Welcome to Circle H Ranch and Butler Creek
A To-Be-Built Custom Residences
A to-be-built modern mountain residences designed for buyers who want the rarest thing in Missoula luxury real estate: the chance to shape the home before it is built. Architect-drawn, institutionally built, and tailored to your selections — with generous allowances written directly into the contract.
REAR ELEVATION | Preliminary Rendering — Subject to Final Selections
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 main + 2 lower
- 3.5 Bathrooms | 2 full + powder + lower
- 3-Car Garage | Insulated, EV-ready
- +4,200 Approx SF | main + optional lower
The Residence
An Heirloom Modern Home, Built To Your Specification
Broken Bow Cluster • Circle H Ranch • Missoula, Montana
Set within the Broken Bow Cluster of Circle H Ranch, Lot D1 will deliver an architect-drawn, multi-level modern mountain residence of approximately 4,200 finished square feet, positioned on its site to maximize daylight, privacy, and long-range mountain and valley views. The massing is intentionally quiet — standing-seam metal rooflines, crisp white vertical siding, deep timber brackets, and a floating cable-rail stair — a home that reads as confident from the drive and warm from the inside.
Because construction has not yet commenced, the home is offered as a true custom build. The plans, structural envelope, and core systems are pre-price and fixed; the finishes, fixtures, and select layouts are yours to direct within clearly defined allowance budgets. This is the work product Butler Creek Development is known for: institutional-grade construction, transparent cost control, and a design process that rewards buyers who want a home that actually looks like them.
Circle Ranch
Missoula's Only Private Gated Community
Circle H Ranch offers a rare opportunity to experience Montana living at a higher level — where privacy, open space, and natural beauty are preserved by design.
Surrounded by 198 acres of protected common area in Phase 1 and connected to over 600 acres of private hiking land, this community is built for those who value space, freedom, and a true connection to the land.
Native grasses and wildflowers define the landscape, while elk, deer, and wild turkey are regularly seen throughout the property. Seasonal cattle grazing maintains the integrity of this active, living ranch environment — authentic to Montana and impossible to replicate.
Enjoy the exclusivity of a private gated community, paired with the advantage of Missoula County property taxes and low Landowners Association dues.
Just minutes from town, yet worlds away — Circle H Ranch delivers a luxury lifestyle rooted in land, privacy, and permanence.
The Luxury Residence at a Glance
| Address |
7444 Broken Bow, Lot D1, Broken Bow Cluster, Circle H Ranch |
| Builder |
Butler Creek Development, Missoula, MT |
| Style |
Modern mountain — main floor amenities with multi-level walkout |
| Bedrooms |
5 total — 3 on main (primary + 2 secondary, one usable as office/den) + 2 lower (one flex/guest) |
| Bathrooms |
3 full + 1 powder |
| Garage |
3-car, insulated and drywalled; EV-ready rough-in |
| Finished Area |
Approx. 4,200 SF with lower level finish |
| Outdoor Living |
Front dining patio, covered upper deck, covered lower patio, floating stair |
| Delivery |
To-Be-Built | 12–14 months from executed contract |
| Price |
$1,999,000 unfinished lower + $249,000 finished lower ($2,248,000) |
| Offering |
Custom build contract with transparent allowance schedule |
Buyers' Opportunity
Design Freedom, Without Guesswork
Spec homes force buyers to accept someone else's taste. Full ground-up customs force buyers to start from a blank sheet and often double the time to deliver a finished product. Lot D1 sits deliberately in between: the hard, expensive decisions are already made — plans, engineering, site work, structural envelope, windows, and mechanical design — while the visible, resale-driving finishes remain open to you, backed by a written allowance schedule.
Exterior & Architecture
Quiet Strength. Hard Edges. Warm Hands.
FRONT ELEVATION | Approach and entry
Building Envelope
- Shed-style metal roof system in low-sheen black; concealed fastener standing seam at primary planes.
- Durable James Hardie fiber-cement vertical siding in soft white, factory-finished, paired with stained timber columns and soffit details.
- Oversized matte-black aluminum-clad windows with high-performance low-E glazing; expansive window-wall at great room and primary suite.
- Exposed timber posts and header beams at entry, upper deck, and covered patio for tactile, architectural warmth.
- Exterior staircase with blackened stringers and cable rail connecting upper deck to patio and rear yard.
- Stone accent wall at entry — buyer selection from curated allowance palette.
Site & Outdoor Living
- Front dining patio off the main-level dining room — a quiet, sheltered courtyard moment at the approach.
- Covered upper deck engineered for outdoor kitchen and dining; gas and electrical rough-ins included.
