86 Manor Drive, Townsend, MT 59644

If you've been looking for a place where you can actually hear the wind in the trees and watch the light change on the Elkhorn Mountains, take a look at Lakeview Manor. Set on nearly two and a half acres just north of Townsend, this 1983 tri-level gives you room to breathe without feeling isolated.

You're roughly a mile off the highway down a privately maintained road, close enough to town for groceries or hardware, but far enough that the loudest sound you'll hear in the evening is a passing breeze. Step inside and the first thing you'll probably notice is the light.

A large picture window in the main living area frames the surrounding valley scenery, pulling the outdoors right inside. There's a sunroom and a deck for warm afternoons, and a balcony off the primary bedroom that makes a pretty strong case for drinking your first cup of coffee outside before anyone else is awake.

The layout gives everyone a bit of space. With four bedrooms, two baths, and an extra 672-square-foot basement-complete with a family room, laundry, and egress windows-there's plenty of room for hobbies, guests, or setting up a home office. Outside is where the Montana routine really takes over.

The yard has mature trees, underground sprinklers, and an expansive lawn that leads down toward a private pond on the property. There's a fire pit ready for cooler nights, and Bureau of Reclamation land sits between the property and Canyon Ferry Lake, meaning your views toward the water aren't going anywhere.

Need to store a boat, a side-by-side, or a workbench? The detached 30x32 two-car garage has automatic doors and more than enough square footage for vehicles and gear. Plus, you've got the independence of a private well and septic. It's a solid, comfortable property in a quiet spot. If you want to walk the acreage and see how it feels in person, let's set up a time.