Why This East Gallatin Riverfront Estate with Private Trout Ponds, Locati Architecture, and 20 Acres Just Five Minutes from Downtown Bozeman Is One of Southwest Montana's Rarest Offerings.

Some properties ask you to imagine what they could become. A rare few are already complete. 100 Farm View Ln is the second kind.

The estate sits on 20 acres within Old River Farm– one of the most coveted enclaves in the Gallatin Valley–  with direct frontage on the East Gallatin River, two private trout ponds, and uninterrupted views across the Gallatin Range. Designed by Locati Architects and built by Schlauch Bottcher Construction, it represents a level of craftsmanship that is exceptionally difficult to find at any price, in any market. Five minutes from downtown Bozeman.

Old River Farm

Location is the part of a property that cannot be improved, replicated, or built later. When you come across a property like this and then you factor in the location, you know it is something special. 

Old River Farm has it. The community is private, established, and these addresses rarely turn over.. What sets this particular parcel apart is its relationship to water. The East Gallatin River runs along the property itself, and two stocked ponds sit within the grounds, giving the estate a rhythm of moving and still water that most riverfront listings can only claim on one side of the ledger.

Most importantly, there is the proximity. The beauty of this property lies in its balance. You're only minutes from downtown Bozeman and everything that makes the town so vibrant, yet once you're here, it feels as though you've escaped to your own private corner of Montana. That combination is exceptionally difficult to find.

The River and the Ponds

For those drawn to Montana for the water, this property operates at a standard few can meet.

While the East Gallatin River provides coveted river frontage, the estate's two stocked trout ponds are what make it truly exceptional. Thoughtfully engineered with advanced recirculation and aeration systems, they support healthy rainbow trout populations year-round. It's a level of private fishing rarely found anywhere in the valley, just a short walk from the front door, with water designed to perform as beautifully as it looks.

Approximately half a mile of private trails weave throughout the property, linking the ponds, river frontage, and open meadows into one cohesive landscape. Mornings begin with a walk to the water, afternoons unfold beneath the cottonwoods, and evenings return home by way of the river. Here the land isn't simply something to look at, it's something to experience, thoughtfully connected and meant to be lived in.

The Residence

The Locati name carries weight in Montana because projects like this exist.

Throughout the residence, rich walnut serves as a unifying thread, spanning the floors, custom millwork, doors, and trim. The effect is immediate: warmth, depth, and a sense of permanence that only comes from thoughtful material selection. Custom alder cabinetry adds another layer of craftsmanship, while a soaring floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace anchors the great room with quiet confidence. Every finish, fixture, and architectural detail feels considered. Nothing is excessive. Nothing is accidental.

At the heart of the home, the kitchen was designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, premium appliances, an oversized gathering island, and a fully appointed butler's pantry create a space that is as functional as it is beautiful. It is a kitchen built for hosting, where preparation remains discreet and the experience remains centered on gathering.

The primary suite occupies its own private corner of the home, overlooking the ponds and surrounding landscape. A fireplace, direct access to the outdoors, and a spa-inspired bath create a retreat that feels more akin to a luxury resort than a private residence.

Elsewhere, a dedicated executive office, media room, and three en-suite guest suites provide space for work, family, and visitors without ever compromising privacy. The home balances scale and intimacy with remarkable ease, offering room for a full house while still feeling deeply personal.

The Grounds

The most exceptional properties are shaped with equal attention to the landscape that surrounds them. Here, the grounds have been thoughtfully designed to feel both refined and entirely natural.

Mature trees, native grasses, curated plantings, and flowing water create a landscape that evolves beautifully through the seasons while supporting the wildlife that has long called this stretch of the Gallatin Valley home. Deer move quietly through the meadows. Waterfowl gather along the ponds. Songbirds fill the mornings. The presence of wildlife feels less like an occurrence and more like an extension of the property's design.

What makes the landscape remarkable is not simply its beauty, but its sense of stewardship. Every element feels intentional, creating an environment that works in harmony with the river, the ponds, and the surrounding ecosystem.

The result is increasingly rare: twenty private acres that live like a personal nature preserve, where trout-filled waters, open meadows, and mature trees create a setting that feels worlds away from everyday life. And yet, downtown Bozeman remains just five minutes away.

This is Montana at its most compelling. Private, connected to the land, and impossible to replicate.

The Life This Property Makes Possible

The most remarkable properties are not defined by their features. They are defined by the lives they make possible.

Here, life unfolds outdoors. Mornings begin with coffee in hand and a cast line across the river, while trails lead from the house to the ponds, through the meadows, and along the riverbank. Afternoons are spent fishing, watching wildlife move through the trees, or gathering with family and friends on the patio as the light shifts across the property. Every element of the estate encourages participation rather than observation, creating a rhythm that feels effortless and deeply connected to the land.

As evening arrives, the home becomes a destination of its own. Firelight reflects against stone and walnut. The ponds settle into stillness. The Gallatin Range catches the last of the day's light beyond the trees. Downtown Bozeman, with its restaurants, galleries, and energy, remains just minutes away, close when desired and entirely absent when not.

That balance is what makes this property so extraordinary. Not simply the East Gallatin River frontage. Not the private trout ponds, the Locati architecture, or the twenty acres of thoughtfully stewarded land. It is the rare convergence of all of those things in a single place.

Properties of this caliber are seldom offered and nearly impossible to replicate. Combining exceptional architecture, private water, remarkable wildlife habitat, and immediate access to Bozeman, 100 Farm View Lane represents a standard of Montana living that few properties can achieve.

100 Farm View Lane is available now.

Offered at $8,249,000 · 4 bed · 7 bath · 6,372 sq ft · 20.6 acres · Old River Farm · Bozeman, Montana

Charlotte Durham · Big Sky Sotheby's International Realty · 406.581.8891 · charlottenco.com