Drew Brees’ Montana woodland getaway built by Treehouse Masters goes to auction in September

A Montana forest home sitting on — and above — 20 acres that had been asking $7.5 million is set 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 Homestead, a private gated community on 1,400 acres surrounded by national forest just 13 miles north of Whitefish, a resort town in the Montana Rocky Mountains.

The luxury treehouse, as its images clearly show, was built with Treehouse Masters – builders from the Animal Planet show.

There is also space on the property for the new owners to build their dream home and a second structure, such as a sports barn, an art studio or a “man cave”, as the estate includes many sites with services installed.

“When my family and I first visited this stunning piece of land, we knew it was a dream property. As dedicated fans of the 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 keep them always these memories and we are thrilled to have paved the way for the next owner to appreciate the true beauty of Whitefish and the Homestead community.”

The property, at 31 Forest Path Drive, will be auctioned by Concierge Auctions in association with broker Sean Averill of PureWest Christie’s International Real Estate. “The tree house is just the beginning of what can be developed here,” Averill said.

While there is no minimum bid, starting bids are estimated to start at $2 million to $4 million. The auction is scheduled to start in September. 12 online and concludes with a live auction in September. 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 in love with Montana that he now owns his own ranch.

The custom tree house, built as a guest house last year, is elevated at tree level and overlooks a wide valley. It is offered fully furnished and ready for occupancy. At 1,700 square feet, it features four bedrooms, two bathrooms—and a viewing deck perched 15 feet above ground with outdoor furniture, a propane fire pit, and scenic mountain views.

There is also a kitchen with bar seating, a living room and a dining room – all with magnificent Montana views.

The front door is made from reclaimed redwood, while the barn wood wall was salvaged from Kentucky. Design details include beamed ceilings and whitewashed oak floors.

As part of the Homestead, 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 field.

There is also exclusive access to Little Bootjack Lake and Whitefish Lake for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding.

Whitefish Mountain Resort is just 20 miles away, with world-class skiing.