234 Williams Lane, Swan River, Bigfork

Nature's pristine artistry carved a most idyllic view point along this bend of the winding Swan River. Here, above the dam, the water pools slowing to a gentle flow, and a high bank provides prized fishing opportunity, rest and recreation. The ancient giant rock formations here have been honorably integrated into the homes landscape. Huge boulders were appointed as a stair case as you approach the stunning residence. Tall cedars stand watch along a private paved circular driveway. Stamped Concrete patios wrap the home and offer versatile outdoor living options. Masterful old-world mortise and tenon timber frame architecture. Recycled corrugated siding a the front accents the fir board and batten siding. Other custom signatures are in-floor heat under flagstone and ash hardwood floors, wood clad/Alum ext windows & 9' patio doors. Inside the great room, a commanding native stone fireplace stretches to the high vaulted ceilings. Wood warmth, gas starter, and a massive one piece stone hearth. The ceilings are wainscot over the dining area, which is open to great room, complimented by a well designed kitchen. A Sub zero refrigerator & freezer duo, classic cook station inset into a rocked and tiled alcove, Wolf double oven gas range, a center island with granite tops also fit with a bar sink, and wood plank sitting bar. There is also a built in wine chiller. Knotty alder in the kitchen, was also carried throughout the home. Granite tops, apron sink, and a wall of windows appoint the day light kitchen, with patio entry. . French double doors also can open from the great room onto the patio, so versatile! The primary BR has an imperial granite en-suite bath; soaking tub, separate shower, dbl vanity, mirrored makeup dressing bureau, privy, heated tiled floors, patio door, and beautiful lighting. A walk-through closet with built-in dressers on either side, adjoins an office of built in storage cabinets and a desk. The Hallway powder room is Tuscan inspired and softly lit. Across is a pantry and a spacious mechanical room. Enter a most practical laundry/mud room, with one entry door at front garden, one from the outside off the river access driveway, a third door from the garage. A second main floor full bath with walk in tub adjoins the laundry room. Built in under the staircase is a cool 100 bottle wine cellar. The cedar lined walls double as storage for your fishing poles ! From here, you access a 3rd en-suite bedroom up. Segregated to easily accommodate guests; king bed, plenty of floor space, sitting area, walk in closet, french doors to a sunny 3/4 bath and its own laundry station. The main floor radiant in floor hot water heat continues into an attached 2 car garage, having beautiful overhead doors and daylight windows, this room could convert beautifully to an entertainment room! Going back into the great room, lets go upstairs to the loft room. It was set up as a full guest suite, and makes a cool party room. Daylight windows, king bed, pool table, sofa and chairs, TV room, reading loft that looks the great room from open iron rails. Has a private bathroom with tiled shower. This space in the half loft is versatile. The appointments by CTA Architects are amazing, both inside and out! Additional features are the adorable potting shed off a pathway and driveway. This cute structure has power; lighting and shelving and is hose length from a riser. The paved circular driveway offers so much in the way of off- street parking! There are also loading and offloading access points to the river right alongside the east side of the house. Along the high bank is a stacked stone walkway to the river, and a potential dock site. Look across the sun-dappled waters, drink in the sun rays, and gaze up to Crane Mountain. Fishing along this stretch of the river is popular. Enthusiastic water lovers, kayak, canoe, and paddle board their way upstream from the bridge fishing access. Floaters down the river are a common site. You will not find a more desirable and idyllic place than right here at 234 Williams Lane. This home can be sold fully furnished, down to dishes, flat wear, linens, beds, etc. It can be sold move-in ready.