Bitterroot Valley Beauty on 2.27 Acres! Experience true pride of ownership in this beautiful single-level ranch home, perfectly situated on a level acreage to capture stunning mountain views. Step inside to an open-concept 4-bedroom layout bathed in natural light, featuring travertine tile flowing from the front door to the back to make clean up from gardening outside easier. The kitchen boasts newer appliances, new faucets, new light fixtures, and a full tile backsplash. Cozy up by the wood-burning stove on crisp Montana evenings, or retreat to the primary suite featuring a remodeled and fully handicap-accessible bath with a fold-up teak bench, dual shower heads, and widened doorways. Sip your morning coffee on your private master deck as the sun rises over the valley. Outside, this property is a homesteader’s dream, featuring a private well with a hand pump for a backup feature, 1 acre of land, and a custom-built, fully enclosed chicken coop for up to 15 chickens. Gardeners will love the deer-fenced enclosed approx. 3/4 acre organic garden complete with several hundred lavender plants, fruit trees, berries, herbs, a greenhouse, and a separate-timer irrigation system. Complete with a 2-car attached garage and a powered, detached workshop/boat garage, you are within easy walking distance to Florence-Carlton schools, local shops, and the HWY 93 walking trail. Your Montana dream home awaits! This 2,528 sq ft single-level ranch (built 1994) features premium, practical updates including a 2021 architectural shingle roof, new PEX plumbing throughout, a new water heater, and new air conditioning installed 3 years ago. The interior showcases 4 bedrooms and a highly durable travertine tile flooring flowing from the front door to the back to make clean up from gardening outside easier. The layout includes new faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms, new light fixtures throughout, plus a dedicated laundry room with a half bath. The primary suite boasts a private morning deck, walk-in closet, and a remodeled and fully handicap-accessible spa bath equipped with widened doorways, dual shower heads, and a fold-up teak bench. The level 2.27-acre property combines a private well equipped with a hand pump for a backup feature, a wood stove, 1 acre of pasture, and a secure, custom-built chicken coop holding up to 15 chickens with daytime free-range capabilities. Farming and gardening infrastructure includes a deer-fenced enclosed approx. 3/4 acre organic garden area featuring several hundred lavender plants, several fruit trees, a dedicated strawberry bed, raspberries, blackberries, a succulent bed, cooking herbs, and a large irrigated raised vegetable bed. A greenhouse with 2 doors and ventilation fans is also on-site, with the main yard and garden irrigated on separate timers. Parking and storage include an attached 2-car garage, an expansive asphalt driveway, and a detached workshop/boat garage equipped with power. Enjoy underground utilities, high-speed internet, and an easy 20-minute commute to Missoula or Hamilton.