In the quiet hamlet of Melrose, Montana, nestled against the backdrop of the majestic Pioneer Mountains where the Big Hole River carves its ancient path, stands what many architectural connoisseurs consider to be Frank Cikan's masterpiece—201 Cottonwillow Road. This extraordinary residence, now available through Kelly Bishop of Rustic Elegance Montana Living, represents the pinnacle of Cikan's distinctive architectural vision and stands as the most fully realized expression o

In today's hyperconnected world, America's top executives—CEOs, presidents, and senior leadership—increasingly seek authentic retreats that offer true disconnection from corporate demands while maintaining the necessary infrastructure for occasional work.

An extraordinary opportunity to acquire architectural excellence has emerged in Southwest Montana with the listing of a Frank Cikan-designed legacy property in historic Melrose. Listing agent Kelly Bishop of Rustic Elegance Montana Living proudly presents this remarkable residence

Where Possibility Meets Pristine Wilderness in Big Sky Country The morning sun crests over the eastern ridge, casting long golden rays...

The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the weathered metal roof of what might be southwestern Montana's most perfectly realized architectural vision. Nestled along the legendary Big Hole River in Melrose, the property stands not as an interruption to the landscape but as its culmination—a masterpiece that bears the unmistakable signature of Frantisek "Frank" Cikan, whose designs have defined Montana's architectural character for over three decades.

The story of how Cikan came to call Montana home reads like an adventure novel. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1948, his early life unfolded against the backdrop of Soviet oppression. Basketball—a sport he played with exceptional skill—would become his unlikely ticket to freedom.