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Lazy Heart Ranch

A ranchhouse reborn

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    • Farmhouse Modern
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The Lazy Heart is a result of providing a sense of place. The home links to the history of the site and how it relates to the elements make the home so special.

Welcoming Entry | Lazy Heart Ranch

Welcoming Entry | Lazy Heart Ranch

Custom entry with frontier flagstone walkway, reclaimed timber, and outdoor grill.

Driveway | Lazy Heart Ranch

Driveway | Lazy Heart Ranch

Understated doubletrack driveway leading to homesite.

Home Entry | Lazy Heart Ranch

Home Entry | Lazy Heart Ranch

Entry with Steel Beam and Flagstone Walk Custom Barn and Shop in Background.  Sand-set frontier flagstone patio leads to the entry door.

New shop, old barn | Lazy Heart Ranch

New shop, old barn | Lazy Heart Ranch

The original log structure at right has been repurposed as an entertainment space, with the new garage/shop opposite.

Custom Entry | Lazy Heart Ranch

Custom Entry | Lazy Heart Ranch

The flagstone path transitions into the covered entry, with reclaimed siding and local plant species. Stepped Entry Roof showcasing the natural wood hues to tie the home into the landscape.

Outdoor Grille | Lazy Heart Ranch

Outdoor Grille | Lazy Heart Ranch

View to the BBQ Area adjacent to the Main Entry, with small flagstone patio and stone slab steps. Introduces the informal lifestyle that is enjoyed in the home. Steps lead down to a boulder slab bridge and the guest bedrooms.

Creek and Landscape | Lazy Heart Ranch

Creek and Landscape | Lazy Heart Ranch

Care was taken to make sure the home fits gently into the landscape. The seasonal creek is crossed with a 14' long stone slab to access the hot tub and paths to the outbuildings. Most of the trees on the site have been carefully preserved.

View East | Lazy Heart Ranch

View East | Lazy Heart Ranch

West facing windows view the Yellowstone River and the frequent sighting of the bald eagle(s). Majestic mountains surround the home.

Evening Garage View | Lazy Heart Ranch

Evening Garage View | Lazy Heart Ranch

The walk-out lower level engages the landscaping. The elevated deck allows for bear viewing from a safe spot. The large cottonwood trees provide natural shade from the sun and allow this home to remain cool in the hottest summer temperatures.

Backyard | Lazy Heart Ranch

Backyard | Lazy Heart Ranch

Closer view shows the care used to incorporate the house into the landscape. The elevated screened porch has a steel and wood stair down to the slab steps.

View from Shop | Lazy Heart Ranch

View from Shop | Lazy Heart Ranch

This view really lets the warmth of the interior shine through. The chairs and lounges really encourage the enjoyment of the site. The trail fines paths allow for a unique but functional way to travel through and experience the site.

Shop/Garage | Lazy Heart Ranch

Shop/Garage | Lazy Heart Ranch

New Garage/Shop for the property. Used for storing the items enjoyed while exploring the great state of Montana. Steel awning offset the grey siding. Large window allow plenty of natural light into the space. Glass garage doors, gooseneck lights, metal roof, and a custom-built carriage door.

Locker Cabinets | Lazy Heart Ranch

Locker Cabinets | Lazy Heart Ranch

A main level mud room serves the purpose of dog food storage and dog dish location. These custom cabinets provide plenty of storage for daily use coats and are just a step away from the outside.

Breakfast Booth | Lazy Heart Ranch

Breakfast Booth | Lazy Heart Ranch

The custom corral board banquette provides a quiet spot to read in the morning light and enjoy a breakfast. The Owners use the comfortable space for card games and fly tying. The steel base mimics the design of the steel handrails.

Bar and Nook | Lazy Heart Ranch

Bar and Nook | Lazy Heart Ranch

The custom banquet provides a quiet spot to read in the morning light and enjoy a breakfast. The Owners use the comfortable space for card games and fly tying. The steel base mimics the design of the steel handrails. An aged Fir beam with a waned edge serves as the bar top. The reclaimed barnwood extends across the banquet and bar and is highlighted on the custom cabinets in the kitchen. Behind the reclaimed barnwood are a pantry cabinet and the Thermador refrigerator and freezer.

Kitchen Island | Lazy Heart Ranch

Kitchen Island | Lazy Heart Ranch

The freestanding island is centered in the u-shaped kitchen. The Bar area is to the left of the photo and has a bar refrigerator and sink. The main farm house sink is bathed in light from the large south facing windows.

Kitchen | Lazy Heart Ranch

Kitchen | Lazy Heart Ranch

Kitchen is finished with natural soapstone, reclaimed timber framing and and apron-style farmhouse sink.

