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  • $4,495,000
  • 80± Acres

Distant Waters Homestead is an exceptionally rare offering and resides in one of the most coveted and historic areas in the Gallatin Valley. Almost impossibly secluded and located in the shadow of Ross Peak, the ranch is in a very rich and varied wildlife corridor near the Springhill community. Just 25± minutes north of Bozeman, this 80± acre private escape is the epitome of scenic beauty. Set in the middle of 100 year old fir trees and groves of aspens sits a unique old-world home which was inspired by the 18th century New England farmhouses and Italian hill towns. Designed by renowned architect Jonathan Foote and his associate Paul Bertelli of JLF, the home is a masterpiece of the genre. Consisting of 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, this authentic 4300± sq. ft. home sits on 80± usable aspen filled acres comprised of lush wetlands and groves of aspens with exquisite views of the southerly face of the Bridger Mountains and Gallatin Valley.

PROPERTY FACTS:

  • 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a loft
  • Meticulously designed home by JLF and Associates with custom hand-crafted 100 year old accents
  • 4300± sq. ft. of living space
  • 80± forested acres surrounded in aspen trees and highlighted by stunning views of the Bridger range and Gallatin Valley
  • 25± minutes from Bozeman, Montana and 13± miles from Bozeman Yellowstone In-ternational airport
  • Wildlife galore: pheasant, Hungarian partridge, bear, mountain lion, moose, deer, turkey and elk
  • Exceptional horse and hunting property
  • 1± acre pond filled with wild trout that spawn in the creek that run underneath the breezeway in the house
  • 3 perennial creeks flowing through the property

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