This is a legacy property, perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime ownership transfer in Western Montana. Grey Wolf Ranch has been owned by the same family for nearly 50 years, with very few owners since it was originally homesteaded. The magnificent property is nestled between the Mission Mountains and the Bob Marshall Wilderness, just a short distance from beautiful Placid Lake. Boasting more than 220 acres, and adjacent to thousands of acres of public land, Grey Wolf Ranch is also an astonishing 75 minutes from Montana's second largest city, Missoula, Montana. Grey Wolf Ranch is a Montana dream property with mountain views, two creeks, a spring-fed pond, meadows, lodgepole timber, sandhill cranes, moose, bear, beavers, and bald eagles. Second only to the wildlife and views, the homes on this property range from historically significant to Montana iconic. The owner's cabin, constructed in 1928, has been lovingly cared for and drips with the history of the ranch. Views over the meadow and the mountains beyond are intentional, and the enormous dining table will remain to share the stories of prior generations. There are two additional guest cabins, as well as a charming A-frame, to accommodate ranch managers, paying guests, or friends and family. And the newest addition to the ranch, constructed entirely of logs harvested on the property, some more than 40 feet in length, provides an additional, luxurious one-bedroom accommodation for family, friends or guests. But the Belle of the Ball is the Main Lodge. Constructed of enormous, hand-scraped logs, and artisan masonry, the 2004 Lodge is the cornerstone of the ranch today. A chef?s kitchen on the main level of the lodge offers every amenity needed for a private residence or small commercial operation. And in the lower level, a fully licensed commercial kitchen offers the option for the new owners to continue operating Grey Wolf Ranch as a destination for celebrations. The lodge includes a massive gathering space with a custom masonry fireplace, locally constructed bar, and charming loft. The main-floor bridal suite includes its own access to the outdoor decks, marble bath, and steam shower. In the lower level, in addition to the commercial kitchen, a two-bedroom living area, complete with a second fireplace and full-bath, offers options for a wide variety of uses. In addition to the homes, there are many amenities not to be overlooked: The events pavilion was recently completed and is located near the wedding pagoda, pond, and horseshoe arena. The shooting range includes an underground skeet thrower and shooting shed. The working sawmill has milled many of the logs on the ranch and might continue to do so. There is an 11,000-gallon propane tank, a gasoline tank for equipment refueling, and a back-up generator large enough to keep the operation in full swing in the event of a power outage. Grey Wolf Ranch is perfectly situated and has been thoughtfully curated.

A masterpiece of design and construction, this custom home was built by Missoula's renowned McMahon Custom Builders. The spectacular property includes over 1.5 acres with Rattlesnake Creek running through both the main parcel, and the second, separate lot. Landscaping that prioritizes clean lines and simplicity, and a living sedum roof garden distinctively frame the modern home, and transitions to mature stands of aspen, ponderosa pine and then cottonwood at the creek's edge. Despite its location only 2 miles from the vibrant heart of Missoula, Montana, the setting is private, peaceful and a haven for wildlife. The home is stunning, but not precious. Exterior materials chosen for beauty and longevity include cedar and Corten steel. The live roof grows atop a durable membrane covering and heated drains to move rain and snow-melt seamlessly. The covered driveway provides parking for 4 vehicles, while the separate, detached garage adds heated, secure storage for additional vehicles, boats, campers and all the Montana toys. There is no need for storing a snow blower in the detached garage - the entry sidewalk and driveway are also heated. While the home effortlessly combines the outdoors and the indoors, the moment of entering the home is truly breathtaking. The striking front door, created by a Missoula craftsman, is made from Bubinga wood - a species revered for its unique striations and strength that grows mainly in Cameroon. The finishes inside the home create beauty without the need for ornamentation. The golden hue of the narrow plank, flat tongue-and-groove fir ceiling warms the polished concrete floors. The massive windows and accordion doors, sourced in British Columbia and trimmed in the same clear vertical grain fir, create the possibility of listening to the sounds of the creek from the living room, or watching the snow fall while enjoying the warmth of the in-floor radiant heat and glow of the fireplace. The complete Lutron lighting package is designed to provide exactly the light needed, with switches that can operate lights throughout the home with a single touch. Motorized window coverings operate in the same way throughout the home. And because no detail was overlooked, the base molding throughout the home was installed with the Fry Reglet system in order to create the flush, clean lines the home requires. The kitchen has been opened to the living area allowing the chef an unobstructed view of the fireplace and outdoor area. The kitchen island, which contains a second sink, and custom dining table were both constructed from a single slab of a Bubinga tree, creating an aesthetic marriage with the front entry. The custom cabinetry, along with the other built-ins throughout the home, was created by Missoula Master Craftsman Andy Lennox from Sapele wood. Marble countertops, a six-burner/double oven Wolf range with griddle and pot filler, Sub-zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher, all stainless steel, outfit the indoor kitchen. And, when Missoula shines its golden summer light, cooking and dining can move outdoors to the extraordinary, cantilevered Ipe wood deck. Here, the complete outdoor kitchen includes a plumbed sink and the built-in table is on a track to easily move from covered area to eating beneath the stars and next to the magnificently designed gas fireplace. There are three bedrooms in the home, as well as two separate offices and a media/entertainment room. The primary suite is located on the second level providing separation as well as mountain views. The distinctive staircase located near the kitchen features stainless steel risers and artful lighting. Upstairs, the suite enjoys a private balcony and a bathroom with Aegean blue glass tile, warm-hued marble counters, Sapele cabinetry, and even a hidden refrigerator. The dressing room beyond includes two separate dressing areas with custom storage for both wardrobes. The two additional bedrooms are located on the main level, one with its own en suite bathroom. The third bathroom is also on this level. At the end of the corridor, beyond the two bedrooms and two offices, an exterior door leads to the outdoor stainless steel hot tub/cold plunge pool and sauna. It's hard to imagine a more idyllic day than starting the morning with a sauna and cold plunge, and ending the day in the hot tub listening to the creek and the owls. Just beyond the kitchen, pantry space and a mudroom/laundry area with built in storage is practical, and also finished beautifully. There is significant finished bonus space in the basement of the home where the dual boilers that provide the radiant heat are located. There is a full-house heat recovery ventilation system (HRV) circulating fresh air throughout the home, and a newly installed whole house generator connected to a buried 1000 gallon propane tank for emergency use. Not to be overlooked, the lower level of the detached garage is a walk-out level that is fully finished for a shop, gym, studio or office. The space includes a half-bath, a large safe and sound proofing. This is a generational property - a work of art on a very special piece of creek-front land in Missoula.