13786 ridge loop road

First time on the market and listed $50,000 below recently appraised value! Located in Lake County just a few miles south of the Flathead County line. Tucked away on a beautifully wooded 2.1-acre lot, this custom-built home offers the privacy so many buyers are searching for. Bordering 1.8 acres of common area, you'll enjoy a peaceful setting with exceptional privacy and no direct view of neighboring homes. Enjoy sitting on your covered front porch taking in the Swan Range mountain views while embracing the peace and tranquility of your own Montana retreat. Built in 2010 by respected custom builder Phelps Enterprises, this well-loved and meticulously maintained home showcases quality craftsmanship throughout. Inside you'll find solid wood doors, custom wood trim, red oak hardwood floors, a handcrafted Douglas-fir staircase and railing, custom Cherry and Alder cabinetry, and a Vermont Castings wood stove featuring a one of a kind stone hearth handcrafted from stones gathered in the North Fork Flathead and Blackfoot Rivers. A convenient exterior wood access door allows you to load firewood directly into the home's wood storage compartment. The thoughtfully designed kitchen features custom Cherry cabinetry, a gas range, and a Velux sun tunnel installed in 2024 for additional natural light. The primary bathroom showcases beautiful custom tile work, while large dormers create generous, functional living space in both upstairs bedrooms. Superior insulation helps keep the home cool in the summer and easy to heat during the winter. Additional features include Starlink wiring, approximately 200 square feet of scuttle attic storage, and a fenced dog run with a dog door. Outside, you'll find a beautifully landscaped yard, a brick patio, a detached oversized two car garage, plus separate wood and tool sheds, providing plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, and outdoor equipment. If you've been looking for a quality custom home where craftsmanship, privacy, and pride of ownership truly shine, this is one you won't want to miss.