SOLD: Blackfoot River Retreat | Fay Ranches

BLACKFOOT RIVER RETREAT

Lincoln, Montana

$2,850,000 | 85± Acres

Blackfoot River Retreat | Lincoln, Montana

INTRODUCTION

Located at the gateway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness, the Blackfoot River Retreat is a premier fishing property comprised of 85± well-maintained acres and is currently the only property available on the Blackfoot River. The retreat is situated within a diverse ecosystem highlighted by plentiful stands of mature trees, vibrant pasture, lush river bottom, and a private swimming pond. Through this wellbalanced landscape runs the storied upper Blackfoot, the very body of water that inspired Norman Maclean’s classic narrative, A River Runs Through It.

The turn-key three-bedroom, two-bathroom log cabin was built with the river as a visual centerpiece; large windows and doors open to the sights and sounds of the river. Adjacent to the log cabin and built above a two-car garage are guest quarters perfect for visiting friends and family. An additional twovehicle log garage provides space for ranch implements and other toys. A haven for wildlife, Blackfoot River Retreat is a desirable elk and deer archery hunting property as well. Deeded acreage on both sides of the river and nearly 1,500 feet of river frontage offers privacy and excellent dry-fly fishing for native west slope cutthroat trout. River features on the property include excellent fishing and swimming holes and access to miles of wilderness wade-fishing, both upstream and down.

Rarely, if ever, does a single property feature so many desirables: picturesque end-of-the-road privacy amongst the wildlife, excellent recreational opportunities, productive pasture with old-priority water rights, and a location in a historic Montana valley.

QUICK FACTS

• The only property currently available on the Blackfoot River

• 85.25± acres have been meticulously maintained with select timber harvest and weed management

• Three-bedroom, two-bathroom log cabin with adjacent guest quarters with furnishings negotiable

• Diverse ecosystem and well-balanced mix of riparian areas, mature stands of ponderosa and aspen, and grassland with irrigation rights

• Productive pasture and historic water rights dating back to 1888

• Proximity to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area and millions of acres of public land

• Private one-acre swimming pond with large stone steps

• Engineered riverbank with outdoor gathering area on the water’s edge

• Access to miles of dry fly fishing

• Excellent wildlife viewing and bowhunting opportunities for deer and elk

• The retreat features all the desirables of a ranch property, yet remains well manageable in size

Blackfoot River Retreat | Lincoln, Montana

LOCATION

The Blackfoot River Retreat is located in the upper Blackfoot Valley near the Continental Divide, just outside the town of Lincoln, Montana. The small-town charm of Lincoln can be enjoyed not only in its numerous restaurants, shops, and worldclass outdoor sculpture garden but also in cultural events such as the annual music and arts festival and the Fourth of July rodeo.

GETTING THERE

Access to the property is from MT Highway 200 at the end of a private road, without another home in sight. From Montana 200, turn south on Hi Sign Road, then merge onto Ponderosa. The retreat is about a mile off of the highway and the very last property at the end of Ponderosa.

Blackfoot River Retreat | Lincoln, Montana

AIRPORT SERVICES

The retreat is well-positioned between three major airports in Missoula, Helena, and Great Falls. Helena Regional Airport (HLN) is located less than 60 miles from the property, Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) is roughly 85 miles via highway 200, and Great Falls International (GTF) is about 90 miles away.

Great Falls International Airport

Missoula Montana Airport

Helena Regional Airport

ACREAGE

• 85.25± total acres

The Blackfoot River Retreat features a well-balanced landscape that has been meticulously cared for with select timber harvest and weed management. The property has an estimated 25± acres that could produce a hay crop under more intensive management. The timbered areas feature mature trees, and the river bottom is a natural wildlife corridor.

CLIMATE

Climate data for Lincoln, Montana, courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Lincoln-Montana.html

The Lincoln, Montana, area boasts comfortable temperatures during late spring, summer, and fall. Average temperatures in June, July, and August are in the low 80s. The area receives, on average, about 16 inches of rainfall per year. The coldest month is typically January, and average snowfall amounts to 69 inches per year.

IMPROVEMENTS

The turn-key three-bedroom, two-bathroom log cabin was built with the river as a visual centerpiece; large windows and doors open the home to the sights and sounds of the water. Built above a two-car garage, the adjacent guest quarters are perfect for visiting family and friends and feature its own full bath, kitchenette, and 360-degree views. An additional two-vehicle log garage provides more space for toys and ranch implements.

