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Melrose - #145817

$1,300,000

Location

The property is located on the east slope of the Pioneer Mountains and borders, in part, public lands (BLM, USFS). The property is located approximately twelve miles southwest of Melrose and about two miles from the Big Hole River. The property is accessed off I-15 at the Glen exit and Rock Creek Road. Rock Creek Road is also a forest service access road and continues on to Brownes Lake and Lake Agnes within the USFS boundary.

Acreage

The 640+/- acres is located on the east slope of the Pioneer Mountain Range near Melrose, MT. Surrounded, in part, by public lands (BLM, USFS) providing abundant recreational opportunities on the property and in the Pioneer Mountains. Many big game species are prevalent in this mountain range and frequent the property. Numerous mountain lakes and streams are virtually out the back door from the property. The property is proximate to some of Montana’s finest fishing streams; the Big Hole River is within two miles of the property, while the Jefferson, Beaverhead and Ruby Rivers are only short journeys away. A portion of the property is bisected by Rock Creek and there are intermittent springs. Power lines cross the property and there are numerous building sites.

Recreational Opportunities

The nearby Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest which is home to numerous mountain ranges, creeks and spotted with mountain lakes, gives access to literally thousands of acres of public lands for all types of recreational enjoyment including hiking, hunting, fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, camping and backpacking. Also, the Clark Canyon Reservoir expands the recreational activities to boating, jet skiing, water skiing and fishing.

Community

Nestled in the mountains near the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is this unique piece of Montana. 640+/- Acres tucked into the Pioneer Mountains in a rural area approximately 7 miles west of the small community of Melrose. Melrose is on the Big Hole River and sits smack dab in between Butte and Dillon. This sleepy little town is about 30 miles south of Butte and 30 miles north of Dillon, Montana. Dillon, population 4,342 according to the 2000 census, is the county seat of Beaverhead County. Dillon began as a shipping point for the surrounding mining camps to Utah with the connection of the Northern and Union Pacific Railroads. Sheep and cattle were introduced to this agricultural community and Dillon became the largest wool shipping point in Montana in the late 1860’s. Agriculture remains the predominant industry supported by the area’s recreational tourism. Dillon offers a considerable array of commercial, institutional and social enterprises including, grocery, banks, auto-dealers, movie theater, churches, restaurants, hotels and taverns. Barrett Memorial Hospital and two long term elderly care facilities are also located in Dillon. The education system includes two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The higher education system includes the University of Montana - Western. Private air craft service is available at the Dillon airport. Expanded international commercial air services are available in Butte (57 miles north) and Bozeman (100 miles east). At an elevation of approximately 5,096 feet, Dillon maintains a moderate climate with annual average precipitation of 11-14 inches per year.

Price

$1,300,000

Brokers Comments

Within minutes of National Forest and the Big Hole River, with good access and available utilities, this property is a good candidate for further developments or as a recreational base. Great building sites, outstanding views and close to both Butte and Dillon.

Contact Listing Agent for Exact Legal Description

For more information or to schedule a showing please contact our exclusive listing agent Frank Colwell 106 N. Main St./P.O. Box 400, Twin Bridges, MT 59754 Phone: 406-684-5686 Email: frank.colwell@prumt.com www.prumt.com