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Twin Bridges - #157551

$1,150,000

Location

This lovely home, located 8 miles east of Twin Bridges, will make the perfect recreational retreat or luxury primary residence. Sitting at the base of the Tobacco Root Mountains it is a one of a kind Locati Designed custom built residence. The 40+ acres are placed at the edge of the timber and are nestled in a private setting. It is surrounded by a private ranch on three sides and BLM to the backside. Thousands of acres of public land out the front door.

The house and acreage command an unmatched view of the Jefferson, Ruby, and Beaverhead Valleys. Several mountain ranges provide the backdrop and complete the vista. The vegetation is native grasses, shrubs, and trees. Site landscaping is natural rock and on-site materials designed to fit in with the landscape. A fire break created from removed material surrounds the house and provides protection.

Ample space provides a laundry room with built in storage, a large walk in closet in the master bedroom, and mud porch. The downstairs offers a fitness room, hobby room, office/bedroom with built in bookcases, and large storage spaces. All windows are thermal and tinted bronze.

Recreational Opportunities

The Ruby Valley is well known for it’s abundant outdoor recreation opportunities: photography, hiking, camping, top quality fishing, and hunting . Bird hunters have access to pheasant, duck and goose. Big game in this are include numerous whitetail deer, mule deer, antelope, elk, moose, mountain lion, black bear, Bighorn Sheep, and Mountain Goat. Our Ruby , Beaverhead and Jefferson Valleys are breeding grounds and staging areas for hundreds of Sandhill Crain.

Perhaps best known for our fishing, anglers can cast line into small streams, mountain lakes, reservoirs (Clark Canyon, Ruby, Georgetown Lake). Our large and small rivers include the Ruby, Big Hole, Beaverhead and Jefferson . Several mountain ranges such as the Tobacco Root, Ruby, Gravelly, Pioneer, McCartney, and Highland Mountains offer additional activities such as snowmobiling, downhill and alpine skiing, horseback riding, four wheeling, and more!

There is access to large tracts of public lands, including BLM and U S Forest Service.

Community

All of us who appreciate outdoor recreation, fishing, and hunting value the opportunities afforded by the nearness the Ruby, Beaverhead, Big Hole, and Jefferson Rivers. The Madison River is just 50 miles east.. Nearby mountain ranges that beckon include the Highlands, Ruby Range, McCartney Mountains, Gravelly Range, Snow crests, and Pioneers.

Twin Bridges (415 census) has a range of small town amenities that include numerous churches, the Blue Anchor and Wagon Wheel Restaurant, fine dining at the Old Hotel, the Shack Pizzeria, two motels, gift shops, a bank and several fishing guide services. Twin Bridges has an excellent county airport with fuel and a mechanic available (Ruby Valley Aviation). The Madison County Fairgrounds is located here and hosts the annual County Fair, NRA Rodeo, team penning, roping, and numerous other community and regional events. Riverside Park, adjacent to the Fairgrounds is a recently developed multiplex with two baseball diamonds, a soccer field and walking path. The Fairgrounds is also the location for our Lewis and Clark Memorial Park, paying tribute to the rich history associated with the Corps of Discovery.

Twin Bridges and Sheridan each have high quality schools, and medical clinics. Sheridan has a hospital and nursing home, grocery store, gas, liquor store, as well as numerous churches, shops and businesses. The Ruby Valley Bank has a branch in both Sheridan and Twin Bridges.

The economies of Twin Bridges and Sheridan are agricultural based (cattle, sheep, hay, potatoes ,for example), with a complement of recreational businesses, service and other businesses. World Famous Winston Rod is an example of a local major employer. Both communities have rural fire and ambulance services.

Friendly folks, a relaxed atmosphere, and deep-rooted community pride are what you’ll find here in Southwest Montana.

Description of the land

Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate

This property is at about 6000 feet. The average annual precipitation is 12 inches. Average annual temperature is 40 degrees. The climate in the Ruby Valley is considered to be mild by Montana standards. Snow accumulates in the mountains and often melts back quickly in the valley.

Improvements

This luxury home welcomes you with a beautiful custom built architectural wood entry. The house features high ceilings upstairs and down, with vaulted ceilings in the great room and master bedroom. The great room has a magnificent rock fireplace (gas), and walk out to the deck and hot tub. A delightful gourmet kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, roomy tile countertops, an island, custom maple cabinets, and loads of storage. Floors throughout the main level are a beautiful dark merbau hardwood.

The main floor is 1935 sq ft , the walkout daylight basement is 1873 sq ft. The 932 sq ft 3 bay garage is finished and heated. The home has a monitored security system, including freeze and CO warnings.

The heating system is in-floor multi-zone radiant. Two free standing gas fireplaces provide ambiance and backup heat. A 1000 gallon buried propane tank is owned. Keeping heat in or out is a breeze for this luxury home as it includes custom sun screen window coverings. They are on most windows and allow a view to the outside and provide summer solar protection and winter insulation. Most rooms offer sweeping views of the valley and mountains. Even the master bathroom affords a fine view of the Jefferson Valley. Another great feature is the central vacuum system which serves the entire house.

The beauty of this house is apparent inside and outside. The exterior siding is heavy hewn lumber caulked in the style of a log home. And exterior decks include a wrap around deck off the great room and across the formal entry, a private deck off the master bedroom, and a small deck off the lower bedroom/office.

Some additional features this tremendous home offers are that the walls have both foam and batting insulation for superior protection; the attic space has additional insulation; the ceiling is foamed. The bedroom walls and garage walls adjacent to the main house are sound insulated.

Town History

TWIN BRIDGES HISTORY
The small southwest Montana agricultural community of Twin Bridges is described as “where the rivers run through” referring to the proximity of the Ruby, Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers that merge to form the Jefferson River just north of Twin Bridges. If you’re looking for a piece of Montana real estate with numerous recreational opportunities, the seven surrounding mountain ranges including the Pioneer, McCartney, Gravelly, Tobacco Root, and Ruby Range offer thousands of acres of public lands and abundant wildlife habitat to satisfy any sports person tastes.

Brothers Judge M.H. Lott and John T are credited with founding the town in 1866 after building two bridges to cross the Beaverhead and Big Hole rivers, hence the town name. Cattle and agriculture are the backbone of the economy with increasing demand being applied towards recreation and entrepreneurial business.

Historic Virginia City lies 33 miles southeast with summer offerings that include the Virginia City Players Theater and Brewery Follies cabaret along with numerous historical and tourist activities. Dillon, 30 miles south (pop 4,342) is the home of University of Montana Western Campus. Butte (pop 33,892) lies 44 miles west and has a major medical facility and is the home of University of Montana Tech Campus. Also nearby is Bozeman (pop 30, 723) at 85 miles with Montana State University, and Helena (85 miles), our state capitol, with Carroll College. Butte, Helena, and Bozeman offer expanded medical, commercial services, and international airports.

Price

$1,150,000

Brokers Comments

Perfect as an executive primary residence, or as a high quality 2nd home, this combination of recreational value and luxury is very charming. Deer, elk, mountain goats, and eagles are often your nearest neighbors. Awe inspiring views are provided in most rooms. The loveliness of this home combines convenience with beauty.

Contact Listing Agent for Exact Legal Description

For additional information or to schedule
A viewing appointment of this property contact:

Rand Bradley, Sales Associate
Office: 406-684-5686 Cell: 406-596-2286
email: rand.bradley@prumt.com