Living In Nature

Property Description

Discover a rare Montana retreat just minutes from downtown Missoula, the airport, and medical facilities, yet surrounded by over 135 acres of privately deeded conservation land and adjacent to the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area. Located on exclusive Russian Joe Road, this gated property offers top-of-the-world views, end-of-the-road privacy, and a home built in 2007 by Buckley Builders with exquisite woodwork by master craftsman Abbott Norris. Designed to complement its mountain setting, the home features triple-pane windows framing breathtaking vistas, elegant built-ins, and lighted art nooks. The chef’s kitchen boasts high-end appliances and opens to a casual living area, while three fireplaces— including one on the covered patio—create inviting spaces for all seasons. The main level hosts a gracious primary suite, laundry with dog bath, and attached garage, with a detached heated garage nearby. The daylight lower level offers a cozy family room, two ensuite bedrooms, an office with custom storage, a wine cellar, and a massive workshop and garage space under the patio. Thoughtfully designed for longevity and efficiency, the home includes a ground source heat pump, two forced-air furnaces, and high-quality finishes throughout. Russian Joe Road is home to just five properties, carefully planned to preserve this pristine habitat, offering unparalleled access to public lands, hiking, and wildlife. This is a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to own a secluded, conservation-minded luxury home minutes from the heart of Missoula.