The Orchard House: This Seven Bedroom Montana Home Feels Like Summer In France

If you've been dreaming of an idyllic European summer, you may not have to go as far as you think to find it. That's because the Orchard House, a seven bedroom estate in Bigfork, MT on the shore of Flathead Lake, is bringing all the vibes of a summer in the south of France, no passport needed. Recently listed with Lloy Griffing for $4.7 million, the 7,000-plus square foot home trades the region's usual mountain vernacular for something more refined—a farmhouse with Carrara marble and limestone finishes, not unlike something you'd find in Provence.This attention to detail, which also includes hand-troweled Italian plaster, was an intentional decision by owners Sheryl and Dan Getman, who built the property themselves in 2015, orchard and all."This location has the very best conditions for growing trees, vegetables and flowers," says Sheryl. But it isn't just the output of the 6.34 acres—peach, pear, and plum trees, alongside a variety of berries and herbs, and hundreds of Dutch bulbs planted for spring—that's impressive. Loading...The shelf-lined mudroom inside the home Gravity ShotsLoading...A large kitchen offers plenty of workspace to make the most of the orchard's harvestGravity ...