In a post-Yellowstone world, California’s shiny, glass-clad mansions and New York’s posh penthouses are often upstaged by sprawling properties with generous acreage, and anchored by gorgeous ranches with a different kind of luxury vibe.
And a massive 6,200-acre Bozeman, Montana ranch with trout-filled ponds, rolling hills, and antelope, whitetail deer, bear, and game birds to hunt is the ultimate sportsman ranch — and one of Montana’s priciest real estate offerings.
On the market for a hefty $39,500,000, the revived Grey Cliffs Ranch (which formerly served as a cattle ranch) now offers two oversized stocked ponds, equestrian facilities, ample hunting opportunities, and a rustic-chic 7-bedroom main house, along with a few other structures.
“Ranches are in high demand and ranches of this size with a home of this caliber are incredibly rare,” listing agent Tamara Williams tells us. In fact, they’re so rare that the ranch currently ranks as the 4th most expensive property for sale in Montana (though we’re pretty sure there are a few off-market listings that can give it a run for its money).
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6,200 acres of land in Bozeman, Montana
Grey Cliffs Ranch consists of a massive 6,200 acres of land located roughly one-half hour outside of Bozeman, close to state parks and popular ski resorts like Moonlight Basin, Big Sky, and Bridger Bowl. The property is anchored by a nearly 8,000-square-foot, custom-built house that overlooks a one-acre stocked pond.
There’s also another nearly 3-acre, rainbow trout-stocked pond on the property, as well as horse facilities (including an indoor arena and 1,000-acre fenced grounds), a one-bedroom bunkhouse, a 3-bedroom guesthouse, 4-bedroom ranch hand’s house, another 3-bedroom ranch hand’s house, and several barns and sheds.
A revamped former cattle ranch
The property was long used as a cattle ranch and had degraded grazing land when the owners bought it in 2003. So they set out to rehabilitate the sprawling ranch and restore its biodiversity.
The restored ranch saw its native landscapes re-emerge after thousands of acres of grasslands and trees were planted. This also revived the wildlife habitats for deer, elk, and upland birds like pheasants, making it a hunter’s paradise.
Indoor riding arena and paddocks
While no longer a cattle ranch, Grey Cliffs Ranch has plenty of equestrian-centric amenities, including a 96-meter by 72-meter indoor riding arena and expansive paddocks.
The avid horseman will also enjoy the roughly 1,000-acre fenced grounds with spring-fed running water for livestock.
Now a hunter and fishing paradise
But the revamped Montana ranch can appeal to a wide array of outdoor hobbies. Chief among them is hunting, as its 6,200 acres of land are populated by antelope, whitetail deer, bear, and game birds, making it a hunting paradise.
For avid fishermen, the property offers two stocked fishing ponds, and easy access to world-class fishing at the nearby Madison River.
Two acre-sized, trout-filled ponds
A one-acre pond is located near the main home, and another three-acre pond further away, both teeming with rainbow trout.
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The post-and-beam luxury lodge at the center of it all
Hidden behind two rounds of locked gates and far from the main road, the custom-built lodge is a modern mountain-style retreat that features 7,980 square feet of living space, 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.
Rustic appeal in spades
Its wood-clad living spaces are perfectly in tune with the rugged outdoors, boasting a rustic-chic style that invites rest and relaxation after a day of outdoor activities.
The imposing living room wows with its massive proportions
The most impressive space is the two-story tall living room with a stacked stone fireplace towering over the space alongside double-height windows that overlook the vibrant outdoors and nearby pond.
Tucked away from prying eyes
“The house cannot be seen from the main road,” says listing agent Tamara Williams.
“If someone is looking for an exclusive home this is it. It is hidden behind two locked gates. It has incredibly easy access to fishing from the pond outside of the house or to the river just down the road. Access to Bozeman is also very convenient.”
Lots of additional accommodations
The main lodge is far from the only accommodation option. The Montana ranch also has a 1-bedroom bunkhouse, a 3-bedroom guesthouse, and several barns and sheds for additional storage and convenience.
There are also dedicated homes for the people who help run the ranch, including a 4-bedroom ranch hand’s house, and another 3-bedroom ranch hand’s house.
On the market for a hefty $39.5M
The Bozeman-area property is currently listed for $39,500,000, a price point that makes it one of Montana’s most expensive homes. Tamara Williams of Tamara Williams and Company, an affiliate of Leverage Global Partners, holds the listing.
One of Montana’s priciest listings
Zillow shows that only three other properties in the entire state of Montana sport a higher asking price.
The most expensive listing in Montana is another Bozeman ranch, the 2,000-acre Running Elk Ranch, which borders the Gallatin National Forest and is priced at a dizzying $78,912,000, followed by Dayton’s Cromwell Island — the largest private island in freshwater west of the Mississippi owned by a single party — listed for $72 million. A $41.5M lot set in the coveted West Billings development area in Billings, MT holds the third spot.
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