12500/12120 Axtell Gateway Road, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730

Property Description

Tucked along the banks of the famed Gallatin River South of Bozeman you will find 40+/- acres with over 1/2 mile of prime river frontage. The 4013+/- sqft 4 bed 3.5 bath home designed by Van Bryan Architects embraces nature to the fullest. An open floor plan with expansive epicurean kitchen, etched concrete floors, radiant heat, 5 sets of glass French doors, numerous windows and thoughtfully placed skylights that flood the space with warm light and river views. The living room has a gas fireplace and raised seating area with wet bar -it is the perfect landing spot to relax, visit and watch the river. The master bedroom is complete with large steam shower, travertine gas fireplace, double sinks, a seated vanity and large walk in closet. After a hard day of play, soak in the hot tub just outside the bedroom door. The laundry room and large mud room area complete the area attaching to the 2 car heated garage. Traveling up the floating staircase you will find two bedroom suites with full baths and a work area overlooking the river ,a perfect area for tying flies! On the W side of the house lies an attached 733 +/- sqft guest cottage with private entrance and 1 car heated garage. Natural light illuminates the 1 bedroom 1 bath space and it is self-sufficient with a laundry closet, living room, full kitchen and mud room area. Outside there are several inviting gathering places and a wood burning fireplace with river views. Walking the grassy path along the river you will find the historic 1919 Cabin where you can step back in time. The 1919 Cabin is perfect for day use, a studio or parties. (cannot be used as a living space). A wide variety of wildlife abounds in this ideal riparian habitat and river corridor. The fishery in this stretch of the river does not get much pressure due to the location, and encompassing both banks of the river, it presents an angler with more casting opportunities! There are too many incredible attributes of this special property to list here. It is a must see in-person offering. Location is key - just 20+/- minutes from downtown Bozeman - 78+/- miles to W entrance to Yellowstone National Park - 15+/- miles to Bozeman International Airport and close proximity to thousands of acres of public land for recreating. Stacey's Bar and Steakhouse is just down the road a piece. The property is protected in a conservation easement with Gallatin Valley Land Trust. The current owners stewardship shines through. Located between Bozeman & Big Sky!