42746 Knuppel Lane Big Arm, MT 59910

A unique listing; this property with awe-inspiring views has no comparable, perched above the West Shore of spectacular Flathead Lake, the surrounding mountains and Wild Horse Island. In a mix of wildflower meadows & forest, the property offers 12.76 acres of privacy. Custom built, the home is designed to take in the panorama. The living/dining room, with oak floors & wood ceilings, has a gas fireplace and built in cabinetry & shelves. It opens to a large view deck as does the sun room with windows on 3 sides and a wood burning fireplace. The chef's kitchen has stainless steel appliances, knotty alder cabinets and shares the sun room views. Its pantry/laundry area leads to the attached 2 car garage. A separate guest apartment with a kitchen, bath & loft bedroom is above a 2 car garage with workshop & half bath. The property offers ample storage, including a garden shed and a barn style garage with 3 doors, one 14 feet tall. Outdoor amenities include a fire pit & vegetable/herb garden. Additions, upgrades:
Main House:
Rock Wall and Landscaping - Summer 2007 - $42,549
Central Heat and A/C - July 2016 - $18,729
New Washer & Dryer - June 2021 - $1,806
New septic system
Upkeep:
Exterior painting
Deck extension and refinished

Guest House and Shop - completed spring 2005 - $80,955

Metal Barn - completed 2006 - $32,806

Garden Shed - completed 2014 - $4,650

This home is a very good quality custom built home with many special features, including good woodwork, good quality carpet, hardwood and vinyl tile flooring. The kitchen has custom built knotty alder cabinets with a large island, good quality stainless steel appliances and a morning/sun room. The sunroom has a faux rock, wood burning fireplace and vaulted tongue and groove ceiling. The formal dining room and living room have cathedral tongue and groove wood ceilings and hardwood floor. The living room has a large faux rock fireplace with high output propane insert. The home has a main floor master suite, a guest bedroom and a guest suite/office with a bathroom and skylight on the upper level. There are three full bathrooms. There is a small utility basement with outside access. The exterior of the home includes Hardy board siding, architectural grade asphalt roofing and metal clad windows. There is a wood deck on the front of the home and another on the side. The home has an attached double garage with a large concrete apron. There is an additional double detached garage with 1/2 bath and an upper level guest cabin. The cabin has vaulted cedar board ceilings, gas fireplace, kitchenette with oak picture frame cabinets, a bathroom and a loft sleeping area. There is a large barn style garage at the lower edge of the property that has three doors and room for multiple vehicles, boats, ATVs. The middle larger space has a 14 ft tall, 10 ft wide door and can accommodate an RV. The property includes 12.76 timbered acres with end of the road privacy and sweeping views of surrounding mountains and Flathead Lake.