"Hawkwood" - 471 W. Boulder Road, Livingston, MT It is truly a rare instance when an authentic frontier Montana landmark is combined with a discerning eye and an artist’s touch to create a home of uncompromising beauty and charm.  These qualities are brought together and gently nestled in southwestern Montana’s West Boulder River valley at a former map dot known as “Hawkwood”.  The cornerstone of this true Montana treasure, that has garnered editorial acclaim, is the record contained within the walls of the home and the discriminating touches used to elevate this historic artifact to a modern masterpiece. The core of the home, originally built in the 1890’s and serving as the Old Hawkwood Post Office, was the center of activity in the West Boulder valley.  It also served as a stagecoach stop, bringing news from the East and ushering travelers into their new lives in the Montana frontier and later found noble use as a school for the area children.  The original walls of this com ...

Old Yellowstone Trail Ranch - Livingston, Montana The most recent issue of "The Week" magazine (November 19, 2010) has named Old Yellowstone Trail Ranch one the of "The Best Properties on the Market on 100 acres or More". Homes from across the United States were selected in this snapshot of fine properties on large tracts of land and included, in addition to the Livingston, MT home, properties from Maine, North Carolina, Rhode Island, California and New Mexico. Old Yellowstone Trail Ranch is 186 acres with dramatic views of the Absaroka Mountain range and the Yellowstone River valley.  The home at the ranch is a 9,000 square foot structure made from Engleman Spruce that was remodeled in 2007 to include appliances by Wolfe, SubZero and Meile.  In addition, custom mill work by Plato, granite counter tops and custom tile accents were also added to accentuate the spectacular natural setting of the home.  To further complement the interior finishes, a custom furniture package designed by Slifer ...

  The affluent have traditionally viewed real estate, even personal use real estate, as part of their overall wealth building strategy. During the past couple of decades, second home properties in Big Sky locations such as Spanish Peaks, Moonlight Basin and The Yellowstone Club have been purchased as much for their investment value as for their recreational benefits.    Second home properties have been viewed as a way to leverage one of the most volatile categories of real estate, the luxury resort home or lot. This leverage was a hands-down winner when new ski\golf communities were selling out in an evening “launch event” and, after going through a gut wrenching for the past two years, resort real estate, and especially Big Sky homes and land may be part of a sensible investment strategy. Capital is now flowing into inflation hedges as concerns about the dollar and euro currency push investors to seek wealth preservation. Commodity prices are booming and stock prices are ...

The Montana Landscape - Open Meadow with Mountain Backdrops Hand in hand with the desire to own a piece of Montana with one of its fabled rivers flowing past your open front door, is the romantic vision of exploring the landscape in much the same way as it was done 150 years ago, on horseback with the sun on your shoulders and miles of prairie unfolding like a sea around you.  Montana has always been synonymous with America’s western frontier and horses were an integral part of that historical period.  They remain so today, being irreplaceable on many of our working cattle ranches, helping explore portions of back-country wilderness not accessible by all-terrain vehicles, pulling sleighs full of new found friends through snowy winter evenings, or simply allowing those of us fortunate enough to call Montana home yet another form of recreation that makes our friends from farther away envious of our lifestyle. PureWest represents a series of properties where horses are not only welcomed, they are e ...

  60 E. Horse Creek Road, Cameron, MT The Property Located on 6 acres that is directly adjacent to open space and ponds within SunWest Ranch, the property at 60 E. Horse Creek is quintessential Montana. The views from the parcel include the full complement of mountain ranges present in the greater area. The property is situated off of an interior subdivision road that services just three home sites throughout this portion of the community. The home is protected by mature trees and approaching the home you immediately gain the sensation of seclusion (in a good way) and privacy.  The mature aspen and fir trees that shelter the perimeter of the home are substantial enough to give the property a sense of separation and independence from the ranch writ large, but not overwhelming to the point of obstructing views.  The home is also situated in such a manner as to capture a variety of view sheds based upon where you are oriented within the property.  The pond views are ve ...

Madison River near Cameron, MT A common thread among my friends who are looking for property in this area of Montana revolves around the dream of having a property where they can walk out their back door and hear the calming rush of water. From small, private creeks to the power and recreational opportunities of rivers like the Madison and Yellowstone, the presence of water has always been a large driving factor in the decision to purchase investment or recreational properties. In our little corner of the globe, we have been overwhelmingly endowed with access to phenomenal water courses. The fishing on the Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone and Missouri are famed for a reason and smaller stretches of live water such the spring creeks in Paradise Valley, the East Gallatin, Smith, and Stillwater Rivers are as good or better in terms of fisheries with limited access making them highly sought after destinations. If you are looking for property that has direct river frontage on these or other fabled Mon ...

  9 Mill Creek Road, Paradise Valley, Montana There are few places in this world as aptly named as Paradise Valley, Montana. The dramatic peaks of the Absaroka Mountain range frame the backdrop of the famed Yellowstone River valley as it meanders its way out of our nation’s first national park. The surrounding land has been contoured by millennia of nature’s influence and it not only is home to dramatic peaks and lush valleys, but to open grasslands, high alpine forests and life abundant spring creeks. Located in the heart of this valley is the property at 9 Mill Creek Road, encompassing 20 acres of prime Yellowstone river frontage with staggering views of the mountains.  The home comprises over 3,900 square feet of which over 3,100 are finished living space. As you enter into the home you are greeted by a quaint kitchen with windows that drink in mountain landscape and river views. Entering the northerly wing of the home reveals two bedrooms and two bathrooms that are si ...

  Red Twig Lane is located on Tract 6 of Old River Farm. The unique qualities of this parcel, within an area already known for is peaceful setting, include approximately .3 miles of the meandering East Gallatin River, mature cottonwood trees and panoramic vistas of the Bridger Mountains. The river is less that a minutes’ walk from the building envelope and the sounds of water caressing the rocky bottom of the river can be heard from many areas on the property. The river is fringed with mature trees and large stands of willow line its banks and the community trails.  The River Often referred to as the "locals’ river", the East Gallatin is an appealing option when fishing in the Bozeman area. Beginning near Bozeman and meandering almost exclusively through private land, the East as it is referred to in the local vernacular, is truly a remarkable and intimate stream that boasts some of the largest trout in the valley. Access to the river can be exceedingly difficult because of ...

  VIew of Absaroka Mountains from Bullis Creek Ranch The Property It is a rare property that encompasses an unobstructed panoramic view of an incredible alpine wilderness that also offers unparalleled privacy within walking distance of a highly desirable mountain community. The 6,765± acre (5,485 deeded) Bullis Creek Ranch utilizes its natural topography and large private neighboring holdings to create an ultra-private setting only six miles from Livingston. Located in the sought-after Paradise Valley, which offers the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Bullis Creek Ranch consists of productive irrigated lands on the Yellowstone River Valley floor and transitions through a range of microclimates before reaching the high alpine forested areas of Wineglass Mountain. The valley climbs gently up through lightly treed mountain rangeland to inviting stands of aspen tucked under a dramatic rock face. Home sites from virtually any spot in the valley command truly dramatic views of the t ...