182 Moondance Trail, just outside of Bigfork, offers a rare blend of Montana craftsmanship and refined country living. Enjoy privacy, open spaces, and gorgeous views of the dramatic peaks of the Swan Mountains from the entire 7.98 acres. This distinctive luxury log home has creative touches throughout, warm and inviting spaces, and many details to enhance the country living experience including a
182 Moondance Trail, just outside of Bigfork, offers a rare blend of Montana craftsmanship and refined country living. Enjoy privacy, open spaces, and gorgeous views of the dramatic peaks of the Swan Mountains from the entire 7.98 acres. This distinctive luxury log home has creative touches throughout, warm and inviting spaces, and many details to enhance the country living experience including a woodstove with a cooktop, and another for additional warmth in the basement if needed. Outside: a large greenhouse, a 35 fruit tree orchard, a garden with established varieties of blueberries, raspberries, currants, and grapes – all are fully irrigated and deer fenced. In addition, an oversized garage with a shop area and lofted storage, a carport, and ample parking, along with a barn for additional storage. Fully fenced and expansive, with minor modifications, the pasture could accommodate livestock/horses. Convenient to Bigfork’s dining, shops and arts, this home and property reflects the enduring appeal of Montana living. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REMARKS. List of features of 182 Moondance Trail
Fully fenced and gated. Invisible fence around entire 8 acres. Orchard and garden – 9 foot deer fence with secure gates.
Maple tree lined driveway for an incredible show of color in the fall. All developed land is fully irrigated – garden, orchard and lawn and landscaping with a 32 zone controller with additional capacity if needed. In addition, hydrants located in various places all over the property – in the raw land areas, there are three, there are two at the orchard, 7 in the garden.
At well head: 15 gallons per minute flow rate. Frost free hydrant. Simple pump – completely manual pump for safety reasons.
Generac full house generator with automatic start within seconds of a power outage.
1000 gallon above ground propane tank in garden space.
Oversized two bay garage with workspace and work bench at the front. Large unfinished attic space above the bays. Two garage doors with electric openers.
Large open sided barn area for tool and tractor storage.
Large greenhouse with 8’x10’ raised bed in the middle of it. Below grade with small propane furnace and automatic fan for cooling. One irrigation faucet inside the greenhouse. Equipped with plant tables along two of its sides.
House: Carport for one car with cement pad/driveway.
Large mudroom with double benches for storage.
Propane cooktop and stove, electric fridge/freezer.
Interior heat – propane fired radiant heat throughout the main floor with heated floors in the main floor bathroom. Italian made wood stove with beautiful ceramic details on the exterior with cook top and baking oven. Additional wood stove in basement utility area under dining room with cut in registers for heat exchange between there and the kitchen and dining area.
Two bedrooms and a double-sinked full bathroom upstairs. Cadet heaters in both upstairs bedrooms and iin the bathroom if additional heat is wanted (although it usually stays plenty warm in the upstairs area).
Charming lofted office above the living room area.
Wifi brought into the house in the east bedroom closet upstairs.
Main level – bath with walk-in shower and heated floors. Master bedroom. Large laundry room with full sized washer and dryer and room for storage. Kitchen and dining room.
Basement – one bedroom with full egress and a large walk in closet. Living area at the base of the stairs with an area for media. Large fully shelved pantry area. Utility room and work room equipped for hobbies or work out equipment.
Utility area – propane furnace/boiler and large hot water tank replaced one and a half years ago. In-floor sump pump. Well pressure tank. Whole house water filtration system.
The community of Bigfork is situated on the north-east shore of Flathead Lake. Bigfork is well known by lovers of t
The community of Bigfork is situated on the north-east shore of Flathead Lake. Bigfork is well known by lovers of the arts and by people that value our unique Montana culture. Surrounded by extraordinary mountain views, Flathead Valley cherry orchards and endless recreational opportunities, Bigfork is a destination for those seeking either peace and quiet or adventure. Residents enjoy easy access to Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, and the Bob Marshall and Swan Wilderness areas. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy skiing, hiking, backpacking, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, cycling, golfing and more. Much of the real estate and many of the homes in the Bigfork area are located in close proximity to Flathead Lake. From condos and single family homes to luxury orchard properties, all of the real estate opportunities in Bigfork give you the ability to live the western Montana lifestyle with breathtaking views and unmatched surroundings. For those seeking a beautiful place to call home, Bigfork is the perfect solution! Our Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty agents are ready, willing and able to help you navigate the real estate waters around Bigfork.