Home features open common spaces with gorgeous granite counter tops and eating bar with a warm and wonderfully inviting, embellished craftsman style design throughout. Refinished hardwood floors grace the entry, dining room and living room. The open common spaces integrate with the kitchen featuring new stainless steel appliances. The back door leads to the back yard patio and abuts Mt Jumbo resulting in a quiet and serene setting to relax in while grilling on the BBQ or chilling on the patio under the shade umbrella.
The master bedroom has a queen size bed and luxury linens, as well as an additional day bed/couch, ceiling fan and air conditioning - and a walk-in closet.
Guest bedroom is also furnished with a queen size bed and luxury linens and ceiling fan. Living room has a couch/hide-a-bed as well as an additional full size futon for additional guests.
Two complete bathrooms are set with walk-in marble showers, make-up vanities complete with luxury towels, shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer, iron & ironing board and other amenities. The downstairs bath has a washing and dryer available for use as well.
The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, microwave, toaster, coffee press and grinder, wine opener, cabinets complete with plates, wine glasses, cutlery, butcher block, basic cooking supplies - oil, seasonings, sugar , teas, coffee etc - outdoor BBQ and more.
TV in the living room complete with a DVD player, local channels, and Roku Streaming.
Lovely front yard with large shade trees that set back from the quiet street for privacy - staged with park bench, patio table and chairs, as well as a net for volleyball or badminton games in season. Smaller yard in back with barbecue and picnic table with umbrella and chairs.
This house is the perfect setting for a summer family gathering, vacation get away, family graduation gatherings, weddings or winter ski resort access.
The University is a short walk away, 6-7 blocks to Broadway and then across the bridge to the University. For the more intrepid walker, it's about 1+ mile to the Farmer's Market area at the X's on Higgins where you can enjoy the wares to be found at the market or wander further to local breweries and restaurants on the strip including Break Expresso for coffee, as well as Black Coffee Roasters (yum), Iron Horse for a casual lunch or dinner (with spirits if desired) as well as the Flathead Brewery. Five-on-Black for Brazilian flare, The Plonk (cocktails and dining) - and much more just across Higgins Bridge.
For walks, especially if traveling with pets, there is Greenough Park, a quick 4 blocks away, or Mt Jumbo a couple blocks down to Cherry St to the Mt Jumbo access trail and you can take a short jaunt and get a great view of the town, as well as fresh air - or keep wandering up Mt Jumbo - clear to East Missoula if you like.
The Rattlesnake Recreational Area and Wilderness is just a few miles up the road on Van Buren/Rattlesnake Dr where you can merge with day traffic consisting of walkers, joggers, dog sitters, bikers and serious hikers heading for the Wilderness and Mosquito Peak. It's for the casual outing, the creek foot-soakers and the series bikers or back-packers - it's a lovely escape right at Missoula's back door!
All things considered, the Harrison house offers easy access to downtown or the university, as well as the recreational areas, making this residence the perfect stopping place with all the comforts of home at a reasonable price for character.