Discover a rare Montana sanctuary-155 acres in the Elkhorn Mountains, just 10 minutes from I-15 and Helena's amenities. A year-round creek flows through this private retreat, offering both beauty and practicality as it nourishes wildlife and riparian habitat. The main residence spans more than 4,000 sq. ft., with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the main floor, a spacious unfinished basement framed and plumbed for future living space or a private apartment, and an upper-level studio ready to finish into a creative workspace, additional bedrooms, or a great room with commanding mountain views. Two cabins-one move-in ready, the other awaiting your vision-provide guest, caretaker, or studio options. A 2-acre building envelope allows for a shop, barn, or second residence, giving you the freedom to shape the property into your dream retreat. The land itself is extraordinary. Protected by a conservation easement, it will remain a legacy property while still offering opportunities for thoughtful improvements. Anderson Creek runs for nearly a mile through the property-the longest uninterrupted stretch of its 2.3-mile course-before joining Prickly Pear Creek. Forest, meadows, and creekside habitat make the acreage a haven for wildlife, including elk, mule and white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, mountain lion, and even lynx. Adjacency to BLM and the Elkhorn Wilderness Study Area expands your backyard into thousands of acres of public land and places this property within one of Montana's most important wildlife corridors. Practical features make year-round living possible without sacrificing seclusion. Utilities include a private well, septic, Starlink internet, and efficient heating with a wood boiler or propane (averaging just $1,200/year). County-maintained roads ensure dependable access, so you are never isolated. While the property feels worlds away, Helena's shopping, dining, medical care, and airport are minutes down the road. Recreation begins at your doorstep. Hunt, hike, or snowshoe your own land, explore the adjacent wilderness, or simply enjoy quiet evenings listening to the creek. Artists, outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists, and anyone seeking true retreat will find inspiration here. This is more than a residence; it is a lifestyle, a refuge, and a rare opportunity to own 155 acres of protected Montana beauty.

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