House

The residence has been beautifully updated by the Sellers utilizing the services of architect Jim Travis and builder Terry Pietz from Montana Construction Consultants.  The extensive use of the highest-quality construction materials including natural stone, recycled timbers, and siding allows the home to nestle into the sublime setting and appear as if it has been there for much, much longer.  It creates a perfectly matched aesthetic between old, new, and natural surroundings.

The home can be entered either through the lower level two-car garage or off the flagstone path leading from the three-car gravel parking area.  The flagstone continues into the mud room, which pairs perfectly with the dry-stack ledger rock accent walls that continue throughout the home.  The home has an open floor plan that includes well-positioned art walls that were designed with accent lighting that will allow the new owner’s art collection to shine. The wide-plank Douglas fir flooring throughout the main level blends well with the timbers and dry-stack masonry, showcasing the use of high-quality design elements in the home.

Behind the entry art wall is access to the great room, kitchen, or dining room area.  The great room features a stunning dry-stack stone fireplace with custom-forged iron doors and a massive stone hearth and mantle. The vaulted ceiling, which features timber-frame elements using recycled timbers, allows for expansive windows that open up to the views to the east that include Ennis Lake, and Fan, Lone, and Sphinx Mountains in the Madison Range.  There are also built-in bookshelves that include a rolling ladder for access to the upper levels.  The well-thought-out floor plan includes sliding doors that allow smooth traffic flow onto the deck for ease of use.  The dining area nicely fits a round table that seats eight. This space is built for entertaining and includes a built-in wine rack and art cubbyhole with accent lighting. The gourmet kitchen with soapstone counters features an island with a six-burner gas cooktop and a custom-forged copper vent hood.  Two sinks on either side of the kitchen help disperse the prep work.  There is a Subzero fridge/freezer, double Capital ovens, and a built-in Sharp microwave. The kitchen houses a Ranch Eyes video system that has four cameras that provide video surveillance of the naturally secure and safe property. And the Generic whole-house generator provides peace of mind.

A ranch-style table off the kitchen provides the perfect location for breakfast and casual dining.  This flows seamlessly both onto the covered deck through triple sliding doors or into a sitting room that has a wood-burning fireplace, television, and comfortable seating that is perfect for catching up on the news, a good book, or the latest show.

There are two office spaces that overlook the private patio off the home, both offering inspiring views to the west of the timbered foothills of the Tobacco Root Mountains.  These spaces are sure to inspire creativity and productivity while providing the flexibility to include a Murphy-style bed or couch to accommodate overflow guests.  Both office spaces have doors that provide access to the stunning private patio.

The flagstone patio, which is beautifully landscaped with boulders, perennial flowers, and flowering trees, flows naturally onto the lawn leading to a small pond.  The patio transitions onto the covered porch that provides an exceptional three-season environment and has a ranch-style table for eight with additional seating areas to host larger crowds comfortably.  The covered deck includes a wood-burning fireplace with a stone hearth to take the edge off the temperate Montana evenings that couple with Meadow Creek tumbling below to create an outdoor ambiance and setting that is unrivaled.

The master bedroom is located perfectly in a quiet corner of the house so that the large east-facing windows can gather the morning light rising over the Madison Range and Ennis Lake. The master bathroom includes double sinks, a  soaking tub, and a fully-tiled steam shower with a glass euro door.  The master closet has built-in shelves and hanging rails for his-and-her clothing and storage.

The main level of the home is completed with a laundry room and a nice-sized workout room in the hallway that is both easily accessible, but out of the main traffic flow, and is complemented with a sliding barn door for additional privacy and to keep the workout gear behind closed doors when entertaining.

The upper level of the home is accessed via a beautiful hardwood staircase with custom handrails.  There are two lovely bedrooms upstairs with all of the quality finishes found throughout the home.  Both can accommodate king-size beds and offer expansive views of the natural beauty that surrounds the home.  The shared full bathroom upstairs includes a fully-tiled shower with a glass euro door.

Shop

The shop building is all under one roof and has three bays – two fully enclosed and one covered pole-barn bay.  The exterior, constructed with recycled wood and corrugated tin siding, blends into the natural riparian setting created by the big aspens and cottonwood trees that line the fork of South Meadow Creek that rushes past to create a hidden and private environment.  The two enclosed bays have concrete floors.  One side measures approximately 19.5′ x 45′ and has been used as a woodshop with multiple 220v electrical drops that are well positioned for woodworking equipment and there is nice ambient light from the wall of north-facing windows.  The middle ‘RV Bay measures approximately 18′ x 52.5′ with a full concrete floor and two roll-up doors that measure 10′ x 12′ on the west and 12′ x 12′ on the east.  The shop building is completed with additional pole-barn storage that runs the entire length of the RV bay offering covered, but open dry storage.  The shop includes an alarm system for peace of mind with valuable equipment, tools, and vehicles.

