#385 Hank Covey Auction

Saturday, September 18, 2010
Indian Creek Rd -Just west of the Missouri River Bridge on 287
Townsend, Montana

Registration & inspection 9 AM
Auction 10 AM
Call Stan or Hank for inspection of the Real Estate prior to the day of the auction.
Hank - 266-3819
Stan - 949-3448

The Property did not sell at the auction. We were pretty close to the reserve but did not meet it. If you are interested in the property contact Stan Howe at 406-949-3448 and we'll see if we can put together a deal.

Hank & Priscilla have decided to sell their summer home near Townsend and move to their new home in Prescott. After years of maintaining three homes in Arizona and Montana they have asked us to auction their Montana property. A country tract of 2.6 acres, right on a good country road and only 1000 feet off the main highway from Townsend to Helena, this place is only a mile from town, but definitely "out in the country!" Lived in for only two or three months a year since they built this place up in the mid 90's this is a real opportunity for the person looking for a home close to town but out in the country, a place with room for a horse or two, room to work in the shop and grow a garden but not so big as to take up all their time maintaining the yard and grounds. A place out in the country but so close to Townsend the kids can walk to school, it's only five minutes to the grocery store or down town and just a few minutes to the wonderful fishing and boating of Canyon Ferry Lake. Townsend is one of the great undiscovered (until recently) treasures in Montana. With the Missouri River at it's West side and the Mountains at the East, the valley is home to some of the most productive farm land in Montana. Excellent schools, quiet living just 30 minutes from the state Capital of Helena and only an hour from the best skiing and winter recreation in Montana, Big Sky, Townsend is the best of the best when it comes to the best places to make a home in the Treasure State.

This place sits on the hills to the south and west of town, on the Indian Creek Road. Above the valley, it has a commanding view in every direction. Summer evenings spent on the deck are as pleasant as could be found anywhere and the clean air of Montana gives a view of the mountains that cannot be found outside of Montana.

Built in 1995-96, this is a first class property. A 1995 Marlette manufactured home, set on a HUD, Fannie Mae & Ginnie Mae approved foundation -- quality construction that qualifies for financing -- is in absolutely immaculate condition. There is not a mark or a flaw anywhere in the house that shows it was ever lived in. Hank & Priscilla used this place only two or three months a year during the summer months. 1232 square feet plus the covered porches; built with 6 inch sidewalls and super insulation, the house stays cool in the summer and toasty warm in the winter. With all electric forced air heat and central air conditioning the house stays comfortable any day of the year. Three bedrooms, a nice sized living room, dining area, kitchen with beautiful light maple cabinets and a skylight above-- a utility room with washer dryer hookup & a stool -- this is the perfect sized house for the modern family or couple who wants a nice house without the ostentation and upkeep of a huge home.

The shop, 30 x 40 feet, is sized for storing several cars and trucks and still having a work and storage space. Wired & plumbed, with an insulated utility room and a bath with stool and shower, this is a man's paradise. Plenty of room to work, well lighted and with oversized doors, there is nothing this shop needs but a man with a tractor to restore, a car to bring back to life or woodworking tools to bring his designs to life.

An additional storage shed has room for all the things you don't want to keep in the garage, the lawn mower, the yard tools and the horse feed.

A deep well provides the excellent water - both for drinking and domestic use -- that the Missouri River Valley is known for. There are also two RV hookups ready to use, there are several frost free hydrants for water for the garden and irrigation, outside electrical plugs where they might be needed....Hank thought of everything when they built up this place.

1232 Square feet of living space plus a nice covered deck. There are two RV hookups at the left side of the house.

The kitchen is light and airy with a skylight above. The stove, refrigerator and dishwasher stay with the house.

The house is all electric with a forced air furnace and air conditioner.

The Fruit trees are bearing fruit this year. This is the yard behind the house. Notice that it is all graveled.

What a shop!!! 30 x 40, 10 x 10 doors + a walk door, concrete floor, wired & plumbed ~ a bath/utility room set up for washer and
dryer, a finished office that is insulated and heated &
could also be used as a guest room or ?????

The driveway is graveled, the entire property is fenced, and the view is beautiful in every direction.

Plenty of room here to build a horse barn and with 2.6 acres,
there is room for a horse or two.
Lots of water with hydrants already plumbed in around the property.

This shows the view to the north and east.

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#385 Hank Covey Auction