OVERVIEW
Bridger Foothills Horseman’s Retreat | Belgrade, Montana
Out here, Montana still feels wide open.
Set on 20 acres overlooking the Gallatin Valley beneath the Bridger Mountain foothills, Bridger Foothills Horseman’s Retreat captures the kind of landscape people move to Montana searching for. Expansive views stretch in every direction without neighboring homes interrupting the horizon. The property borders a 400-acre conservation easement to the north and a 2,400-acre agricultural parcel to the southwest, preserving the feeling of open ranch country and true privacy rarely found this close to Bozeman.
This is a place for those who want the Montana lifestyle without compromise; privacy, space, lots of room for horse and big skies and breathtaking views. Here, you get the feeling of living in the landscape.
At Bridger Foothills Horseman’s Retreat, the views are not borrowed, they’re protected.
Out here, home feels connected to the land with unobstructed views in all directions.
The thoughtfully remodeled 2,428± square-foot residence blends refined rustic craftsmanship with the warmth and comfort expected of a true Montana retreat. Extensive renovations modernized the home with updated plumbing, electrical systems, and carefully selected finishes while preserving its inviting character and cozy charm.
Positioned to take full advantage of its elevated setting, the two-story home captures panoramic views across the Gallatin Valley and surrounding mountain ranges. Large windows pull natural light inside while keeping the outdoors present in nearly every room.
Whether gathering with friends after a ride, enjoying a quiet winter snowfall, or starting the morning with coffee overlooking the valley below, the home was designed to embrace the rhythm of life out here.
THE MAIN HOUSE
EQUINE CAPACITY & FACILITIES
Bridger Foothills Horseman’s Retreat was built for those who appreciate the horseman’s lifestyle. Open pasture, natural turnout, live water, and varied terrain provide both functionality and beauty while creating an environment where horses and riders feel naturally connected to the land.
The property offers the experience of ranch living without the operational scale of a large working ranch. It is ideal for the buyer seeking the atmosphere and freedom of Montana horse country while remaining close to Bozeman’s amenities.
Morning rides beneath the Bridgers. Evenings watching horses graze against the backdrop of the valley below. Life slows down differently out here and catching the sunset each evening becomes the highlight of the day.
• Pipe fencing corrals
• Covered Hay
• Storage
• Trailer Parking
• Pasture and uncovered stall opportunities
• Room to put in the arena you’ve been planning
LOCATION
Out here, you aren’t in Bozeman anymore.
While the property offers privacy and the atmosphere of Montana ranch country, it remains conveniently located near Bozeman’s dining, shopping, airport access, and year-round recreation.
The result is a rare balance. A property that feels worlds away while remaining connected to everything that makes the Gallatin Valley one of the most sought-after places to live in the West.
• Cottonwood Trailhead into the Forest Service just 3/4 of a mile away
• Paved roads almost all the way to the ranch
• Water with a pond and running creek
• Water Rights included
• Pasture or cut hay for your own horses
• 20 minutes to the Bozeman airport
• Less than 30 minutes to downtown Bozeman
The land at Bridger Foothills Horseman’s Retreat offers a rare combination of usability, beauty, and privacy. Springfed water features, including a pond and live water stream, wind naturally through the property while roomy pastures, sheltering draws, and rolling topography create an environment equally suited for horses, recreation, and peaceful living.
Wildlife moves freely across the surrounding conservation ground while the property’s varied terrain creates both visual interest and practical function. Raised bed gardens, outdoor recreation, and quiet evenings beneath Montana sunsets all feel at home here.
Most importantly, the surrounding protected lands preserve the feeling buyers imagine when they think of Montana. Open country. Long views. Room to breathe.
SUMMARY
BRIDGER FOOTHILLS HORSEMAN’S RETREAT
Offered @ $3,950,000
CONDITIONS OF SALE
• All purchase offers must be in writing and specify an earnest money amount equal to no less than 5.00% of the Buyer’s offering price. Earnest monies shall be deposited in escrow within 5 business days of acceptance of the offer by both parties.
• All Buyers must provide the contact information of the Buyer’s banker or financial institution that can assist the Sellers and their agents in validating the Buyer’s financial ability to execute the transaction. All Purchasers must demonstrate to the Seller’s satisfaction unquestioned financial capability to purchase the property.
• The Sellers will provide and pay for a standard owner’s title insurance policy. Any endorsements requested by the Buyer or any lender will be at the Buyer’s expense. Title to the real property will be conveyed by warranty deed.
• All of the Ranch’s water rights will be transferred to the Buyer and all of the mineral rights which the Seller actually owns will be conveyed to the Buyer at Closing.
