Super Bowl champ Drew Brees is auctioning off an amazing Montana A-frame built on reality show 'Treehouse Masters'

By Jennifer Kelly Geddes

The asking price is $7.5 million

Former New Orleans Saints QB-turned-NFL legend Drew Brees is auctioning off this forest retreat in Whitefish, Mont.,-offering people a rare opportunity to snap up the A-frame "treehouse" escape for a fraction of the list price.

The Super Bowl champ had the deluxe four-bedroom dwelling built with the help of "Treehouse Masters," the same team that features in the long-running Animal Planet series of the same name, and who specialize in building "magnificent, whimsical, jaw-dropping" treehouses across the world.

While the property has an asking price of $7.5 million, the listing states that opening bids are expected to be in the $2 million to $4 million range. Bidding will take place Sept. 13-26.

The A-frame home measures in at just 1,700 square feet, but it can be expanded. As part of the gated Homestead community, Brees' 20-acre parcel is already prepped for a main house to be built, and additional sites are set up with utilities should more structures be desired.

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But if treehouse living is your jam and you're ready to bid, this beautifully designed mountain paradise could well be the perfect property for you.

This delightful perch was originally planned as a guest cottage for a main mansion on the vast parcel. But living here is no hardship, especially since the cabin is just 13 miles from the cute resort town of Whitefish. Homestead community residents also have access to a golf course, clubhouse, and other amenities.

The treehouse itself features gorgeous craftsmanship in the natural hemlock paneling and trim, metal beams, and full-sized timbers.

With many windows framing the stunning views of the 1,400 acres of national forest outside, you can understand why this property was so special to Brees.

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"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 recently told the New York Post.

The kitchen is small, but it has everything you'll need: a full-size fridge, a gas and electric stove, and a dishwasher. The open floor plan allows an easy flow from the kitchen into the dining area and living room.

The main bedroom has a lovely en suite bathroom with a deep soaker and pretty tile work. The deck outside is perfect for evening drinks or al fresco meals, and there's a fire pit made of rocks sourced from the property.

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Brees played in the NFL for 20 seasons, with the San Diego Chargers and the New Orleans Saints. He won the Super Bowl with the Saints in 2010 and was named the game's MVP.

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He retired in 2020, sharing an emotional message on Instagram: "After 20 years as a player in the NFL and 15 years as a Saint, it is time I retire from the game of football," he wrote.

"Each day, I poured my heart & soul into being your Quarterback. Til the very end, I exhausted myself to give everything I had to the Saints organization, my team, and the great city of New Orleans.

"We shared some amazing moments together, many of which are emblazoned in our hearts and minds and will forever be a part of us," he continued.

"I am only retiring from playing football, I am not retiring from New Orleans. This is not goodbye, rather a new beginning. Now my real life's work begins!"

Following the end of his NFL career, Brees did some on-air work for NBC's Sunday Night Football before hanging up his cleats for good in favor of coaching his son's football team.

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This story originally ran on Realtor.com.

-Jennifer Kelly Geddes

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