white moose ranch
WHITE MOOSE RANCH BITTERROOT VALLEY * DARBY, MONTANA Offered by:
Jane Iten The Iten Company 170 South Second Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Telephone: 406.363.1010 * Facsimile: 406.363.6965 www.itencompany.com * [email protected]
LOCATION AND LOCALE In the epitome of the perfect Montana mountain setting surrounded by snow capped peaks, national forest lands, timber, meadows, year-round fishable creek and pond, the White Moose Ranch encompasses 82 deeded acres with all this and much, much more. Centered on the acreage is a stately lodge-style home of cedar, log and rock just completed in 2010 with lavish materials and creative touches that emanate the quality of craftsmanship and materials used throughout.
ACREAGE AND GROUNDS Located in the southern end of the Bitterroot Valley roughly a 15 minute drive south of Hamilton and 10 minutes north of Darby, the property is accessed off Highway 93 by way of a paved county road for four miles and a ¼ mile of gravel road maintained by the Forest Service. An asphalt drive leads into and around the home. This property is the closest privately owned parcel to Lake Como, a pristine lake and recreation area held by the U.S. Forest Service and void of any private residences along its shores. The uniqueness continues in that the property is bordered three sides by the Bitterroot National Forest and one side by a large ranch under a conservation easement, giving the White Moose Ranch a limitless and secluded feel. The grounds are loaded with areas of fir and lodgepole pine, lush meadows with aspen clusters, Rock Creek forging through and astounding mountain views, including a picturesque seat directly facing the Como Peaks. Enhancing what nature bestowed upon the property, the forested areas have been cleaned and trimmed to resemble a park while the boulders act as a natural landscape. Surface and ground water keep the grounds green and fertile. One pond is presently in place.
RESIDENCE A grand entrance with custom gate connects into the jack-leg perimeter fence. A cleared bluff already supports a landing strip for small private aircraft, and with further work could be enlarged to handle bigger planes. Upon a hilltop knoll within the perimeter of the acreage, a masterpiece home as been erected with over 12,000 square feet under the roofline, of which 8,517 square feet of finished living space is contained. The exterior boasts 12-inch log supports, beams and accents against bold rock designs and lots of glass windows and doors to maximize the views. The interior is simply breathtaking. Covering three levels, with an elevator to each handicapped-accessible floor, the amenities offer a refined elegance while in keeping with the rugged western theme. The front entrance opens up onto the main level which has 3,377 square feet and features the great room, dining room, family room, kitchen, office, two powder rooms and the master suite. In the great room are a massive stone wood-burning fireplace and circularsawn fir flooring; the same flooring that leads into the dining room before the switching to the use of travertine in the kitchen and beyond. Sua lighting fixtures and chandeliers have been installed.
RESIDENCE The kitchen is teeming with a series of top quality appliances like a 36” six-burner gas Viking range, double ovens, warming drawer, microwave drawer, two dishwashers, 48” refrigerator and a wine cooler. In the office there are three built-in stations and the area has been wired for dual computer monitors and televisions. A woodstove bring ambiance to this room that also houses a Bullfrog hot tub on the deck and comes with a word of caution that any work you set out to accomplish here may be distracted by the amazing mountain views seen from within. The master bedroom has a private deck, a Franklin gas stove and a huge closet. The bathroom contained within is covered in travertine and granite and features a soaking tub and travertine shower.
RESIDENCE The upper level accessed from inside the home has twin guest suites; one mountainside and one creekside. Each spacious bedroom as a private bathroom enclosed. Also on the top level, but with separate exterior access to a space over the attached three-car garage is a studio apartment with full kitchen, bathroom with double vanity and shower, a roomy clothes closet as well as a laundry closet. Added together, the square footage of the upper level is 3,391 square feet of finished living space. The lower level is only partially submerged with the entire front exposed to daylight with a walk-out patio off a large family room and has 1,814 square feet of completed living space. Downstairs has been designed and wired to serve as a home gym, a theatre and has a wet bar that is plumbed to be a complete kitchen if so desired. Another large guest bedroom/bathroom suite is located on this level. From this level is also access into a 356 square foot storage garage that has an exterior door for ease of loading.