TERMS
The Seller reserves the right to effect a tax-deferred exchange for other real property in accordance with provisions in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Buyer will not be required to incur any additional expenses nor to step into the chain of title on any property which the Seller may acquire.
This entire Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by the Seller. Information regarding land classifications, acreages, carrying capacities, crop yields, potential profits, etc. is intended only as generic guidelines and have been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not warranted or guaranteed by the Seller or Western Ranch Brokers. Prospective Buyers should verify all information to their sole and complete satisfaction.
WESTERN RANCH BROKERS
OUR TEAM
LET OUR EXPERIENCE LEAD THE WAY
The team at Western Ranch Brokers bring a level of expertise and hands on ranch experience you won’t find anywhere else. We are here to ensure you have a reliable, trustworthy, hardworking advisor when buying or selling a ranch. Our handshake is backed by a team of tireless professionals committed to your interests.
JIM TOTH
Broker (406) 539-2550
jim@westernranchbrokers.com
With 25 years of experience as a ranch broker, Jim Toth knows that land is worth more than just its physical assets. With a career built in the agriculture business, private ranch management, and as one of the busiest outfitters in Western Montana, Jim knows the view from the field as well as the view from the office and how important they are to each other. But he just might not take off his boots in the conference room.
Jim also understands the value and importance of tillable acreage, how cattle stocking rate affects rangelands, the ins-and-outs of water rights, habitat management, and a lot more. Along with a desire to get to know a prospective seller or buyer, Jim’s ability to gauge a property’s values and understand the desires of a buyer is a large part of his success–the rest of his successes are the result of his approachable and personable demeanor.
Always willing to share a favorite fishing hole or be the one to buy the first round, Jim finds that nearly all of his clients come to him first through business but then remain as friends. In 1991, he opened the Grizzly Hackle fly shop in Missoula, a brand that became synonymous with fly fishing in Southwest Montana. When his fishing clients started turning to him for help buying Montana ranches of their own, ranch brokering became a logical next step in his career. In 2002, he sold the fly shop and dedicated all of his time to ranch brokerage, eventually founding Western Ranch Brokers.
TIM PETERSON
Ranch Sales
(406) 580-2892
tim@westernranchbrokers.com
Tim Peterson brings a unique blend of experience in the outfitting business and commercial real estate. He has guided clients in Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, while also gaining formal expertise during his years with industry-leading firms like Cushman & Wakefield. Throughout his career, Tim has honed his skills in property valuation, market analysis, and client relations, working across many aspects of the real estate transaction process. Tim’s passion for the outdoors complements his professional background, giving him a hands-on understanding of Montana’s rugged landscapes, wildlife, and natural resources.
When Tim isn’t helping clients find their ideal ranch property, he’s likely exploring a new stretch of river or remote drainage in search of elk. His passion for adventure and the natural beauty of the West mirrors the deep connection he fosters with the land. These pursuits not only fuel his love for the outdoors but also enhance his insight into the landscapes and lifestyles that make ranch ownership so rewarding.
RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE
Montana law requires real estate licensees who are acting as agents of sellers or buyers of real property to advise the potential sellers or buyers with whom they work of the nature of their agency relationship.
SELLERS AGENTS
A seller’s agent, under a listing agreement with the seller, acts solely on behalf of the seller. A seller can authorize a seller’s agent to work with subagents, buyer’s agents and/or transaction coordinators. A subagent of the seller is one who has agreed to work with the listing agent, and who, like the listing agent, acts solely on behalf of the seller. Seller’s agents and their subagents will disclose to the seller known information about the buyer which may be used to the benefit of the seller. Individual services may be waived by the seller through execution of a limited service agreement.
BUYERS AGENTS
A buyer’s agent, under a buyer’s agency agreement with the buyer, acts solely on behalf of the buyer. A subagent of the buyer is one who has agreed to work with the buyer’s agent with who, like the buyer’s agent, acts solely on behalf of the buyer. Buyer’s agents and their subagents will disclose to the buyer known information about the seller which may be used to benefit the buyer. Individual services may be waived by the buyer through execution of a limited service agreement.
DUAL AGENTS
A real estate licensee can be the agent of both the seller and the buyer in a transaction, but only with the knowledge and informed consent, in writing, of both the seller and the buyer. In such a dual agency situation, the licensee will not be able to disclose all known information to either the seller or the buyer. As a dual agent, the licensee will not be able to provide the full range of fiduciary duties to the seller or buyer. The obligations of a dual agent are subject to any specific provisions set forth in any agreement between the dual agent, the seller and the buyer.