1695 Whalebone Drive Kalispell MT 59901

Welcome to the T Bar A Ranch, one of Kalispell, Montanaâs most prominent and historicproperties. Boasting 74 +/- acres of irrigated pasture lands, mature timber, a half mile of AshleyCreek frontage, and only a few miles from downtown Kalispell, this truly is one of the finestestates in Montanaâs famed Flathead Valley.Perfectly positioned overlooking both Ashley Creek and the surrounding ranges of mountainssits an impeccably maintained, recently updated Frank Lloyd Wright - inspired home that combines Prairie and Usonian themes. Designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wrightâs apprentices from Bozeman, MT, this home was thoughtfully designed over multiple years to best utilize its positioning to capture the most natural light and maximize its efficiency in all seasons. The spacious 2900 +/- sq ft home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, modern kitchen, and spacious living room which walks out to a large deck where one can sit and listen to the waterflowing in nearby Ashley Creek or watch the resident deer and turkey stroll by. While manytasteful updates have been done over the past several years, the owners have done an outstandingjob maintaining the timeless design and style of this eloquent home.Outside, you will find an oversized 2-car garage and nearby Quonset facility suitable as anindoor equestrian facility or ideal to store equipment or the necessary âtoysâ to take fulladvantage of all the recreation opportunities available in the Flathead Valley.Adjacent to the residential improvements lie 34 +/- acres of well-improved and irrigated alfalfapasture which typically provides two hay cuttings per year as well as grazing for cows in the latesummer and fall. Also near the home is a productive apple orchard with mature tress possiblydating back to when the property featured one of Kalispellâs first dairy farms in the early 19 thcentury.Highway 2 travels along the northern boundary of the property and offers many possibleopportunities for both residential or commercial development.The area surrounding the T Bar A Ranch property offers an abundance of outdoor andrecreational activities with something for just about everyone. The famous Rebecca Farmsequestrian facility is less than 2 ½ miles away. Anchoring the region is Glacier National Parkand its 1 million acres of public lands available for an array of activities including hiking, biking,horseback riding, skiing, fishing, and hunting. Nearby Flathead Lake is the largest naturalfreshwater lake west of the Mississippi with over 200 sq miles of water and 185 miles ofshoreline, offering some of the best boating and fishing in Montana. Whitefish Mountain Resort,Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, Turner Mountain Ski Area, and the Montana Snowbowl are allshort drives away for those seeking to take advantage of the nearby ski slopes during the wintermonths. The city of Kalispell has a population of about 25,000 people and offers a diverse rangeof restaurants, bars, and shopping options as well as Glacier Park International Airport whichoffer daily flight services to several large airports across the west.Contact Austin Baumgarten 406-471-1847, Matt Paulus 307-210-8787, or your real estate professional.