44 Backcountry Ranch Road
Norris, MT 59745

About this property

Backcountry Ranch | Madison River Valley, Montana | 121.75 Acres | Post & Beam Estate | Borders 10,000+ Acres of Accessible Land Close enough to Bozeman for a dinner reservation. Far enough removed that the city ceases to exist entirely. Backcountry Ranch is a commanding post and beam residence set upon 121.75 private acres, its western façade open to the full drama of the snowcapped Tobacco Root Mountain Range. Here, the landscape is not a backdrop -- it is the defining architecture of daily life. The residence has been appointed for those who demand both refinement and authenticity. A gourmet kitchen outfitted with Ferguson appliances anchors the home's heart, while the primary suite offers a walk-in closet, spa-inspired bath with a custom shower, and a deep soaking tub. The great room, warmed by a wood-burning stove, flows into a dining room framed by views that rival any gallery. A second-floor office/loft commands sweeping western and northern panoramas across the Valley -- a space designed for vision, in every sense of the word. For the craftsman, an extended two-car garage invites new pursuits. For the equestrian, the acreage presents a compelling canvas for a world-class horse facility. The adventurer will find this property uniquely positioned: directly bordering 600+ acres of state land, with an additional 10,000+ acres accessible via Bradley Creek Road -- whether on horseback or by side-by-side. The hunter need not venture far. Elk, antelope, and moose are resident on the parcel itself. Ten minutes by vehicle, the angler steps into the legendary Madison River -- or launches a drift boat from the Warm Springs BLM Ramp. Fifteen minutes south lies the town of Ennis; thirty minutes along the river valley's winding corridor delivers you to Bozeman's Four Corners. This is Montana living without compromise. Previously under contract in March 2025, Backcountry Ranch has returned to market following the buyers' termination for personal financial reasons of a lease-to-own agreement. A rare second opportunity -- and for the right Buyer, a defining one.