by:
Ty Aric Heaton406-499-8209,
Windermere Real Estate Whitefish
Source: MRMLS,MLS#: 30065743
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 2
3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
Electric, Forced Air
Appliances
Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
Additional Living Quarters
Basement: Daylight,Finished
Has fireplace: No
Interior area
Total interior livable area: 4,491 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,652
Property
Parking
Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Additional Parking
Garage spaces: 6
Features
Levels: Three Or More
Patio & porch: Covered, Balcony
Exterior features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Garden, Storage, Propane Tank - Owned
Fencing: Cross Fenced,Wire
Has view: Yes
View description: Meadow, Mountain(s)
Lot
Size: 5 Acres
Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Corners Marked, Garden, Meadow, Orchard(s), Pasture, Sprinklers In Ground, Views, Level, Rolling Slope
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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