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Never before offered for sale, Distant Thunder Lodge is a masterfully crafted log-and-timber residence set on 11.951 private acres within Sun West Ranch, a gated 2,000-acre shared ranch community in Montana’s Madison Valley. Built in 2008–2009 by Blair Anderson of Hilgard Log Builders — renowned for full-scribe, non-chinking log construction — with architecture by Brian Brothers and interior design by Elizabeth Schultz of Design Works, the residence offers 5,567 total square feet of living space (4,903 sq ft in the lodge plus a 664 sq ft upstairs bonus room), 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half baths, and a 1,246 sq ft main-level garage beautifully built and finished. Fifteen wood species — including Douglas fir logs, reclaimed walnut and oak flooring, and butternut doors — complement hand-carved Norwegian trim, fascia, and entry portals crafted by master woodcarvers from Oppdal, Norway. Highlights include a Montana moss rock fireplace, custom ironwork, a copper soaking tub, Sub-Zero refrigeration, an induction cooktop, butler's pantry (with oven and wine fridge), theater room and entertainment/game room below, and two hand crafted European styled bunk rooms sleeping up to 18. Enjoy unobstructed views of 11,316-foot Hilgard Peak, the Madison River, and protected conservation land teeming with elk, moose, deer, wolves, and bear. Sun West Ranch offers three miles of private river frontage, an equestrian center, groomed trails, and full-time on-site management. Featured in Big Sky Journal and Log Home Living.

• Bedrooms
  5
• Bathrooms
  6
• Sq Footage
  4903
• Acres
  11.95
• Days on Market
  29

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
  28
• 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
  82
• 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
  6862.00
• Tax Legal Description
  SUN WEST RANCH PHASE 1, S29, T10 S, R01 E, LOT 50A, ACRES 11.951, 4/198A
• Tax Year
  2025
• 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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