Montana mountain retreat with privacy, acreage, and direct access to the outdoors-bordering State Land and just minutes from town, with the Lolo National Forest right at your doorstep. This 45 + acre gated property is fully perimeter fenced, offering a rare blend of usability and natural beauty.Wildlife is abundant, and the land is ideal for horses, with plenty of room to create your own riding trails. Enjoy peaceful views from the covered balcony off the primary suite, overlooking a deer-fenced garden complete with 2 Italian Plum and 1 Pear tree. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2,238 sq ft of living space. The spacious galley kitchen features glass-front cabinetry, a pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range. A separate 16x24 finished cottage provides flexible space for guests, an office, or studio. The barn (built in 1995) functions as a 2-car garage and includes an insulated workshop with 220 power and plumbing in place for future septic use. Additional features include a circular driveway, attractive stacked stonework, propane-fired baseboard heat, wood stove, and a whole-house propane generator with grid protection. A year-round spring with filed water rights feeds a pond catchment-ideal for wildlife-and supplies a cistern to supplement garden irrigation. A rare opportunity to own a private, usable Montana property with exceptional access to recreation and nature. Seller is providing complete plans for an expansive update to the home. Be sure and see this added attraction picture! The home and property are special and unique just as they are, but the sellers future vision is simply extraordinary!