Spanning over 55 usable acres across both banks of the West Gallatin River, A River’s Ranch at 1021 Gateway South Road is a once-in-a-generation Montana ranch—minutes from Bozeman, Yellowstone, and Big Sky, yet a world entirely its own. From the Spanish Peaks to the Bridger Mountains, the views are cinematic and the land limitless. Represented by Joy Vance, this 6,612-square-foot retreat is as enduring as the West Gallatin River that runs through the property itself.

At its heart stands the main estate—a custom five-bedroom, five-bath log home built with the craftsmanship and permanence this landscape demands. Anchored by a soaring great room with a floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplace and windows overlooking the pastures, the home is warm, generous, and built for earned comfort. Golden hand-hewn logs set the tone throughout while wrought iron fixtures and granite countertops speak to craftsmanship and intention. The floor plan flows naturally into the open chef’s kitchen and dining area, a space designed for living, gathering, and staying a little longer than planned.

The primary suite is the ideal retreat after a long day out on the land. A private deck brings the outside in, while a spacious layout and generous walk-in closet speak to a home designed for real living. The bathroom is finished in jade-colored quartz and a soaking tub completes the picture: unhurried and restorative.

The remaining bedrooms are equally well considered. An expansive back bedroom—complete with a sitting area and its own bathroom access—can be closed off entirely from the main living areas, functioning as a self-contained guest suite for extended family or long-term visitors. Additionally for guests, a charming, private one-bedroom, one-bath guest house offers a complete and comfortable retreat. Close enough for connection, separate enough for privacy.

The entertainment center is a destination unto itself—centered on a welcoming fireplace and fully equipped with a bar, kitchenette, pool table, dual television spaces, and a dining table built for a crowd.

Outside, the property is equally well-appointed. An outdoor kitchen with a built-in smoker, multiple dining tables, and two generous fire pits create an al fresco entertaining space scaled for large gatherings and evenings that run long into the starlit night.

For the horse enthusiast, the property is fully equipped and thoughtfully designed, with 21 horse bays, three fenced pastures with water access, a dry lot, and three round pens. A level riding area sets the stage for private training, rodeos, or recreational polo beneath an open Montana sky.

On the water, a beautiful stretch of private West Gallatin River frontage delivers direct access to some of the finest blue-ribbon trout fishing in the region—no crowds, no competition, just the river and the rise. And to house everything this outdoor life demands, there is a substantial garage equipped for the storage of gear and vehicles.

A River’s Ranch sits at the center of one of Montana’s most enviable lifestyles. Down the road, local institutions like Stacy’s Old Faithful Bar and Steakhouse, the Westerner Honky Tonk, and the legendary Coffee Pot Bakery Café offer the kind of character no amount of money can manufacture. Lava Lake, Storm Castle Peak, and the sweeping vistas of Gallatin Canyon are minutes away, while Downtown Bozeman and Big Sky Town Center cover everything from outdoor gear to locally crafted gifts. When winter arrives, Big Sky Resort and Bridger Bowl ski resorts are both within an hour’s drive.

To learn more about A River’s Ranch or to schedule a viewing, contact The Agency’s Joy Vance.