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Top Of The Rye Darby Offered at $900,000 • +/- 53 acres, surrounded by Forest Service • Views from the Bitterroot Mountains to the Continental Divide • 3 bd/3ba, 5433 sf Executive Home • Extremely energy efficient ‘smart house’ with multiple backup systems • Gourmet ‘dream kitchen’ and pantry • Fenced gardens and greenhouse • Multiple garages, both attached and detached
Ultimate Privacy Mountain Estate Victor Offered at $700,000 www.MontanaMountainEstate.com • +/- 40 acres, borders Forest Service • Luxury, efficiency, and privacy! • 5bd/3ba, 3800 SF Energy Star home • G ourmet kitchen, floor to ceiling fireplace • 60X40 SF spotless shop/garage/office • Low maintenance exterior, xeriscape landscaping • Detailed, high-end quality inside & out • 360 degree, extreme mountain and valley VIEWS!
Mountain Shadows R anch PARADISE Offered at $2,500,000 www.MTRanchProperty.com • 160 acres, borders Forest Service • ±3/4 M. Clark Fork River frontage • Multiple springs, creek, pond, senior water rights • 2 residences • Multiple outbuildings/barns/shop • Hay fields, orchard, garden, timber • Park-like setting, meticulous maintenance
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The Avalanche R anch Estate
Cover Home With its 60 scenic acres and elegant accommodations, Avalanche Ranch is a luxury retreat like no other. Gather with your family, friends or colleagues in the ruggedly beautiful foothills of Montana’s Swan Range to relax in a secluded luxury Montana ranch or discover the magic of the surrounding pristine wilderness. The estate’s magnificent lodge and charming guest houses provide room for numerous guests. Every amenity is at hand, from the cedar-lined wine cellar to the first-class movie theater. Enjoy the comfort of the main lodge’s great room and entertainment in the game parlor, or head outdoors where invitations to explore Montana’s infinite natural beauty are found at every turn. Adventure into luxury at the incomparable Avalanche Ranch estate. Offered at: $11,500,000 | Kalispell Visit: http://3039foothillrd.com
Laurie Davis Sales Agent
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710 Grand Drive Bigfork, MT 59911 406.837.1249
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Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Inn was Inspiration for Prairie Wind Architects & Yellowstone Traditions Builders. 109 AC Bordering State Land & NF Wilderness beyond. 10 min. to Red Lodge. Outstanding Barn, Guest House & Lg. Work Shop. $2,950,000.
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Custom 4 BR Log Home, Equestrian Estate on 27 Acres. Stunning Views. Post & Rail Fencing & Beautifully Landscaped w/ 2 Ponds & Seasonal Streams Running Throughout. 3 Stall Horse Barn & Shop. $1,680,000
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Log Home Beauty on Rock Creek
Red Lodge 20 Acre Estate
Great deck overlooking Rock Creek & Beartooth Canyon views, located just South of Red Lodge makes this the perfect mountain home close to skiing & world class outdoor recreation. 4 BR/3.5 BA. REDUCED $845,000
High-End Quality Construction & Finishes, Immaculate & Superbly Maintained. 7 BR 7 BA Builder’s Home. Great Location and Glorious Ski Mountain Views. Full 2 BR Guest House & Builder’s Shop. Would make great horse property. $1,495,000.
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Lanissa Fortner Broker, GRI, CRS, AHWD
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RE/MAX of Billings 517 S 24th Street W, Billings, MT 59102
www.remax-billings.com RED LODGE Offered at $1,000,000
SERENE MOUNTAIN RETREAT
Enjoy luxury while being nestled into the wilderness yet only minutes from dining, shopping, skiing, and fishing. Your very own private retreat has all the high-end finishes you can expect. Heated floors, custom kitchen, vaulted ceilings, fabulous log finishes, 4 tiled bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, and a beautiful master suite with a 2 sided fireplace above the soaking tub. You will find it easy to relax with the fresh air, mountain views, large deck, and your private pond and peaceful stream. You’ll also enjoy having guest accommodations above the heated garage.
