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BUYER’S GUIDE BIG SKY, MONTANA 33 LONE PEAK DRIVE, UNIT 105, BIG SKY, MT |

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THE LAY OF THE LAND IN BIG SKY, MONTANA GALLATIN RIVER CANYON As you wind your way toward Big Sky, through the Gallatin Canyon along the famous Gallatin River, you may catch a glimpse of an eagle soaring overhead among jagged spires, a fisherman battling with a rainbow trout or get caught up in the excitement of rafters navigating through the river’s many rapids. Many of Big Sky’s residents choose to live in the Canyon. Not just for the obvious, hunting, hiking, rafting, kayaking, fishing, rock climbing and wildlife viewing, but because it is the link to both Bozeman and Yellowstone National Park. By the time you reach Big Sky, you will know you have found a very special part of Montana. Don’t overlook the great fly fishing shops, fine dining and lodging options in the Gallatin Canyon.

Neighborhoods include recreational cabins, riverside homesites, single family residences to 20 acre gated estates.

BIG SKY MEADOW VILLAGE & TOWN CENTER The Meadow Village is nestled in a charming little valley dominated by 3 major mountain ranges. It is the heart of the Big Sky community. Most full time residents live here. At about 6,500 feet, the Meadow is easy breathing and has everything you need to make your stay perfect. The two commercial areas in the Meadow Village are the Meadow Village Center and the Big Sky Town Center. You will find a state of the art medical center and pharmacy, groceries, retail shops, restaurants, live weekly music, a farmer’s market, a rodeo, dentists, Realtors, home decorators, day care, liquor store, art galleries and so much more. The Meadow’s Community Park offers, among other things, tennis, multi- use sporting fields, a climbing wall, playground, picnic pavilion and skate park. Golf Big Sky Resort’s Arnold Palmer designed public golf course under the gaze of Lone Peak. There are many hikes and walking trails throughout the Meadow Village and in winter, x-country ski the many miles of the Lone Mountain Ranch’s groomed trails. Enjoy ice skating, hockey or curling in the Big Sky Town Center. Ski Joring is Big Sky’s newest spectator sport.

Meadow Village Neighborhoods include condos, townhomes, and single family residences to 20 acre estates.

BIG SKY MOUNTAIN VILLAGE & BIG SKY RESORT Big Sky Mountain Village is the area that surrounds the base of Lone Mountain. It is also home to Big Sky Ski Resort. All visitors are welcome to the Big Sky Ski Resort. It is a public Ski and Summer Resort. Six miles from the Meadow Village. The average snow fall is about 400 feet of light, dry powder. Big Sky Resort does an amazing job of keeping both powder hounds and those who prefer groomed slopes happy on 5,850 acres of trails. Over the years, developments in Beehive Basin, Ulery’s Lake, and Cascade Ridge have also become grouped into the Mountain Village. The Mountain Village is the area closest to Big Sky Resort and has the highest concentration of condominiums in Big Sky, several of which have existed in some form since the resort’s inception in the 1970’s. The iconic Mountain Village operates as the ski area’s hub of activity and nightlife. Amenities include 5,850 acres of world class skiing, including 150 named runs covering over 85 miles on three separate mountains and a tram-accessible 11,166 foot peak, heated outdoor pools, hotels, and a variety of on-mountain summer activities including downhill mountain biking, skeet shooting and zip lines. New construction options include ski-in, ski-out cabins and slope- side condos.

Big Sky Resort Ikon Pass Mountain Collective

41 unique destinations, connecting the most iconic mountains.

32 days of skiing and riding at 18 dream destinations.

