9264 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork | 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms | 6,647 Sq Ft | 1 Acre
MLS# 22206686 | $3,495,000
Jennifer Shelley | 406.249.8929 | JenniferShelley@purewestmt.com
Hannah Shelley | 406.270.0794 | Hannah@purewestmt.com
With the busy pace of modern life, we often eat a quick breakfast at an island barstool or a family dinner in an eat-in kitchen. Homes with formal dining rooms allow for extra-special celebrations, gathering together around a large Thanksgiving table just like Norman Rockwell envisioned. Make your formal dining room a thing of beauty by setting the table in advance—if you aren’t using it on a daily basis, you can take extra time to plan the centerpiece and make sure the salad forks are accounted for. The extra time and advanced planning will make the day of your celebration easier for you, and a beautiful space to enjoy with your guests.
2750 Big Mountain Road, Whitefish | Main House | 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms | 10,295 Sq Ft | 80.75 Acres
Guest House | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 1,100 ± Sq Ft
MLS# 22209854 | $19,950,000
Ken Stein | 406.250.0599 | Ken@purewestmt.com
A luxurious kitchen is an inviting gathering place for guests to congregate while you put the finishing touches on a meal. Even if your home has a top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen, don’t feel like you need to make everything for your party from scratch. You will enjoy the festivities more if you give yourself a little breathing room, whether that means accepting a friend’s offer to provide a side dish or picking up the rolls from the local bakery. Use your gourmet kitchen to prepare the parts of the meal that bring you the most joy, and outsource the rest.
104 Elk Ridge Road, Cameron | 3 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms | 6,465 Sq Ft | 6.71 Acres
MLS# 367373 | $4,200,000
Dawn Myrvik | 406.579.1298 | Dawn@purewestmt.com
When hosting a holiday party of any size, it's important to remember that people will gather around the food and drinks. If you want to keep everyone together in the comfort of an open kitchen layout, arrange appetizers and drinks on the kitchen island. If you'd like to have the party transition from one room to another for dessert, prep that space with napkins and dessert plates so that you can seamlessly and simply guide your guests from one space to another.
725 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms | 4,781 Sq Ft | 7.49 Acres
MLS# 22214637 | $3,995,000
Jeffry Swenson | 406.253.0033 | Montanaswen@hotmail.com.
A home with great entertainment features is the perfect space for multigenerational gatherings. The adults can enjoy hors d’oeuvres in the luxurious kitchen while the kids play foosball in the bonus room. A cozy fireplace is a great place for everyone to gather while Grandpa reads ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, then your guests can either enjoy a nightcap in the formal dining room or a movie in the finished basement. The varied entertainment features will make your home the destination for wonderful memories.
125 Little Wolf Road, Bozeman | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms | 6,836 Sq Ft | 1.19 Acres
MLS# 376228 | $2,300,000
Brad Ehrnman | 406.580.2784 | Brad@purewestmt.com
When your guests are traveling for the holidays, a home with a spacious guest room or a detached guest house will allow for family and friends to gather together, yet still have their own space. Guest quarters can include anything from a bunkroom for the cousins to a separate guest house with a luxurious private bath. Consider some special touches, like fresh flowers or new magazines, to make your holiday guests feel welcome and comfortable in your home.
108 Pavestone Trail, Billings | 5 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Bathrooms | 5,134 Sq Ft | .69 Acres
MLS# 335590 | $1,248,000
Kelsey Palmer | 406.396.8785 | Kelsey@purewestmt.com
Homes built for entertaining are wonderful for hosting groups both large and small. What matters most, though, is filling your home with the people who fill your heart. All of us at PureWest Christie’s hope you make some wonderful memories with those you love this holiday season.
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