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ANNIE PENTILLAanne.pentilla@mtstandard.com

If you have ever wanted to know what it was like to homestead in Mon-tana, a modest, 119-year-old cabin north of Ramsay will give you an au-thentic experience.

Located in the Flint Creek Ranch subdivision, 3144 Iris Ridge Road is the real deal.

Built in 1900, the cabin was once home to a man who had homesteaded in the area, said Loren Baker, owner of Whisper Creek Realty and listing agent, adding that the man road an hour by horseback each day to work in the mines of Butte.

3144 Iris Ridge Road is rustic — really rustic.

With an antique claw foot tub, cement flooring with a distressed finish, authentic log-cabin walls and a gas stove just like grandma used to use, the two-bedroom, two-bath-room cabin isn’t for the faint of heart. However, the homeowners have put a lot of work into the property, adding tasteful details that don’t take away from the cabin’s charm.

“She fixed it up and it’s pretty cool,” said Baker, of Robin Norton, who cur-rently owns the home with her hus-band Michael.

The kitchen, for instance, pairs an antique porcelain sink with a small breakfast bar made from a single piece of timber with a glossy finish, keeping up with contemporary tastes. The fur-nishings and décor, meanwhile, have been thoughtfully curated, adding just the right amount of charm and whimsy without being overly precious.

With a listing price of $254,000, the 1,152-square-foot cabin sits on 21 acres, has a new addition and comes fully furnished.

Inside the family room, one can get cozy with a large, wood-burning stove, while simple yet inviting upholstery is similar to the midcentury modern

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119-year-old cabin is authentically Montana

annIe PenTILLa PHOTOS, THE MONTANA STANDARD

This seating area at 3144 Iris Ridge Road in Ramsay offers scenic views and opportunities for family gatherings and outdoor cooking.

Rustic and modern detail compliment each other in the small kitchen at 3144 Iris Ridge Road, a $254,000 property that sites on a 21-acre property in Ramsay.

aBOVe: The main living area at 3144 Iris Ridge Road has been curated with an eclectic decor and furnishings.

LeFT: Brenda and Loren Baker, listing agent and owner of Whisper Creek Realty, pose for a picture on the 21-acre grounds of 3144 Iris Ridge Road in Ramsay.

By the numbersStyle: 119-year-old, sin-gle-story historical cabin with recent addition

Square feet: 1,152

Lot size: 21 acres

year built: 1900

Listing price: $254,000

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style, adding to the cabin’s warm, rustic vibe. Black-and-white photographs of John Wayne, along with a wall hanging com-posed of rope and a horse bridle, honor the area’s ranching history.

Throughout the grounds, one can see remnants of the old homestead, including the prop-erty’s original barn and a refur-bished windmill. Similarly, one can get up close and personal with how the West was won with the property’s historical outhouse.

Inside, the master suite is located in the cabin’s new ad-dition and offers a four-poster bed and high ceilings, while the second bedroom is dressed up as a whimsical child’s room. The main bathroom boasts an an-tique sink and tub, and the cabin comes equipped with a washer and dryer. Other modern conve-niences include flat-screen TVs in the master bedroom and family room.

With an outdoor seating area overlooking a mountainous landscape and the addition of a quaint and charming guest house, the historical property makes an ideal spot for a family

cabin, hunting lodge or a vacation home, but can also be used as a full-time residence.

Bow and black-powder hunt-ing are allowed in the area with additional recreational activities accessible nearby.

Hunting, skiing, hiking, fish-ing, four-wheeling and snow-mobiling opportunities are all within a 30-minute drive from the property, while Old Works Golf Course in Anaconda, Dis-covery Ski Area near Philipsburg,

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, the Big Hole River and Georgetown Lake are all a comfortable drive away.

Sitting on 21-acres, the prop-erty has several gardens, a chicken coop and workshop. It is

suitable for keeping horses and provides views of four mountain ranges.

“It’s so Montana,” said Baker of the property.

“This is about as rustic as it gets.”

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ANNIE PENTILLA PHOTOS, THE MONTANA STANDARD

ABOVE: 3144 Iris Ridge Road is pictured here north of Ramsay. The cabin was built in 1900 and is part of a historical homestead in the area.

LEFT: In keeping with its rustic theme, 3144 Iris Ridge Road boasts vintage details throughout, including the antique sink and tub pictured here.

A four-poster bed is the centerpiece in the master bedroom at 3144 Iris Ridge Road, a circa-1900 cabin located north of Ramsay.

An old-school wood-burning stove adds rustic charm to 3144 Iris Ridge Road.

Horizontal rays of sunshine add to the rustic and warm vibe present at 3144 Iris Ridge Road in Ramsay.

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