5 East Slope Road
Cardwell, MT 59721

Escape to your own private forest sanctuary in the heart of Montana's Tobacco Root Mountains, where abundant wildlife and the sounds of a nearby creek create a peaceful backdrop to everyday life. Located in the sought-after Mammoth Subdivision, just ...

Escape to your own private forest sanctuary in the heart of Montana's Tobacco Root Mountains, where abundant wildlife and the sounds of a nearby creek create a peaceful backdrop to everyday life. Located in the sought-after Mammoth Subdivision, just minutes from the South Boulder River, this exceptional turn-key mountain retreat offers comfort, craftsmanship, and adventure right outside your door. Built in 2016, the home features durable Louisiana Pacific siding, a metal roof, spray foam insulation, a buried 500-gallon propane tank, 22 KW Generac generator, Starlink internet, security system, and approximately 1,600 square feet of Trex decking to enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery. Inside, soaring 8' and 9' ceilings complement the dramatic 22' vaulted ceiling in the main living area, where expansive view windows bring the outdoors in. A Franklin-style propane stove creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Solid hickory flooring spans the main level, while tile finishes the lower level and primary bath, and carpeting adds comfort to a guest bedroom and loft. The kitchen is designed for both functionality and entertaining, featuring custom hickory cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, pull-out island storage, quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances, a gas cooktop, electric oven, center island, and a spacious pantry with wine cooler. Custom craftsmanship continues throughout with solid blue pine interior doors handcrafted in Hamilton, Montana, custom blue pine trim, and Hunter Douglas window treatments. Baseboard heat with individual thermostat controls provides comfort in every room. The home offers a primary suite with heated bathroom floors, an additional bedroom, spacious loft, and flexible lower-level living space. Outside you'll find a heated workshop/garage with workbenches, a garden shed with pull-down work table, and a small fenced area. Surrounded by thousands of acres of public land with trails leading to alpine lakes, hunting, fishing, hiking, and endless recreation. Conveniently located approximately 65 miles from Bozeman and 50 miles from Butte. Offered fully furnished and completely turn-key—just bring your toothbrush and start enjoying Montana mountain living.