301 Elk Springs Road - The View From The Top
Property Description
Have you ever wondered what an eagle sees when perched on a lofty summit? This stunning contemporary home, built in 2008, and designed by renowned architect Thomas Bitnar, offers a person the firsthand knowledge of just that experience. Situated on a swell of a very private ridge at the upper mouth of Springhill, the views sweep over miles of undulating terrain and sky, encompassing major mountain ranges. Banks of windows and walk-out porches and decks have been thoughtfully placed to capture the abundant light, scenery, and sense of space.
The clean lines of the exterior complement the dramatic topography, while the soft-toned wood exterior and metal shed roof blend harmoniously with the majestic setting. Stepping through the front door is, in many ways, an extension of walking across the neighboring hills. The designation of an interior space and an exterior one is blurred into a seamless transition. With many of the rooms providing 360 degree vistas, you will love being bathed in the light and the environment regardless of where you are in the home. There is even an unexpected and delightful interior glass walkway spanning a natural creek that appears to run under the house and further punctuates the inside-out quality that exists.
This two bedroom, “green” home with its solar generated heat, is unified with the use of natural materials and a striking yet neutral palette of creams, off white, multiple shades of gray, and the hickory and maple woods generously applied to ceilings, walls, moldings, and cabinetry. Montana slate along with wood flooring, unique fossil-embedded polished concrete counters, bathroom tiles and the use of sleek fittings and fixtures, offset by the organic fireplace constructed from massive boulders, set a stage in which smooth contemporary lines and sensibilities are readily contrasted with textured and rustic touches.
In keeping with today’s lifestyle, there are specific cores to this home, defining space, usage, and many variables that address how people truly inhabit a home. Central to it all is the public area, which is airy, roomy, inviting, and somewhat defined by the soaring wood ceiling that angles in relation to the hillside and is set off by the use of modern chandeliers and wood detailing. The open gourmet kitchen, which will tantalize even the most discriminating chef, includes ample counter seating and work spaces, all the upscale equipment and appliances so coveted in today’s market, and easy access to a breakfast room, mud room, laundry, and garages. It anchors one end of the great room, while, at the other end, the fireplace creates the cozy living room . In between is the dining area, perfect for large scale entertaining or intimate dinners. A spiral metal staircase, tucked along one wall, leads you to an upper floor balcony and deck for the awesome enjoyment of the night sky and infinite view over the valley.
This house is “Doing Yoga,” in the sense that it expands or contracts according to the inhabitants’ desires, needs, rhythms, activities, season, and timing. The den and media room, off the living room and transitioning to the main floor bedroom, invite a person to curl up with a book, gaze at the surrounding world, or watch a movie. The main floor bedroom and bath is reminiscent of a luxury spa facility, spare yet dramatic, with all the touches that bring about serenity. The upper floor master bedroom is connected to a home office, artist or writer’s studio, and a luxurious walk-in closet and master bath with steam shower and every luxury to pamper yourself. The master bedroom has zero transition to the outside, and a walk-out patio and windows insure that the Montana landscape is embracing you fully.
Many properties and homes claim to be unique. This one is truly one-of-a-kind. It is a home that needs to be seen in person in order to fully experience the melding of the inside with the outside and the vastness of the views contrasted with the hominess of the living space.
Quick Facts
Acreage: 40.75
Views: Bridger and Tobacco Root Mountains
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 4.0
Square footage: 4090
Price: $3,375,000
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