2116 Gilbert Ave, Missoula, MT 59802

Without a doubt, the Rattlesnake Valley has been, and continues to be, a perrenially favored destination in Missoula due in a large part of the scenic beauty of the mountainous backdrops that cradle the valley floor, but also for the abundance of recreational opportunites that this region has to offer. Beautifully situated at the sweet mid-way point of the valley corridor resides a most delightful c. 1985, 1,040', 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Single Level abode discreetly tucked away along a private culdesac and well-suited to its 8,291', fully fenced, landscaped lot. Truly, the location of this approachable and inviting residence is off-the-chain good, equidistant to the Rattlesnake Wilderness Trailhead, and it's 34-plus miles of hiking, biking and cross-country skiing trails, yet offering the ease of access to Rattlesnake Creek, Greenough Park, the seasonal hiking trails on the back saddle of Mount Jumbo, as well as to the University of Montana Campus and historic Downtown Missoula! The exterior of this straight forward abode offers a warm and welcoming palette of pale yellows, contrasted nicely with white trim, black window frame accents, and a POP of Orange on the 2-Car Garage door; a sweet blend of contrasts that when taken together, make for a pretty nest of creature comforts. A tiled entry offers a subtle introduction sequence to the interior, offering ample space to shake off the outerwear and kick off the footwear and hide it all in the conveniently placed closet. The Living Room is impressive in scope, offering a bank of North-facing windows which allow for an abundance of ambient light to infuse this region of the home. When constructed, the residence was outfitted with Electric Baseboard heating which could still be put to use, although currently there is an attractive Natural Gas stove that provides heating for all living zones, and with its brick hearth, it does add warmth and character, too! The culinary center of any home is of course the Kitchen, and with it's U-shaped counters and ample cabinetry, not to mention the pretty tasty view of the base of Mount Jumbo, there's plenty of room to create those favorite dishes while enjoying the scenery and your guests and family in full view of the Living regions! The adjunct Dining Area is open and airy, boasting French Door access to a wee patio along the side yard, that yields to the impressively large, fully fenced rear grounds. Gorgeous, landscaped, perennial flower beds adoren all sides of the residence, while the untouched grounds offer a marvelous, blank slate in which to perhaps place a Gazebo, or plant any number of trees to your heart's content. The only limit is your imagination! Just steps from the Kitchen there is the well-appointed combination of a Half Bathroom and full sized Laundry Room, replete with a Vanity, additional cabinetry and a window that opens to allow for an infusion of fresh air and some pretty nifty views, too. Tucked away within the retreatable region of the residence, the Bedrooms are comfortably sized, and although not originally constructed with an East-facing window, the current owner had a bank of windows professionally installed to infuse more light into the space that she used as her art studio. The Primary Bathroom that services this area is generously proportioned, featuring an elongated vanity with storage underneath, and there's also an additional, amply-sized Linen Closet. While not accessed directly from the interior of the home, the Two-Car Garage is but steps away from the front door, offering plenty of storage capabilities. When it comes right down to it, this super sweet, Single-level retreat located at 2116 Gilbert Avenue is truly worthy of your consideration. The mid-Rattlesnake Valley locale is a prime location to call home, and within minutes you could just as easily find yourself embarking on a blissful hike from the Rattlesnake Wilderness Trailhead, as you could also be exploring the Farmer's Markets in Historic Downtown Missoula on a Saturday morning in the good old summertime! The current owner has truly loved living here and if she could, she'd scoop up her home and take it out of state with her to be closer to her family. Since that's not possible, you'll want to set up an appointment, sooner than later so that someone doesn't scoop up this opportunity before you! !