Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted final month offered his sprawling ranch property, the Rockin’ JN Ranch in Sula, Mont., after itemizing it for a cool $4.95 million.

As proven on the true property web site Trulia, a contract was pending on the roomy retreat the identical day it was listed in March. However a sale did not undergo till June 7, and the closing value hasn’t been made public. Nonetheless, a bevy of images of the 540-acre unfold offers a good suggestion of the luxurious timber-frame home, visitor home, further condominium and bonus frills on the scenic grounds.

See photos of the Rockin’ JN Ranch down towards the underside of this submit.

With a dwelling space of 5,812 sq. toes, the property’s main residence has 3 bedrooms and a pair of.5 baths. It additionally has a furnished basement with cozy perks akin to a wood-burning fire. Adjoining the home is a two-car storage and a spacious porch. (Learn extra particulars in regards to the residence within the itemizing description under.)

However maybe essentially the most engaging amenity included in what was undoubtedly a multi-million greenback closing value is the peace and quiet afforded by the huge property nestled inside Montana’s picturesque rolling hills.

Newsted’s no stranger to large actual property offers. In 2019, he offered his residence in Walnut Creek, Calif., for $2.89 million.

The musician left Metallica in 2001 and now performs along with his Chophouse Band. He lately mentioned he not has the physicality for Metallica songs. In Could, when Newsted’s identify was talked about by followers as a potential alternative for former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, his spouse, Nicole, shot the concept down.

In French Basin close to Sula lies the Rockin JN Ranch, 540 ac of rolling grass, stands of pines, mountain views and ponds in prime elk, deer and bighorn sheep nation surrounded on 3 sides by State/Nationwide Forest. Customized 5812 sf timber-frame residence with open-plan front room, eating room, household room sits atop a ridge and enjoys expansive views of this rolling foothills property. Preferrred for climbing, horseback driving, sport watching. Finish of the street privateness. Chef’s kitchen w/premium chrome steel home equipment. Grand stone Rumsford-style fire anchors the lounge surrounded by beautiful stone and woodwork. Big panes of glass present views over the encircling snowcapped peaks. Walkout decrease degree artwork studio/rec room w/fire. Lofted bonus room sits above the master bedroom. 3 mattress supervisor’s residence w/2 mattress condominium, 2 retailers, greenhouse. Further shovel-ready constructing website with energy, nicely and septic put in. Close to Bitterroot River and Misplaced Path Ski Space. Add. 124 acres accessible.

Former Metallica Bassist Jason Newsted’s $4.95 Million Montana Ranch