181 Hart Bench Rd, Darby, MT 59829

Description

Whether you want your own horse ranch, a Montana vacation rental business, hunting lodge, or a private family retreat with room for everyone, this Darby, Montana horse property delivers space, rental income potential, and direct public land access. Equestrian estate on 19.55 acres bordering Bitterroot National Forest, with trail access for horseback riding and hiking from your gate. This Bitterroot Valley ranch for sale offers 7,868 sq ft of living space and two rental units with rental history, a great opportunity for short-term vacation rental investment, guest ranch, hunting lodge, or multigenerational family compound. HORSE FACILITIES: 5-stall barn with tack room and hay storage, large riding arena, round corral, paddocks, steel pipe fencing, irrigated pasture and hay ground, three ponds, hay shed, chicken coop with run. MAIN HOME: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, great room, game room with wet bar and wine fridge, library, sauna, hot tub, music studio, multiple fireplaces, wrap-around decks with panoramic valley views, and attached garage. RENTAL UNITS: Private guest wing with full kitchen, bath, and separate entrance, plus an 840 sq ft studio apartment above the heated workshop, both suited to short-term rental, extended family, or guests. SELF-SUFFICIENT: Solar panels, whole-house generator, water storage, fenced garden, and irrigated land for a hobby farm or homestead lifestyle. MONTANA OUTDOOR RECREATION: Fish the West Fork of the Bitterroot River in under 5 minutes, ski or snowboard Lost Trail Powder Mountain in 30, and boat Painted Rocks Reservoir 21 miles away. Elk and deer frequent the property, with hunting, camping, and wildlife watching nearby. Darby is 10 minutes away, close to Chief Joseph Ranch and Lake Como. don't miss this ready-to-ride Western Montana horse property and ranch for sale with acreage, mountain views, and national forest access, minutes from Darby, south of Hamilton in Ravalli County. Inside the home, the floor plan is organized over multiple levels for easy hosting and everyday living. The main level centers on a large gathering room that serves as the heart of the house, adjoining a spacious kitchen with granite countertops and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to a dining area and a comfortable living room anchored by a stone fireplace, ideal for family gatherings, holiday meals, and entertaining guests.

Both the kitchen and great room open onto the large wrap-around deck on the west side of the house, which faces the mountains. With a hot tub and plenty of space for outdoor dining, lounging, and entertaining, it is the perfect spot for sunset views, stargazing, and soaking after a day of riding, skiing, or fishing.

Above the great room, the upper level holds the bar and game room and the library area, perfect for movie nights, card games, quiet reading, and après-ski gatherings. The primary suite and a dedicated home office sit on this level as well, ideal for remote work from the Montana countryside.

The finished lower level adds a cozy sitting area, a large storage room for gear and seasonal items, and a flexible bonus room for an office, hobby room, or media space.

There is also an attached two-car garage plus a heated two-bay shop for vehicles, ATVs, tools, and projects.

The private guest wing lives like its own apartment, with a cozy living room, full kitchen with dining space, bathroom, in-unit laundry, and a private bedroom with a door opening onto the back deck. It suits extended family, long-term guests, hunters, anglers, or short-term rental guests.

Don't miss this opportunity to own a ready-to-ride horse property with rental income possibilities, family space, and Montana recreation, all in one Bitterroot Valley property.