1740 Ashley Lake Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901

Fabulous 80+ acres with a beautiful mix of forested timber & lush meadows. The rustic log home sits privately in the timber viewing into the valley. Picturesque Montana dream. Easy paved county road access just 11 miles from Kalispell. Covenants allow minimum lot size of 5AC, no zoning. For owners perspective and details see supplement. Nestled into the southern flank of Boorman Peak some eleven miles west of Kalispell, Montana, these rolling, mixed meadow, pasture, timbered, 80+ acres are a sanctuary for wildlife and human inhabitants alike. The view is southerly toward Blacktail Mountain; from the upper meadows one can see the Swan Range and northern end of the Mission Range - a beautiful, peaceful, tranquil setting, surrounded by nature and complete privacy. Meadows and pastures of wild, native grasses make up half of the property, and have supported cattle and horses in past years. Mature timber, primarily Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and Western Larch, with a scattering of Grand Fir, Aspen, and Cottonwood, comprise the other half. Timbered areas are open and park-like, with grass understory. There is a natural developed spring, and two small, seasonal streams running through the property. The rustic log home of 3000+ square-feet on three levels is of large-diameter, Engelman Spruce log construction, and consists of a daylight/walkout basement with pantry, laundry, and three additional rooms used for workshops; an open-layout main floor with full bath, kitchen, dining, living, and den/library rooms; and a full loft with two large bedrooms and a small nook at the head of the stairs. There is a large, full-length, covered porch on the main level facing south. The home is served by a private well, a private septic system, electricity, telephone, and propane utilities. It has a four-way heating system consisting of a forced hot air, ducted high-efficiency propane furnace and wood-burning furnace in tandem that can be used separately or together, backup baseboard electric heat, and a large fireplace with insert and heat blowers in the living room. The land is bordered on one side by the paved Ashley Lake Road, on another by Weyerhaeuser timberland, and on the remaining two sides by two small, private homesteads. Lovely, pristine Ashley Lake is 3-miles further up the Ashley Lake Road. The home is at an elevation of about 4,000 feet, 1,000 feet above the Flathead Valley floor. Compared to Kalispell and the Flathead Valley floor, it is typically some 10 degrees cooler in the summer, and often 10 degrees warmer in the winter. During foggy days, it is often above the fog, with clear, sunny skies. There is typically a light breeze throughout the summer, which makes the ambient microclimate delightful. R. H. Schaus June 2018 Information provided is from sources deemed to be reliable & accurate but not warranted by listing agent/office. It is subject to change without notice. All prospective purchasers & agents should check for accuracy of all statements contained herein to their own satisfaction.