Darby, MT 59829,181 Hart Bench RD
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Darby, MT 59829,181 Hart Bench RD
Darby, MT 59829,181 Hart Bench RD
Darby, MT 59829,181 Hart Bench RD
Darby, MT 59829,181 Hart Bench RD
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181 Hart Bench RD Darby, MT 59829

6 Beds

5 Baths

7,868 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,868 sqft

Price per Sqft $279

MLS Listing ID 30060388

Style Other

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Total Fin. Sqft 7868

Year Built 1990

Annual Tax Amount $7,315

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 19.550 Acres

Acres 19.55

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Ride directly into the Bitterroot National Forest from this fully equipped equestrian retreat —arena, barns, guest quarters, and shop on nearly 20 acres minutes from Darby and Chief Joseph Ranch. Experience Montana's ultimate lifestyle property at 181 Hart Bench Road — where scenic privacy meets world-class amenities. Ride straight into the U.S. Forest Service trails from your gate, or relax in your private sauna after a day exploring the mountain air. This country estate includes two guest apartments, a professional-grade arena, barn, heated workshop, whole-house generator, and wrap-around decks with panoramic valley views. Perfect for equestrians, multi-generational living, or as a legacy retreat with income potential. Located minutes from Chief Joseph Ranch, Lake Como, and Lost Trail Ski Area, this property offers year-round recreation and luxurious self-sufficiency — all under Montana's big sky. This is more than a home—it's a self-sustaining retreat built for adventure, serenity, and lasting legacy under the Big Sky. Fish the legendary West Fork of the Bitterroot River in less than five minutes, ski Lost Trail Powder Mountain in just 30, or simply enjoy the peace and privacy of your own mountain retreat, complete with panoramic views, lush irrigated pasture, and three ponds. The main residence is a custom-designed masterpiece of western living, featuring four bedrooms plus a bonus room, office, a game room with wet bar and wine fridge, a cozy library nook, sauna, and a double garage. Thoughtful details like wrap-around decks, multiple fireplaces, and a private hot tub maximize your connection to nature and the stunning south valley vistas. The home includes a private 1-bedroom guest wing with a full kitchen, bath, and separate entrance. A second fully-equipped studio apartment—an 840 sq ft space above the large detached shop—has served successfully as a vacation rental.
Equestrian and ranch amenities include:
• 5-stall barn with tack room and hay storage
• Large riding arena
• Steel pipe fencing
• Irrigated pastures
• Fenced garden with fertile soil and optimal sunlight

Built for self-sufficiency and peace of mind, the property includes solar panels, electric utilities, and a full-home generator for uninterrupted living. Whether you're raising horses, cultivating a garden, or watching elk and deer cross the land at dawn, this property offers an unmatched Montana lifestyle. It's not just a home—it's a private sanctuary built for legacy living in Big Sky Country.

Location

State MT

County Ravalli

Rooms

Other Rooms Arena, Barn(s), Poultry Coop, Workshop

Basement Daylight, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Interior

Interior Features Fireplace, Sauna, Additional Living Quarters

Heating Geothermal, Wood Stove

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 2

Equipment Generator, Irrigation Equipment

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Garden, Hot Tub/Spa

Parking Features Additional Parking

Garage Spaces 4.0

Fence Back Yard, Cross Fenced, Other, Perimeter

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Phone Available

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Well

View Meadow, Mountain(s)

Topography Varied

Street Surface Gravel

Porch Deck, Patio, Wrap Around, Balcony

Road Frontage Private Road

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Pasture, Views, Wooded

Foundation Poured

Sewer Private Sewer, Septic Tank

Water Well

Architectural Style Other

Additional Building Arena, Barn(s), Poultry Coop, Workshop

New Construction No

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 13107312301070000

Horse Property Arena, Tack Room

Special Listing Condition Standard

Listed by Glacier Sotheby's International Realty Hamilton
Katie McNamara

Katie McNamara

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