258A Howie Rd Big Timber, MT 59011

The Turner Retreat is a place you have to see for yourself. With one-third mile of famed Yellowstone River frontage, this property is a perfect combination of tranquility and Western charm. The 4,864 SF custom log home sits on 55 acres and is engineered to last, showcasing excellent craftsmanship and timeless design. An additional 2-bedroom cabin provides plenty of room for guests or potential extra income. The property has productive native grass pastures that are sub-irrigated along with irrigation water rights. It is perimeter fenced as well as cross fenced and ready for your horses, cattle, sheep, or other livestock. There is a chicken coop and large garden, complete with raised beds and fenced in from the wildlife. The open floor plan of the main home offers comfortable family living, and the well-designed kitchen has quality cherry cabinets and a large granite island for ease of cooking and entertaining. The main level consists of a large living room with vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace. A generously sized master bedroom with en-suite master bathroom and attached hot tub room with excellent views of the Crazy Mountains. There are 2 additional bedrooms along with one full and one-half bath and a third room that could be used as an additional bedroom or office . The fully finished daylight lower level includes 2 additional bedrooms, a large bathroom with a beautiful tiled steamer shower and a family room with patio doors accessing the outside. In addition, there is bountiful storage, a mechanical room, and small bar area. Enjoy the beautiful weather outside while relaxing on the full length covered deck or enjoy entertaining as the sun sets over the concrete patio in front of the gas fireplace. Take full advantage of the sweeping views overlooking the Absaroka Beartooth Mountains and the Yellowstone River. The additional cabin, next to the Yellowstone River, is an off-grid set-up with solar power, propane, and tasty fresh well water. It consists of 2 bedrooms, living room, fully equipped kitchen, and full bathroom with all the little extras to make your guests stay as comfortable as possible. There's a great screened in porch, gas grill, propane fire pit, and deck overlooking the river. There are several outbuildings for livestock, and a 40X64 shop to store equipment or toys. Half of the shop is heated and concrete floor, the other half has gravel floor, both have large overhead doors. This property sits on the riverbank of the Yellowstone River, offering a serene escape and a front-row seat to the soothing sounds of the river. It's perfect for anyone looking to spend time on the river (float, fish) or explore all that Montana has to offer. Very comfortable and plenty of outside areas to sit and relax - watch the river, wildlife and magnificent scenery. Although out of the way and very private, it's only a few miles to town for eating, drinking, shopping, golf, and outdoor adventures. The public boat/raft launch site is only 1 mile upriver. Enjoy the scenic drive to Yellowstone National Park about an hour and a half away. Imagine fishing or riding along the Yellowstone riverbanks, enjoying the vast expanses of Montana's natural beauty or simply unwinding on the decks with family and friends, or earning some income from VRBO or Airbnb. This is more than a home; it's a retreat and a gateway to the life of unparalleled beauty and tranquility. Call today to schedule a private showing.