9440 Saddle Mountain
Bozeman, MT 59715

About this property

63 acre historic homestead divided into two US government lots located high above the Gallatin Valley, 10 minutes north of the city of Bozeman. Panoramic views of Middle Cottonwood Canyon, the entire Gallatin Valley and surrounding mountain peaks from many building site possibilities. Lush setting with live water, ancient virgin fir timber forest, aspen and cottonwood stands. Scenic high elevation rock outcroppings are stunning. Current partially fenced grassy lowlands for stock animals. A year-round private trout stream provides the tranquil ever-present sound of rushing water. There is a hidden high elevation spring-fed 'moose pond' that is a year-round 'watering hole' for all species of Montana large animals. The pond can be further developed to increase size and hold large trout. Borders National Forest with owner's private wildlife habitat. Moose, Elk, Bear, Lion, Birds of prey, and trophy mule deer. The property is within the boundary of a trophy mule deer sanctuary. Newly built timber frame "barndominium" with approximately 1500 square feet of luxury living space, plus additional insulated radiant heated floor, drive-through barn that has endless possibilities. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, along with living/dining/kitchen and "Barn Living Room". Outside entertaining space and hot tub convey. Convenient year-round plowable access close to BZN International Airport and Yellowstone Private Jet Center Preservation or development possibilities with three Middle Cottonwood zoning district development rights (transferable and marketable) are included. These Middle Cottonwood building rights are highly coveted and transferable within the zoning district. The undeveloped portions of the property can be put into a preservation trust, if desired. Developed utilities include underground power, deep cased well (artesian constant flow) and county permitted septic. Buried LP tank. Newly built, county permitted, timber frame barn can serve as an ADU for a future estate home. Steel frame fully permitted bridge crosses Middle Cottonwood Creek. USFS easement is in place for nearby natural gas and other underground utilities as desired. Abundant water: Montana 1871 stock water rights for Middle Cottonwood Creek and additional rights for ground water springs and deep well. USFS maintained access road, Middle Cottonwood trailhead is a 5-minute walk away with boundless Bridger Mountain USFS. There is even an old gold mine shaft hidden in the hillside!