83 Acres in Missoula, MT - $3,195,000

The Sweathouse Creek Ranch provides everything one could want in a Montana ranch – 83+/- irrigated acres, the best of log home luxury, a guest apartment, separate gate house, large shop, creeks and pond, productive hay ground and transferable water rights- all in a moderately timbered setting. Located in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley on the pristine Westside the Sweathouse Creek Ranch looks up to the spectacular Bitterroot Mountains, valley and vistas. If exclusivity and privacy are paramount in ones decision you have found the perfect mountain retreat. The main residence features the best of log home construction. The flowing floor plan offers plenty of space to entertain with a formal dining room, great room and gourmet kitchen. The gorgeous rustic rough sawn hardwood floors and interior rock work add to the beauty of this ideal mountain retreat. Strategically placed windows invite nature indoors and adds to the feeling of spaciousness. The custom residence, designed by award winning Rocky Mountain Log Homes, is constructed using the finest materials available. Strategically placed to overlook the rushing creek and quiet pond - the rolling topography guarantees your exclusivity and privacy. On the east side of the home is the outdoor patio area next to the year round creek. The kitchen, designed with an open concept, is the place to gather with family and friends. A casual Montana dinner will be a pleasure to prepare utilizing the full size Viking 6 burner gas cook top, Viking refrigerator and center island with expansive eating bar. Adjacent is the great room with a magnificent wood burning fireplace utilizing native Montana rock, art ledges built into the rock work, floor to ceiling bank of windows and two story vaulted ceilings. Easy living is found in the main floor master suite with a river rock wood burning fireplace, double vanity master bath complete with separate jetted tub, oversize shower and master walk in closet. The master closet has custom designed organizers and drawers built in for your convenience. Upstairs offers a private loft/ office alcove. It is a wonderful room to catch up on your daily correspondence after an afternoon of fly fishing for blue ribbon trout on the nearby Bitterroot River. The main floor of the residence also offers a formal dining room with views to the northern vistas and large pond. There is on additional bedroom with attached bath as well. Your guests will love their time in the separate guest apartment complete with refrigerator and coffee bar. Surrounded by a park like setting - time spent on the upper decks will be memorable. A double car garage sits below the guest’s quarters. The ranch improvements include a 40 x 40 separate shop with oversized doors, separate gate house offering 2100 sq ft, ¼ mile drive way and gated entry. The property is in 4 separate parcels and comes with transferable water rights. The land is moderately timbered with lush grasslands, mountain meadows, streams and creeks. It is ideal habitat for elk and deer - wildlife is plentiful on the ranch. The location of the Sweathouse Creek Ranch is centrally placed between Missoula and Hamilton. Shopping conveniences are just miles away in the quaint town of Victor. Recreational opportunities are abundant with fly-fishing, hiking, trail riding, skiing and snowmobiling. We have only shown the highlights of Sweathouse Creek Ranch. A personal tour will allow the Buyer to appreciate this exceptional property and home. Discover how this luxurious property can make your Western Montana dreams come true.