213 Pine Ridge Rd Florence, MT 59833

Remarks: Sometimes people just get in their own way when searching for a home, trapping themselves within boundaries of their own design, when really all they need to do is to break free from the limitations of an urban search. Do yourselves a favor, put Missoula in your rear view mirror and take a scenic, relaxing, 20 mile drive South to 213 Pine Ridge Road in Florence, the Northern gateway of the majestic Bitterroot Valley. You needn't venture far from the pavement, just far enough down a country lane to find your way back to yourself by inhaling the heady scent of the soaring, old-growth pines, and appreciating the aesthetic value of the well-established landscape of this exceptional, 2.16 Acre mini-estate. Thirty years ago this 2,966', 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom residence was thoughtfully constructed with forward-thinking "Super Good Sense" elements, while incorporating classic design detailing that is in tune with its environment: Vaulted ceilings that draw the eye upward, Knotty Pine accents that add warmth and character to this atypical, albeit fluid floor plan and stone pathways that all speak of "Home."

The East-wing of the residence, a precursor to what is all too often referred to as "Open Concept", is a wide expanse that offers a 3/4 wall that defines the Living Room and Kitchen spaces, yet with both regions segueing beautifully into the alcove of the Dining area.

While plain-spoken in design, the Kitchen is well set up for your most creative culinary endeavors, offering sleek Alder- wood cabinetry, updated adornments, tiled counter tops and a suite of newer, stainless appliances.

The Living Room is warm, inviting, anchored by a Gas Stove, and offering ease of access to the expansive rear deck that celebrates the views of the groomed, fenced in grounds.

Somehow it's appropriate that there is the most marvelous Atrium that centers the residence, celebrating the Self-Care that is so needful in these times. New skylights draw the eyes upward, the Knotty Pine accents, aggregate flooring and the sunken Hot Tub all working together to infuse a sense of calm and beauty, from the outside to within.

The Western Wing of the residence plays host to the comfortably sized Owner's Suite, whose cool interior is complemented by warm earth-tones, while offering En Suite access to the private Bath, Walk-in Closets and combined laundry quarters, as well as direct access to the Atrium.

Located across the hallway are the secondary bedrooms, both sized just right for privacy and comfort. A custom-designed/constructed sliding barn door (wait until you see the tuck-under Garage/Workshop space below where this gem was created!) gives decorative access to the well-appointed second Bathroom across the way.

The lower level offers adjunct, finished living space that offers plenty of room for multiple uses, and while there is an attached, Double Garage on the Main Level, there is also a fantastic, Tuck-Under Garage/Workshop that, in the owner's own words, "Is just a blast! I've wanted a shop like this my whole life. It's just been fun to have!"

The setting of 213 Pine Ridge is truly a thing of beauty, with the Pines and Quaking Aspens offering dappled sunshine to the well-established landscape, one that is so inviting the migratory and resident birds find an excuse to stop by and pay a visit when traveling to and from the nearby Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge, and discreet views to the West of the Bitterroot Mountains. While you may feel that you're miles from nowhere, you're just a few minutes away from the Boat launch at the Bitterroot River Bridge, only 12 minutes to the Historic town of Stevensville and just a quick 20 mile, altogether scenic drive into Missoula.

If there was a way for the current stewards of this special offering to pick this property up and move it across country to their new location, they would. Since they can't, go ahead and get out of your own way with regards to your boxed-in housing search, get in touch with your agent and get yourself down to 213 Pine Ridge Road in Florence.

Yeah, it really is that good!