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Gallatin Gateway - #143893

$875,000

Location

This custom Gallatin River front home is nestled in the trees between Bozeman and Big Sky in the beautiful Gallatin Canyon. Approximately, 16 miles to Big Sky, 21 miles to Bozeman, and 65 miles to Yellowstone National Parks west entrance.

Acreage

The property is a total of 2.54 +/- landscaped acres consisting of two separately deeded lots. The vacant lot between the home and the hwy will allow for two single family homes or one bed and breakfast. Extensive landscaping covers the property with native materials, such as, large boulders, trees and shrubs--giving the exterior a natural feel.

Recreational Opportunities

Whether it is winter, spring, summer or fall there is unparalleled recreation, scenery and abundant wildlife to be found. In the summer you can fly fish, hike, bike, raft, horseback ride, golf, camp, watch wildlife, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. Winter allows for some of the best downhill skiing in America, snowshoeing, dog sledding, trips to Yellowstone, and moonlit sleigh ride dinners complete the winter experience.

Fishing:

The Gallatin River ranks as one of the finest wade fishing rivers in Montana. It offers excellent dry fly fishing and receives relatively low fishing pressure in beautiful surroundings. The fish on the Gallatin River are not finicky eaters, which makes the Gallatin River an excellent place for learning how to fly fish. The trout on the river, consisting of both brown and rainbow trout, average around 12 inches, with 16 inches considered a large trout - although some lunkers exceeding 20 inches are found. Grayling and cutthroat trout are also found in the Gallatin River.

Hunting:

Unlimited in big game hunting, Montana is well known for elk, deer, antelope, pronghorn, and pheasant. Visit Montana Fish and Wildlife for more information: www.mt.gov

Forest Service Access:

The nearest forest service access road is Storm Castle, which is approximately 2.5 miles northwest of the property.

Access

Easy access off highway 191.

Community

Gallatin County
Located in a breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting, Gallatin County is close to world-class downhill skiing, blue ribbon trout streams, Yellowstone National Park and a multitude of other outdoor activities in the pristine nearby wilderness areas.

Gallatin County covers over 2,500 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks and open ranch lands. Nearly half of all the land in Gallatin County is under public ownership by the Gallatin National Forest, State of Montana, Bureau of Land Management or the National Park Service.

Gallatin County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Yellowstone National Park (our first National Park) to lush farmland, and a growing economy of high-tech industries. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, ranchers, retirees, students and many others have grown to love Gallatin County's boundless opportunities. Visit www.gallatin.mt.gov for more information.

Bozeman
It's not easy to describe Bozeman to someone who's never been. It's one of the most diverse small towns in the Rocky Mountain West. Bozeman is blessed with an eclectic mix of ranchers, artists, professors, ski enthusiasts and entrepreneurs drawn hereby world class outdoor recreation, Montana State University and a slice of old fashioned Americana.

Established in 1893, Montana State University's campus houses The Museum of the Rockies where you'll travel through 4 billion years of Earth's history! The museum features a planetarium, paleontology, ethnology, and displays of dinosaurs and dinosaur eggs unearthed in Montana, Plains Indian artifacts, pioneer exhibits and Western art exhibits.

Downtown Bozeman has been an important and historic gateway to the West for more than 100 years. Downtown merchants outfitted explorers, miners, ranchers and the army with supplies to sustain them. Today, downtown features with rows of turn-of-the-century buildings. With more than 100 shops and restaurants lining this beautiful and historic retailing corridor, a stroll down Historic Main Street is a reminder of shopping in the grand old tradition.

Art and culture is alive and well in Bozeman. It is home to many museums, talented artists and excellent galleries. You can find opera, theatre, symphony and ballet, as well as rodeo, the Sweet Pea Festival, the Montana Winter Fair and the Gallatin County Fair. Those same features make Bozeman attractive to tourists, meeting planners, travel writers and tour operators. In addition to the numerous attractions in Bozeman, there are literally hundreds of sights within a short drive, including Yellowstone National Park, that lure visitors from around the world.

