Overview:xa0xa0 xa0 This log home on 20.6 acres known as The Next Right Thing Ranch enjoys the finest scenery and recreational opportunities in Paradise Valley. The property sits at the foot of Emigrant Peak and boasts a private trail giving access to over 250 square miles of forest service land as well as to the peak itself.Several spectacular building sites can be found tucked away in various parts of the property. The 1996 log home consists of 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and holds far too many custom features to list. The property also has a rustic bunk/guest house, and is fenced and ready for your horses. xa0xa0 http://www.nextrightthingranch.net/ The home is built in the tradition of Big Sky ranching headquarters. It features the warmth of wood, is simple, symmetric and designed with nature in mind. The picture windows throughout the house frame astonishing views. On the east, there is Emigrant Peak, Montana's most photographed mountain. To the west, the Gallatin Mountain Range. To the north, the Crazy Mountains. To the south, Yellowstone National Park.The location of this tract is in the heart of one of North America's most awe-inspiring natural areas, offering immediate access to 250 square miles of the Yellowstone ecosystem. http://www.nextrightthingranch.net/ The ranch brings the back country into the backyard without the expense of maintenance or property taxes that come with a larger spread. Why buy and maintain thousands of acres when you can use millions of acres of public wilderness at no cost? Plus, the surrounding public wilderness ensures that you don't have neighbors and development now -- or ever.Anyone who buys this ranch won't be disappointed. It is a one-of-a-kind, end-of-the road ranch, providing one of the last chances to live in Paradise Valley - a place that is indeed paradise for anyone who loves wild things and wild places. http://www.nextrightthingranch.net/ Comments:xa0xa0 xa0 The ground floor makes entertaining easy. The open floor plan allows the great room, dining room and kitchen areas to flow seamlessly out on to the decks, making it possible to host parties for up to 100 people. The spacious gourmet kitchen is equipped to satisfy even the most demanding chefs.The house radiates Montana ranch ambiance, thanks to the handiwork of renowned local artisans. The dining room table and built-in hutch were designed, built and hand-carved by Amber Jean, who has since opened her own studio and sold pieces of her artistic furnishings for $75,000 or more. These furnishings, which boast carvings of Montana's native trout species, will be included in the sale.The wildlife theme is carried further with one-of-a-kind tile that feature the state's big game species. The moose antler chandelier, created by Fish Fischer, illuminates the entrance hall with breath-taking eagles in flight. The banisters of the main staircase are covered in saddle leather hand-tooled by Montana's master saddle maker Tim Martz, further enhancing the home's aura of rustic elegance. http://www.nextrightthingranch.net/ In the master suite, a hand-carved cherry headboard showcasing Emigrant Peak with horses in the foreground, is another stunning touch. The master suite, which includes an office, library and sitting room, allows the owner to escape to a haven of privacy to work or to contemplate the simple, uncomplicated beauty of life in the Big Sky Country.The price of this property is quite attractive - @ $750,000Notable:xa0xa0 xa0 *xa0xa0 The ranch is located at the intersection of the aquifers of Daley Lake and Yellowstone - hence the 2 very strong wells on the property. The drilled well for the house is 160 feet; the drilled well for the pasture is 100 feet. *xa0xa0 xa0The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness is accessible from the ranch via 6 Mile Trailhead *xa0xa0 xa0Daley Lake is within walking distance *xa0xa0 xa0Architectural Digest’s October, 2003 edition offers added insight into this property and the surrounding area. Call or e-mail if you would like a copy of this article that features actor Dennis Quaid, whose property borders this ranch. *xa0xa0 xa0This property is attractive to horse enthusiasts, big game hunters, fly fishermen, skiers, guest ranch/bed & breakfast operators, lovers of the back country& national forests and the investor or land developer. http://www.nextrightthingranch.net/ Location:xa0xa0 xa0 Paradise Valley, which some argue should have been a national park on the scale of Yellowstone, is not devoid of human convenience and luxuries. In fact, Paradise Valley is one of the most desirable addresses in the world. High-profile residents include actors Dennis Quaid, Peter Fonda and Jeff Bridges.The NRT Ranch offers seclusion without isolation. It is 30 minutes from I-90 near Livingston, Montana, and 90 minutes from the Bozeman Airport, making a weekend commute to the ranch hassle-free. The ranch is