A masterpiece of design and construction, this custom home was built by Missoula's renowned McMahon Custom Builders. The property includes over 1.5 acres with Rattlesnake Creek running through both the main parcel, and the second lot. Landscaping that prioritizes clean lines and simplicity, and a sedum roof garden frame the modern home, and transitions to mature stands of aspen, pine and cottonwood at the creek's edge. The setting is private, peaceful yet only 2 miles from the vibrant heart of Missoula. The home is stunning, but not precious. Exterior materials chosen for beauty and longevity include cedar and steel. The live roof grows atop a durable membrane covering, and heated drains move rain and snow-melt. The covered driveway provides parking for 3 vehicles, while the detached garage adds heated, secure storage. The entry sidewalk and driveway are also heated. The moment of entering the home is truly breathtaking. The striking front door is made from Bubinga wood, revered for its unique striations and strength, which grows mainly in Cameroon. The finishes inside the home create beauty without the need for ornamentation. The narrow plank, flat tongue-and-groove fir ceiling warms the polished concrete floors. The massive windows and accordion doors create the possibility of listening to the sounds of the creek from the living room, or watching the snow fall while enjoying the warmth of the in-floor radiant heat and glow of the fireplace. The Lutron lighting package and motorized window coverings can be operated throughout the home with the touch of a single button. The base molding was installed with the Fry Reglet system in order to create the flush, clean lines the home requires. The kitchen island and custom dining table were both constructed from a single slab of a Bubinga tree, creating an aesthetic marriage with the front entry. The custom cabinetry throughout the home was created by Missoula Master Craftsman Andy Lennox from Sapele wood. Marble countertops, a six-burner/double oven Wolf range with griddle and pot filler, Sub-zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher outfit the indoor kitchen. Cooking and dining can move outdoors to the cantilevered Ipe wood deck with a complete outdoor kitchen and a built-in table on a track which moves from the covered dining area to eating beneath the stars and next to the magnificent gas fireplace. There are three bedrooms in the home, as well as two separate offices and a media/entertainment room. The primary suite is located on the second level providing separation as well as mountain views. The distinctive staircase features stainless steel risers and artful lighting. Upstairs, the suite enjoys a private balcony and a bathroom with Aegean blue glass tile, warm-hued marble counters, and Sapele cabinetry. The dressing room includes two separate dressing areas with custom storage. The two additional bedrooms are located on the main level, one with its own en suite bathroom. The third bathroom is also on this level. Just outside the bedrooms are the stainless-steel hot tub/cold plunge pool and sauna. It's hard to imagine a more idyllic day than starting the morning with a sauna and cold plunge, and ending the day in the hot tub listening to the creek and the owls. The pantry and mudroom/laundry area with built in storage are practical, and also finished beautifully. There is finished bonus space in the basement of the home where the dual boilers that provide the radiant heat are located. There is a full-house HRV system circulating fresh air throughout the home, and a newly installed whole house generator connected to a 1000-gallon propane tank for emergency use. Finally, the lower level of the detached garage is a walk-out level that is fully finished for a shop, gym, studio or office. The space includes a half-bath, a large safe and sound proofing. This is a generational property - a work of art on a very special piece of creek-front land in Missoula.