Fantasy Farm Wednesday: Montana Ranch Getaway

February 17, 2016Lorraine JacksonLorraine Jackson#FantasyFarmLeave a comment

We’re going north to get that fresh ‘Big Sky’ mountain air — by horseback, of course!

Some horse properties are fabulous because they are designed for maximum training efficiency and high performance, and some because they are any horseman’s dream equestrian getaway. This property is most definitely the latter. Situated on 60 acres and surrounded by four mountain ranges, endless national forests and charming western towns, this Montana mini ranch is the hideout you want and deserve.

The Land

‘Dos Marias’ Ranch is situated in Bridger Canyon, just outside the iconic town of Bozeman, and is one of the best elk habitats in the world. It’s green and lush for much of the year, and stays relatively cool in the summers. The property is jaw-droppingly verdant and every horse’s foundering daydream.

Photo courtesy of PureWest Christie's International Real Estate

Photo courtesy of Bozeman Luxury Real Estate

The Arena

It may not be an Olympic Dressage Menage, but it’s really everything you’d ever need in Big Sky country to keep the horses soft and safe before hitting the mountain trails, and the owners spared no expense with good footing, proper drainage, and solid fencing.

Photo courtesy of Bozeman Luxury Real Estate

The Barn

Easily some of the best woodwork and unique design we’ve seen on Horse Nation, these stall fronts are show stoppers, and double the standard stall size. Also, the barn light fixtures totally slay me. The barn also houses the bonus living quarters.

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Photo courtesy of Bozeman Luxury Real Estate

Screenshot via YouTube

The House

I don’t usually get all riled up about the human spaces like I do the horse spaces, but this house accomplishes one of my favorite design concepts: elegant rustic modern. So many of the luxury facilities you see in this price range are fancy log cabins, which is a look I personally just can’t get behind. This home dwells magnificently in its environment without sacrificing clean modern lines and really sharp design.

Also, don’t even get me started on the outdoor entertaining space or the 2 billion fireplaces. Have mercy.

Photo courtesy of Bozeman Luxury Real Estate

The ‘Dos Marias’ main house has 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, and a full sound system. The ranch includes a scenic irrigated pond, a 4-stall barn as well as turnouts with loafing sheds, the additional bunkhouse, and many other ranch-critical amenities. This magical western getaway can be yours for $4,945,000.

Many thanks to agents Sally Uhlmann and Mike Schlauch at Bozeman Luxury Real Estate for sharing their listing with us!