2405 Dodd Ranch Road, Missoula, MT 59808

I'm pretty sure "unique" doesn't even begin to cover this one. This is not your typical Missoula home. Not even close. This architectural masterpiece sits just 3 miles from Snowbowl and minutes from downtown, yet the moment you arrive, it feels like you've escaped somewhere entirely different.

Butler Creek flows through the property, mountain views stretch out around you, and the architecture? Well, let's just say your guests are going to have QUESTIONS. The first thing you'll notice is the corrugated metal grain bin silos creating one seriously unforgettable entrance.

Then you walk inside and... OH. WOW. 8,000+ square feet. 7 bedrooms. 5 bathrooms. Soaring 20 foot ceilings. Exposed beams. Oversized windows. Dramatic angles. Natural light everywhere. Basically, this house does not believe in boring. The kitchen deserves its own moment.

Two oversized concrete islands? CHECK. Sub Zero appliances? CHECK. Double ovens? CHECK. Professional range? CHECK. Separate prep kitchen? Oh yes. Whether you're hosting a crowd or making toast at midnight, this kitchen is ready for the assignment. There are TWO living rooms, because apparently one was simply not enough.

The primary suite is exactly what you want after a long day of skiing, hiking, entertaining, or pretending you're going to clean the house. The spa inspired bathroom includes a Jacuzzi tub and plenty of room to unwind. Need another private space? The second en suite has its own exterior entrance, making it incredibly versatile for guests, extended family, or whatever your life requires next.

Then there's the unfinished walkout lower level. Think future bonus space, gym, media room, wine cellar, or additional living space. Speaking of wellness, there's a hot yoga studio AND a six person hot tub. Because apparently this property believes in balance.

Outside, you've got a detached three car garage with an independent 1,764 square foot guest residence. RV parking. EV charging. A circular drive. Two septic systems. Water softener. Central AC. Starlink. Basically, the practical stuff is handled too. Then there's the location.

You're minutes from downtown Missoula and just a few miles from Snowbowl, with Forest Service land a five minute walk away. So yes, you can have privacy, mountain views, a creek, incredible architecture, and room to spread out without giving up access to everything you love about Missoula. Unique? Absolutely. But honestly, that word still feels like it's underselling this one.