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Sheridan - #182979

$425,000

Location

This 27 acre property is situated approximately three miles northwest of Sheridan, MT off of Wisconsin Creek Road in the heart of the Ruby Valley. The location offers a very private setting yet conveniently situated just minutes from downtown Sheridan. This recently remodeled 2100+ SF cedar sided, 2 bedroom, 2 bath one level home has fabulous views of the valley. The Tobacco Root and Ruby Mountains provide a wonderful back drop to this meadow setting and recreational opportunities abound in the immediate area.
Sheridan provides all of the amenities of a small town including restaurants, K-12 school, hospital, grocery store, hardware store, gas station and rural airport in nearby Twin Bridges.

Acreage

There are no covenants associated with this offering and the home is wired for fiber optics and DSL telephone service for those individuals wanting a home based business. The roperty is set up for horses with a barn, separate tack, rubber stall mats and corrals with electric waterers. Located just off a maintained county road yet a privacy feel like no other. The 27 acres have water rights and there are two wells on the property, one used as the domestic well which is 75 feet deep and produces 12 gpm. About 70% of the pasture is irrigated and the remaining is sub-irrigated.
These 27 acres are very productive and the perfect size for a few critters and your pet projects. There is brush cover for
wildlife and great habitat for pheasants and deer which frequent the property daily. You are just minutes from world class fishing on the famed Ruby, Big Hole or Beaverhead Rivers
or Whitetail hunting on the property.

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, four wheeling, 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 out of town, this property is just minutes from the small town commercial and social amenities of Sheridan. The ranch is conveniently located off Wisconsin Creek Rd, a
maintained county road, just 3± miles southwest 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 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).

Description of the land

Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate

Elevation on the ranch is around 5400 feet (above mean sea level) and the Ruby Valley area is known for its mild winters and
abundance of sunny days. You will also be amazed at the lack of wind in the area. The acreage is sub-irrigated and the meadows will support a good number of livestock.
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. Water rights are from Three Creeks Water Users and you will get waste water which subs from the neighbor to
keep it very lush on the South boundary. It is all perimeter fenced for livestock/horses.

Improvements

The beauty of this home lies in the magnificent setting and the
quality craftsmanship when it was remodeled in 2009. The interior features a great open floor plan with vaulted ceilings,
interior rock work surrounding the quadra-fire wood stove,
circular sawn plank floors, huge kitchen, master bedroom with
walk-in closet and master bath with granite counter tops and
porcelain tile. The windows capture the views of the Rubys
and the entire valley to Beaverhead Rock. This home was perfectly designed for the retiree in mind with one level
living. The entire home has a richness accented by the thick
granite slab counter tops, custom soft close hickory cabinets with pull outs, and vaulted ceilings with remote operated custom fans. The living room has the largest quadra fire stove on the market showcased with ceiling to floor rock work & low E windows. Both bathrooms have porcelain tile floors, :right
height” toilets and polished chrome hardware. There is a
covered concrete patio for barbequing off the kitchen and
entry. The two car attached garage is insulated and is
convenient to the laundry area which has lots of storage and
closet space. The vaulted ceilings in the living room have
a great center beam which accents the western feel and
matches the many custom features including the solid 6
panel wood doors and trim.

Outbuildings

Besides the finished attached 2 car garage which is insulated and sheet rocked, there is a 30x40 shop which has a concrete floor, 220 Amp power, benches, cabinets and shelving. The barn has a secure tack room which has electricity to and separate hay and grain storage areas.. There is also electric waters in the corrals. Nice thing about the grounds is the mature trees and they can be flood irrigated or it also has three frost free spigots and frost free hydrants along the home. The neighborhood is very quiet with retired neighbors, maintained county road, and very little wind in the area.

Meet the Broker

Price

$425,000

Contact Listing Agent for Exact Legal Description

MICHELLE VAN DYKE, BROKER, ALC, GRI
Cell: 406-596-0805 • Office: 406-684-5686 • Fax: 406-684-5687
michelle.vandyke@prumt.com