14690 SHORE ACRES DRIVE, BIGFORK, MT 59911

Expansive 5-bed, 4-bath, 3976 SF rustic modern Montana home on 14 acres with 124' of Flathead Lake frontage, perfect for your Montana dreams of lake and land recreation ... swim, hike, fish, or ride horses from your property up into the public lands beyond from this unique and very rare property, you can do it all! The main upper level features a primary suite, chef's kitchen, great room, guest bedroom, and expansive decks with stunning lake views and sunsets. The lower level shares the spectacular views and offers separate living quarters with a private entrance and patio, primary suite, two additional bedrooms, kitchen, and laundry, and is also accessible via the circular staircase from above. Bordering State Lands with National Forest beyond, you will enjoy trails to lakes, fishing, and huckleberries. Located south of Bigfork in vibrant Woods Bay, you're just steps from restaurants and live music entertainment. Proven rental income from both levels. A county permit may be required. The property spans two parcels with diverse landscapes. The upper parcel's flat to rolling benches, were previously used for horse grazing, and includes an incomplete foundation from a prior owner's project, offering potential for gardening, horses, or other projects with lake views, very usable topography and unique rock outcroppings. The lower parcel features a versatile barn/shop and a historic stone fireplace from the old stone homestead, now a charming outdoor fire gathering place. Bordered by State Lands with National Forest beyond, the estate provides unparalleled access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and lake activities. The home's design blends rustic elegance with modern amenities, showcasing high-end finishes and panoramic Flathead Lake vistas. Ideal for multi-generational living or investment, the two separate level's quarters have a strong rental history. Woods Bay's lively scene, with dining and entertainment nearby, enhances this rare lakefront retreat's appeal. Build the dock of your dreams to further enhance your enjoyment of the magnificent Flathead Lake! Note there is a wood fireplace on the main level in the great room, a gas stove in the entry, and a gas fireplace in the primary suite on the main level. There's also a gas fireplace in the great room on the lower level. There is a barn below the house and an old foundation above the home on the upper parcel. There is no zoning on the property and there are no covenants on the majority of the acreage with only light covenants on a small portion of the upper acreage. Note that the cadastral map does not reflect the boundary line adjustments made in 2020. See the Amended Plat in Documents. Conveniently located 5 miles from Bigfork on paved county roads, you may enjoy a multitude of recreational, dining, and entertainment options just steps away, and there's nearby access to two public boat launches and recreation areas just 2--3 miles away. Plus, you're only an hour from Glacier National Park and within minutes of all the Flathead Valley's incredible amenities. The charming village of Bigfork (pop. 4000+) is just minutes away, and it is home to superlative art galleries, fabulous dining possibilities, quaint shops, and the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, which has been celebrated as one of the Northwest's finest repertory theaters for over 50 years. All this is delightfully accompanied by the warmth and hospitality for which Montanans are known. Among other accolades, Bigfork has been voted as "One of the 50 Great Towns of the West" and designated as "One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns of the Nation" which is no surprise given its thirteen world class art galleries. Bigfork has been named as one of the 100 Best Getaways for a Vacation or a Lifetime and in "The 10 Most Beautiful Places To Go For A Run" by Nike. "Quiet, isolated, and peaceful, the trails at Bigfork are among the best in Montana, which itself offers hundreds of opportunities for stunning running paths." Two excellent ski resorts are within an hour's drive, and an abundance of other outdo