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Drew Brees’ woodsy Montana escape built by ‘Treehouse Masters’ heading to auction in September
By Jennifer Gould,
6 hours ago
A woodsy Montana home perched on — and above — 20 acres that had asked $7.5 million is poised to hit the auction block in the coming weeks.
The seller is retired NFL legend Drew Brees, a Super Bowl winner and former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
The residence is part of the Homestead, a private gated community on 1,400 acres surrounded by national forest just 13 miles north of Whitefish, a resort town in the Rocky Mountains of Montana.
At 1,700 square feet, the pad features four bedrooms and a view deck set 15 feet above the ground. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions Drew Brees. Variety via Getty Images This luxury treehouse was designed to be a guest house on the 20-acre property. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions The cozy kitchen inside the offering. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions
The nature-filled view from the home is sublime. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions The dwelling is surrounded by equal parts mountains and trees. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions An aerial view of the property. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions
The luxury treehouse, as its images prominently show it to be, was built with “ Treehouse Masters ” — builders from the Animal Planet show.
There’s also room on the property for new owners to construct their dream house and a second structure, such as a sports barn, an art studio or a “man cave,” as the estate includes multiple building sites with utilities installed.
“When my family and I first visited this stunning piece of land, we knew it was a dream property. As dedicated fans of ‘Treehouse Masters’ — and friends of the ‘Treehouse’ team — we were thrilled when they turned our dream into reality by building this one-of-a-kind creation,” Brees told Gimme Shelter. “We’ll always treasure these memories and are excited to have paved the way for the next owner to appreciate the true beauty of Whitefish and the Homestead community.”
Natural light floods the interior through large exposures. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions Quiet luxury: This forest house was asking $7.5 million. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions
The home can be someone’s new escape. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions
The property, at 31 Forest Path Drive, will be auctioned by Concierge Auctions in cooperation with broker Sean Averill of PureWest Christie’s International Real Estate. “The treehouse is just the beginning to what can be developed here,” Averill said.
While there is no minimum bid, starting bids are estimated to begin at $2 million to $4 million. The auction is slated to launch on Sept. 12 online, and end with a live auction on Sept. 27 in Hong Kong as part of a 2024 “sales series spanning Los Angeles, New York and Hong Kong,” according to the auction house.
Brees, we hear, is still so enamored with Montana that he is now the owner of his own private ranch.
The abode’s propane fire pit. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions The layout is conducive to indoor/outdoor living. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions Natural beauty surrounds the quarterback’s quarters. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions
Inside the A-frame portion. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions It spans 1,700 square feet. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions
The custom treehouse, built as a guest house last year, is elevated at tree level and overlooks a wide valley. It comes fully furnished and move-in ready. At 1,700 square feet, it features four bedrooms, two baths — and a view deck set 15 feet above the ground with outdoor furniture, a propane firepit and scenic mountain views.
There’s also a kitchen with bar-top seating, a living room and a dining room — all with majestic Montana scenery.
The front door is made from reclaimed redwood, while the barn-wood siding was salvaged from Kentucky. Design details include beamed ceilings and white-washed oak floors.
A perfect spot to dine in the Rocky Mountains. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions This treehouse is like none other. Courtesy of Concierge Auctions
As part of the Homestead, the new owners will have access to a lakeside clubhouse, equestrian facilities, hiking and biking trails — as well as a shooting and archery range, and even a pickleball court.
There’s also exclusive access to Little Bootjack Lake and Whitefish Lake for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding.
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