5899 Black Lake Road

Rexford, MT 59930

Bordering 1000s of acres of Kootenai National Forest, this 30-acre Montana retreat offers a highly-desirable blend of privacy, serenity and convenience. Nature abounds on this piece of heaven on earth, located just minutes from Lake Koocanusa and Abayance Bay Marina and a short 15-minute drive to Eureka. The log homestead, outbuildings and abundant gardens are buffered by a well-kept forest for supreme privacy and complete immersion in nature. Wildlife, including deer, herds of elk, an occasional moose and other more illusive animals like turkeys, waterfowl and a wide variety of birds. graze in this sanctuary setting, finding respite on this land. They might be seen at the sweet little pond, as you drive in, at the water feature just outside the kitchen window or meandering through the forest. The 3-Level log home, originally built with trees harvested from the land, exudes comfort and rustic charm. The air-lock entry opens into a new custom country kitchen with abundant windows that bring the great Montana outdoors inside. All the windows in the home have insulated shades for energy efficiency. The main level half-bath is complete with laundry hookups and a closet with a chute, and the kitchen boasts multiple pantry cupboards, a bright alcove suitable for sunrise meditation and a secretary space to add functionality. The heart of the home is the massive stone fireplace in the main-level living room, with the back exposed in the kitchen. Step out under covered porches on 2 sides with ample room for BBQs, entertaining and lounging to watch the weather and Northern Lights. Upstairs is a dreamy master suite. This is a warm and inviting space with barn wood accents, stonework and distressed flooring. Highlights of the suite include a spacious dressing room with open closet and space for furnishings and storage, a linen closet and bathroom closet. The lower level boasts a den with second stone fireplace with propane insert, a guest bedroom, a spa bathroom with jetted Jacuzzi tub with in-line heater and large storage closet. It is replete with a small office and insulated root cellar to accommodate the garden harvest and your bulk food supply. Walk out the basement slider onto the covered patio area for a view across an open meadow. Below find a fire-pit, a stone-covered well-head with pitcher pump for water during power outages, as well as a frost-free hydrant. Across the driveway is the garage with work bench and stairway to huge storage attic above. The attached bunkhouse apartment might be used as a guest house, a spacious work-at-home-office, commercial studio or Airbnb. It is outfitted with a full-bath, propane and electric heat, a nice kitchenette and upstairs loft graced by an Aspen railing with rustic appeal. Currently, the apartment serves as a commercial massage therapy studio, library and loft-bedroom for the grandkids. Versatile add-ons include a carport with extra space for tools and a potting bench, as well as a frost-free hydrant. Equipment storage and an 8x10 insulated chicken coop are convertible for other uses. Behind is a fenced horse pasture. Expansive fenced gardens provide a variety of orchard fruits, grapes, and a lovely herb and flower garden. The large system of irrigated raised beds contain perennial asparagus, a variety of berry patches, wild herbs and lots of space for vegetables. Up the mountain, marketable timber creates deep privacy against U.S. Forest Service border. In a natural stand of Aspens just outside your door, enjoy the fire-fit and fish pond. A wood-fired sauna, greenhouse, covered woodshed, an insulated dog pen and rustic log playhouse are the country amenities completing this one-of-a-kind mountain homestead.

Listing courtesy of Lancaster and Company, Premier Properties



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