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Extraordinary Creekfront Estate - 17.34+/- Ac. Amazing 7142 sq. ft. masterpiece, overlooks creek and water features and elaborate landscape. Orchard, deluxe shop, outbuildings, log guest cabin. Stunning mountain views, spectacular setting. VERY IMPRESSIVE! $1,250,000 Perfect Location Western Estate - 240+/- Ac. The BEST of all Greater Missoula settings. 7700+/- sq. ft. featured on the cover of Timber Frame Homes Magazine. Guest house, shop, dlx. barn, ponds, stunning views, very private, only 21 mi. to Missoula. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! $1,995,000
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Secluded Country Estate – Minutes from Downtown Billings
4793 US Hwy 3 Offered at: $1,325,000 Two story “Stunning Home” features 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths, beautiful Brazilian 3/4” Cherry wood flooring. Approximately 7000 square feet of living space along with a 4 car garage/heated shop/horse barn. Whether you love horses, collect automobiles or crave the wide open spaces, you can enjoy this property. • 11 Acres Nestled in the Pines • Privacy & Views • Borders 640 Acres of State Land • Good Well • Roads are Paved and Gated
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Mark Dawson
Broker/Owner 406.591.0021 mark.dawson@century21.com
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One-of-a-kind once-in-a-lifetime Minutes from downtown Billings, 11 acre oasis of wooded, rolling hills, water and views. All of the acreage fenced, plus corrals and a tack room. Access to 640 acres of adjacent State land. This spectacular main home with 6,798 square feet, 7 bedrooms and 6.5 baths has every amenity you could expect and more! Incredible outdoor living space, large covered deck with ceiling fan. Second residence of over 3,000 Sq. Ft. Garage space for over a dozen vehicles. Wonderful spot for large family gatherings, retreats, reunions or weddings. 4801 Highway 3, Billings Offered at: $1,600,000
Dana Ventling Lich MontanaDana.com Resplendent Red lodge R anchette Stunning 6581 sf contemporary-rustic styled home situated on 28 acres with year-round trout creek and breathtaking Beartooth mountain views. Designed by a renowned Bozeman architect featuring exposed beams, massive stone fireplace, heated tile floors, large deck, and a guest house that sleeps six. 484 East Bench Road Red Lodge/Roberts Offered at: $1,200,000
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Realtor速 406.591.1885 dana.lich@century21.com
280 Meadow Lake Drive, Columbia Falls, MT
600 Grand Dr. Unit #15, Bigfork
One of the largest condos at Marina Cay Estates with exceptional views overlooking Bigfork Bay and toward Flathead Lake. Beautifully appointed and offered furnished, this two bedroom 2.5 bath condo includes 24’boat slip #77. Enjoy all the amenities of Marina Cay, Bigfork Village, Eagle Bend Golf and boating on Flathead Lake. Popular in rental pool. MLS# 332850
$499,000
105 Bartlett Lane, Bigfork
Fantastic golf course/mountain views from this beautiful single-family home located on lusciously landscaped .59 acres across from Meadow Lake Golf Course. Enjoy the outdoor views from a spacious deck. The family room features a stone gas fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Master Suite is located on the main floor with a loft upper level and two bedrooms and bonus room on lower walkout level. $569,000 MLS# 335653
This cozy one level Eagle Bend home features wood floors, vaulted wood ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, and lots of windows to take in elevated easterly views of the Swan Mountains and golf course. Three suites. Spacious deck. Nicely landscaped on 2 home sites. Separate workshop/golf cart storage below. MLS# 336595
$510,000
Jeanie Deetz
Joyce Mitchell, Broker CRS 2004 Montana State Realtor of the Year
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406.837.1800 | 406.253.2030 331 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 2677 | Bigfork, MT | 59911
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Wink & Co.
R ocking H orse R anch Offered at $4,790,000
G olf C ourse Vill a Offered at $898,449
Montana Dream Properties www. R obW ink M ontana . com
ROB WINK, Broker Bigfork, Montana Rob@rwink.com 406.249.4648 cell 406.837.4647 office
INCREDIBLE SETTING AND LIFESTYLE. Abundant privacy on 101 acres in 5 parcels, 1900+/-ft of Mooring Creek, 3 residences, ponds and waterfalls. Amazing entertainment amenities including a stunning pool with twin cabanas, driving range, Bocce ball and so much more. Fabulous location minutes from an international airport and all the Flathead Valley has to offer. 173 additional acres available in 7 parcels. FABULOUS “NICKLAUS DESIGNED� GOLF COURSE HOME in a Gated Community minutes from Bigfork. Quality finishes, main level Master Suite, office and two large guest bedrooms. Great Room features a grand fireplace, sunken bar, vaulted/beamed ceiling with a wall of glass leading to the palatial covered patio with gas fireplace, incredible back yard, half acre lot. Flathead Lake boat slips available nearby.
