Paradise Valley River Ranch

Livingston, Montana - $14,750,000

Lying on the western banks of the Yellowstone River, with the beautiful peaks of the Absaroka Range framing the landscape, the Paradise Valley River Ranch is located in one of the most beautiful and most photographed valleys in the Northern Rockies. This 589 ± deeded acre ranch contains everything desirable when living in Southwest Montana. The ranch boasts 2.5 ± miles of frontage on one of the best trout fishing stretches of the Yellowstone River. Located just upstream from Mallard’s Rest, the long sweeping bend of the river is full of deep runs and slots along with numerous riffles that hold large rainbow and brown trout.

For days off the river, there are exceptional horse facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, a tack and vet building, barn and loafing sheds. Besides the arenas, there are hours of riding along the banks of the river or up along the pasture ground to capture the tremendous views. For something a little more adventurous, there are multiple trailheads into the Forest Service and Wilderness Areas within a 20-30 minute trailer ride.

Besides the pastures on the benches mentioned above, there are two center pivots which turn the ranch’s significant water rights and quality soil into an excellent hay crop. With a large hay shed, complete shop with a beautiful apartment for guests (or a caretaker) and various other historic outbuildings, the ranch adds a significant but not burdensome agricultural component as well. You can lease out this operation to a neighboring rancher for additional income or operate it yourself with a caretaker as the current owner does.

After your days on the river or in the saddle, you can kick up your feet at a wonderfully rustic, 5800 sq ft Jonathan Foote designed home situated in a grove of willows near the original homestead. This four bedroom log home was designed to frame the Absaroka Mountains and Emigrant Peak from the living room as well as to provide for casual ranch living. Large stone fireplace, hardwood floors, master suite, large office and multiple porches make this home just right for an active, yet stylish Montana living.

In addition to recreational opportunities, the ranch is just 10 minutes from Livingston, an eclectic western town, which offers a mix of unique shopping, fine dining, and cultural endeavors and only 45 minutes from Bozeman with commercial air service at Gallatin Field. In the other direction is the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness and Yellowstone National Park, both located only 30 to 45 minutes away.

So with a foot towards the wild and another towards town, this is the ranch for the discerning individual looking for a combination of equestrian and outdoor sport yet with close proximity to the cultural aspects of two great Montana towns.

Quick Facts

± 589 acres, irrigated and pasture ground.
2 ½ miles of frontage on the Yellowstone River, great trout fishing section.
± 5800 sq ft Jonathan Foote designed log home.
Indoor and outdoor riding arenas, tack room, shop with apartment.
Two center pivots with solid, senior water rights. Plans in place for third pivot.
Amazing views of the Absaroka Mountains, Emigrant Peak, and the Gallatin Range
Great conservation easement or development potential (1 parcel per 20 acre density in that area of the county).
Close to town, yet private due to large parcel and 3 benches that step down from county road to home and river front.
12 miles from Livingston, 45 minutes to Bozeman, Montana

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