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Sheridan - #166840

$1,700,000

Acreage

The Tobacco Root Mountain Hide-A-Way property offers a diverse recreational haven. Located in the heart of the Ruby Valley in Southwestern Montana, these secluded 325+/-acres are situated on the west slope of the Tobacco Root Mountains & bordered on the east side by the Beaverhead National Forest. Mill Creek and Peacock Creeks, year-round mountain streams, meander through the property.
A pond has been developed within the Peacock Creek drainage and has been stocked with rainbow and brook trout. The terrain and land characteristics are mixed. Portions of the property are gently to moderately sloped and fertile soils are flood irrigated by filed water rights from Mill Creek. A good portion of the property is moderate to steeply sloped and heavily timbered.
Wildlife abound on the property. Elk, moose, mountain lion, bear, mule and whitetail deer migrate through the property as well as other smaller mammals. The adjoining national forest lands provide an expansive recreational menu of recreational activities. Access is via paved and graveled mill creek road. Please see area and location maps in the brochure.
The property is also well suited for a small stock farm, irrigated areas can be utilized for hay, pasture or a combination of uses.
This spectacular, private and easily accessible property offers abundant opportunities to enjoy diverse recreational pursuits including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling & more!

Recreational Opportunities

The Ruby Valley is well known for it’s outdoor recreation including some of the finest big game hunting and blue ribbon fishing in the country. With the Ruby, Big Hole, Beaverhead and Jefferson Rivers right out the back door, any angler is in paradise. The Madison, Tobacco Root, Ruby, Gravelly, Pioneer, McCartney, and Highland Mountain Ranges offer end-less activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, skiing, horseback riding, and more! Wildlife around the area include elk, whitetail and mule deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, moose, bear, mountain lion, wolf, coyote, and fox.

Community

Though secluded, the mountain property is just minutes from the small town commercial and social amenities of Sheridan. The ranch is conveniently located off Mill Creek Road, a partially paved county road, just 4± miles east of Sheridan. Sheridan is situated in Southwestern Montana approximately 2½ hours from Yellowstone National Park. Sheridan is an agricultural based community with a population of around 659 people (2000 census pop.). The town offers a variety of commercial, institutional, and social amenities including K-12 school, medical clinic, rest home, bank, motels, restaurants , bars, and churches. A county maintained airport is located approximately 8 miles NW of Sheridan. Commercial air service is available in Butte, about 65 miles north, or in Bozeman, about 85 miles northeast, of Sheridan. These areas also offer expanded commercial, institutional, and social amenities.
Located approximately 20 miles from Sheridan are the historic towns Nevada City and Vir-ginia City. Though preserved as a ghost town, Virginia City is still very much alive and is home to year round locals. Tourists come from all around to see the well preserved old west Victorian gold mining town. Panning for gold and garnets, taking a train ride, watching a show at Opera House or the Brewery Follies, shopping for Old West souvenirs, and touring the historic buildings are just a few of the activities V.C. has to offer.
Nearby secondary education opportunities are located just 38 miles south at the University of Montana—Western in Dillon (2000 census pop. 4000). Montana State University, Montana‟s largest university, is approximately 85 miles northeast in Bozeman (2000 census pop. 27,509). Montana Tech specializes in mining and petroleum related engineering and sciences and is located nearby in Butte (2000 census pop. 33,892).

Description of the land

Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate

Elevations on the ranch range from around 5,800 feet (above mean sea level) along the creek bottoms to around 6,000 feet to 6,200 feet at the buildings and irrigated pastures. Upper elevations on the mountain slopes reach around 7,000 feet. According to local USDA/ASCS data, the area average annual precipitation is about 12 inches. Average annual temperature is around 40 degrees F. Average frost free period is about 100 days.

Improvements

The Tobacco Root Mountain Hide-A-Way includes numerous improvements which are secluded yet easily accessible.

Nestled amongst the trees are three furnished, duplex guest cabins with covered porches for enjoying the pleasant sounds of Mill Creek.

A two and one-half story A-frame home with 2,902± SF, 4 bedrooms and 2 restrooms is accompanied by a detached 3 car garage/workshop. The home has a walkout basement and loft area and overlooks the stocked pond. A perfect place to have a cup of coffee on the second story deck and take in the outstanding overlook views of the Ruby Valley. The garage provides ample cover for personal transportation and room for numerous recreational vehicles.

Other improvements include a historic log stock barn and tack room, storage and equipment shed, corrals, and arena.

NOTE**Please contact listing agent to request the extensive personal property list for the Tobacco Root Mountain Hide-A-Way.

Water Rights

Drilled wells, creeks , and springs supply the ranch with water. There are filed water rights for irrigation and stock water purposes. The established landscaping is irrigated through a sys-tem of sprinklers serviced by an underground main line. Please contact the Listing Office for complete details regarding the Tobacco Root Ranch water rights.

Showings

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

Price

$1,700,000

Contact Listing Agent for Exact Legal Description

FRANK COLWELL, MANAGING BROKER
Cell: 406-596-1076 • Office: 406-684-5686 • Fax: 406-684-5687