Tucked into the pines of Helenas north hills, this custom-built 3 bed, 2 bath rancher sits on 2 private acres and offers that rare blend of warmth, function, and Montana beauty.Thoughtfully designed for long-term comfort, the split layout features a spacious primary suite on one end, and two cozy guest bedrooms on the othercentered around an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with vaulted ceilings and natural light. Step out the back door to a shaded patio, terraced garden and fire pit area, or explore the additional, fully enclosed garden space on the northeast sidecompletely protected from deer and perfect for your vegetables, flowers, or berries.Between the home and the 1,200 sq ft shop sits a fenced dog run with access to the fully fenced backyard. The shop includes two oversized overhead doors (12 and 9), a wood-burning stove, and a heated, insulated bonus room ideal for card nights or extra storage. (see supplemental remarks) The freshly paved driveway and parking area add both function and curb appeal, while underground sprinklers keep the landscaping beautiful with ease. These sellers truly thought of everythingcreating a peaceful, low-maintenance retreat thats built to grow old with you.Welcome to your Montana dream home.Sellers offering $10,000 credit toward buyers closing costs, pre-paids, or other needs.Features List:-Large primary bathroom with large, modern soaking tub separate from shower-Luxury vinyl flooring throughout, with areas of carpet/felt overlaid for comfort and ease of replacement-Extra wide doors for wheelchair access-Large closets in all rooms-Trex on all the porches-Hickory custom cabinets and Corian countertops in the kitchen-Large laundry/utility room-Metal roof and cement board siding on house; full metal coverings on the shop-Fully sealed crawlspace; 4' deep