Bozeman is surrounded by four mountain ranges, thousands of acres of the Gallatin National Forest and hundreds of miles of blue ribbon trout streams, so the recreation opportunities are virtually endless. Hiking, biking, fly fishing, and rafting. Bozeman is an important winter recreation area with two major ski areas nearby. Bridger Bowl is located 16 miles northeast of town and Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort is 45 miles south. Consider making Bozeman the base for your trip and stay awhile to get to know the people and the hospitality that make Bozeman, Montana one of the nation's best! (Ref: mt.gov)

Big Sky
The scenic community of Big Sky nestles high in mountain meadows, surrounded by timberland, the Spanish Peaks Primitive Area and the Gallatin National Forest. Majestic 11,166-foot Lone Mountain towers over the paradise, where in 1969, Chet Huntley, the late newscaster, and a group of corporate investors purchased some ranch land. Chet loved his native Montana and wanted to contribute to its tourism industry by establishing a year-round resort with complete lodging and recreational facilities.

Big Sky is the home of the Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort. This lively village is a year-round playground for outdoor recreationists. Golf, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, skiing and snowmobiling are all spoken here. Gondola rides offer spectacular views in the summer. Hiking is popular in the nearby Lee Metcalf Spanish Peaks Wilderness.

For an exquisite breathtaking view of Lone Mountain, stop by Soldier's Chapel, built in 1955. This small church of native stone and logs was built as a memorial to the fallen soldiers of World War II, and to serve the spiritual needs of the ranchers and families living in the Gallatin Canyon and their many summer visitors. (Ref: mt.gov)

Description of the land

Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate

Bozeman's average yearly temperature is a comfortable 56 degrees. The average growing season is 107 days. Located at an elevation of 4,793', our winters can be brisk, and plenty of snow covers our mountains. The average temperature is 13 degrees in January, but is ever changing. The mean temperature in August is a warm and pleasant 81 degrees. The average mean snowfall is 73.1 inches.

Improvements

Main Residence:

This immaculate custom home is architecturally designed and features two master suites and a gourmet kitchen. The home is loaded with high end finishes including a gas fireplace, radiant floor heat, cherry hardwood flooring, granite counters in the kitchen and bathrooms, custom lighting, vessel sink, jetted tub, video surveillance, and security system. Large windows invite lots of natural light and dramatic views of castle rock. There is an attached oversized garage with radiant floor heat.

Guest House:

The rustic Montana style log guest cabin overlooks the Gallatin River and features a full bath, bunk room, and large deck.

Fencing

10 foot fence between adjoining neighbor provides privacy.

Wells

The property has a private well and septic.

Wildlife

There is an abundance of wildlife in the area, which includes elk, deer, bear, bison, antelope, moose, bighorn sheep, and upland birds.

Timber

Many native pines on the property and surrounding area.

Whitewater Rafting

This section of the Gallatin River is popular among whitewater enthusiasts, particularly those in hard shell kayaks and whitewater canoes.

Skiing

The property is just 25+/- miles to Big Sky Ski Resort, which offers 3,812 acres of downhill skiing, snowboarding and snowshoe trails. Recognized for lack of lift lines, amazing steeps and the biggest skiing in America with the new Big Sky - Moonlight Basin Interconnect.

In 2003, Moonlight Basin was the first new destination ski resort to open in the US in more than twenty years. Since then, the resort has grown to include six chairlifts, including Montana's only high-speed, six passenger chairlift. You'll enjoy long, gentle groomers, glades, open bowls and super steep chutes in the Headwaters.

Bridger Ski Resort, 43+/- miles from the property, is a world-class community ski area located 20 minutes north of Bozeman, providing an incredible ski and snowboard experience.

Taxes

Tract 1: $2410.99 for 2007.
Tract 2: $276.09 for 2007.

Showings

Easy to show. Please call for an appointment: Nancy Oakes, Broker (406) 581-1956 or Holly Thompson, Licensed Assistant (406) 539-2463

Price

$875,000

Brokers Comments

Unique River Front property conveniently located between Bozeman and Big Sky Montana. This would make an excellent vacation home, recreational retreat, or bed and breakfast.

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