Rocky Mountain Crown Jewel Within The Prestigious Yellowstone Club In Popular Ski Destination Big Sky, Montana To Sell At Auction Without Reserve On February 18th

BIG SKY, Mont., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally known for its successful model in the sale of unique luxury mountain properties, Concierge Auctions is pleased to announce that a ski lover's paradise with sweeping mountain views and direct access to 8,000 skiable acres, located within the Yellowstone Club, the world's only private ski and golf community, will sell during a live auction without reserve on February 18^th. Originally offered for $28 million, 26 Obsidian Road rests on 2.6 acres at the northwest corner of the picturesque Yellowstone National Park and contains approximately 13,713 square feet. It will sell in cooperation with Lynn Milligan and Shawna Winter of Winter & Company Real Estate.

As one of the first residences built in the exclusive Yellowstone Club, 26 Obsidian sits atop a secluded hill surrounded by evergreen trees, offering the ultimate in privacy. The property contains eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, five fireplaces and multiple spacious areas for entertaining, with lodge architecture detail both inside and out including ancient logs and hand-picked moss rocks. Inspiring views of the mountains and valleys can be seen from every window, most of which are floor-to-ceiling. In addition to a study, wet bar, gourmet chef's kitchen and fitness room, there is also a large den with a pool table, game tables and kitchenette and a full ski room with a vertical shoe rack, several open-air lockers and plenty of shelving.

Outdoors, an attached three-car garage and second machine garage allows for plenty of storage, while a heated deck wraps around the back of the house where a 12-person hot tub awaits. The property has unprecedented direct access off the back deck to three ski areas —the Yellowstone Club, Big Sky Ski & Summer Resort and Moonlight Basin — a combined 8,000 skiable acres all accessible via an integrated trail system with an average lift line of 0.01 minutes.

"We are very excited to work with Concierge Auctions on this extremely impressive Yellowstone Club residence and look forward to naming the new owner on auction day," Winters stated.  "With arguably the most impressive views and ski-in/ski-out accessibility we've seen in our 20-plus years in the Big Sky real estate market, 26 Obsidian Road offers a location like no other.  This magnificent home is certain to attract a diverse mix of luxury buyers seeking to own the best mountain retreat this area has to offer."

Big Sky is located approximately midway between West Yellowstone and Bozeman in the southwestern part of Montana. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains just west of the famed Gallatin River near the northwest corner of 2.2 million-acre Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Club is a private residential community known for its exclusivity. In addition to world-renowned skiing and its 18-hole, championship caliber golf course, residents and visitors also enjoy mountain biking, fishing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, rock climbing and white water rafting. Warming huts, the extravagant Rainbow and Warren Miller Lodges and the Timberline Cafe, among others, offer guests fine dining, relaxation areas, retail shops and even a day spa. The closest airport is Gallatin Field Airport, located about 50 miles south in Belgrade.

"Having successfully sold another home within the Yellowstone Club and three in nearby Spanish Peaks earlier this year, we're thrilled to be back in the area," stated Laura Brady, President of Concierge Auctions. "We work with the most motivated luxury sellers in the country to present rare and unique opportunities to discerning buyers who value the utmost in quality and amenities. Because 26 Obsidian is such a significant property, we are offering prospective buyers plenty of time to visit the estate and conduct their due diligence before the live auction in February."

The auction of 26 Obsidian will be held on February 18^th. An up to 2.5% commission is offered to the buyer's representing broker. The property will be open for preview daily from 1 to 4 p.m. by appointment. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. For more information visit BigSkyAuction.com or call 877.888.4269.

About Concierge Auctions: Concierge Auctions is the preeminent luxury real estate auction firm serving high-end sellers nationwide through an accelerated marketing process that obtains fair market value for high-end properties in a 60-day timeframe. The company has executed auctions from New York to Hawaii and hosts a database that includes more than 100,000 luxury real estate buyers and agents from all 50 states and 38 countries and territories. The principals of Concierge Auctions have been involved in the transfer of more than $2 billion in luxury real estate sales over the past 10 years.  For more information, call 888-966-4759 or visit ConciergeAuctions.com

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