Early 1900’s Montana Lodge Auction!

Early 1900’s Montana Lodge Auction!

Early 1900's Montana Lodge Auction!

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Abe Lincoln signed the original Homestead Act into law in 1862 to encourage the average man to venture forth into the undeveloped frontier. The Act allowed men and unmarried women, including freed slaves, who were American citizens age 21 or over, to claim up to 160 acres of public land and make homes for themselves and their families by paying a small registration fee of ten dollars and living on the land continuously for five years. Years later, Congress passed the Enlarged Homestead Act allowing 320-acre claims and more flexibility for homesteaders to work at other jobs part of each year away from the claim. In 1912, the "prove-up" period was lowered from five to three years. With extensive advertising and promotion, the homestead land rush to Montana was under way.

A tangible reminder of those pioneering days is a restored early 1900’s Montana log cabin that is on land that was an early gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Today the 100 acres on which it is situated also has a modern day main lodge built in 1979, a four-bedroom guest-caretaker’s house, riding arena and airstrip and hanger with vehicle storage. The property fronts West Pine Creek with views overlooking Antelope Butte and is just minutes from Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River with excellent hunting and fishing. The main lodge has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a large chef’s kitchen with every conceivable convenience and appliance for the serious cook or caterer. The master suite has separate bathrooms with his and her walk-in closets. There is a library, five guest rooms, formal dining room, hardwood floors expansive windows and deck overlooking mountain views. The Olympic-sized indoor pool is heated and includes a Jacuzzi. The equestrian facility has five convertible stalls, arena, tack room, shop area, wash bay and office. Included in the arena lodging section are the eight bedrooms, two baths, kitchen and dining area. For more information.

Fly in, fly out of this exceptional Montana property. Formerly listed at $3.5 million, now going to absolute auction on October 22nd.

Source: national-auction.com