also just minutes from the famed Chico Hot Springs Resort , offering everything from five-star dining to indulgent spa treatments and a British links golf course under construction. A short drive brings you to the Buffalo Jump Skeet and Trap Range, allowing you to polish up your shooting skills at a top-notch facility.Just minutes outside of the town of Emigrant, and less than 30 minutes from both Livingston and Yellowstone National Park the location is perfect for part time or full time residents of the Paradise Valley. http://www.nextrightthingranch.net/ Activities:xa0xa0 xa0 The ranch is located just 30 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, one of the world's premier outdoor destinations. Within minutes of leaving the ranch, fly fishermen can be testing their skills against graylings or cutthroat, brown, brook and rainbow trout that inhabit the rushing water of 6 Mile Creek and the Yellowstone River. Anglers can also pit their wiles against walleyes and lake trout in the crystalline depths of nearby Daley's Lake or Yellowstone Lake.Outdoor enthusiasts have long enjoyed the wonders of the Absaroka wilderness. The Next Right Thing Ranch is located within walking distance of 6 Mile Trailhead, the gateway to the Absaroka Wilderness. Enjoy world-class trout fishing on the famed Yellowstone River. The Next Right Thing Ranch is also within walking distance to Daley Lake. http://www.nextrightthingranch.net/ More Links: xa0xa0 xa0Montana and Paradise ValleyTravel Montana Explore Magazine: Paradise Valley Hunting In Montana Montana Whitewater Montana Travel xa0FishingYellowstone Angler Dan Bailey Fly Shop Big Sky Flies & Guides xa0Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park Information The Official Yellowstone Association The Yellowstone Journal Yellowstone National Park Information MountainZone National Parks Directory http://www.nextrightthingranch.net/ Type: xa0xa0 xa0Residentialxa0xa0 xa0Style: xa0xa0 xa02 Story plus finished basementxa0xa0 xa0Title to Land: xa0xa0 xa0Freeholdxa0xa0 xa0Property Size: xa0xa0 xa020.6 acresxa0xa0 xa0Land Features: xa0xa0 xa0Level, cleared, fields, seasonal ponds, Galatin Mountain views, Absaroka-Beartooth Range views, foothills @ 5300 feet above sea level xa0xa0 xa0Access: xa0xa0 xa0Roadxa0xa0 xa0Heating: xa0xa0 xa0Propane(500 gallon tank) and wood xa0xa0 xa0Garage Type: xa0xa0 xa0Car port under porch - roofed with walls on 3 sidesxa0xa0 xa0Water:xa0xa0 xa0 Wells (2 high production - drilled, 160 feet and 100 feet)xa0xa0 xa0Sewer: xa0xa0 xa0Septicxa0xa0 xa0Services: Electricity, telephone, satellite TVxa0xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0xa0 Exterior: Log (kiln-dried and custom-made by Maine supplier) xa0xa0 xa0Driveway: Gravelxa0xa0 xa0Foundation: Concrete and cinder block dug into the mountain foothillsxa0xa0 xa0Features: Porch, wrap-around deck/patio on 3 sides(65' X 47' X 67') with depth of 9 feet, wood stove, bunk house that sleeps six, fencing, gated entranceRoof: Interlocking asphalt shinglexa0xa0 xa0Flooring: Hardwood, lino, luxury-quarry ceramic tile, carpet xa0xa0 xa0 Inclusions:To be supplied by ownersxa0xa0 xa0Exclusions:Personal effects and possessions and family heirloomsxa0xa0 xa0xa0Bedrooms:5 plus loftxa0xa0 xa0Bathrooms:2xa0xa0 xa0Building Age: 9xa0xa0 xa0Cape Breton line xa0xa0 xa0 xa0xa0 xa0Floor (Open Floor Plan)xa0xa0 xa0 Roomxa0xa0 xa0MAIN FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 GREAT ROOM (OPEN CONCEPT)xa0xa0 xa0MAIN FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 DINING ROOM (OPEN CONCEPT)xa0xa0 xa0MAIN FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 KITCHEN (OPEN CONCEPT)xa0xa0 xa0MAIN FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 FRONT HALLxa0xa0 xa0MAIN FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 FOYERxa0xa0 xa0MAIN FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 MASTER BEDROOMxa0xa0 xa0MAIN FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 BATH (# pieces 1-6)xa0xa0 xa0 xa0xa0 xa0Floorxa0xa0 xa0 Roomxa0xa0 xa0UPPER FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 BEDROOMxa0xa0 xa0UPPER FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 BATH (# pieces 1-6 )xa0xa0 xa0UPPER FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 BEDROOMxa0xa0 xa0UPPER FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 BEDROOMxa0xa0 xa0UPPER FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 FAMILY ROOMxa0xa0 xa0UPPER FLOORxa0xa0 xa0 OPEN AREA AROUND STAIRS xa0xa0 xa0UPPER FLOOR ATTICxa0xa0 xa0 LOFTxa0xa0 xa0 xa0xa0 xa0Floorxa0xa0 xa0 Roomxa0xa0 xa0BASEMENTxa0xa0xa0xa0 BEDROOMxa0xa0 xa0BASEMENTxa0xa0 xa0 GAME/FAMILY ROOMxa0xa0 xa0BASEMENTxa0xa0 xa0 LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOMxa0xa0 xa0BASEMENTxa0xa0 xa0 MECHANICAL ROOMxa0xa0 xa0BASEMENTxa0xa0 xa0 STORAGE ROOMxa0xa0 xa0 xa0xa0 xa0xa0Assessment: xa0xa0 xa0$unavail. (2005) Taxes: $2485.79xa0 http://www.nextrightthingranch.net/ xa0