MOONLIGHT BASIN Tucked around the north side of Lone Peak sits the Moonlight Basin community, an oasis that boasts incredible views, on-site amenities, and many ski-in, ski-out properties, some right off the slopes of Big Sky Resort. Once an independent ski area, Moonlight

MOONLIGHT BASIN CONT. Basin was developed with conservation efforts in mind, integrating wildlife corridors and keeping a good portion of the acreage in conservation easements to preserve the view shed and the natural wild lands that abound. Moonlight Basin merged with Big Sky Resort in 2013, and today this area offers luxury Western living that feels more remote, but is still with in close proximity to Big Sky’s other communities and amenities. The Moonlight Lodge, within walking distance to many homes, features fine and casual dining options for members and a superb Après ski hangout with a towering fireplace and outdoor seating for some of the best views around. Spa and Salon, with an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub with a cascading waterfall, a workout facility. In the summer, miles of hiking and biking trails can be accessed right from the Moonlight Basin community. In addition, many residents enjoy The Reserve at Moonlight Basin, a members-only, high elevation Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that blends perfectly into the wild surroundings. Residential options include ski-in, ski-out homes and cabins, lots and slope-side condos. There are also private homes and homesites that have amazing views and access to wildlife in Ulerys Lakes, Timber Ridge and along the Jack Creek Road.

Moonlight Basin Membership Dues Signature $75,000 Deposit $11,000 Annual Dues Sports $50,000 $ 6,000 National $100,000 $11,000 $25,000 Initiation Fee (waived for developer sales and resales with an existing Signature Membership) SPANISH PEAKS MOUNTAIN CLUB Spanish Peaks Mountain Club is a private golf community within the Andesite and Flat Iron Mountains with access to 5,850 acres of skiable terrain. With a selection of custom mountain homes and homesites that range from 1 to 25 acres. The Tom Weiskopf 18-hole championship golf course is an alpine course with an open meadow feel, the course features spectacular mountain views, frequent wildlife sightings, and a feeling that you have the place all to yourself. The blue-ribbon fly fishing and proximity to Yellowstone National Park. The fine dining, casual fare, and welcoming atmosphere of the clubhouse. The boundless variety of youth-centered recreation.

The new Big Sky Montage Hotel will feature 150 guest rooms and suites and 39 Montage branded residences. Resort amenities include five dining establishments, lobby bar and lounge, pub and recreation room with bowling alley, indoor lap pool, family swimming pool, fitness center, signature Spa Montage, underground parking, ski lockers and skier services.

Spanish Peaks Mountain Club Membership Dues (*Increases coming Dec. 2019) Golf/Ski $60,000 Deposit $12,125 Annual Dues Social/Ski $35,000 $ 8,295 YELLOWSTONE CLUB The Yellowstone Club, the world’s only private ski and private golf community, is known for offering the best of the best, and also the ultimate in luxury. Located on 15,000 acres, this private community is situated in a majestic Rocky Mountain setting. Properties include 1- to 7-acre home sites, ski-in, ski-out mountain chalets, lodge condominiums, custom residences, and 160-acre ranches. The luxurious 140,000-square-foot Warren Miller Lodge serves as a central part of the community, featuring a spa, kids’ facilities, and a variety of entertainment and dining outlets.

Residential Membership Dues $400,000 Deposit

$44,000 Annual Dues

In the winter, Yellowstone Club residents can indulge in their own private ski area featuring members-only access to their famous “private powder.” The area boasts 15 lifts, 60+ trails, more than 2,220 acres of skiable terrain, and mountain guides upon request.

Yellowstone Club members also have direct access to Big Sky Resort.

In the summer, residents can play upon a private and breathtakingly beautiful championship-caliber 18-hole mountain golf course. Designed by PGA legend Tom Weiskopf, the course features “comfort stations,” which are little cabins with shaded porches where golfers can rest and enjoy cold beverages and snacks.

Golf lessons are customized to each player’s needs, and the Yellowstone Club Pro Shop can supply guests with any gear needs. The Yellowstone Club’s superior and unmatched amenities provide incomparable luxurious mountain living and year round outdoor recreation.

