Lonesome Dove Estate

Description

Forever unobstructed views on the bench overlooking the Madison River Valley is this 5 bedroom - 4 bath home with a 2 car attached garage and a 3 car detached garage.  Situated on 20+ acres, you are within minutes of being on the river fishing, within an hour of Yellowstone National Park, or just a couple of miles to a Forest Service access for hunting, hiking, mountain bike riding or horseback riding.  There is an easement on the south side that give you access to an additional 320 acres of BLM land and you can cross the Story Ditch to gain walking access to the Madison River (ask about the option of a draw bridge.).  This magnificent home is on 3 levels with the 2 bedrooms on the main floor are both suites with three quarter baths.  The open living area (kitchen, living room and dining area) is the perfect center for entertaining or cozy up to the wood burning fireplace on a chilly evening.  The basement level has another large family room, two non-conforming bedrooms (no egress windows) and yet another garage door into a storae area that is perfect for a golf cart or boat.  The "gotcha" is the 3rd floor great room (has a wet bar) with walls of windows, another wood burning fireplace and west side covered balcony where you can see the Gravelly Mountain Range as well as the Tobacco Root Mountains.  Add another huge bedroom suite with a walk-in shower, double vanity, sauna and a soaker tub with a view and it definitely will get to you.  Attention to detail gives you  alternatives for heat: infloor radiant on the main and upper floor, propane forced air that is vented to all 3 floors, and two wood burning fireplaces that add both ambiance and utility.  The seller buried two 1000 gallon propane tanks - perfect for the summer fill at reduced prices.  You can purchase the house "as is" and finish it your way adding your own sweat equity (most of the hard work is done with mostly finish work to go) or the seller will continue to work on the finishes but also retains the right to increase the price as more work gets done.  If you are looking for a home that gives you end of the road privacy, phenomenal views, tons of storage (remember 5+ car bays worth), access to recreational property in every direction, elbow room, and a great home for yourself and guests.......look no further.  In Montana you don't just buy a property.....you purchase a new lifestyle.  Start YOURS today!!