Nature's pristine artistry carved a most idyllic view point along this bend of the winding Swan River. Here, above the dam, the water pools slowing to a gentle flow, and a high bank provides prized fishing opportunity, rest and recreation. The ancient giant rock formations here have been honorably integrated into the homes landscape. Huge boulders were appointed as a stair case as you pproach the stunning residence. Tall cedars stand watch along a private paved circular driveway. Stamped Concrete patios wrap the home and offer versatile outdoor living options. Masterful old-world mortise and tenon timber frame architecture. Recycled corrugated siding a the front accents the fir board and batt siding. Other custom signatures are in-floor heat under flagstone and ash hardwood floors, wood clad/Alum ext windows & 9' patio doors. Inside, a commanding native stone fireplace stretches to the vaulted ceilings from a massive stone hearth in the great room. The ceilings are wainscot over the dining area, which opens to the great room, complimenting the well designed kitchen. A Sub 0 refrigerator and freezer duo, a cooking station under a rocked and tiled alcove with a Wolf gas double oven range, a center island marries granite tops and wood plank bar counter with prep sink, microwave, and built in wine chiller. Classic custom cabinets of knotty alder in the kitchen and throughout much of the home. Granite tops, apron sink, and a wall of windows endear the kitchen. French double doors open from the great room onto the patio, as does a kitchen glass door. The primary BR has an imperial en-suite bath; soaking tub, separate shower, double vanity, mirrored makeup dressing bureau, private water closet, heated tiled floors, patio door, and beautiful lighting. The walk-through closet has built-in dressers on either side, and adjoins the office, which too, features a wall of knotty alder storage and a desk. The Hallway powder room is Tuscan inspired; softly lit and beautiful. Across the hall, a pantry, a spacious mechanical room, a perfect laundry room, adjoining a full bath, plus a 100 bottle wine cellar that doubles as precious fishing pole storage! Upstairs from the great room, is a private guest bedroom suite, or media room, on the half loft. Daylight windows, king bed, 3/4 tiled bath, pool table, sofa and chairs, TV, desk. Neat sitting room library area looking into the great room from open hand forged iron rails. The 3rd bedroom is via a second staircase sharing two outside entrances into the laundry room. With very private access, this segregated suite easily can accommodate Air BnB guests; a king bed, room for an additional bed, a sitting area with lovely views. This suite is tastefully carpeted, has a walk in closet, and french doors into a private 3/4 bath. A private water closet, washer dryer, double granite top vanity a long a fully windowed wall.
The attached 2 car finished garage too has in floor hot water heat, daylight windows, two overhead doors and a concrete pad. The main floor radiant in floor hot water heat continues into the garage. Should more living space be desired, the windows in the garage, too, are plentiful., and this room would convert beautifully to an entertainment room!
River bank has a stone pathway, and two potential dock sites. Looking toward the bank across the sun-dappled waters, views are unfettered, on clear days you will gaze up to Crane Mountain. The outdoor recreation and relaxation this oasis offers, is uncompromising. Fishing this stretch seems to be popular among kayak enthusiasts, while paddle boards and canoes work their way upstream from the fishing access at the bridge. The paved circular driveway offers off street parking and ease of access to the river. You will not find a more idyllic home and setting than here at 234 Williams Lane, Bigfork, MT.
This home can be sold fully furnished, down to dishes, flat wear, linens, beds, etc. It can be sold move in ready, if that will simplify your move.