300+ ACRE “MOOSE TO GOOSE RANCH” Over 1.5 Miles of Missouri River Frontage - Townsend, MT
8303 Evergreen Dr. Helena, MT
5 miles south of Townsend on level land between Big Belt & Elkhorn Mountains. The ranch offers it all for the outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter & rancher. Over 120 acres of wooded area w/ducks, geese & other waterfowl in the streams, ponds & sloughs. Wildlife of moose, deer, elk, bobcat, coyote, etc. reside here. The uplands provide fields of wheat, hay, lush grass for livestock grazing & pheasants. Walleye & trout fishing in the river is enjoyed by many guests at the ranch. Living quarters, guest cabin & 3 stall garage are nestled in the park like, old cottonwood trees. York’s Islands of Lewis & Clark Fame border the property. Take a tour of this beautiful property/home we love to show. $2,495,000 MLS# 293452
Breathtaking custom built log home on 31.2 acres with a 360 degree view of Helena Valley offers luxury living at every level, main floor gourmet kitchen, custom hickory cabinets, Radiant heated Brazilian Tiger wood floors, Grand Fireplace, Master Suite features 2 Master Baths, Lower level includes 2 bedrooms, kitchen, wet bar, great room with grand fireplace opens to covered patio. Large Shop, inside RV parking, heated 4 Stall barn with tack room and bathroom, guest/caretakers apartment above barn, indoor heated pool. The property has total perimeter fencing and cross fenced separating 2 arena’s and pastures. $1,400,000 http://tours.406productions.com/476396 MLS# 293582
G.R. “Swede” Anderson
Mike Wright
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Realtor ® MRP 406.475.0777 mike@realestateofmontana.com
1235 Birch suite 1 Helena, MT 59601
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Bobbi J. Lockhart R elationships For L ife
O ver 25 Years S erving The B itterroot Valley Bobbi J. Lockhart knows Montana and has established a high standard of excellence in luxury home and high-end ranch transactions. Bobbi oversees each step of the transaction process and has the knowledge and resources to work with the unique needs of high net-worth clients. Whether your interest lies in conservation, recreation, ranching, or development... Bobbi can find you the property of your dreams. ♦ Specializing in Stock Farm Club Sales ♦ 1031 Exchange ♦ Luxury Home Sales ♦ Farms and Ranches ♦ Listing Specialist ♦ Bare Land Specialist Cell: 406.880.0117 Office: 406.363.9800
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Spring Prairie R anch
Tammy Purdy
Offered at $995,000
KW Northwest Montana
1212 Spring Prairie Ranch Road • Whitefish
Flathead Valleys premier gentleman’s ranch. Unparalleled 360 degree, Mountain views! New state of the art 8 stall horse barn, 40x80 Shop, 30x60 Quonset hut, 150x250 outdoor riding arena, new preifert 4 horse hot walker, 20 acres fenced, cross fenced and irrigation rights. 3 bed 2 bath recently updated ranch house, 3 car DT garage with luxury studio apt above. Also available with 40 acres for 1,325,000 MLS# 337642
A River Runs Through It!
This stunning Custom Timber Frame home sits on almost 5 acres and has over 600ft on the East Fork of the Bitterroot River, out your front door. This 4 bed 3 bath home is bordered by FS land a creek and the river. One of Montana’s Luxury Properties with the most serene beauty and peace there is to offer.
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MLS# 336157
(406) 212-0081
Offered at $995,000
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Spectacular Bridger mountain views from the great room, gourmet kitchen, breakfast nook, family room and walk-out daylight basement. 6 bedrooms and 5 baths (two master suites) with almost 6,000 sq. ft of meticulous craftsmanship by Tim Dean Construction that includes granite, marble, travertine and hardwoods; plus 3-car garage, one acre, central air, security system, soaring ceilings, shop space and minutes to international airport. Offered At $829,950 MLS 208107 Contact Ed or Karen today for further details.
Ed and Karen Thomes Broker, GRI, e-Pro, CRS, SRES Ed 406.570.6080 Karen 406.570.6070
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Pintlar Territories Real Estate 115 W. Broadway Phillipsburg, MT 59858 406.859.3522
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Maywood Ridge Mountain Hideaway Maxville Offered at: $2,299,000 This large, hand-crafted log home is nestled on 160 private acres in the mountains just above the beautiful Flint Creek Valley. Adjoining USFS lands, this special property has several outbuildings including additional guest quarters, wellappointed horse barn, corrals, and a large insulated shop. Enjoy a breathtaking setting with all the amenities and privacy ever needed. Call Tom or Kay for more information.
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601 Nikles Drive ♦ Suite 2F Bozeman, MT 59715
EmigranT mounTain rETrEaT 180 BRIDGER HOLLOW ROAD | PRAY, MONTANA | $1.25 MILLION n
Emigrant Mountain Retreat offers just about everything one dreams of having in a Montana property. The setting, privacy & views are spectacular. This is a perfect place for family gatherings, outdoor adventures or corporate retreats.
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Situated at the base of 11,000 ft Emigrant Peak with 20 acres, a 1/2 acre trout pond, 135’ of Six Mile Creek, and the unpretentious rustic home with an abundance of indoor and outdoor living area.
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Private deeded access to BLM and NFS land provides easy access to hiking, hunting, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Most furnishings are included with an acceptable offer.
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