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PRICE $6,750,000
BEDS 5
BATHS 6
HOME SIZE 4,903 sqft
LOT SIZE 11.95 ac

Never before offered for sale in the Madison Valley, Distant Thunder Lodge is a masterfully crafted, Norwegian-inspired log-and-timber residence, perched high above the Madison River with sweeping views of 11,316-foot Hilgard Peak and the Madison Range. Privately situated on 11.951 acres within the exclusive Sun West Ranch, a gated 2,000-acre shared ranch community, the lodge, built in 2009, offers 5,567 total square feet of living space, including 4,903 square feet in the main residence and a beautifully finished 664-square-foot upstairs annex above the garage. Exclusive hand-carved accents, crafted by artisans in Oppdal, Norway, bring old-world craftsmanship into every room. At the entry, a hand-carved portal modeled after the Urnes Stave Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Norway, sets the tone for what's inside.The expansive great room is anchored by a two-story, tapered Montana rock fireplace, framed by eloquent panoramic windows looking out on a world class view. Designed equally for intimate dinners and large gatherings, the gourmet kitchen features two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two Wolf ovens, a warming drawer, a generous butler's pantry with a 128-bottle wine cooler, and an inviting dining room. Outside, a custom copper spa by Diamond Spas overlooks the mountains "” a favorite spot to unwind after a day on the river or the trail. Additional amenities include a spacious mudroom, theater room, recreation and game room, custom bar, hand-crafted European-style bunk rooms, high-speed fiber internet, in-floor radiant heating throughout, reverse-osmosis water filtration, monitored security, finished garage annex, heated garage stubbed for EV charging, four outdoor entertaining spaces and mature landscaping. The home comfortably accommodates up to 18 overnight guests and has been featured in Big Sky Journal and Log Home Living. Sun West Ranch ownership includes three miles of private access to the renowned Madison River, a fly-fishing mecca, as well as an equestrian center with horse boarding, miles of private trails, and access to public lands for hunting.Year-round Sun West Ranch staff provide road maintenance, property monitoring, snow removal, and common-area care, offering a seamless lock-and-leave ownership experience. The property is located 20 minutes from Ennis Big Sky Airport, 50 minutes from Yellowstone Airport in West Yellowstone, and 90 minutes from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.

DAYS ON MARKET 36 LAST UPDATED 9/9/2026
TRACT Sun West Ranch YEAR BUILT 2008
COMMUNITY Madison/Beaverhead/Jefferson GARAGE SPACES 2.0
COUNTY Madison STATUS Active
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR None
AMENITIES Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
APPLIANCES Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
AREA Madison/Beaverhead/Jefferson
CONSTRUCTION Log, Wood Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Propane, Wood
HOA DUES 2625
INTERIOR Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
LOT 11.951 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Landscaped
LOT DIMENSIONS 11.951
PARKING Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
SEWER Septic Tank
STORIES 2
STYLE Custom, Traditional
SUBDIVISION Sun West Ranch
TAXES 6862
UTILITIES Electricity Available, Propane, Phone Available, Water Available
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Meadow, Mountain(s), Rural, River, Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods
ZONING None/Unknown

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