7229 W Fork Rd, Darby, MT 59829 listing details

Nestled along the banks of the West Fork of the Bitterroot River in southwest Montana sits the West Fork River Ranch. Created in the grand tradition of historic Rocky Mountain style lodges, this stunning 11,300 square foot retreat lives on 16.75 acres of prime Montana real estate. The ultimate freedom is at your doorstep as this property is bordered on two sides by highly coveted National Forest. Giving you access to thousands of square miles of uninterrupted, undeveloped forest to call your own. Closer to home, you'll be spoiled with over a quarter mile of private river access, allowin...g you the opportunity to fish one of the west's finest Blue Ribbon trout streams. There's also plenty of area for gatherings with family and friends as the outdoor space has been highly customized which to include waterfalls, walking bridges and stone fire-side gathering spaces. The outdoor opportunities at West Fork River Ranch are only limited by your imagination.Inside the West Fork River Ranch lodge estate you'll be ensconced by a level of opulence and customization that only an individual with the finest tastes in luxury can truly appreciate. This four bedroom, five bathroom home has been constructed with ten inch logs and features four-inch-thick sugar pine entrance doors and biblical period stone floors sourced from the ancient streets of Palestine. Hand-forged iron chandeliers, a Chicago style bar crafted from the finest cherry wood, a private dining area with a roofing tile floor from the south of France, a private conversation nook and 28 foot custom limestone fireplace add to the grand lodge feeling of the home. Within the comfort of this great-room, you and your guests will be visually swept away by the floor to ceiling windows that provide a commanding view of the outside grounds. Realizing that serving a great meal is a Montana tradition, the kitchen at West Fork River Ranch has been crafted sparing no expense. Whether you fancy yourself a gourmet chef or you have your own chef that provides meals for your family and guests, this space is truly a working kitchen built with the finest amenities in mind. Viking appliances, Subzero refrigeration, custom alder cabinetry throughout, granite counter tops and Russian oak hardwood flooring make this space something special. Within this space you will also find a private family dining area with a screened-in, open air living room with fireplace, barbeque and wiring for media.No true Rocky Mountain lodge would be complete without a master suite and bath that takes full advantage of every luxury. A private deck with a hot pool, waterfall and heated flooring, personal office space and library, biblical stone flooring, vaulted ceilings, steam shower and over-sized closets and dressing room all come together to make this master suite and bath a sanctuary and escape. Designed with a playful flare for western culture, this lodge offers you and your guests plenty of seating areas with commanding outdoor views, full ki Show more