Situated on 20-acres and surrounded by 360 views of mountain ranges, 935 Bates Rd offers a rare slice of the authentic Montana lifestyle. Tucked in amidst large acreage pasturelands and agricultural grounds, this custom 3600 sq ft farmhouse-style home was built in 2015 and offers excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing, watching everchanging western skies and star-gazing – all within 15 minutes of shopping and amenities in Bozeman. Bozeman School District – buyer to verify. End of road location in the Ruby Mountain Estates neighborhood, featuring luxury level homes and community-maintained roadways.
A welcoming wrap-around covered porch leads into to the vaulted living room with two story ceiling with panoramic stacked double windows and rock surround wood burning fireplace with insert. Rustic fixtures and special touches pay tribute to the deep ranch history of this area. Knotty T&G ceilings, wood window and baseboard trim, wide plank wood flooring, wood kitchen cabinetry with floating shelving. Concrete counters – stainless appliances. Two spacious pantry areas and large laundry with plentiful storage. Main floor features all solid surface flooring – the restful primary suite on main features exterior door access, walk in closet, large bath with an eclectic Tarter water bin soaking tub, tin work tub sinks with concrete counters and tile surround shower with glass euro door.
Upstairs landing with steel wire railing and barnwood display shelving makes a great a den/2nd living room area. Two spacious bedrooms feature excellent natural light. Shared hall bathroom features a tiled shower and a reclaimed steel and glass case vanity. A gallery hallway leads to a large bonus/recreation/bunk room with attached tiled ¾ bath that can be utilized as wonderful gathering place, extra sleeping space/bedroom, game room, etc. An efficient propane boiler/radiant heat keeps it cozy in winter. The 2-car garage features covered access, dog kennel and wood storage.
The easy to maintain land features irrigation around the house site with gravel garden beds. Additional land has been dryland hayed annually with decent production of bales. Patio and back deck on the north facing side of the house offer a wonderful space for entertaining with expansive mountain views. Deer and other wildlife frequent the property. Guest house and keeping of horses and other livestock are allowed by covenants – buyer to verify. 15 minutes to shopping, dining and amenities in Four Corners, 25 minutes to Montana State University, 1 hour to Big Sky. Just minutes to the blue-ribbon fly-fishing waters of the Madison River, State recreation land and forest service trails. Don’t miss the 360 VR Matterport Tour.
BSCMLS #402958 | MRMLS #30051529
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
20.114 acre lot
Total home square footage by cadastral: 3623 sq ft total. 1756 sq ft main, 1867
sq ft 2nd
Garage: 2-car
Built 2015
No zoning
2024 Gallatin County Taxes $70/year
HOA – $1250/year estimated
935 Bates Rd, Manhattan, MT 59741
Offered at $2,200,000 | Listed by Marcie Hahn-Knoff, Broker | REALTOR® Knoff Group Real Estate
