384 StorMcLoud Dr Sagle, ID 83860

This one-of-a-kind property is why we live in North Idaho. Thirteen-plus acres off of a paved year round, county-maintained road give you quiet privacy without being isolated. Mountain and water views with 700-feet of water access bordering Morton Slough and protection from future development assure a lasting investment. Thick treed areas and a bird-watching paradise adjoining the Morton Slough Wildlife Management Area. Except for grass pastures and landscaping around the house, the land has been maintained in a wild condition to entice wildlife. The landscaping includes a large patio and decorative pond with a waterfall, ideal for fish. The lawn and gardens are easy to maintain with built-in automatic lawn sprinklers. Fenced grass pastures and a fully insulated barn are ready for horses, or you could convert the barn into an incredible shop. Plenty of storage with lofts in the two-car garage and an added dry storage area on the back of the garage. The three bedroom house was engineered for the climate and snow conditions and built with a steel structure, wooden framing and fire-resistant concrete-fiber Hardi panel exterior for safety. With an unlimited view toward the water and mountains, the vaulted ceiling and energy-efficient windows of the living room bring nature into your home. The house is positioned for unobstructed southern exposure that is extremely important in the winter, assuring you sunlight and passive solar warming when the sun is low in the south. Geo-thermal ground source heating and cooling are energy efficient and effective. A fireplace accents the living room and provides a backup heat source. The modern kitchen features an island and gorgeous granite countertops. Imagine coming in from a winter hike or snowshoeing adventure and warming in the steam shower or jetted Jacuzzi tub in the primary bathroom. The primary bedroom is open design (which could be enclosed and a door added) with window views of the sunset and mountains. The second bedroom on the main floor has easy access to the bathroom and easily accommodates a King-size bed, armoire and dresser. The third bedroom has a private entrance and has been used as a bedroom and an artist studio. To really appreciate this beautiful home and acreage, come spend some time walking through ferns and watching cormorants and geese. Catch a glimpse of deer or an occasional moose as you walk to the water. Canoe or Kayak, fish or just walk the shoreline of your own piece of nature, yet shopping in town, and Schweitzer Mountain are just minutes away on a paved road.