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BUYING OPTIONS

ACREAGE AND HOMESITES Build exactly what you want, where you want. From small homesites in the villages, to slope-side properties, or larger parcels on the outskirts of Big Sky, the opportunities to build your dream home are varied. Visit bigskysir.com for the latest inventory.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, CONDOS, AND TOWNHOMES In Big Sky, there is a wide variety of properties to choose from when you are starting the home buying process. Single family homes, log cabins, condos and townhomes can all be found with a wide variety of architecture and finishes. New construction, older homes in need of an update, well maintained custom homes, and mountain modern architecture can all be found within the greater Big Sky area. Also, it is common to see both furnished and unfurnished options in all types of residential properties. Visit bigskysir.com for the latest inventory.

RENTAL AND/OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY Interested in short-term, long-term rentals or investment properties? Contact one of our agents 406-995-2211 for a list of properties that fit all of these categories. We will be happy to get you a list of rental companies to get you rental projections on your future Big Sky investment property. ŠMMXVII Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Source of all data contained in this report is the Big Sky Country Multiple Listing Service. This material is based upon information which we consider reliable but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete and it should not be relied upon as such. These offerings are subject to errors, omissions, changes including price or withdrawal without notice. Each office independently owned and operated. Equal housing opportunity.

FOR THOSE WHO SEEK AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE • Endless Outdoor Recreation: Skiing, fishing, biking, rafting, kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, camping, golfing, skateboarding, dog sledding.

• Gallatin National Forest is a 1.8-million acre Forest that spans six mountain ranges and includes two Congressionally designated Wilderness areas. Lee Metcalf Wilderness now has a total of 242,068 acres, three of which can be accessed easily from Big Sky. Taylor Hilgard - 141,000 ac; Spanish Peaks - 76,000 ac; Monument Mountain - 33,000 ac.

• Choose from five blue-ribbon trout streams in Southwest Montana - including Big Sky’s Gallatin River. Other legendary rivers nearby are the Madison, Big Hole, Yellowstone and Missouri.

• Big Sky is ranked #3 in North America in both amount of skiable acres and vertical drop, but we are the top US resort in the two categories combined.

• It is cold here, we have a long winter but we love it...the skiing is amazing. Still no lift lines. But you should plan on AWD or 4WD vehicles.

• Land of opportunity because we’re only half-way built out.

• Where wildlife is a part of life.

• Big Sky the Gateway to Yellowstone National Park.

• Easy to see the Milky Way due to no light pollution.

• Scenic drive to the busiest airport in Montana (with only two baggage claim spots...so charming!)

• U.S. News ranked Lone Peak High School #1 in Montana (www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/montana) • There aren’t many people in Montana, we are ranked 43rd in total population with slightly more than 1 million people. Our population density is 7.1 persons per square mile.

• We don’t have a real estate transfer tax and our real estate taxes are less than 1%.

BIG SKY MONTANA SNAPSHOT

MEDIAN PRICE HOMES 2018

$1.425M

YTD 2019

$1.755M

MEDIAN PRICE LOTS/ACREAGE MEDIAN PRICE CONDOS 2018

$455K

YTD 2019

$535K

$345K

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$430K

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IN SKIABLE ACRES + VERTICAL DROP

YEAR-ROUND RESIDENTS, BIG SKY

ELEVATION MEADOW VILLAGE

BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS

Music in the Mountains TOWN CENTER

5,850 ACRES OF SKIER TERRAIN BIG SKY

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MILES AWAY YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

85 KM NORDIC LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH

Gallatin River BLUE RIBBON TROUT FISHING

PASSENGERS 1.3 MILLION MONTANA’S BUSIEST AIRPORT

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GOLF COURSES AMAZING MOUNTAIN BACKDROP

WITH DIRECT 18 CITIES FLIGHTS INTO BOZEMAN

LEE METCALF WILDERNESS 300 MILES

OF TRAILS AND 28 TRAILHEADS

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