Large bi-fold wall in the Great Room opens to the south. This picture captures the ease of traveling from Kitchen to Great Room and to the elevated porch on the exterior.

Stairway | Lazy Heart Ranch

Stairway | Lazy Heart Ranch

The light-filled stair leads to the lower level, with reclaimed timbers and custom-fabricated steel railings. Ample windows allow for extended views out of the home and into the screen porch.

Screened Porch | Lazy Heart Ranch

Screened Porch | Lazy Heart Ranch

The screen porch is must where the weather remains pleasant deep into the seasons. The freestanding wood stove allows for additional heat when the night chill rolls in. This stove pivots 270 degrees to direct the heat to the respective sitting area. Dining and Great Room just inside the door beyond.

Bunk Room | Lazy Heart Ranch

Bunk Room | Lazy Heart Ranch

The rustic fir built-in bunks are a welcoming spot to recharge. Small nooks built into the bunk provide a reading lamp and a space for your travel journal.

Farmhouse Bathroom | Lazy Heart Ranch

Farmhouse Bathroom | Lazy Heart Ranch

This rustic bathroom welcomes the guests to the west. Polished concrete floors provide a durable and attractive backdrop to the baths features. Radiant in-floor heat provide additional comfort.

Farmhouse Bathroom | Lazy Heart Ranch

Farmhouse Bathroom | Lazy Heart Ranch

This spa bath, ensuite to a guest bedroom, provides a large soaking tub for relaxation. The cabinet has a custom copper countertop and along with a custom steel framed mirror above.

Master Bath | Lazy Heart Ranch

Master Bath | Lazy Heart Ranch

The Master Bath was designed for privacy but with a strong connection to the site. Windows to the exterior capture the mood of the day and let natural light enter the space.

Bifold Deck Doors | Lazy Heart Ranch

Bifold Deck Doors | Lazy Heart Ranch

The large bi-fold door in the great room brings the outside in.

Great Room | Lazy Heart Ranch

Great Room | Lazy Heart Ranch

The RAIS fireplace brings additional warmth into the home with high efficiency. The plaster fireplace provides a spot for sitting along with an area for wood storage.  Reclaimed timber trusses in the great room.

Great Room | Lazy Heart Ranch

Great Room | Lazy Heart Ranch

Great room opens up to semi-formal dining and screened porch beyond.

Master Bed | Lazy Heart Ranch

Master Bed | Lazy Heart Ranch

Material reclaimed from the property was used on the Master Bedroom wall. The antique wood has a timeless patina.

Rod Shop | Lazy Heart Ranch

Rod Shop | Lazy Heart Ranch

View from the Fly Fisherman's perfect shop.

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Welcoming Entry | Lazy Heart Ranch
Driveway | Lazy Heart Ranch
Home Entry | Lazy Heart Ranch
New shop, old barn | Lazy Heart Ranch
Custom Entry | Lazy Heart Ranch
Outdoor Grille | Lazy Heart Ranch
Creek and Landscape | Lazy Heart Ranch
View East | Lazy Heart Ranch
Evening Garage View | Lazy Heart Ranch
Backyard | Lazy Heart Ranch
View from Shop | Lazy Heart Ranch
Shop/Garage | Lazy Heart Ranch
Locker Cabinets | Lazy Heart Ranch
Breakfast Booth | Lazy Heart Ranch
Bar and Nook | Lazy Heart Ranch
Kitchen Island | Lazy Heart Ranch
Kitchen | Lazy Heart Ranch
Stairway | Lazy Heart Ranch
Screened Porch | Lazy Heart Ranch
Bunk Room | Lazy Heart Ranch
Farmhouse Bathroom | Lazy Heart Ranch
Farmhouse Bathroom | Lazy Heart Ranch
Master Bath | Lazy Heart Ranch
Bifold Deck Doors | Lazy Heart Ranch
Great Room | Lazy Heart Ranch
Great Room | Lazy Heart Ranch
Master Bed | Lazy Heart Ranch
Rod Shop | Lazy Heart Ranch
  • Custom Homes/
    • Lariat Loop Residence
    • Black Bull Bridger View
    • Bridger Hills I
    • Bridger Hills II
    • Wilderness Ridge
    • 2D Ranch
    • Johnson Road Residence
    • Stone Creek Residence
    • Gordon Residence
    • Triple Tree Residence
    • Lazy Heart Ranch
    • Farmhouse Modern
    • Yellowstone River Cabin
    • Ross Peak Hideaway
    • Blackwood Renovation
    • The Hole In One
  • Luxury Multi-Family/
    • Yellowstone Club Settlement
    • Flathead Lake Villas
  • About/
  • Buzz/
    • Testimonials
    • In the Press
    • Houzz
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
  • Contact/

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