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Twin Bridges - #140279

$475,000

Acreage

The property consists of twenty deeded acres fronted by County Road known as Tuke Lane. The property is located in the Ruby Valley between Twin Bridges and Sheridan A location map and a copy of the property survey is attached. Wisconsin Creek bisects the property for approximately 725 feet and provides both irrigation water sources as well as a nice riparian setting. The creek supports both brown and cutthroat trout. Approximately five acres are on the north side of Wisconsin Creek providing a very natural separation in the property. The creek and riparian area is well forested with native cottonwood, golden willow and juniper. This serene setting allows for an abundance of wildlife including trout, deer, wild turkey, antelope and pheasant. A natural pond is located within this area which is definitely considered very worthy of development and enhancement. The pond is spring fed with year round flow and teaming with the natural forage and nutrients important to fish habitat including fresh water shrimp. The property enjoys the only filed water right associated with this spring water which would further facilitate pond development. Joe Urbani, one of Montana’s best known pond and wetlands architects and developers visited the property recently and conducted a preliminary assessment with very positive conclusions (see attached letter dated August 20, 2007). Additional water right filings provide flood irrigation resources for around fifteen acres in the southerly portion of the property. Copies of these water right filings are attached. The property also enjoys some of the Ruby Valley’s finest vistas with outstanding views of the Ruby, Tobacco Root, Highland, Mcartney and Pioneer Mountain ranges.

Recreational Opportunities

Hunting:

The property supports a good number of whitetail deer, including a good percentage of large bucks.
Wisconsin Creek supports a good number of large brown trout and occasionally cutthroat trout.
The natural pond and spring creek in the north pasture contain freshwater shrimp and other aquatic insects and could easily be developed into a trout pond and spring creek that could
support either wild or planted trout.
Wild turkeys and pheasants are seen on the property regularly as are ducks in the fall, sandhill cranes in the spring and raptors and songbirds throughout the year. Bobcats, foxes and
porcupines are also spotted regularly.

Community

The small southwest Montana agricultural community of Twin Bridges is described as “where the rivers run through” referring to the proximity of the Ruby, Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers that merge to form the Jefferson River just north of Twin Bridges. If you’re looking for a piece of Montana real estate with numerous recreational opportunities, the seven surrounding mountain ranges including the Pioneer, McCartney, Gravelly, Tobacco Root, and Ruby Range offer thousands of acres of public lands and abundant wildlife habitat to satisfy any sports person tastes.

Brothers Judge M.H. Lott and John T are credited with founding the town in 1866 after building two bridges to cross the Beaverhead and Big Hole rivers, hence the town name. Cattle and agriculture are the backbone of the economy with increasing demand being applied towards recreation and entrepreneurial business.

Friendly folks, a laid back atmosphere, and sincere community pride is what you’ll find here in Southwest Montana. Twin Bridges with a population of 415 (2000 census), has an commendable K-12 school system and a full compliment of businesses including bank, grocery, pharmacy, medical clinic, fine dining, fishing guide services and more. Twin Bridges has an excellent county-maintained airport with fuel and mechanic available. Madison County Fairgrounds located in Twin Bridges hosts the annual County Fair, NRA rodeo, team penning, and other community and regional events. Riverside Park, adjacent to the Fairgrounds, is a recently developed multiplex with two ball diamonds, a soccer field, and walking path.

Historic Virginia City lies 33 miles southeast with summer offerings that include the Virginia City Players Theater and Brewery Follies cabaret along with numerous historical and tourist activities. Dillon, 30 miles south (pop 4,342) is the home of University of Montana Western Campus. Butte (pop 33,892) lies 44 miles west and has a major medical facility and is the home of University of Montana Tech Campus. Also nearby is Bozeman (pop 30, 723) at 85 miles with Montana State University, and Helena (85 miles), our state capitol, with Carroll College. Butte, Helena, and Bozeman offer expanded medical, commercial services, and international airports.

Description of the land

The property has deep topsoil producing heavily sodded grasses and abundant trees for shade and wind breaks. The property produces excellent grass or hay for horses or livestock.
The property also boasts an abundance of water. The front pasture, between the building compound and Tuke Lane, has irrigation and stock water provided by the East Fork of
Leonardʼs Slough. Leonardʼs Slough is spring fed and remains open all winter, no matter what the temperature, providing excellent stock water with no ice chopping or worry.
Wisconsin Creek is also spring fed through the property and never dries up, providing irrigation, stock water and fishing opportunities. The north pasture is fed by the Broksle Spring
which heads just off the property and flows through the property, forms a natural pond and exits into Wisconsin Creek. This, too, is a warm spring, never freezes in the winter providing
excellent stock water, irrigation and potential fishing development. The spring creek and pond,though shallow, are rich in freshwater shrimp and other insects and would grow large trout with a little improvement. The property enjoys the only filed water right associated with this spring
water which would further facilitate pond development. One of Montanaʼs best known pond and wetland architects and developers visited the property recently and conducted a
preliminary assessment with very positive conclusions.

Improvements

The property is served by domestic well and septic systems. The structure improvements are located just south of Wisconsin Creek in private setting. There are four multi-functional structure improvements on the property:

Main Residence:

A multi purpose building, main level: 1,500sf; upper level: 748sf; frame construction, concrete slab, wood siding and roof. Lower level has three garage door openings, a secure/fireproof room, shop area and bath and laundry room. The upstairs is accessed from the ground level and has a very nice one bedroom apartment with full kitchen.

Guest House:

Guest cottage, 625sf, frame construction, wood sided with metal roofing; 1 bedroom, 1 bath with full kitchen and living area with a very nice covered porch area.

Shop

Work Shop : 1,350sf, frame construction, metal siding and roof. This building is divided into three spaces: 1– enclosed on concrete floors and 2– open storage/work bays.

Barns and Corrals

Horse Stable and Storage Unit; 900sf; frame construction, wood sided with metal roofing. Approximately 300sf is enclosed with concrete floor and roll up door, remainder is open with gravel floor.

Price

$475,000

Brokers Comments

A great opportunity to acquire a property which has many riparian features and diversified, multi purpose improvements hard to find on a small parcel offering including an excellent existing natural spring fed pond worthy of enhancement. Wisconsin Creek bisects the property and it enjoys outstanding views. The improvements are well constructed and multi-functional. This property has all that the Ruby Valley has to offer in a small package with a moderate price.

Contact Listing Agent for Exact Legal Description

Frank Colwell, Managing Broker
Ranch & Recreation Specialist
Office: 406-684-5686 Cell: 406-596-1076
email: frank.colwell@prumt.com