It would be overwhelming to try to describe the multitude of detail work and features associated with this amazing home. To summarize, let us focus on a few of the main facts: Finished Living Space: 8,571 square feet Garages: 1,516 square feet Covered Porches: 1,454 square feet Balconies & Decks: 623 square feet Bedrooms: 4 suites, plus one in apartment for 5 total Bathrooms: 5 full, 3 half House wide: central vac; stereo systems built into every room; wired for sauna outside the office area; theatre with step-downs wired and ready to customize with electronics; all bedrooms and several additional locales wired for television; four areas wired for computer/internet; wired for an alarm system with 12 cameras and gate camera; forced air propane air conditioning and heat on all levels; hydronic heat in basement and garage; five propane fireplaces, two wood stoves and wood-burning great room fireplace; handicapped accessible on main level and in areas on upper and lower floors as reached by elevator.
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Along this Westside setting in the southern Bitterroot Valley are a multitude of trailheads leading into the Bitterroot National Forest opening up an abundance of recreational options to be enjoyed year round via horseback, cross-country skis, on foot or off-highway vehicle. Rock Creek, Lost Horse Canyon and Lake Como, located literally within a mile, are just a sampling of exhilarating adventure spots accessed within minutes of this locale. Big game hunters find the wildlife in the area astounding, with elk, bear, whitetail and mule deer, moose, mountain goats and bighorn sheep among the forest inhabitants. Fly-fishing on the Bitterroot River has gained much notoriety, capturing the hearts of anglers far and wide. Points to access the banks for wading or floating are within mere miles north and south of the property. Skiers will relish the exceptional snow conditions at three downhill ski areas all within an hour’s drive. Lake Como provides summer recreation with boating and water sports.
BROKER’S COMMENTS A showcase of craftsmanship and a perfect pairing of urban elegance meets Montana lifestyle. Between the setting, the varied terrain and the exquisite home, the White Moose Ranch is truly a beautiful property and a rare find. Your Montana treasure awaits!
PRICE $3,895,000
The information contained herein is furnished by the owner to the best of his knowledge, but is subject to verification by the purchaser, and agent assumes no responsibility for correctness thereof. The sale offering is made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale for withdrawal without notice. In accordance with the Law, this property is offered without respect to race, color, creed or national origin.
Jane Iten The Iten Company 170 South Second Street Hamilton, MT 59840 Telephone: 406.363.1010 * Facsimile: 406.363.6965 www.itencompany.com * [email protected]
LOCATION AND LOCALE In the epitome of the perfect Montana mountain setting surrounded by snow capped peaks, national forest lands, timber, meadows, year-round fishable creek and pond, the White Moose Ranch encompasses 82 deeded acres with all this and much, much more. Centered on the acreage is a stately lodge-style home of cedar, log and rock just completed in 2010 with lavish materials and creative touches that emanate the quality of craftsmanship and materials used throughout.
ACREAGE AND GROUNDS Located in the southern end of the Bitterroot Valley roughly a 15 minute drive south of Hamilton and 10 minutes north of Darby, the property is accessed off Highway 93 by way of a paved county road for four miles and a ¼ mile of gravel road maintained by the Forest Service. An asphalt drive leads into and around the home. This property is the closest privately owned parcel to Lake Como, a pristine lake and recreation area held by the U.S. Forest Service and void of any private residences along its shores. The uniqueness continues in that the property is bordered three sides by the Bitterroot National Forest and one side by a large ranch under a conservation easement, giving the White Moose Ranch a limitless and secluded feel. The grounds are loaded with areas of fir and lodgepole pine, lush meadows with aspen clusters, Rock Creek forging through and astounding mountain views, including a picturesque seat directly facing the Como Peaks. Enhancing what nature bestowed upon the property, the forested areas have been cleaned and trimmed to resemble a park while the boulders act as a natural landscape. Surface and ground water keep the grounds green and fertile. One pond is presently in place.
