

Welcome to Spring Mountain Sanctuary, ideally located in the northern reaches of Montana’s Bitterroot Valley.  Minutes from the famed Bitterroot River and National Forest, Spring Mountain Sanctuary is a legacy property featuring 84 ± acres of classic pine trees and grassy forest meadows, two ponds, and Tie Chute Creek cascading next to the custom-built, 5-bedroom, 3-bath impressive Montana log home. Natural light flows into the home, creating an inviting space for entertaining and family gatherings. Valuable water rights allow for a lush landscape and private, serene environment where it’s easy to achieve a quality outdoor Montana lifestyle.
Just 20 miles to Missoula and minutes from the Bitterroot River and Bitterroot National Forest, the property offers convenient access to recreation while maintaining exceptional privacy.
Tie Chute Creek runs for nearly half a mile across the property, which also features two spring-fed ponds, two irrigation ditches, grassy pastures for horses or cattle, and a diverse mix of pine and deciduous trees, including Maples and Oaks that offer brilliant fall color. Horse Creek flows right near the home, enhancing the natural setting. The landscape blends mature timber and open meadows, creating both seclusion and expansive Bitterroot Mountain views. Large-acre neighboring parcels add to the peaceful rural setting.
At the heart of the property is a two-story, 6,800 sq ft custom-built, hand-peeled log home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Natural light flows through the home, creating a warm and inviting space for entertaining and family gatherings. In addition, there are two offices, a craft room, a living room, stone fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, and multiple decks. Valuable water rights support a lush landscape and sustainable land use.
The property features several outbuildings, including a 1,700-square-foot, three-car garage and woodworking shop with a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment above. Additionally, there is a well house that provides storage for lawn equipment, boats, and recreational gear, as well as a separate tractor and equipment shed. The land is perimeter and cross-fenced with jack-leg and barbed wire fencing, making it ideal for horses or a small cattle operation. County-maintained paved roads lead to the gravel driveway at the home’s entrance, ensuring reliable year-round access. The property also exists four 20+ acre legal parcels.
Spring Mountain Sanctuary offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and usable infrastructure in a prime Bitterroot Valley location.
- 84.75 acres in 4 legal parcels
- Classic Bitterroot westside feel, pine tree mix with aspen, grassy meadows
- Year round Tie Chute Creek and Horse Creek traverses property for more than ½ mile, 2 large ponds and valuable water rights delivered by two irrigation ditches.
- 5 minutes to Florence, MT and Hwy 93, only 30 minutes south of Missoula, MT
- Custom built 6,800 sq ft. beautiful 5 bed/3 bath log home, detached 3 car garage with wood working shop and 2 bed/1 bath guest quarters above.
- Storage for all machines, toys and cars with 3 bay garage and machine shed/shop
- Famed Bitterroot River and National Forest just moments away.
Historically operated as horse pasture with riding on the property. Currently, a small number of cattle summer graze the property for weed management. Opportunities exist to expand the animal presence, create garden space, increase the tree inventory, update the fruit orchard, and enhance the decks to enhance further the peace and quiet that Spring Mountain Sanctuary offers.  Â
Access off Tie Chute Lane north of Florence, MT. Spring Mountain Road is a private gravel road that curls a short distance into the home. Trails are in place to easily access the 84 acres.
- Missoula, MT – 21 Miles
- Hamilton,, MT – 30 Miles
- Bozeman, MT – 224 Miles
Airports:
- Missoula Montana Airport – 24 Miles
- Ravalli County Airport – 30 Miles
A 6,800 sq ft custom Montana log home is well positioned next to the lively sounds of Tie Chute Creek that traverses the property. The home features a large main-floor primary suite and bathroom, complete with a soaker spa tub that overlooks a private meadow area through picture windows. It also boasts a large, open dining and living area, which showcases custom, detailed wood joinery and framing built onsite.Â
Additionally, there are two large main-floor office spaces, a spacious mudroom entry, and a laundry area. The kitchen features a classic gas stove and oven, providing a warm, welcoming presence, along with onsite custom-built cabinets and east-facing windows that flood the space with light. Little nooks built into the incredible rock wood-burning fireplace allow for personalized display touches, lit by downward lighting. A small enamel gas fireplace faces the dining/kitchen area, allowing for extra cozy toes on a cold winter day.
Heading upstairs, the natural light continues to brighten the main hallway, which leads to two large bedrooms, a full bathroom, a huge craft/playroom with overhead task lighting, and multiple storage rooms.Â
The full basement features a large recreation room, two multipurpose rooms that could be converted into bedrooms, and an impressively large storage room that houses a shelving system suitable for storing wine bottles or a variety of other items. The home’s utility room is located in the basement, as well as one more large, unfinished storage room.Â
A three-car detached garage sits adjacent to the main home. It features the same log construction as the home and an incredible woodworking shop that could be reimagined as an event space or art studio, thanks to its large picture windows and abundant natural light throughout.
A large machine storage shed with an attached shop sits away from the house to the east. There is room here to store your boats, ATVs, trailers, and equipment. A small corral and loading chute round out the property.
This property offers direct access to recreation and wildlife right out the back door. Deer and elk are frequent visitors, and a variety of birds make use of the mature timber and understory throughout the year. With established trails, 2 ponds, and usable acreage, owners can enjoy walking, gardening, or paddle boarding on site.
For additional recreation, the Bitterroot River is just six miles southeast—well known for its productive trout fishing, swimming holes, and float stretches. The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge and Three Mile Wildlife Management Area are both nearby, offering birding, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Skiers have access to both Snowbowl and Lost Trail ski areas, each within driving distance for day trips. Lake Como and Painted Rocks Lake offer options for boating and summer recreation. Historic Lewis and Clark Trail markers can be found along Highway 12, and multiple trailheads into the Bitterroot National Forest are close by, opening up access to vast stretches of public land.
The location supports a wide range of outdoor uses while keeping the convenience of town and amenities within easy reach.
Spring Mountain Sanctuary, is ideally located in the northern reaches of Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. Minutes from the famed Bitterroot River and National Forest, Spring Mountain Sanctuary is a legacy property featuring 84+ acres of classic pine trees and grassy forest meadows, with Tie Chute Creek cascading next to the custom built 6800 sq ft impressive Montana log home. Natural light flows into the home, creating an inviting space for entertaining and family gatherings. Valuable water rights allow for a lush landscape, private serene environment where it’s easy to achieve a quality outdoor Montana lifestyle.Â
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