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Sheridan - #153958

$3,250,000

Acreage

The Triple Creek Ranch offering is a premier agricultural and recreational ranch property with a long history of productivity and excellent land stewardship. The ranch consists of approximately 367+/- deeded acres located in the foothills of the Tobacco Root Mountains within the beautiful Ruby Valley near Sheridan, Montana. The property is bisected, in part, by Mill Creek and borders public lands (BLM and USFS). Triple Creek Ranch enjoys spectacular views, has excellent irrigation and other water rights sourced from both Indian and Mill Creeks. Irrigation is provided by two recently installed pivot systems, some hand line and by flood methods. The deep, Amesha Clay Loam, soils consistently provide bountiful crops of grass, grain and alfalfa hays, small grains and occasionally seed potatoes in rotation. The property is associated with an adjoining BLM grazing permit. These important agricultural attributes are well balanced by the abundant recreational amenities of the ranch and surrounding proximities.
Mill Creek, which bisects parts of the ranch, is a great small fishery for brook and cutthroat trout. The well know Ruby, Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson and Madison Rivers are all within reasonable distance of the ranch. The abundant public lands in the adjoining Tobacco Root Mountain Range offer ample recreational resources for most all outdoor activities. Triple Creek Ranch is located approximately one and one half miles northeast of the small town of Sheridan and is accessed via paved Mill Creek Road and graveled, Indian Creek Road. Please see area and location maps in addendum to this brochure. Copies of filed land surveys water rights, soils information, BLM lease and other pertinent information are available at the listing office.

Recreational Opportunities

The Ruby Valley is well known for it’s outdoor recreation including some of the finest big game hunting and blue ribbon trout 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, cross country skiing, horseback riding, and more! Wildlife around the area includes elk, whitetail and mule deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, moose, bear, mountain lion, wolf, coyote, and fox.

Community

Though secluded, Triple Creek Ranch is just minutes from the small town commercial and social amenities of Sheridan. The ranch is conveniently located off Mill Creek Road, a 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, free Wi-Fi 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 Virginia 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).

More information on the town of Sheridan and the Ruby Valley may be obtained by visiting www.sheridanwired.com.

Description of the land

The present ownership has elected to lease the agricultural resources of Triple Creek Ranch to a reputable area ranch. This lease may be assigned to a new owner, at their option. The property is currently managed, in part, by Ranch Resources of Sheridan, professional agricultural and resource consultants. Pride of ownership and natural resource preservation and enhancement are evident in all aspects of this ranch property.

Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate

Elevations on the ranch range from around 5,400 feet (above mean sea level) along the creek bottoms to around 5,732 feet at the upper end. The surrounding Tobacco Root Mountains reach in excess of 10,000 feet according to information provided by Google Earth. Data from the USDA/ASCS denotes the area’s average annual precipitation is about 12 inches. Average annual temperature is around 40 degrees F with an average frost free period of about 100 days.

Improvements

Building improvements on Triple Creek Ranch include both preserved and upgraded historic structures as well as recently constructed multi-functional building improvements. The primary dwelling, the Cisler Homestead, was originally constructed circa 1860 and has been tastefully remodeled by present ownership to preserve the original appearance while enhancing its comfort and utility features. The dwelling has approximately 2,100sf of gross living area on two levels, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. The furnishings and fixtures within this dwelling are included as part of this offering, (full inventory list available at listing office).

A classic stock barn, built circa 1930, comprised of 2,880sf, has a full center loft and adjoining corrals and pens.

A newer construction detached garage building (2,528sf) with attached bunkhouse (588sf) and 3,456 multipurpose building provide additional charm and functionality to the historic buildings.

Other building include 2 metal grain bins, calving sheds, cold storage building and utility sheds. All buildings appear to be in very good condition and well maintained.

Showings

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING PLEASE CONTACT OUR EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGENTS

Frank Colwell
106 N. Main St./P.O. Box 400, Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Phone: 406-684-5686 Cell: 406-596-1076 Email: frank.colwell@prumt.com
Kay Carter-Colwell
118 N. Main St./ P.O. Box 737, Sheridan, MT 59749
Phone: 406-842-5686 Cell: 406-596-1077 Email: kay.colwell@prumt.com
www.PruMT.com

Price

$3,250,000

Brokers Comments

The Triple Creek Ranch is considered by us to be one of the “crown jewel” properties in the scenic Ruby Valley. It is rich in history, agricultural and recreational resources and displays excellent land stewardship. The historic and recent improvements are well constructed and maintained. The agricultural resources are productive and well managed and recreational amenities on the ranch and in the Ruby Valley are diverse and plentiful. Ranch offerings in these parts don’t get any better than this; come take a look!

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