The perfect Missoula mini-farm does exist. Tucked down a private cul-de-sac in the popular Orchard Homes Neighborhood you will find a delightful energy efficient tri-level three bedroom, two bath home with extensive drip irrigated gardens, a cross fenced back pasture, a nice three stall barn, with a tack room and loafing shed, and a very impressive chicken coop. The 1.13 Acre property was recently equipped with a Solar System and enhanced insulation. making this a dream home for energy efficiency that will keep your energy bills in check for years to come. An investment that could take the worry out of ever-increasing rates. A new roof was installed in 2019. The homes proximity to the DNRC walking trails and Big Sky Horse Park make this the ideal home for those seeking options in trail possibilities or Equestrian accommodations.

The upper floor has three bedrooms and a spaciously updated full bathroom with a newly installed leathered countertop. Downstairs you will find a lovely 3/4 bathroom, a large multi-purpose room and a laundry room. The main level is complete with a cozy gas fireplace in the living room, great natural light from the bay window and beautiful well-kept floors. Adjacent to the living room is the dining area, sliding glass doors provide easy access to the large covered porch. The back porch offers a tremendous outdoor living entertainment space with views of the surrounding mountains. The alley kitchen has had a recent reconfiguration with the addition of energy efficient stainless-steel appliances. To see many of the improvements this home has had in recent years, please refer to the amenity sheet in associated docs or information provided in the supplemental remarks. Additional home improvements:

The addition of a drip irrigation system around fruit trees, vegetable garden, and perennial flowers and shrubs (2022-2023)
Fruit trees (planted in 2022)
A fenced garden area with mature blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries (2022)
Updated/ replaced baseboard heaters in main level living room with new thermostat (2023)
Updated/ replaced baseboard heater in lower level living area (2023)
Barn - Added new outlets for heated stall buckets and added overhead lighting inside barn (2023), added exterior lighting to the barn (2023)
Irrigation - repaired irrigation pump for use in the canal and wired electronic timer for automatic start/stop of irrigation pump (2022),
Added attic access to upper level including access door (2022)

A few neighborhood highlights: There is a map at the DNRC property displaying the walking trails. Big Sky Horse Park is in close Proximity and offers a variety of options to members and special events to the public. The Target Range/Orchard Home neighborhood also has the largest number and highest density of locally-owned family farms in the Missoula valley.