23555 Wapiti Rd, Huson, MT 59846

Remarks: In 1943 an author by the name of Joseph Howard Kinsey penned a thoughtful essay to his beloved state of Montana, describing it as being ''High, Wide and Handsome. '' Then and now, this most apt description absolutely personifies 23555 Wapiti Road, the c. 1991, Two-Story, Cedar-Sided, 5.51 Acre Equestrian Estate that is secreted away at the end of a quiet country lane, within an area of higher end homes known to locals as Elk Meadows. The Huson exit is 19 miles West of Missoula, and the journey to this exceptional offering will find you savoring the few additional minutes it takes to reach your Rural Respite, as you drive past through the canopy of towering Pines and upward, past open meadows where the horses will acknowledge you with a flick of their tails. Savor the peace of it all Ten years ago, that's exactly why this property was pursued: It offered an escape from the frenetic pace of a much larger urban area out of state, yet it afforded them the peace of mind that Missoula, with all of its social, medical and educational amenities, was less than a half hour drive away. The perfect blend of fenced/cross-fenced pastures, coupled with the privacy of the towering Pines were enticing, but it was really the jaw-drop beauty of the house that captured their imagination. Perhaps it was the stunning, two and a half story, Tongue and Groove, Knotty Pine accented ceiling line, paired with the myriad of floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the meadows and the mountainous backdrop, or maybe it was the appreciation of the gorgeous, Red Oak Hardwood Floors featured throughout the Great Room that spoke to the Seller's heart. Who knows? That was then and this is WOW! The Southern end of the Main Level is anchored by a Formal Dining Room that's currently used as a Home Office, and features ceramic tile floors that flow into the Kitchen and Breakfast Room. The Kitchen is oh, so tasty, offering up a lovely, replicated, Early 20th Century Wood Stove, sweet Oak Cabinetry and nice, long counters to easily plate food for serving in the open, airy Breakfast Room, that offers distinctive, Knotty Pine Wainscoting accents and unique, Antler-adorned light fixtures. Also located on the Main Level there is a good-sized Powder Room, sporting a rustic, chic Country motif, and a fabulous Mud Room/Laundry Room region. The Double, attached garage is accessed from this large, utilitarian space and it's sheet rocked, insulated and offers up a plethora of shelving and work benches. The Uppermost Level is dedicated to the 475 Square Foot Master Bedroom Suite that boasts a continuation of the Cathedral Ceiling Line, a new, Wall Mounted Air Condition and Heating unit, a Walk-In Closet, a recently remodeled and updated Master Bath and private access to an open air balcony that overlooks the rear grounds. The lower level features a Daylight, Walk-Out Basement that is spacious and gracious in scope, offering a full-sized Family Room and French Door access to the extensive rear patio. The secondary bedrooms are located within this region, with one currently utilized as a Sewing/Crafts Studio and the other used as a private and quiet Guest Room. A full-sized Bathroom services this region, offering Faux Slate Vinyl Floors and oodles of cabinet space for linen and toiletry storage. Eight years ago a 36'X36' Metal Shop, replete with a 12', Roll-Up RV Door and a 10' Roll-Up Door was professionally constructed to include a full cement pad as its base. While there's no power to the building, there's an exterior post close by, making it cost-effective and easy to bring power to the structure the way you want it to be. The Horse Corral has since been configured as a protected Gardening Space that offers raised beds and "Deer-Proof" fencing. The front pasture is 3 acres of Native Grasses, and the remaining 2.51 acres are shrouded within the canopy of towering Pines and Quaking Aspens, offering dappled sunlight/shade for the existing, low-maintenance landscaping and Brick-Paver pathways. The views are stunning, the quietude is soothing, and the overall presentation is absolutely worthy of your discerning consideration. Please contact your Real Estate Professional today to schedule your private showing. Allow for ample time, because once you step foot onto 23555 Wapiti Road, you'll find it hard to be in a hurry to leave!