Beautiful Madison Valley horse ranch. Trees, creek, with wonderful mountain and meadow views. Ennis lake and the Madison river nearby, and 4 blue ribbon trout rivers within 45 mins. World class hunting, golf, skiing, available. 45 mins. from Bozeman airport. Good cell phone service. Currently under a conservation easement which allows another set of buildings if so desired. Preliminary design for trout pond with good water rights.GREAT VALUE AT NEW REDUCED PRICE! Call for more info.!!

Specs

• Address:

  351 N Meadow Creek Rd.

• MLS #:

  141285

• Status:

  Active

• Type:

  LAND W/RESIDENCE

• Beds:

  3.00

• Baths:

  3.00

• SF:

  2900

• Acres:

  254.00

• access:

  The ranch is accessed by North Meadow Creek Road, 3.5 miles from US. Highway 287. It is paved to within one mile of the ranch entrance and is maintained and plowed by Madison County.

• acreage:

  The ranch consists of 254 +/- acres.

• community:

  Located on the banks of the Madison River, nearby Ennis offers a surprising number of amenities normally reserved for a much larger community. Ennis has several good restaurants, particularly the famous Continental Divide, a recently upgraded medical clinic, a library, and numerous shops and galleries. All in all a surprising array of amenities for a town of this size. For the golfer there is 9 hole golf in Ennis; Madison Meadows, which offers a spectacular mountain view from every green. There are also 5 other golf courses within an hour's drive. For more information go to www.ennischamber.com The ranch is less than an hour from Bozeman and the Gallatin Field Airport. In addition there is Madison Valley Airpark, which can handle many smaller jets.

• description elevation precipitation climate:

  The Madison Valley is known for its pleasantly cool summer days and very low humidity. Fall is punctuated by the change in nature's colors as the Aspen trees turn to gold and the pasture land to beige. The nights and mornings are crisp and the days filled with sunshine. Wintertime brings snow and cold weather, but the sun continues to shine throughout the season, creating a unique and quiet beauty. Spring rains herald the warming trend and the completion of nature's cycle of life for the flowers and the abundant wildlife... in paradise.

• description topography:

  The ranch is divided into two types of terrain. The meadow section is approximately 100 acres and contains the ditch irrigated hay ground, most of the trees, and the two channels of North Meadow Creek. The upper ground is primarily hillside grazing running and contains the balance of the acreage. There is pretty good grass, enough to provide forage for a small herd of horses or cattle.

• detailed location:

  Madison - Madison Vly 7MM

• easements:

  There is a conservation easement with the Montana Land Reliance that has been in place since November of 2004. A copy of the easement, which prohibits any subdivision, will be provided to a serious buyer. There is attached a copy of Exhibit B from the easement which details permitted and non permitted uses and practices.

• improvements barn corrals:

  The barn contains two horse stalls as well as space for hay and equipment storage. The current owner utilizes part of the barn for use as a woodworking shop. There is an adjacent corral with watering facilities for horses.

• improvements fencing:

  The entire ranch has perimeter barbed wire fencing as well as cross fencing where applicable.

• improvements main residence:

  Built in 1981 the main residence is a classic four bedroom, four bath ranch house containing 2,750 +/- sf on one level. The exterior has cedar siding, and a new metal roof and has been well maintained. There is a deck that offers beautiful views of the meadow and North Meadow Creek, as well as Lone Mountain and the beautiful Madison Range to the east. The property has been well maintained and with new roofs on the barn and house several years ago as well as a new wood floor in the house. The lawn is nicely landscaped and has a sprinkler system.

• improvements wells:

  Domestic water is provided by a well. There are two channels of N. Meadow Creek that flow through the ranch providing year round stock water. The hay meadow portions are irrigated by a ditch system.

• location:

  Located at the northern end of the Madison Valley, in the heart of scenic southwest Montana, the North Meadow Creek Horse Ranch is located 11 +/- miles northwest of Ennis, MT. This beautiful little ranch is truly a horseman's dream. Bisected by two channels of North Meadow Creek, there are plenty of senior water rights to keep it’s 90 +/- acres of hay meadows an oasis of emerald green throughout the summer growing season. There's even enough left over for a trout pond. Bozeman, MT and Gallatin Field Airport are only 40 miles, or 45 minutes away, on a recently upgraded highway. Yellowstone National Park, with its many attractions, lies 80 miles to the south.

• mineral rights:

  All mineral rights will transfer with the property.

• ranchrec type id:

  6

• recreational opportunities:

  Surrounded by three million acres of the Beaverhead National Forest, the Upper Madison Valley is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Within these pristine acres lie three mountain ranges, the Gravelly Range, the Madison Range and the Tobacco Root Range. The combination of these beautiful mountains makes the whole area a Mecca for outdoor activities of all kinds. Nearby, the Madison River, the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness Area, and Ennis Lake combine to make this area of southwestern Montana the fly fishing capitol of the world. In addition to fishing, there is whitewater rafting and kayaking for the more adventurous, as well as sailing, wind surfing, canoeing and just plain tubing. There is world-class big game hunting in the surrounding mountains as well as hiking, mountain biking and camping. Wildlife is abundant with deer, antelope, elk, moose, bears and the occasional mountain lion. All kinds of ducks, geese, Sandhill Cranes, Trumpeter Swans and scores of other species of birds thrive in the wetlands and meadows along the river. In the winter, Big Sky, Moonlight Basin and Bridger Bowl ski areas are all within a reasonable distance as well as cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling at your front door.

• recreational opportunities fishing:

  Anglers from all over the world consider this area as some of the most renowned trout fishing in North America. It's easy to see when you realize the number of "blue ribbon" trout streams concentrated in this part of southwest Montana. The Madison River, Ennis Lake and the Bear Trap Wilderness Area are within 10 minutes of the ranch, and the Jefferson, Gallatin, Missouri, Ruby and Beaverhead Rivers are all an easy commute. There are also a number of smaller productive creeks and streams (including North Meadow Creek) and lakes, including some high mountain lakes, for the angler willing to get off the beaten path. There are enough senior water rights to build that trout pond you have always wanted to overlook from your front porch.

• recreational opportunities forest service access:

  There is access to thousands of acres of Forest Service land, including a number of high mountain lakes, at several trailheads, including one at the end of North Meadow Creek Road, which borders the ranch.

• recreational opportunities hunting:

  There are all kinds of hunting opportunities in the Madison Valley. Elk, deer, moose are all plentiful in the Madison, Tobacco Roots and the Gravellys. These three mountain ranges that surround the valley are also the habitat black bear, mountain lions and the occasional grizzly. There are a number of professional guides that specialize in big game outfitting located in the Ennis area. The many rivers and lakes in the region attract a wide variety of waterfowl in large numbers during the season, and there is also grouse and Hungarian available.

• showings:

  Call Jay Bentley, Broker, (406) 570-5142 for showing instructions.

• taxes:

  Taxes in 2007 were $2,010.17.

• timber:

  Most of the timber on the ranch consists of a large grove of cottonwoods that thrive along the creek as well as a stand of large willow trees at the south end of the property.

• use feed data:

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• utilities and services:

  Electrical and phone service as well as satellite TV are available and in place, and cell phone reception is also excellent, through the Three Rivers Phone Cooperative.

• water rights:

  The ranch has very abundant and very senior water rights. Complete information is available and will be provided open request to serious buyers.

• wildlife:

  There is a herd of elk that reside in the neighborhood, and they can often be spotted on the hillside above the house. There is also a large herd of whitetail deer that live on the property as well as mule deer that live on the higher ground. There is the occasional mountain lion as well as moose and black bear.