We can easily imagine Thoreau seated by a crackling indoor fireplace, pen and inkpot in hand, writing away for hours. Fireplaces still remain the gathering spot in homes, the place to come together after dinner or on a frosty morning to snuggle up with a good book or a glass of wine.
275 Spurwing Loop, Lakeside | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 2,700 Sq Ft
MLS# 22210714 | $924,000
Shelly Ragland | 406.261.5040 | Shelly@PureWestMT.com
Homes with fireplaces are relatively common among Montana properties, though styles can vary greatly. Rustic fireplaces might be made of Montana river rock or feature a rough-hewn mantle displaying historic family photos or seasonal decor. Mountain modern homes, an increasingly popular design trend in real estate, might feature a more contemporary material, such as stained concrete.
9 Under Par 1b, Big Sky | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms | 3,203 Sq Ft
MLS# 366890 | $3,945,000
Mary Wheeler | 406.539.1745 | MWheelerBigSky@gmail.com
Another aesthetic difference in fireplaces is wood or gas—do you prefer Montana properties with rustic fireplaces with crackling logs or modern fireplaces powered by gas? Both are excellent options, depending on your tastes. Some homeowners don't want to deal with storing firewood or sweeping up around the hearth and opt for a simple, clean, switch-operated gas fireplace. Others enjoy the ritual of kindling and matches and the smell of wood smoke. Whatever your style, there are houses for sale in Montana with the fireplace you prefer.
141 Slopeside Drive, Unit 12, Whitefish | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms | 2,844 Sq Ft
MLS# 22209716 | $3,149,000
Lindsay Fansler | 406.471.4897 | Lindsay@purewestmt.com
Many homes with indoor fireplaces also feature outdoor fireplaces, whether built from stone with a chimney or an open fire pit to gather around. Montana’s climate is perfect for outdoor fires nearly all year round, whether in the cool of a summer evening or after a day of skiing or sledding.
324 Chapman Lane, Bigfork | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | 3,514 Sq Ft
MLS# 22213456 | $1,595,000
Chuck Shields | 406.270.6538 | Chuck@PureWestMT.com
Another aspect of fireplace trends is what homeowners choose to display above the fireplace. A rustic fireplace made of river rocks might incorporate a driftwood-inspired mantle; a modern fireplace might feature a piece of Montana modern fine art, or a beautifully bleached bison skull. Many people choose to hang a television above the fireplace, and large floor-to-ceiling fireplaces allow space for both a television and some art.
81 Bell Crossing West, Victor | 8 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms | 11,585 Sq Ft | 170.2 Acres
MLS# 22215653 | $12,000,000
Rebecca Donnelly | 406.546.0067 | Rebecca@soldbybd.com
While many stylish fireplaces are in a home’s living room, a dining room fireplace is a lovely, welcoming feature for winter evenings, harkening back to a time when Montanans spent the winters gathered close to each other and the heat from their hearths. Double-sided fireplaces can allow for fireside dining and a night of living room board games next to the warmth of a crackling blaze.
148 Blacktail Loop, Lakeside | 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms | 3,756 Sq Ft
MLS# 22209904 | $2,100,000
Sean Averill | 406.253.3010 | Sean@PureWestMT.com
These are just some of the PureWest luxury properties showcasing unique and stunning fireplaces. Whether you prefer modern fireplaces or rustic, gas-powered or wood-burning, our PureWest agents can help you find a wonderful house with all of the amenities that will make it a home.
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