Historic Barn

The property is beautifully set up for equestrian enthusiasts with a 42′ x 32′ historic barn that has been very well maintained with new Douglas Fir wood flooring and joists, and a French drain system around the barn.  There are four stalls equipped with elegantly-styled European gates from Saratoga Stalls, as well as another interior bay that could be enclosed for an additional stall.  There is a corral around the barn with a soft sand base, a pole barn, loafing shed with gated stalls, and all-season stock water.

Riding Arena

There is a rectangular outdoor riding arena that measures approximately 150′ long by 100′ wide.  The arena has an improved sand-mix riding surface for excellent horse footing and additional rider safety.

Greenhouse

There is a nicely fenced garden space that is supported by a custom greenhouse to get an early start on the flowers and vegetables that do so well with a few extra weeks of growing in the short Montana summers.

Dog Kennel

The dog kennel sits adjacent to the greenhouse and is constructed of recycled materials with an asphalt roof and three wire stalls sitting on a concrete pad.

Historic Buildings

A historic set of storefronts date back to the covered-wagon era of Territorial Montana.  This was a stopover for people traveling the Bozeman Trail from the Gallatin Valley over Norris Pass to the territorial hub of Virginia City.  These historic buildings provided travelers with a meal and supplies, and their horse teams a much-needed break after the day spent climbing Norris Hill.  These historic buildings have power and have been utilized primarily as additional dry storage and as a tack room.

Electricity is provided by NorthWestern Energy.  Propane tanks are owned and filling service is available from several vendors.  Television service is provided via satellite, and telephone and internet service are available through Three Rivers Communications.

The Property sits just above 5,600 feet above sea level on the timbered northwest corner and drops about 200 feet to just over 5,400 feet above sea level on the southeast corner of the property where South Meadow Creek exits the property.

July and August are quite comfortable with average highs of 84 degrees Fahrenheit and evening lows of around 55 degrees. Indian summer can linger until mid-October. December and January bring highs of approximately 37 degrees with lows around 22 degrees. The average annual rainfall is 17.9” with April, May, and June being the wettest months and typical annual snowfall of about 55 inches.

With a lifetime spent in Southwest Montana, I  have had the opportunity to spend a lot of time in the Madison Valley over the years through family, friends and recreational pursuits.  The Madison Valley has retained much of the history and expansive beauty through dedicated and conservation-minded land owners.  It really is an exceptional part of the world.  However, even in the Madison Valley truly special locations like 284 South Meadow Creek are very rare.  With all of the challenges in today’s world, Montana still offers opportunities to regain some control and continue to have cherished-life experiences.   The truly special locations like 284 South Meadow Creek always end up being worth it in the long run as the living- and lifestyle experience become the most valuable use of time.

OFFERING PRICE and CONDITIONS OF SALE

284 South Meadow Creek, as previously described herein, is offered at US $3,175,000.00 Cash or Terms acceptable solely at the discretion of the Seller. The conditions of sale are as follows:

1. All Prospective Buyers must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Seller absolute financial capability to purchase the Property prior to scheduling an inspection of the Estate;
2. Earnest money deposits will be placed in escrow with First American Title Company, which may place the funds with local banks at nominal rates of interest accruing to the benefit of the Buyer until Closing;
3. The Seller will provide and pay for a standard owner’s title insurance policy. Any endorsements requested by the Buyer or any lender will be at Buyer’s expense. Title to the real property will be conveyed by a deed;
4. All of the water right claims controlled by the Estate will be transferred to the Buyer at Closing, and all of the mineral rights which the Seller actually owns will be conveyed to the Buyer at Closing;

Buyers’ Brokers are welcomed and invited to contact Listing Brokers Tim Anderson or Mike Swan in our Bozeman Office for information regarding Cooperation Policies.

The Sellers reserve the right to effect a tax-deferred exchange for other real property in accordance with provisions in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Buyer will not be required to incur any additional expenses nor to step into the chain of title on any property which the Sellers may acquire.

This entire Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by the Sellers. Information regarding land classifications, acreages, carrying capacities, crop yields, potential profits, etc., are intended only as general guidelines and have been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not warranted or guaranteed by the Sellers or Swan Land Company. Prospective Buyers should verify all information to their sole and complete satisfaction.

TERMS OF INSPECTION