Private, luxurious off-grid retreat with the capability to support an extended family. Log-sided 4 bdrm/3 bath with over 3000 square feet of living space, septic system, wood and propane heating. Year-round solar power with seasonal hydro-power and gravity feed water system. Generator included for back-up power as needed. 1000 gallons of built-in water storage with a supplemental water system fed by a year-round spring. Water rights to springs that feed the swimming/fishing pond. 1000-gallon propane tank supplies double ovens, 5 burner stove-top, refrigerator, hot water tank, a wall heater, and a thermostat-controlled in-floor radiant heating with 5 zones. Propane also supplies 6-person hot tub. Custom log work throughout. 600 square feet of covered decking wraps around three sides of the lodge. Beautiful custom blue pine kitchen cabinetry, specialty log stair cases and railings, butcher block counter tops and large kitchen island with seating. Solid knotty pine doors and trim and natural slate-tiled wall and floor accents add to the warmth of the lodge. Breathtaking panoramic views and safe wildlife watching from deck and great room. Double-walled insulating Levolor blinds throughout lodge with remote control access. The 600 sq.ft. Garage/shop has a 25 ft ceiling. The attached south-facing greenhouse vents into the home for heating efficiency during the winter months. Established rock gardens supplement the greenhouse. The 40 acre property borders USFS and private timber land held under a conservation easement and includes 600 feet of elevation change, a rock fortress along the western border, diverse forest habitat, abundant wildlife, and mountain top views of Canada, Montana, McArthur Lake and Lake Pend Orielle. Numerous hiking trails to water sources, spectacular views, huckleberries and ziplines. Over 100 feet perimeter around lodge maintained for fire protection and defense. Two areas are suitable for helicopter landing. With property taxes only 900.00 per year and year-round sustainable living at its finest, you will not want to leave this private, end-of-road, mountain top retreat. However, if you need to go to town, you will travel through the McArthur Lake Wildlife Corridor along the beautiful International Selkirk Loop after a peaceful trip through a private wildlife refuge and State Wildlife Management Area. Showing by appointment only. Private Road - neighbors will not let you pass the gated road.
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