A quarter mile private road brings you to this hilltop 6+ acre mini-ranch with spectacular views, privacy, but without isolation! This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home originally built in 1996 with many updates/upgrades since, is tailored for Montana living. The front porch welcomes you with views of the Clark Fork River and the valley floor below. Days will be filled with exploring the many trails and evenings you'll treasure the amazing Montana sunsets. Open the front door and step into this extremely well designed home! The spacious living area offers views from every window. French doors lead to the formal dining room, The kitchen is central and the heart of this home. Maple cabinets, island and cheerful appointments will make this room one of your favorites. There is a bedroom and bath that are private and set away from the rest of the home. Perfect for guests or a home office. Conveniently located, the mudroom/pantry bring you in the home from the back entrance or garage.The lovely staircase leads to the second level which features a large landing, 4 bedrooms including master suite with vaulted ceiling, master bath with double sinks and 2nd bathroom with double sinks. The fourth bedroom with vaulted ceiling is currently music room/den. The lower level features a finished workout room with new flooring and extensive storage built-in under the stairs, a second finished playroom area; other storage and workshop space, laundry room and wash sink. Working from home? This home was built for it. Large office with a separate outdoor entrance. Spacious 23 x 11 attached office (or guest room) with outside and inside entrances, high ceilings, large windows with views, huge counter-space, resilient vinyl floor and outside deck. The fabulous 46 x 35 pole barn is fully wired, has extensive lighting, and can easily be converted to stalls. Currently stores hay and equipment with extensive storage space, or you can leave it open for great parties. With front and back openings, you can drive right through to the outdoor riding ring/arena with sand footing. Attached to the barn are two separate large horse shelters with lights, automatic waterers and multiple wood rail fenced paddocks and pastures with year-round water hydrants and one string of hot wire. The outdoor riding ring also has an attached tack shed and you can ride off right from the property with not a house in sight. Extras...Internet and Connectivity - Excellent! Central Air, Propane-fired BBQ, Backup Generator, Central Vac. River to the front, mountains to the rear, pastures, fields, and woods with natural beauty on all sides and only 20 minutes to downtown Missoula & minutes to the Frenchtown Schools. Less than a mile to I-90. Breathtaking Views, Privacy without Isolation. Set up and ready for a Montanan lifestyle. Enjoy 17554 Six Mile Road!
