The Mercury News

Create a family retreat — and earn income, too

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They call it Big Sky Country, but Montana’s appeal ranges beyond its natural beauty and diversity.

Yes, the Western state grabs your attention with its Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and incredible opportunit­y for outdoor recreation.

One other attraction? Space, the chance to build a home or create a family compound and live life at your own pace. With all the world’s been dealing with, it makes sense to fulfill a desire to build a vacation home or permanent residence with room for family and friends.

Imagine waking up and seeing deer and elk, taking the horses out for a ride or drinking up the seasonal colors.

This could be your next move. Build a custom dream home or income-producing rentals on 20 acres of prime real estate in Heron, Montana, for $590,000. The town, which sprouted up when the Northern Pacific Railway expanded, is small but there are neighbors on an adjoining 20-acre parcel. And yes, snow is plowed during the season.

The land for sale features its own 25 gpm well (gallons per minute) and includes the new 40-foot-by-60-foot shop built in June that is great for RV parking.

There are plenty of reasons to act now.

“You can do multiple homes/buildings as there is no zoning or restrictio­ns on the property. You don’t even need building permits for residentia­l buildings in Montana unless they are in a city,” explains builder Mark Garber.

Living in Heron, on the western edge of Montana, means great access to outdoor activities all year long.

The Schweitzer Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho, delivers top-notch skiing, snowboardi­ng and boasts “an average of 300” of annual snowfall.” Then when spring and summer arrive the birds are chirping, the wildflower­s are blooming and the bike trails are beckoning. Schweitzer is about 40 miles from the Heron property.

Also a great spot to visit in Idaho is Lake Pend Oreille, which features parks, beaches, boat launches, trails, fishing and plenty of wildlife to observe, too.

Two towns, Noxon, Montana, and Clark Fork, Idaho, are about 15 miles away from the property and offer access to grocery shopping, gas stations, and restaurant­s.

It’s time to discover a different kind of lifestyle.

Call or text Mark Garber for additional informatio­n at (406) 253-4545 or email him at mbgarber66@yahoo.com.

 ?? ?? Buy 20 acres of prime real estate in Montana for $590,000. The property comes with a newly built 2,400-square-foot shop. Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho’s largest lake, is just 30 minutes from the property for sale.
Buy 20 acres of prime real estate in Montana for $590,000. The property comes with a newly built 2,400-square-foot shop. Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho’s largest lake, is just 30 minutes from the property for sale.

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