The Main Level

2,350  Sq. Feet

Mountain House is our name for this fabulous property in the Upper West Fork Darby, MT.

The present owners had this home custom built in 2003 with attention to every detail. Positioning of the home makes the setting extremely private at the end of a long driveway and at an elevation slightly above the valley floor offering unspoiled views!  The home has a mix of pine trees, fir, and aspens around the home and feels tucked in without being dark. The southern exposure creates great light into the home through the wall of windows on both main and upper levels.

Rich wood and more wood describes this home. The hand hewn logs have dove tail joinery and make the home very refined. Soaring rooflines and covered porches make this into a more traditional mountain home. Character logs and log purlins created drama on the inside adding to western charm and old west appeal.

 

 

 

 

The Upper Level 2,350 Sq. Ft.

Master Suite and More

The upper level of the home has soaring ceilings to take full advantage of the mountain views. The south facing windows gather sun and offer views of the green meadows, wildlife movements, and changing colors of the trees along the river as well as the far timbered hills.

The upper level has an open living area currently used as two offices, a large media area and fitness area and an amazing master suite with private sitting area, large bath with double vanity, large tub and walk in tile shower. Both beautiful wood flooring and carpeting are featured in this area of the home. 

 

 

 

 

The Lower Level

1,600 Sq. Ft., Finished

Not Including Utility Areas

The lower level of the home has a walk out door onto the east side of the structure and has above ground windows in the finished living space. The owner has a full set of construction plans which will be left at the home at closing. Note: Square footage estimates were calculated from the building plans.  

 

 

 

 

 

The Common Area Features

The HOA provides road maintenance and snow plowing to insure all season use of the properties. Note: If the buyer wishes to have additional separate maintenance due to seasonal use, please ask the agent for further information. 

Dues are collected from each owner as repairs and maintenance require. Buyers should anticipate paying approximately $200 monthly for their share of the dues. Monies in the HOA account will be used for repairs and maintenance of those areas of the ranch designated for common use or having common interest and are listed below.

1. Roads (repairs and snow removal)
2. Bridges
3. River and creek banks
4. Common area trails
5. Ponds in common areas
6. Trees in common areas
7. Mail facility
8. Refuse collection structure
9. Weed abatement on common and private areas
10. Fire retardant measures (removal of down timber & dead limbs) in common areas
11. Payment of refuse collection fees and accounting fees
12. Ownership and management of water rights and maintenance of irrigation system.

Since snow removal will depend on the amount of snowfall, the time necessary to remove it will be the basis on which charges are calculated. Alta Meadow Ranch Inc. will provide the snow removal equipment and personnel, and will bill the HOA for this service. The cost per hour will reflect standard charges for the equipment and operator. The HOA will be billed separately for snow removal from common areas. Charges to individual owners will reflect the time required to remove snow from their roads and driveways.
Alta Meadow Ranch, Inc. also has equipment to perform minor road repairs. For more substantial repairs and maintenance of roads, as well as repairs of stream banks and irrigation system, the HOA will employ a construction company with heavier equipment.

COMMON AREAS:

It should be noted that the term "common area" does not reflect ownership of these areas by the Alta Meadow Ranch Home Owners Association, but rather easements granted by each owner for common usage. Areas for common use have been established to reflect the interdependent nature of the different tracts on the ranch. Each tract contributes to the pool of common areas based on its location and topography, benefiting all owners with very little, if any, infringement on privacy. It is with this type of arrangement that each tract's value is enhanced, as is the convenience and enjoyment afforded individual owners. The roads designated for common use are for pedestrian and equestrian traffic only, with the exception of the short distance to the refuse collection structure and mail facility on Tract A, which may be approached in vehicles. Vehicle easements are in place for Tracts B & C to use Alta Meadow Trail to reach West Fork Road via the main entry way bridge on Tract D.

On Tract A the northernmost portion of Alta Meadow Trail (as it exits from West Fork Road) has been designated by the Postal Service and Bitterroot Sanitation as sites for delivery of mail and collection of refuse respectively. To minimize the impact on that entryway, the structures have been constructed in a manner compatible with ranch architecture and unobtrusively located. A sturdy collection structure well away from the residences is also a safety feature because of the occasional bear in search of an easy meal. The bridge between Tracts A and C as well as that portion of Alta Meadow Trail on Tract A would be used for vehicular traffic on a temporary basis only if the main entryway bridge on Tract D were unusable.

Tract B contributes a hiking trail system through the meadow to a natural pond, at times the home of beavers. Along the way is a spur to a river access point. The trail progresses into a beautiful forest glade. From there it winds though the property forming a loop back to Alta Meadow Trail (the road). This trail is for pedestrian traffic only.

Tract C has four ponds, two of which are well away from the Ranch House and partially hidden by willows. The latter two ponds are considered common areas and will be stocked by the association. That portion of Alta Meadow Trail running through Tract C is also a common area for pedestrian and equestrian traffic. The access spur to the trail system on Tract B is limited to pedestrian use.

All of Alta Meadow Trail on Tract D is common area, providing pedestrian and equestrian access for Tracts A, E and 6 to forest service land and a hiking loop for Tracts B & C. Also the eastern portion of Tract D between West Fork Road and the West Fork of the Bitterroot River is designated for common use, providing access to a flood plain on the eastern side of the river. It is an excellent fishing spot.

Tract E contributes an area of flood plain between West Fork Road and the West Fork of the Bitterroot River. This land is immediately southwest of a similar area on Tract D. A faint trail traverses this area along the river, leading to more great fishing access. In addition, Tract E contributes a portion of the large (3,000 SF) implement shed for storage of implements used to maintain and repair infrastructure designated for common use. Tract 6 is relatively small with no obvious common areas, but with its excellent view of the meadow, the Chalet is uniquely situated to serve as the "neighborhood watch" for the other tracts. It should also be noted that owners of Tract 6 will be contributing funds to the maintenance and repair of all areas designated for common use.

This section is duplicated in The Land portion of the website. We apologize for the duplication. See the Downloadable Brochure on the Home Page for maps and visual aids regarding the shared areas, Certificate of Survey, and more.