957 Badger Hollow Trail | Marion
Backwoods Freedom Meets Montana Charm on 20 acres. Tucked away in the timber just minutes from Little Bitterroot Lake, this 20-acre wooded retreat is the ultimate haven for outdoor enthusiasts, homesteaders, or anyone seeking privacy and self- sufficiency with no covenants or zoning restrictions. This usable parcel offers natural beauty with a seasonal pond that attracts ducks and geese, towering trees for seclusion, and multiple potential building sites – all within a short walk to a mountain-view lookout at the edge of the property. A roughed-in access road provides a path to explore and expand, whether you're looking to build, split, or simply enjoy the untouched landscape. The 3-bedroom, 1-bath cabin offers a cozy country lifestyle with thoughtful updates throughout. Kitchen remodeled (9/2023) with stainless steel appliances, gas range, refrigerator, and microwave. The primary bedroom addition was completed in the Fall of 2023 with new electric baseboard heat in all three bedrooms. The bathroom is spacious with a jetted garden tub and tiled walk-in shower. Warm, rustic living room with vaulted ceilings, log accents, custom wood carvings, and great natural light. Two efficient wood stoves and R-15 crawl space insulation (added in 2020) for energy efficiency. The loft area is ideal for a home office or extra storage. Combined laundry/mud or multi-purpose room also has access to the fenced backyard and a pet door for your fur-babies. Step outside and enjoy Montana nights under the stars or northern lights by the firepit. The 2022 greenhouse is fully outfitted with temperature-controlled vents, lighting and sprinklers. The soil is rich in fertilizer and PH-balanced in cedar planter boxes, perfect for year-round growing. Adjacent to the greenhouse is a chicken coop, supporting a self-sufficient lifestyle. Outside you will find a detached garage for 1 vehicle plus workspace for projects. More covered parking in the two-car carport with additional lean-to for ATV or equipment The Renovated workshop (2024) has new roof, electric, shelving, R-30 insulation, carpet, wall oven, refrigerator, and A/C – ideal for canning, storage, or guest conversion. The spacious woodshed has a capacity to hold 15 cords. The underground 2 chamber water filtration system with softener, filters all well water into the home. Solar motion sensor lighting surrounds one acre of the homestead. Access to the property is via a private gravel road with potholes – drive slowly and cautiously. The route passes neighboring homes, some with visible yard equipment and vehicles. While this may not suit all buyers, it’s an honest reflection of the rural, backwoods lifestyle that makes this property so special. Just 26 miles from Kalispell, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds – seclusion/privacy and close proximity to full services including shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and Flathead Valley Community College. And with the Thompson Chain of Lakes nearby, endless recreation is at your doorstep. This is Montana living on your terms. Schedule your private tour today. MTR 30052885
Directions to property: US Highway 2 W - Right on Bitterroot Dr - Sharp left onto Lower Lost Prairie Rd - Left on Badger Hollow Trl - Use provided Map.
