MONTANA RANCH!

General Description:
This parcel is made up of several sections and partial sections of land to total approximately 4,866.91 acres. The entrance through Cox Creek has a 320 acre parcel with the most suitable sites for building and has power and phone available. That parcel is situated before the locked gate that leads to the majority of the property. The access into the larger parcel from the Cox Creek end is very rugged, but passable with an ATV or by horse or a 4X4 in the summer. The entrance into the south end of the property is through North Fork of Stickney Creek. The gate to access that end is approximately 7 miles off paved road through the subdivisions called Missouri River Ranches and Eagle Canyon Estates. The Stickney Creek end has an old loggers cabin and an old homestead. There are numerous spur roads throughout the property to allow access from the south to north and east to west parts of the property. There are two year round creeks and spectacular rock formations, along with Indian paintings and an abundance of wildlife on this property. This property is currently used for recreational purposes by the owner and his family.

Conservation:
Approximately 4,100 acres of the private land is under a conservation easement to preserve the precious resources and uniqueness this land and avoid future development of less than 320 acre parcels, which compromises the beauty of our rivers and the value of the surrounding land. A Conservation Easement is the "legal glue" that binds a landowner's good intentions to the land. Under the terms of a Conservation Easement, the landowner retains ownership of the land and is free to manage or sell the property and enhance agricultural productivity and wildlife habitat.

Wildlife Resources:
Wildlife on the property includes occasional elk, deer, bear, coyote, eagles, bobcat and mountain lion along with a variety of birds. There is immediate access to fishing on the Missouri River from the Cox Creek end. It is possible to hike, ride ATV's or horses for many miles on this property.

Location:
This 4,800+ acres is located in both Lewis & Clark County and Cascade County east of the Missouri River Corridor between Helena and Great Falls. The entrance to Cox Creek is approximately 40 miles south of the Great Falls International Airport and 55 miles north of the Helena Regional Airport. Alaska, American, Big Sky, Delta, Horizon, United and Northwest Airlines service the Great Falls International Airport. Helena Regional Airport serves the Helena area and much of southwestern Montana. The airport lies within the city limits just east of the Interstate 15 Cedar Street exit. Delta, Skywest, and Horizon Air provide scheduled jet service. Big Sky Airlines provides regional service from Helena to other Montana cities.

Locale:
The Missouri River Corridor is situated between Helena and Great Falls. Interstate 15, the "Mighty Mo", the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and the Recreation Road all share this "Corridor" along with several large ranches and land owners. The Missouri River is renowned for it’s "Blue Ribbon Trout Fishing" with thousands of visitors each year coming with their drift boats, waders, and fly rods to 'live the dream'. There are many smaller canyons that take off from the corridor where the different drainages come into the river, such as the Wolf Creek Canyon that has several other drainages to it (Woods Creek, Gladstone Creek, French Creek, Allen Creek, etc.). There are also the Stickney Creek, Lyons Creek, Hardy Creek, & Dearborn River to mention a few others. The fact that there are so many large land holders in this area makes it difficult to find acreage for sale close to freeway access and power. Also, because these are all drainages coming from canyons of different sizes, the topography will be quite varied and most times rugged and sloped. Helena, the capital of Montana, is just eight miles from the Continental Divide, and it is surrounded by mountains and National Forest Service land. The Elkhorn Wildlife Management Area, managed by the National Forest System, is a 129,000-acre area that is home to many indigenous animals, including big game. The Helena area offers countless recreation opportunities. The Missouri River flows nearby with several lakes within a short driving distance. Holter and Hauser Lakes, created by two of the three dams on the Missouri River in the Helena area, are perfect for outdoor recreation including fishing, swimming, camping, water-skiing and boating. Canyon Ferry Lake, just 20 minutes east of Helena, is a large reservoir on the Missouri River that offers recreation in all forms. Camping, sailing, boating, swimming and fishing are just the start. As Lewis and Clark traveled up the Missouri River in this area, Lewis was struck by the steep canyon walls and noted 'the Gates of the Mountains' in his journal. Boat tours are available at the Gates of the Mountains, 16 miles north of Helena off I-15. Great Falls is known as the "Electric City" because of its numerous dams and power plants. Montana's third largest city is located on the Missouri River among the five falls that were both a magnificent spectacle and formidable barrier to early River travel. This area held great significance for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The explorers were forced to spend nearly a month portaging around the falls in June 1805. Much of the Missouri River in this area remains as it was when Lewis and Clark first viewed it over 200 years ago.

Climate:
Summertime temperatures maintain average daily highs in the 80's and 90's with cool nights. Temperatures can reach over 100 degrees occasionally. Wintertime temperatures are moderate with average highs in the 30's and lows in the teens although one can expect temperatures below zero at least once a year in January or February that lasts for about 10 days. The snow accumulation has never been consistent. Some storms bring in up to 18 inches in the river bottom and several feet in the upper elevations only to melt off in a few days. The summers can be wet in June, then warmer in July and hot in August with temperatures rising above 100 degrees for periods of time.

Agent Comments:
This Montana Ranch property, referred to as 'Devils Kitchen to Painted Rock', offers a unique opportunity to own and enjoy a large parcel of land in the midst of a corridor that is well protected from future development due to the conservation easement and the large land holdings that surround it. It shows like a small scale national park. It is priced moderately for the current market at +/- $875 per acre to total $4,250,000. Seller will consider selling part or all of this property; however smaller portions will be sold at a higher cost per acre. It's recommended that Brokers and Associates schedule a tour prior to bringing in prospective clients to determine whether or not this is a suitable property for their customer. Seller prefers that Buyers qualify prior to all showings.

PROPERTY NUMBER: 25048-00087        PRICE: $ 4,250,000.00

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