- Private walk-out patio off the primary suite — prepared for hot tub, cold plunge, or sauna at buyer's discretion.
- Covered lower walkout patio with timber overhead; board-formed concrete accent walls available as an upgrade.
- Professionally graded walkout site plan; irrigated landscape package with Montana-native plantings, with Low-voltage landscape lighting.
- Broom-finish concrete driveway with asphalt driveway approach.
Garage
- Attached 3-car garage with true shop depth and clearance.
- Fully insulated and drywalled; epoxy floor option included within allowance.
- EV-ready: 240V circuit rough-in and panel capacity pre-engineered for a Level-2 charger.
- Insulated overhead doors with black anodized frames; glass-panel upgrade available within allowance.
SIDE & REAR MASSING | Rooflines, timber columns, and outdoor spaces
Main Level
A Room Built Around the View
GREAT ROOM | Vaulted ceilings, window-wall, linear fireplace
Great Room
- Soaring vaulted ceiling with clean gypsum finish; optional tongue-and-groove wood treatment available as an upgrade.
- Floor-to-ceiling window wall framing the primary view axis with direct access to the covered upper deck.
- Linear gas fireplace with tile, stone, or plaster surround; flush hearth and concealed TV cavity above.
- Wide-plank engineered European white oak hardwood flooring throughout main living areas — within allowance.
- Structured wiring backbone throughout with Cat6 data drops; smart-home hub and audio pre-wire available as upgrade.
Chef's Kitchen
CHEF'S KITCHEN | Luxury integrated appliances, scullery adjacent, full-height slab backsplash
- Custom flat-panel cabinetry in stained wood or painted finish (buyer selection); soft-close hardware throughout.
- Oversized working island with pendant lighting above.
- Natural stone or quartzite countertops with full-height slab backsplash at range wall — allowance-based.
- Pro-grade appliance package: 36" dual-fuel range, integrated panel-ready refrigeration, dedicated wine column, paneled dishwasher.
- Walk-in pantry with prep counter, outlet bank, and dedicated storage — optional second dishwasher or beverage drawer.
- Designer pendants, undercabinet LED, and soft-diffused toe-kick lighting throughout.
Dining & Beverage
DINING | Signature wine column, patio doors opening to the dining courtyard
- Formal dining space anchored by linear pendant, curated for an 8–10 person table; direct patio access.
- Integrated dual-zone wine display column (150+ bottle capacity) visible from both dining and great room — a signature moment in the home.
Home Office / Den Flexibility
- Three main-level bedrooms are drawn into the plan: the primary suite plus two secondary bedrooms.
- Either main-level secondary bedroom may be configured — at the owner's discretion — as a dedicated home office, study, or den, with glass door, hardwood floor, and data drop available as buyer-elected upgrades.
- Optional built-in millwork (desk, shelving, cabinetry) can be scoped within the allowance schedule at the selections phase.
Primary Suite
A Private Wing, Engineered for Calm
Separated from secondary bedrooms for true acoustic and visual privacy.
- Generously scaled bedroom with floor-to-ceiling glass, private patio access, vaulted ceiling, and optional tongue-and-groove finish.
- Spa bath featuring freestanding soaking tub, curbless walk-in shower with dual heads and linear drain, and split vanities with natural stone tops.
- Water-closet enclosure, heated floor as standard, and optional steam shower upgrade available.
- Private patio access to hot tub, sauna, and/or cold plunge at buyer's discretion.
- Walk-in closet with custom cabinetry, private washer / dryer en-suite, and optional island
- — sized for two without compromise.
- Dedicated HVAC zone; designer decorative lighting package selected within allowance.
Secondary Bedrooms
- Two main-level secondary bedrooms, each with generous closet and proximity to the secondary full bath — one flexible as a dedicated home office, study, or den.
- Two lower-level bedrooms — one configured as a flex / guest suite — each with direct egress, closet, and proximity to the lower-level bath.
- Five total bedrooms across the residence; all pre-wired for data and designer lighting.
Lower Level / Walkout
- Expansive rec / media / game room engineered for a pool table, lounge seating, and media wall; wet-bar rough-in included.
- Dedicated flex suite for long-stay guests, in-law use, or a short-term rental strategy (buyer discretion).
- Full bathroom with curbless shower option
- Large glazing and direct walkout to the covered patio — daylight, not basement.
Construction Standards
Built to the Butler Creek Standard
Structural & Envelope
- Engineered foundation with damp-proofing, ground water mitigation, and radon-ready rough-in.
- Advanced framing package, engineered lumber at critical spans, and blocked shear walls throughout.
