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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.

• Bedrooms
  5
• Bathrooms
  6
• Sq Footage
  4903
• Acres
  11.95
• Days on Market
  74

Additional Features

• Above Grade Finished Area
  3359
• Appliances
  Built In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Washer
• Architectural Style
  Custom, Traditional
• Association Amenities
  Clubhouse, Water, Trails
• Association Fee
  2625.00
• Association Fee Frequency
  Quarterly
• Association Fee Includes
  Road Maintenance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
• Association
  Yes
• Basement
  Bathroom, Bedroom, Rec Family Area
• Bathrooms Full
  5
• Bathrooms Half
  1
• Bathrooms Total Integer
  6
• Bedrooms Total
  5
• Builder Name
  Hilgard Log Builders / Brian Blair
• Building Area Source
  Owner
• Building Area Total
  4903
• City
  Cameron
• Community Features
  Gated
• Construction Materials
  Log, Wood Siding
• Contract Status Change Date
  2026-08-12
• Cooling
  None
• Cumulative Days On Market
  61
• Directions
  Call Listing Agent for details. Sun West Ranch is a gated community and all clients must be accompanied by their agent for access.
• Documents Count
  15
• Fireplace Features
  Wood Burning
• Fireplace
  Yes
• Flooring
  Hardwood, Tile
• Garage Spaces
  2
• Garage
  Yes
• Heating
  Forced Air, Propane, Wood
• Heating
  Yes
• Interior Features
  Wet Bar, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Home Theater
• Latitude
  44.939138
• Levels
  Two
• Listing Contract Date
  2026-08-12
• Listing Key
  1190337041
• List Price
  6750000
• Living Area
  4903
• Living Area Source
  Owner
• Longitude
  -111.632927
• Lot Features
  Adjacent To Public Land, Lawn, Landscaped
• Lot Size Acres
  11.95100
• Lot Size Square Feet
  520586
• MLS Area Major
  Madison/ Beaverhead/ Jefferson
• MLS Area Minor
  7 M M - Madison - Madison Vly
• MLS Status
  Active
• Occupant Type
  Owner
• Original List Price
  6750000
• Originating System Name
  S W M T
• Other Structures
  Guest House, Sheds
• Parcel Number
  0027237150
• Parking Features
  Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
• Patio And Porch Features
  Covered, Patio, Porch
• Photos Count
  98
• Postal Code
  59720
• Property Sub Type
  Single Family Residence
• Property Type
  Residential
• Road Surface Type
  Gravel
• Roof
  Shingle
• Security Features
  Gated Community, Heat Detector, Smoke Detectors
• Sewer
  Septic Tank
• Standard Status
  Active
• Stories
  2
• Subdivision Name
  Sun West Ranch
• Tax Annual Amount
  6409.59
• Tax Legal Description
  SUN WEST RANCH PHASE 1, S29, T10 S, R01 E, LOT 50A, ACRES 11.951, 4/198A
• Tax Year
  2026
• Unparsed Address
  215 N Sun West Road
• Utilities
  Electricity Available, Fiber Optic Available, Propane, Phone Available, Septic Available, Water Available
• View
  Meadow, Mountains, Rural, River, Southern Exposure, Creek Stream, Valley, Trees Woods
• View
  Yes
• Waterfront Features
  None
• Window Features
  Window Coverings
• Year Built
  2008

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