A Modernist Lakefront Home and Orchard Retreat in Bigfork

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Among the luxury homes currently listed along Flathead Lake’s east shore near Bigfork are a five-level Modernist waterfront residence and an estate spanning more than six acres with orchards, gardens, and an enclosed courtyard.

19983 State Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911 | $9,200,000

19983 State Highway 35 is a nearly 6,300-square-foot home fully remodeled in 2018.  The home sits on 2.8 acres above Flathead Lake, with 330 feet of private shoreline. Its elevated position keeps the water and surrounding mountains prominent from the residence, with balconies, decks, and covered outdoor spaces extending across several levels.

19983 State Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911

A steel bridge leads to a sunroom foyer midway up the five-level home. The main living level is organized around a great room with ceilings reaching 24 feet and expansive glazing overlooking the lake. The kitchen, breakfast nook, and formal dining room adjoin the space, including a dining area with a Frank Lloyd Wright-style corner window.

19983 State Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911

Imperial plaster, oak, granite, steel, and glass come together to create a distinctly Modernist look. In the kitchen, a commercial Viking range with two ovens and six burners is joined by Traulsen refrigeration, a custom stainless-steel triple sink, and a black granite island with bronze flecking.

19983 State Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911

The primary suite and office sit on an upper level with lake and mountain views. A rooftop deck adds a hot tub and lounge area, while the lower levels include entertaining, bar, and media spaces, along with separate guest quarters.

Outside, terraced gardens descend between natural stone outcroppings toward the shoreline. A private pebble beach, covered docks, and boat slips sit along the lake.

21848 State Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911 | $4,700,000

At 21848 State Highway 35, the roughly 7,400-square-foot home occupies more than six acres planted with peach, pear, and cherry trees, along with berries, herbs, vegetables, and flowering gardens. An enclosed courtyard sits beside the residence, placing much of the cultivated landscape close to the main living spaces.

21848 State Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911

French doors connect the kitchen directly to the courtyard. Inside, an English Aga range and separate convection oven are paired with Carrara marble counters, double fireclay sinks, a pantry, and designated work areas for produce and baking. Commercial refrigeration provides additional storage nearby.

21848 State Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911

Natural materials continue into the rest of the house, including old-growth fir, limestone, Carrara marble, and Italian plaster. The living room has a limestone fireplace, marble wet bar, built-in seating, and space for a grand piano, while a separate library centers on a soapstone wood stove. A private office, laundry room, and sewing room add dedicated spaces for daily use.

21848 State Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911

Marble, Italian waterproof plaster, and custom cabinetry appear in the bathrooms, while the two primary suites each have a private bath and access to a shared Kohler soaking tub.

The grounds extend beyond the orchard and courtyard. A root cellar provides food and freezer storage, with a studio above, while the original homestead—a former Sears Kit House—now serves as a two-bedroom guest house with hardwood floors, its own kitchen, and living spaces. Natural springs and a private well supply water to the property.

Interested in finding out more? Please contact Lloy Griffing at lloy@PureWestMT.com or 406.270.0799.