6 rustic houses in Montana

Belgrade

This three-bedroom home sits on 41 acres in the Gallatin Valley. The Contemporary house in 2019 features white oak floors, a chef’s kitchen with porcelain counters, a master bedroom with a spa bath and access to an outdoor hot tub, and views of Mount Bridger and Ross Peak.

Outdoor amenities include redwood floors, low-maintenance landscaping, and a heated 4-car garage with dog wash service. $3,875,000. Mike Schlauch, PureWest Real Estate / Christie’s International Real Estate, (406) 580-8380

White fish

Ponderosa Chalet, a two-bedroom ski-in and ski-out cabin on Whitefish Mountain Resort’s Hope Slope, has been featured in national publications and voted VRBO’s favorite property of all age. The House 2017 features a stone fireplace, exposed beams, a kitchen with island seating and a turret with a star-painted ceiling.

Outside is a large deck with a dining area and hot tub. $3,995,000. Scott Darkenwald and Tracy Rossi, Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty, (406) 212-3355

Drummond

King Mountain Ranch & Retreat, the 2,965-acre property, 45 minutes from Missoula, overlooks Rattler Gulch and the Clark Fork River Valley. Off the grid owner’s compound, solar powered with backup generator, includes lodge, boutique and rustic-modern wooden cabin, has a great room with stone fireplace and spiral staircase up bedroom loft.

Outside are potential ranch sites and wild lands painted with elk, bears, mule deer and mountain lions. $5,650,000. Deke Tidwell, Hall and Hall, (406) 544-7191

Big sky

This four bedroom custom home surrounded by old conifers. The home has a great room with a tall stone fireplace, an open plan kitchen with counter seating for six and a wine cellar, and a master bedroom with two walk-in closets, large bathtub with shower and balconies, and wraparound verandas with dining and lounge areas.

This 2.6-acre landscaped hotel is close to town and ski at Big Sky Resort. $4,975,000. Ania Bulis, The Big Sky Real Estate Co., (406) 580-6852

Eureka

Just a few miles from the Canadian border, this wooden building is bordered on three sides by Forest Service land. Three-bedroom main guesthouse Features custom windows, an open plan layout, a fireplace patio and views of Krinklehorn Peak.

The 30-acre fenced property includes a one-bedroom caretaker’s lodge with shopping space, a riding school, two-room stables, a glass-roofed sauna, and a nursing retreat building wellness with three bedrooms and an outdoor Jacuzzi. $4,250,000. Lisa Lorge, National Parks Realty / Forbes Global Properties, (866) 599-8160

Billings

This three-bedroom downtown apartment is a five-minute drive from the university. The largest unit in a old school built in 1918, it has high ceilings, large windows, restored original woodwork, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and master bedroom with en suite bathroom with walk in closet No large compartment doors.

The building has an elevator, parking, square and seating area, barbecue facilities, outdoor pet area. $515,000. Rachel Court, Coldwell Banker The Brokers, (404) 794-9915

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