Blackfoot River Retreat | Lincoln, Montana

Blackfoot River Retreat | Lincoln, Montana

RECREATION

H unting & W ildlife

The property and river corridor is a natural haven for wildlife, including sightings of elk, deer, and other mammals, as well as excellent birdwatching habitat. A location in Hunting District 284 Lincoln Archery District allows excellent bowhunting opportunities for deer and elk.

Renowned by angling circles for its emerald flows and eager native cutthroat trout, the upper Blackfoot River runs through the property with deeded acreage on both sides of the river. Water features on the property include excellent fishing and swimming holes, and nearly 1,500 feet of river frontage offers excellent dry-fly fishing opportunities with access to miles of wilderness wade-fishing, both upstream and down.

The one-acre spring-fed swimming pond is a beautiful spot to spend an afternoon and another highlight of the property.

MINERAL RIGHTS

All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the Seller will convey to the Buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the Buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS

The Blackfoot River Retreat has both irrigation and domestic water rights. The irrigation rights are sourced from the Blackfoot River by means of headgate diversion.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.

SUMMARY

The Blackfoot River Retreat is rare, if not singular, in today’s market. Coupling top-notch angling and hunting opportunities with unsurpassed ecosystem diversity, the retreat is a haven for anyone that wants to immerse themselves in the natural grandeur of the historic Blackfoot Valley.

Blackfoot River Retreat | Lincoln, Montana

PRICE

$2,850,000

$2,815 in 2021

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

Please contact Dan Mahoney at (406) 360-7373 | dmahoney@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com .

TAXES TERMS CONTACT NOTICE

Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE

As required by Montana law, a broker or salesperson shall disclose the existence and nature of relevant agency or other relationships to the parties to a real estate transaction. The various relationships and description of duties are as follows:

1. SELLER AGENT

A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:

Act solely in the best interests of the seller; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the seller; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the seller agent and not known or discoverable by the seller unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the seller agent; Safeguard the seller’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the seller’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the seller for any funds or property of the seller that comes into the seller agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a seller and obtaining a seller’s written consent, to represent multiple sellers of property and to list properties for sale that may compete with the seller’s property, without breaching any obligation to the seller.

A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to:

Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the seller agent, except that the seller agent is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent when the seller agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a buyer and a buyer agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

2. BUYER AGENT (cont)

A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:

Disclose any adverse material facts that are known to the buyer agent and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Disclose to the seller or the seller agent when the buyer agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a seller and a seller agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

3. DUAL AGENCY If a seller agent is also representing a buyer, or a buyer agent is also representing a seller with regard to a property, then a dual agency relationship may be established. In a dual agency relationship, the dual agent is equally obligated to both the seller and the buyer. These obligations may prohibit the dual agent from advocating exclusively on behalf of the seller or buyer and may limit the depth and degree of representation that you receive. A broker or a salesperson may not act as a dual agent without the signed, written consent of both the seller and the buyer.

A “Dual Agent” is obligated to a Seller in the same manner as a seller agent and is obligated to a Buyer in the same manner as a buyer agent, except

a dual agent:

Has a duty to disclose to a buyer or seller any adverse material facts that are known to the dual agent regardless of any confidentiality considerations; and May not disclose the following information without the written consent of the person to whom the information is confidential; The fact that the buyer is willing to pay more than the offered purchase price; The fact that the seller is willing to accept less than the purchase price that the seller is asking for the property; Factors motivating either party to buy or sell; and Any information that a party indicates in writing to the dual agent is to be kept confidential.

4. STATUTORY BROKER

A “Statutory Broker” is not the agent of the Buyer or Seller but nevertheless is obligated to them to:

Disclose to: i. a buyer or buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the statutory broker, except that the statutory broker is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; and ii. a seller or a seller agent any adverse material facts that are known to the statutory broker and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in putting together a real estate transaction, and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

5. IN-HOUSE SELLER AGENT DESIGNATE Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house seller agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a seller for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the seller with respect to the designated transaction.

6. IN-HOUSE BUYER AGENT DESIGNATE Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house buyer agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a buyer for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the buyer with respect to the designated transaction.

BUYER AGENT

A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the buyer agent; Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching any obligation to the buyer.