1403 Garfield St, Missoula, MT 59801

Like many of the established, traditional neighborhoods found within Missoula, the Franklin-to-the Fort District, the very epicenter of the Garden City, offers a marvelous melding of architectural styles, tree-lined streets, and the kind of laid back lifestyle that personifies the Garden City in all of its quirky glory. Discreetly tucked away within the quiet confines of this historic neighborhood awaits a most tantalizing jewel box of a residence,clad in metal, flanked by wood plank fencing, and set beneath a duo of soaring, if not iconic, Blue Spruce Pines. The linear lines of the modest exterior in no way portend what lies beyond the threshold, and certainly do not dismiss this amazing c.1930 abode based on its age alone, for it is all subterfuge until you see for yourself how a complete remodel revitalized this sweet Cottage-style offering into a fresh, contemporary home, with multi-faceted gems to be found within each, distinct living region. The atypical floorplan of the main level is surprisingly fluid, delightfully allowing for the 1,128' footprint to stretch out like a long, lazy cat, luxuriating in the largess of the Living Room, Dining Room, and on into the Primary Suite. Set beneath the backdrop of a tasteful palette of muted earth toned walls, all dressed in crisp, white trim, the richly hued wood laminate flooring flows languidly, tastefully throughout the main level, successfully achieving an artful, complemetary design schematic throughout. The Living Room and adjacent Dining Room are both as spacious and as inviting as can be, with each region benefitting from the abundance of light that streams through a twin set of large picture windows, and offering plenty of room to entertain in style. Anchoring the southern end of the residence, the Primary Suite is indulgent in scope, allowing for the placement of the largest of furnishings, plants and/or artworks, while a trio of closets allow for the storage of currently used and seasonal garments. The en suite Primary Bath is luxuriously appointed, boasting a glass-encased, a walk-in tiled shower, marmoleum flooring, as well as an additional linen closet. Discretely tucked away on this level is the sizeable secondary bedroom that offers a real sense of space and privacy Located off the open-ended corridor, the secondary bathroom is second to none, remodeled with heavy-grade marmoleum flooring, a tiled shower/tub combo, a contemporary vanity and an ultra-deep linen closet. Set off-center of the main level living regions, epicurean epicenter of the home, the fully remodeled, open-ended galley Kitchen is adorned with jewel-toned cabinets, a duo of Corian-topped counters and a suite of stainless steel appliances. A roomy, built-in Pantry is discreetly tucked around the corner for even more storage. The lower level of this home offers 768' of warm, inviting and altogether comfy living spaces, with room to either spread out, or to embrace the Hygge of the winter months as you curl up with those books you've been promising yourself that you'd read. Or, perhaps to tie flies, dreaming of the rivers and lakes that permeate Western Montana, with no fish left behind on your watch! A well-appointed, completely utilitarian Laundry Room utilizes the space well, with room for a chest freezer (not included) the Washer and Dryer (definitely included) and a conveniently located counter top for product storage and clothes folding. Right around the corner there's a partially finished Bonus Room that offers a fully-shelved, walk-in closet for even more storage! In 2023, the owners removed the chain link fence from the perimeter of the 6,490' grounds, and had a series of gorgeous wood plank fencing professionally installed in its place, creating a delightfully large, fully enclosed and altogether inviting outdoor living space. Thoughtful inclusions to the grounds include an ultra- large concrete Patio, a Fire Pit region, Garden Beds and a Compost Bin, and plenty of room to spread out, while well-established Hydrangeas, Peonies, Lilacs, Irises return each year to grace the landscape. A trio of Cherry, Apple and Peach trees aslo yield a good amount of fruit each season. Detached from the residence, but definitely not from the lifestyle it affords, the oversized Single Car Garage is large in scale, offering plenty of space for storing a River Raft, Bicycles, Canoes, Kayaks, and perhaps even a vehicle, depending on ones priorities, of course. Discretely tucked away within the quiet confines of this historic neighborhood awaits a most tantalizing jewel box of a residence at 1403 Garfield; clad in metal, flanked by wood plank fencing, and set beneath a duo of soaring, if not iconic, sentinel Blue Spruce Pines. This c. 1930 Cottage-Style jewel box has so much to offer with a refreshed, rejuvinated and altogether intriguing contemporary narrative for your discerning consideration.