Bullis Creek Ranch - Paradise Valley, MT

It is a rare property that encompasses an unobstructed panoramic view of an incredible alpine wilderness that also offers unparalleled privacy within walking distance of a highly desirable mountain community. The 6,765± acre (5,485 deeded) Bullis Creek Ranch utilizes its natural topography and large private neighboring holdings to create an ultra-private setting only six miles from Livingston.

Located in the sought-after Paradise Valley, which offers the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Bullis Creek Ranch consists of productive irrigated lands on the Yellowstone River Valley floor and transitions through a range of microclimates before reaching the high alpine forested areas of Wineglass Mountain. The valley climbs gently up through lightly treed mountain rangeland to inviting stands of aspen tucked under a dramatic rock face. Home sites from virtually any spot in the valley command truly dramatic views of the towering granite peaks that form the east side of Paradise Valley and the Absaroka Mountain range. The improvements include comfortable homes and outbuildings in the lower valley and a beautiful owner’s home in a particularly awe-inspiring setting.

Bullis Creek Ranch is located in the Paradise Valley on Old Yellowstone Trail, a mere six miles south of Livingston (pop 6,851) and 35 miles north of Gardiner (pop 600), the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Bozeman (pop 37,981) is a short 35-minute drive west of the ranch with the Gallatin Airfield located an additional 10 minutes west of Bozeman. Commercial air service at Gallatin Airfield is provided by Delta, United, Allegiant, Alaska/Horizon and Frontier. Two FBO’s are located at the Gallatin Airfield with another municipal airfield located nine miles east of Livingston, capable of handling virtually all private aircraft.

For many generations the Crow Indian Tribe inhabited the greater Yellowstone region, utilizing the vast natural resources and enjoying the relatively mild climate of the Paradise Valley. It was no surprise to find remnant artifacts on the ranch over a century old.

In modern times the region was settled by agricultural pursuits, which are still a substantial economic driver today. However, there has always been a recreational influence in the area, primarily created by the access to Yellowstone National Park. Old Yellowstone Trail (a graveled county road) passes right through the entrance to the ranch and once served as a wagon stop for travelers en route to the park. The north entrance is the only route into the park, servicing Cooke City, which remains open all year. Paradise Valley, which begins south of Livingston at a pleasant 4,000+ foot elevation, follows the Yellowstone River corridor upstream to the south all the way to the park border. The valley has several landmark ranches that line the valley, some of which are fourth generation family holdings. Over the decades some of the prominent ranches traded hands, passing the legacy along to new owners who share the concepts of passing land down through the generations and leaving it better than they found it — even though many are non-residents. There is a wide variety of land uses in the valley, from operating cattle ranches to smaller river tracts and even traditional guest ranches. As has been the case for many years, there remain a handful of large ranches that take up a significant portion of the valley and rarely are offered for sale.

Over the last 50 years, the town of Livingston has transitioned from a rough-and-tumble cowboy/railroad town to a modern-day community, while still preserving its historical integrity and western authenticity. Unlike many of Montana’s rural communities, which often times are solely driven by an agricultural economy, Livingston has been a recreational hub for nearly a century. As a result of the fabulous fishing resources it has collected a hard-core base of “trout bums,” more gently referred to as “full-time anglers” that share residence with the wide assortment of writers, actors, musicians and artists that now give Livingston its own unique character as a town.

Offered at $29,950,000

For more information on Bullis Creek Ranch, or any other southwest Montana properties, contact Jason Frey.