20841 Osprey Loop, Rollins ~ 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms ~ 6,727 Sq Ft ~ 0.99 Acres
MLS# 22110757 ~ $8,900,000 ~ Sean Averill | 406.253.3010 | Sean@PureWestMT.com
While not a new idea, the enduring popularity of a combined cooking and entertaining space shows its true value in both local Montana properties for sale and new construction. A recent study by Realtor.com found that homes with open concept floor plans increased the most in value over a five-year period, compared to other features including hardwood floors or stainless steel appliances.
720 Potter Creek Road, Olney ~ 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms ~ 5,360 Sq Ft ~ 40.00 Acres
MLS# 22113950 ~ $1,999,000 (under contract) ~ Ben VanHelden | 406.249.0846 | Ben@PureWestMT.com
Open concept kitchens have so many wonderful features: without walls partitioning the dining room from the kitchen, a home’s main living area feels larger. Windows light the entire space instead of one room. Cooking becomes a social activity and allows for multitasking, such as helping a child with homework while also making dinner. As our culture has moved away from formal living, home buyers increasingly express a desire for casual spaces in both mid-market and luxury real estate in Montana.
55 Shady Pine Lane, Lakeside ~ 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms ~ 3,026 Sq Ft ~ 0.34 Acres
MLS# 22114215 ~ $1,165,000 (under contract) ~ David Fetveit | 406.249.1764 | David@PureWestMT.com
Even during the year’s fanciest dinners, guests enjoy open concept homes, where they can gather around a kitchen island for wine, appetizers, and conversation while the finishing touches of the meal come together.
1396 Riverside Road, Bigfork ~ 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms ~ 3,604 Sq FT ~ 2.86 Acres
MLS# 22114734 ~ $2,950,000 ~ Jeffrey Swenson | 406.253.0033 | MontanaSwen@Hotmail.com
Open kitchens also provide an opportunity to creatively maximize your seating. Thanksgiving might mean opening your home to three times as many people as your dining table normally seats. With the availability of a kitchen island and an easy flow of space between the two rooms, you can creatively seat everyone and keep them all connected. Plus, hosts can keep an eye on the flow of the party and the state of the turkey all at the same time.
767 Elk Springs Road, Belgrade ~ 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms ~ 4,352 Sq Ft ~ 40.75 Acres
MLS# 357672 ~ $4,975,000 ~ Mike Schlauch | 406.580.8380 | Mike@SUPlatinum.com
Open concept floor plans offer so many benefits, both during the holiday season and all through the year. They create opportunities for family togetherness, make entertaining easy and welcoming, and make the most of a home’s available natural light. These homes—plus many of our other Montana properties for sale—are just some examples of open kitchens available in the market today.
218 Polo Club Lane, Bellevue, Idaho ~ 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms ~ 6,450 Sq Ft ~ 5.32 Acres
$4,900,000 ~ Sandra Caulkins, Associate Broker, Sun Valley Real Estate LLC Affiliate Brokerage
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