Situated on 20-acres and surrounded by 360 views of mountain ranges, 935 Bates Rd offers a rare slice of the authentic Montana lifestyle. Tucked in amidst large acreage pasture-lands and agricultural grounds, this custom 3600 sq ft farmhouse-style home was built in 2015 and offers excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing, watching ever-changing western skies and star-gazing - all within 15 minutes of shopping and amenities in Bozeman. Bozeman School District - buyer to verify. End of road location in the Ruby Mountain Estates neighborhood, featuring luxury level homes and community-maintained roadways. A wrap-around covered porch leads into to the vaulted living room with panoramic stacked double windows and rock surround wood fireplace. Rustic fixtures and special touches pay tribute to the ranch history of the area. T&G ceilings, wood trim, wide plank wood flooring, wood cabinetry with floating shelving. Concrete counters - stainless appliances. Two spacious pantry areas and laundry with plentiful storage. Main floor features all solid surface flooring - the restful primary suite on main features exterior door access, walk in closet, large bath with an eclectic Tarter water bin soaking tub, tin work tub sinks with concrete counters and tile surround shower with glass euro door. Upstairs landing makes a great a den/2nd living room area. Two spacious beds with excellent natural light. Shared hall bathroom with tiled shower and reclaimed steel and glass case vanity. A gallery hallway leads to a large bonus/recreation/bunk room with attached tiled ¾ bath that can be utilized as gathering place, extra sleeping space/bedroom, game room, etc. An efficient propane boiler/radiant heat keeps it cozy in winter. The 2-car garage features covered access, dog kennel and wood storage. Easy to maintain land features irrigation around the house site with gravel garden beds. Additional land has been dryland hayed annually with decent production of bales. Patio and back deck on the north facing side of the house offer a wonderful space for entertaining with expansive mountain views. Deer and other wildlife frequent the property. Guest house and keeping of horses and other livestock are allowed by covenants - buyer to verify. 15 minutes to shopping, dining and amenities in Four Corners, 25 minutes to Montana State University, 1 hour to Big Sky. Just minutes to the blue-ribbon fly-fishing waters of the Madison River, State recreation land and forest service trails. Don't miss the 360 VR Matterport Tour.