RESIDENCE A grand entrance with custom gate connects into the jack-leg perimeter fence. A cleared bluff already supports a landing strip for small private aircraft, and with further work could be enlarged to handle bigger planes. Upon a hilltop knoll within the perimeter of the acreage, a masterpiece home as been erected with over 12,000 square feet under the roofline, of which 8,517 square feet of finished living space is contained. The exterior boasts 12-inch log supports, beams and accents against bold rock designs and lots of glass windows and doors to maximize the views. The interior is simply breathtaking. Covering three levels, with an elevator to each handicapped-accessible floor, the amenities offer a refined elegance while in keeping with the rugged western theme. The front entrance opens up onto the main level which has 3,377 square feet and features the great room, dining room, family room, kitchen, office, two powder rooms and the master suite. In the great room are a massive stone wood-burning fireplace and circularsawn fir flooring; the same flooring that leads into the dining room before the switching to the use of travertine in the kitchen and beyond. Sua lighting fixtures and chandeliers have been installed.
RESIDENCE The kitchen is teeming with a series of top quality appliances like a 36” six-burner gas Viking range, double ovens, warming drawer, microwave drawer, two dishwashers, 48” refrigerator and a wine cooler. In the office there are three built-in stations and the area has been wired for dual computer monitors and televisions. A woodstove bring ambiance to this room that also houses a Bullfrog hot tub on the deck and comes with a word of caution that any work you set out to accomplish here may be distracted by the amazing mountain views seen from within. The master bedroom has a private deck, a Franklin gas stove and a huge closet. The bathroom contained within is covered in travertine and granite and features a soaking tub and travertine shower.
RESIDENCE The upper level accessed from inside the home has twin guest suites; one mountainside and one creekside. Each spacious bedroom as a private bathroom enclosed. Also on the top level, but with separate exterior access to a space over the attached three-car garage is a studio apartment with full kitchen, bathroom with double vanity and shower, a roomy clothes closet as well as a laundry closet. Added together, the square footage of the upper level is 3,391 square feet of finished living space. The lower level is only partially submerged with the entire front exposed to daylight with a walk-out patio off a large family room and has 1,814 square feet of completed living space. Downstairs has been designed and wired to serve as a home gym, a theatre and has a wet bar that is plumbed to be a complete kitchen if so desired. Another large guest bedroom/bathroom suite is located on this level. From this level is also access into a 356 square foot storage garage that has an exterior door for ease of loading.
It would be overwhelming to try to describe the multitude of detail work and features associated with this amazing home. To summarize, let us focus on a few of the main facts: Finished Living Space: 8,571 square feet Garages: 1,516 square feet Covered Porches: 1,454 square feet Balconies & Decks: 623 square feet Bedrooms: 4 suites, plus one in apartment for 5 total Bathrooms: 5 full, 3 half House wide: central vac; stereo systems built into every room; wired for sauna outside the office area; theatre with step-downs wired and ready to customize with electronics; all bedrooms and several additional locales wired for television; four areas wired for computer/internet; wired for an alarm system with 12 cameras and gate camera; forced air propane air conditioning and heat on all levels; hydronic heat in basement and garage; five propane fireplaces, two wood stoves and wood-burning great room fireplace; handicapped accessible on main level and in areas on upper and lower floors as reached by elevator.
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Along this Westside setting in the southern Bitterroot Valley are a multitude of trailheads leading into the Bitterroot National Forest opening up an abundance of recreational options to be enjoyed year round via horseback, cross-country skis, on foot or off-highway vehicle. Rock Creek, Lost Horse Canyon and Lake Como, located literally within a mile, are just a sampling of exhilarating adventure spots accessed within minutes of this locale. Big game hunters find the wildlife in the area astounding, with elk, bear, whitetail and mule deer, moose, mountain goats and bighorn sheep among the forest inhabitants. Fly-fishing on the Bitterroot River has gained much notoriety, capturing the hearts of anglers far and wide. Points to access the banks for wading or floating are within mere miles north and south of the property. Skiers will relish the exceptional snow conditions at three downhill ski areas all within an hour’s drive. Lake Como provides summer recreation with boating and water sports.
BROKER’S COMMENTS A showcase of craftsmanship and a perfect pairing of urban elegance meets Montana lifestyle. Between the setting, the varied terrain and the exquisite home, the White Moose Ranch is truly a beautiful property and a rare find. Your Montana treasure awaits!
PRICE $3,895,000
The information contained herein is furnished by the owner to the best of his knowledge, but is subject to verification by the purchaser, and agent assumes no responsibility for correctness thereof. The sale offering is made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale for withdrawal without notice. In accordance with the Law, this property is offered without respect to race, color, creed or national origin.
