You will fall in love with this solid, simple, spacious, light-filled timber-frame/strawbale home on 19.94 acres in the foothills of the Sapphire Mountains. One of the few properties on the East side of the Bitterroot with 180 degree unobstructed panoramic views of the Bitterroot mountains to the West and up close intimacy with the Sapphires to the East. The home has a 30' x 40' footprint with a southwest orientation to take advantage not only of the magnificent views, but also of passive heating through solar gain. The beautiful exposed timber frame infrastructure supports 16 inch thick strawbale walls. The open design and 20' high west wall create a sense of space much larger than the square footage. The exposed concrete slab floor acts as a thermal mass in winter absorbing the sun's heat through the SW-facing widows. There is a 15' x 15' loft that provides an intimate space for reading or watching movies. From this off-the-beaten-track home it is a convenient 15 minute drive to Corvallis, 20 minutes to Hamilton, 30 minutes to Stevensville. Some of the features you will find in this home include;- stacked washer-dryer, 1000 gallon buried propane tank, propane boiler for domestic hot water and hydronic radiant heat, on-demand water pressure system, double osmosis drinking water filtration system, smart thermostat. Some of the Energy Efficiency Features & Highlights include R46 roof insulation (8 rigid foam insulation), 16 inch strawbale walls approximately R-30, 29 gauge metal roofing, Energy-efficient LED lighting, Kuma Tamarack wood-burning stove (Efficiency (HHV): 81%; (LHV): 87%, Five large south-facing windows and double glass door to take advantage of passive solar heating, In-slab hydronic radiant heating system, Lochinvar Noble Fire Tube Combi-Boiler (95% efficient) with SMART CONTROL Operating Control, generator compatible electrical system and double pane energy saving windows. Some of the property features include two 5-6 acre independently fenced pastures, with separate loafing sheds, access to water and electricity, 60' x 60' mature garden with wood and ferro cement raised beds, 20' x 48' high tunnel greenhouse, 24' x 24' hay shed with 12' x 24' loafing shed, 12' x 12' wood/storage shed, 12' x 24' heated work/art/guest area on slab and a septic system with drain field which is sized for three bedrooms.
