About 478 Higgins Lane
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY (9/13) 12pm-2pm. Come for the views and stay for the lifestyle!! Nestled on 14+ pristine treed acres atop a private hillside of mature Ponderosa pines, this attractive 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home represents a premier real estate opportunity within the coveted Bitterroot Valley. This custom-engineered masterpiece flawlessly combines high-end, modern framework, with a warm, cozy mountain lodge feel. Strategically positioned just minutes from historic Stevensville and within an hour’s drive of the Missoula International Airport, the location offers unparalleled convenience without sacrificing total rural privacy. Designed specifically to exploit the dramatic elevations of the hillside, the home’s layout utilizes a sophisticated European-style reversed living structure. The floor plan places the primary everyday living environments on the upper levels, framing panoramic, unobstructed, and awe-inspiring views of both the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountain Ranges. Every window acts as a natural frame for Montana’s changing seasons, making this property an elite choice for buyers looking for a beautiful place to root your family for generations, and a truly sound investment in your future.
Upon entering the home you are greeted by a mud room area for kicking off your shoes and storing your coats. There are 2 good sized bedrooms with large closets, a full bathroom as well as an expansive storage closet on this level. Up the wide stair case brings you to the heart of the home, the inviting living room and kitchen with knotty-pine vaulted ceilings and a plethora of Milgard, high-efficiency, double paned windows. The kitchen boasts: porcelain and granite countertops, a breakfast bar sitting area, a 4 burner propane gas range/convection, a new dishwasher, a kitchen-aid trash compactor, a refrigerator, a large pantry and lots of custom, shaker style cherry fascia cabinets providing plenty of storage options. There are two bedrooms on the upper level including the primary suite and a laundry room with utility sink. There is also an attic space/additional storage or potentially a loft or bonus area accessible on this level. This home displays 9' and 10' ceilings in most of the rooms. The floors are red-oak hardwood in the living room, porcelain tile in the entryway, kitchen and hallways, Buck Ridge Montana collection in the bedrooms and carpeted stairs. The house has: a central vacuum system, jetted tub, wireless surround sound inside and out and more. The garage is heated with radiant floors, fully insulated and dry walled. The 3rd bay in the garage serves as an extra shop, office space or additional storage area. Both the shop and the house were just recently painted with new exterior paint. The expansive covered Trex decks offer endless options for entertaining, relaxing, soaking in the hot tub and enjoying the breathtaking views. Outside there is a 1,200 Sq Ft shop with 8' and 12' overhead doors, 2 man doors and 110v and 240v electricity, RV (amp) Hookups, storage rooms and plenty of space for toys, tools and more. Additionally, there is an outdoor fire-pit area, a fenced garden space and lots of room for relaxing, exploring, and enjoying the peace and serenity this property offers. And, finally, NO Covenants! Don't miss this must see custom home that has so much to offer and displays pride of ownership throughout.