- Continuous exterior insulation and high-density cavity insulation; blower-door tested for air-tightness.
- Floor insulation throughout all conditioned spaces for thermal comfort and acoustic separation between levels.
- Interior wall insulation throughout for acoustic performance between bedrooms, baths, and living areas.
- High-performance windows (U-value and SHGC engineered for Western Montana climate).
Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
- 98% high-efficiency forced-air heating with central A/C; multi-zone controls and in-floor radiant at primary bath.
- Tankless, high-capacity water heating with recirculation at primary fixture groups; whole-home water softener and filtration system included.
- 200A+ service with dedicated circuits for garage EV charging, shop, and outdoor kitchen.
- Structured wiring backbone with Cat6 data drops and whole-home surge protection.
- Optional upgrades available upon request — generator back-up, solar panels, smart-home integration, and additional systems to enhance the residence.
Finish Carpentry & Interior
- Flush or shaker interior doors (buyer selection), 8" baseboards, and crisp 2-piece casings.
- Designer lighting package by selected showroom; allowance scaled to home's price point.
- Cabinets, tile, stone, and hardwood sourced through Butler Creek's trade partners — buyer receives a curated shortlist for every material category.
Warranty, Performance & Ownership Experience
The Relationship Begins Now
At Butler Creek Development, the completion of your home is not the end of the process — it is the beginning of a long-term relationship built on performance, accountability, and care.
Every home is delivered with a comprehensive warranty structure, including a one-year builder and systems warranty and a ten-year structural warranty, providing confidence in both the craftsmanship and the integrity of the home. Throughout construction and after completion, we take a proactive approach to quality assurance. Key walk-throughs are scheduled and led by our team at critical milestones, including pre-drywall and pre-close, as well as at one month and eleven months following occupancy. These touchpoints ensure that every system is performing as intended and that your home continues to meet the standard at which it was delivered.
Transparency is central to our process. Through full access to our Buildertrend project portal, you are connected to every aspect of your home in real time — from selections and scheduling to progress photography, financial tracking, and communication. This platform provides a clear, organized view of the entire build, creating a seamless and informed experience from start to finish, whether you are here in person or watching progress from afar.
Buyer Allowances
Your Home. Your Selections. Written Into the Contract.
Every Butler Creek custom contract is built around a transparent allowance schedule. You see the budget for each finish category, you pick within it, and any overage or savings flows directly to you — not to the builder. When the finished lower level option is elected, lower-level finishes are specified in parity with the main level — same cabinetry, stone, tile, flooring, and fixture program — so the home reads as a single unified residence. Final allowance values are set in writing at contract execution and tracked line-by-line in Buildertrend.
Draw Structure
Progress draws are pre-defined at contract execution and structured against verifiable milestones — foundation, framing, dry-in, mechanicals, drywall, finishes, and completion. Buyers receive line-item draw packages via Buildertrend; if required, lenders receive institutional-quality draw documentation with supporting invoices and lien waivers.
The Community
Circle H Ranch | Missoula, Montana
Circle H Ranch is a curated, low-density community set within minutes of downtown Missoula, the University of Montana, and the Bitterroot Valley — with the trail systems, rivers, and open country that define the region at your doorstep. Butler Creek Development's involvement in the community means architectural continuity, quality control at the infrastructure level, and a neighborhood that will hold its character over decades, not cycles.
The Broken Bow Cluster
- Intentionally limited lot count with protected view corridors and curated architectural guidelines.
- Walkable trail connectivity and shared open-space preservation.
- Underground utilities, and paved private drives.
- Proximity to Missoula International Airport, downtown, and primary employment and medical corridors.
Why Now
The Rarest Position in Missoula Luxury
There is a narrow window in any project between land development and vertical construction when a buyer can still meaningfully influence the product. Lot D1 is in that window today. Buyers who engage now receive full control of their allowance selections, first access to the final lot inventory within the cluster, and a delivery that lines up with the strongest resale and absorption window of the coming cycle.
Schedule a Private Briefing
Lot D1 | 7444 Broken Bow | Circle H Ranch
Site walks, plan reviews, and allowance discussions are available by appointment. To-be-built contracts are executed in limited number per quarter to preserve schedule integrity and selection bandwidth.
- Jen Clement | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties | [email protected]
- Andrew Weigand | Butler Creek Development
Disclosures
Plans, renderings, dimensions, square footages, and features described herein are preliminary and subject to change without notice. Final specifications, allowance values, and delivery schedule are established in the executed purchase and construction agreement. Butler Creek Development reserves the right to modify specifications to comply with code, engineering, and product availability. No representation is made regarding future market value, resale, or investment return.
