The Dancing Moose Orchard is now available on the East Shore. This fantastic 7 acre property features an incredibly cute farmhouse that has been completely remodeled, (2/1 - 1208 SF), it has an irrigated orchard with a variety of cherries, apples, peaches, pears, and grapes, and the acreage extends back to the Forest Service above where there are thousands of acres to explore. There are spectacular Flathead Lake views from many locations on the property, and fantastic building spots for a larger home above the orchard. Just 11 miles to Bigfork and 2 miles to the Yellow Bay State Park on Flathead Lake, this is the ultimate location. Most furnishings included, minus art and personal effects. Is this the answer to your dreams? Call Angie Killian, or your real estate professional. There are about 170 cherry trees, 3 are lamberts and over 10 mature apple trees, pear and peach trees.Remodel information: Since the owners purchased the property in 2020, they've embarked upon an extensive and amazingly cute remodel:- First floor and ceiling was stripped to the studs inside and out. - New electrical/plumbing/insulation(spray foam and batts) new siding.- New windows - Everything else is brand new - monogram dishwasher, new SS appliances and washer and dryer- Front porch(Trex decking) and covered back patio are all new- Sun shades shield the front patio- The main roof was replaced by the previous owners in 2010- Spray foam insulation on first floor exterior walls, sound insulation placed between floors and all interior walls of first floor during remodel - Aluminum cherry ladders in garage also go with orchard. Radon tested over 4.0; will be mitigated. Crawl space mold treated.There are video cameras on the property so we can watch tree growth and see how things look. They will stay.There's also a separate garage for a car and storage of your orchard equipment. There is a possibility of an agricultural tax reduction in this area of multi-million-dollar properties.A multitude of wildlife frequent the area, and the orchard is fully enclosed with game fence. Deer, moose, elk, turkeys, eagles, and bears have also been seen on the property.The charming village of Bigfork (pop. 5000+) is 15 minutes away, and is home to world class art galleries, fabulous dining possibilities, quaint shops, and the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, which has been celebrated as one of the Northwest's finest repertory theaters for 50 years. All this is delightfully accompanied by the warmth and hospitality for which Montanans are known.Among other accolades, Bigfork has been voted as One of the 50 Great Towns of the West and designated as One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns of the Nation which is no surprise given its thirteen world class art galleries.Bigfork has most recently been named as One of the 100 Best Getaways for a Vacation or a Lifetime and is one of nine towns featured on the Great Towns of America website along with Sedona, Estes Park, Ashland and 5 other special towns.Most recently, Bigfork was named in The 10 Most Beautiful Places To Go For A Run by Nike. Quiet, isolated, and peaceful, the trails at Bigfork are among the best in Montana, which itself offers hundreds of opportunities for stunning running paths. An hour north of Bigfork you can revel in the glory and the majesty of Glacier National Park, known as the Crown of the Continent, and even closer you'll find the Glacier Park International Airport and all of the shopping and medical facilities of Kalispell. Two excellent ski resorts are within an hour's drive, and all of the incredible abundance of other outdoor recreation is also nearby.With a premier building site offering astonishing views in all directions, situated above a productive and extremely well managed orchard, this property offers a rare and exciting chance to live in and enjoy the banana belt of Montana. This area is known for its mild winters that are especially conducive to growing cherries and other fruit.Is it time for you to foll
