A private home on the river AND a convenient commute to all amenities and work?Yes, you can have it all! This property offers you the adventurous, Montana lifestyle you've always craved. A scenic walk down to the Bitterroot River, minutes away from incredible hiking, and a house to support you with it all.On the north end of the Stevensville River Road, you'll find this industrial 3-bedroom1.5-bathroom house, ready to take on your active lifestyle! Concrete floors throughoutthe main level, outdoor patio spaces on the east and west sides of the home, and yourown kegerator in the kitchen make this pad an entertainers dream spot! Radon: Well Log Available Off to the east, there is a peaceful walking path over a small walking bridge leading you to your own private nook on the river and to the west, you have an expansive, unobstructed view of the Bitterroot Mountain Range. Inside, with 1,820 square/feet, you have just what you need. The main level has a bedroom, A½ bathroom, and an open concept living, dining, and kitchen. Just off the kitchen, before you reach the garage, there's a large laundry room which is function central! The laundry room not only has the washer and dryer but a tiled dog washing station for your furry family members, and plenty of shelves to hold your bulk kitchen items. For some of the logistics... Where's the thermostat? This home was designed with technology that prioritizes energy conservation. Rather than a furnace, the home is heated with a highly efficient, emissions-reducing catalytic wood stove. The heat recovery ventilation (HRV) unit is a system that uses the heat in stale exhaust air to preheat incoming fresh air. This reduces the energy required to bring outside air up to ambient room temperature and saves money on heating bills. The home does not have a thermostat. Rather, you add more or less wood to the wood stove to establish the temperature. 2 logs in this wood stove can last 10-12 hours with the damper turned on low. An electric mini-split unit is available for alternative heat and also provides air conditioning. This unit is located above the upstairs bedroom door and is operated with a remote control. Why is there no drywall? The house is constructed of structural insulation panels (SIPs). SIPs reduce building waste and optimize energy efficiency with high density foam insulation. Rather than covering the panels with drywall, it was intentionally decided to leave the OSB exposed as an architectural element. Functionally, OSB requires significantly less upkeep, as it naturally hides marks. Future owners may wish to paint over the OSB, and they can see how this looks from various walls in this home that have been directly painted over. No primer is required and contrary to what people might find on the internet, there are no markings that appear after painting over OSB. Concrete, OSB, wood, and corten steel are the core elements of the house. The builder did originally quote around $10k for drywall and this could be added if the new owner chooses. What is the siding made out of? Why are patches of it rusted? The siding is corrugated corten steel. Corten steel (sometimes known as weathered steel) is a group of steel alloys that are often used in outdoor construction. Corten steel was designed to eliminate the need for painting and if left outside, exposed to the elements, it will develop a rusted appearance in just a few months. Over time, the house will continue to develop a rusted appearance. As the rust layer develops, the tensile strength of the weathered steel becomes stronger and more corrosion resistant. Corten steel can last several decades (and even over 100 years). Some parts of this house are more exposed to weather/water, and so have turned faster than other parts of the house. Eventually, the entire house will be a very earthy copper/brown. If you would like to schedule a showing or have questions, please contact listing agent, Abigail Pendergast, at 406-207-7261 or your real estate professional.
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