870 Rankin Rd Missoula, MT 59808

Remarks: A two minute drive up the narrow, winding, forested course of Grant Creek separates you from the bustle of Reserve Street and Missoula city and inserts you into beautiful Grant Cr. Canyon. Of a sudden, the narrow canyon opens into a long, broad, quiet meadow that instills a sense of well-being and serenity. Continuing upstream for two more miles will take you past a working cattle ranch to The Meadows of Grant Creek and home, 870 Rankin Road. Situated between an elk winter range, Snow Bowl Ski Area, Rattlesnake Wilderness, a National Recreation Area, and Missoula, The Meadows affords everything an active, outdoors-oriented family desires. And, being 500' higher than the city allows for cooler summer days, clearer skies and, believe-it-or-not, many warmer winter days. The soon-to-be-constructed hike/bike trail will add another element to the many opportunities already available for those interested in safe, healthy outdoor exercise. And, for the wildlife enthusiast, Grant Creek is a paradise. The craftsman two story bungalow welcomes you with its traditional arts and crafts floor plan. Enter under a covered front porch to a beautiful foyer with living room and classic oak/tile fireplace to the left and an office, with view. to the right. A formal dining room with beautiful views through French style doors usher you to a covered deck. A gourmet kitchen adjacent to the dining room is designed for easy, efficient movement. The central granite island seats six kitchen onlookers whose presence will not impair the cook's duties. A large pantry, stainless steel appliances cherry cabinetry and large, corner, view-filled windows make ''working'' in this room a delight. The box beam ceiling in the kitchen continues into the family room which is highlighted by a stone fireplace to warm you on those cool evenings and spacious windows to offer a panorama of the upper meadows. Ascend the wide, wood stairway to the upper level where the large master suite greets you with, again, large, view-filled windows. The over-sized bath is separated from the bedroom by his and hers walk-in closets. Two more large bedrooms, a bath and a computer/office nook completes the upper ensemble. The daylight lower level affords a recreation room, private guest bedroom, bathroom, another bedroom/office/studio and a huge, shelved storage room. The garage is a tandem three car which will easily hold your vehicles and all those toys. Outside features a beautiful, well-designed yard, with room to double your yard/grass space, or, as is presently being done, allow the back half of the lot to be used by the wildlife as a corridor from the hills to the creek. This home has been meticulously cared for and is in like-new condition inside and out. Call Katy @ 880-2060 or Shirley @ 546-9595 to see this lovely home or your agent.