1009 Hidden Valley Road NFlorence, MT 59833Price: $925,000

A true Montana homestead - bordered by hundreds of acres of State Land, where the Bitterroot peaks climb sheer beyond the sage-dotted plains. Not a house to spoil the view, not a sound except the breeze. Bring the family and set up for the long haul. Five beds, three baths, thoughtfully oriented so every window takes in an unspoiled view. The open floorplan on the main features vaulted ceilings, a custom chef's kitchen and bar, all bathed in light. The master suite has its own entrance to the full-length deck and a luxurious bathroom with a generous walk-in closet. Downstairs, more light, more views, and an auxiliary family room that opens to a covered deck and seating area - just steps from what may be the prettiest private hot tub setting in the valley. Two sunny, bright bedrooms with walk-in closets, and a storage and craft room that doubles as a laundry. Three-car attached garage. Outside, find an irrigated garden and graze on whatever's in season, including Jewel black raspberries, rhubarb and horseradish. Every homestead needs a well-appointed shop - and this property doesn't disappoint. 1,200 sq. ft. of heated workspace with covered storage alongside to boot, plus included shipping containers for even more pest-proof storage. And finally, the animals: stalls for goats, sheep or the livestock of your choice, a chicken coop with automatic doors, and a fully fenced pasture with acres of grazing ground. Explore the property, pick fruit from the trees, and look up - this is where “Big Sky Country” must have gotten its name.