SOLD: Burnt Hollow Ranch | Fay Ranches

BURNT HOLLOW RANCH

Deer Lodge, Montana

$19,985,000

9,173± acres

INTRODUCTION

Just 10± minutes from Deer Lodge, Montana, the vast 9,173± deeded acre Burnt Hollow Ranch is nestled up against the Boulder Mountain Range with views stretching as far as the eye can see of the Flint Creek and Anaconda (informally known as the “Pintlers”) Mountain Ranges. Multiple creeks and springs flow through the property, creating a diverse habitat for flora and fauna. Various animals, including elk and deer, traipse through on their way to the thousands of acres of contiguous Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, bordering the property for almost nine miles. Burnt Hollow Ranch features a stunning 8,774± SF, three-bedroom, five-bathroom dream home situated on a bench at about 5,000 feet, allowing for magnificent panoramic views from sunrise until the sun starts to set and alpenglow takes over. This escape also includes an elegant 4,186± SF, three-bedroom, four-bathroom second home, additional residences for employees and guests, two off-grid cabins, a shop, barns, equipment storage, corrals, calving barn, and other necessary ranch outbuildings. The striking improvements are only bested by the thousands of deeded acres to recreate on, already divided into 31 parcels. Agricultural operations are already set up, with 200± acres of irrigated hay ground, 60± acres under pivot, wheelline and flood-irrigated fields, thousands of acres of fenced pasture, and water dispersed throughout the ranch. Several State and Forest Service grazing leases total 4,100± acres, bringing the total acreage to over 13,000 acres when combined with the deeded acreage. Located close to several private air travel airports, 40± minutes to Butte’s commercial airport, and an hour and 15 minutes from Missoula, Burnt Hollow Ranch is offered turnkey and is move-in ready for the next owner to begin their Montana adventure.

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

QUICK FACTS

• 9,173± deeded acres in 31 parcels

• Contiguous to over a thousand acres of State Land

• Contiguous to thousands of acres of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest for almost nine miles of the ranch’s border

• Several State and Forest Service grazing leases that total 4,100± acres and 550± AUMs

• Diverse topography, ranging from irrigated creek bottom to forested ridges and knobs

• 200± acres of irrigated hay ground (generally producing 400-450 tons annually)

• 60± acres under pivot, wheel-line and flood-irrigated fields, and thousands of acres of fenced pasture

• Multiple springs and creeks, including Peterson Creek that runs the length of the ranch

• 8,774± SF, three bed, five bath home built in 2011 with a saltwater pool and sunken hot tub

• 4,186± SF, three bed, four bath second home built in 2006

• Two off-grid hunting cabins plus several additional residences for employees and guests and other ranch outbuildings

• Healthy populations of elk, deer, antelope, Hungarian partridge, grouse, moose, bear, and lion

• Located in Hunt District 215

• Extensive water rights

• Stunning views of the Flint Creek Range, the Anaconda Range, and the Boulder Mountains

• 10± minutes to Deer Lodge and its airport for private air travel

• 30± minutes to Anaconda and its airport for private air travel

• 40± minutes to Butte and its commercial airport

• About an hour to Helena and its commercial airport

• 90± minutes to Missoula and its commercial airport

• About an hour to Georgetown Lake and Discovery Ski Area

• About two hours to Bozeman

• Offered turnkey with home furnishings, ranch equipment, and livestock

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

ACREAGE & OPERATION

This diverse 9,173± deeded acre ranch borders over a thousand acres of State Land, and almost nine miles of the property borders thousands of acres of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest National Forest in Montana. To the north, the elevation is about 4,800 feet, but as you go south, the property climbs to about 7,240 feet. The ranch includes multiple springs and creeks, including Peterson Creek, which runs the length of the ranch for roughly 7.5 miles.

The ranch boasts a varied terrain, seamlessly blending irrigated creek bottoms, grass land benches, dense forests, open meadows, and beaver ponds, offering a rich tapestry of habitats for both livestock and wildlife to thrive. The ranch includes a variety of irrigation, stock, and domestic water rights, as well as 200± acres of irrigated hay ground (generally producing 400-450 tons annually), 60± acres under pivot, and wheel-line and flood-irrigated fields. Domestic water is provided via springs through redundant treatment facilities. The property climbs from Burnt Hollow Road through the native rangeland and irrigated fields to the ranch headquarters and hillside homes. The ranch headquarters sits in the protected and private Peterson Creek drainage basin. Perched above the ranch headquarters along the hillside overlooking the ranching operations is the larger home, while the second home sits on top of the bench facing directly west towards the Flint Creek Range and the stunning “Pintlers”.

The ranch currently supports a cattle operation of 200 cow/calf pairs with thousands of acres of fenced pastures and thoughtfully planned in-place water infrastructure dispersed throughout the ranch. Three State land leases encompass over 800 acres. A 3,300± acre Forest Service lease sits just east of the property in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Total AUMs for all leases is about 550. A buyer will need to communicate with public land offices to continue these leases.

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

IMPROVEMENTS

MAIN HOME

Overlooking the ranch headquarters, with incredible views of the Flint Creek Range, the 8,774± SF, two-level, threebedroom, three full bathroom, one three-quarter bathroom, one half bathroom main home built in 2011 by Edgell Building features vaulted ceilings, geothermal in-floor radiant heat, and large windows that offer sweeping views while inviting nature and light in. An open concept provides an ease of flow throughout the home.

The great room greets you as you enter, including a large wood-burning fireplace and large west-facing windows. Elegantly styled and outfitted for culinary pursuits, the fully equipped kitchen includes a center island, perfect for food prep, SubZero and Miele appliances, and lots of cabinets for storage. A dining area sits just off the kitchen and living area, with oversized windows and sliding doors to access the patio, pool, and hot tub.

Great Room Kitchen

Kitchen

Dining Area

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

A large office with wood floors sits off the main living area and includes a gas fireplace, as well as extensive built-in cabinets, shelves, and desk space. In addition, a full bar room features plenty of seating for entertaining and doors that open to the oversized partially heated patio, saltwater pool, and sunken hot tub. The main floor primary bedroom is carpeted for comfort and includes a gas fireplace and tiled en-suite bathroom with a double vanity, a walk-in shower with four showerheads, and a jet tub with incredible mountain views. A mudroom provides storage and room for all the ranch boots and gear.

Office

Mudroom

Saltwater Pool

Saltwater Pool and Sunken Hot Tub

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

The full walk-out basement incorporates two en-suite bedrooms, a workout room/second living area with a gas fireplace, a laundry room with a sink and lots of storage, and mechanical rooms with storage. A breezeway leads to the attached heated three-car garage, which includes two standard-sized garage doors and one oversized garage door, perfect for RVs, farm equipment, and recreational toys. This garage also has a half bathroom. Additional amenities include a Crestron system that allows for control of security, lighting, and heating systems from your phone anywhere in the world. The landscape surrounding the home is fitted with an outdoor sprinkler system. A detached heated four-stall shop sits next to the home, with oversized 12-foot doors, compressed air, power, and geothermal radiant heat.

Breezeway to Garage

Attached Heated Three-Car Garage

Detached Heated Four-Stall Shop

Detached Heated Four-Stall Shop

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

SECOND HOME

A 4,186± SF, one-level, three-bedroom, four bathroom, one half-bathroom second home built in 2006 sits on a higher ridgeline just east of the main home. The large living/dining area provides plenty of room to spread out, with a floor-toceiling, river rock, wood-burning fireplace, large west-facing windows, and vaulted ceilings. The farmhouse-style kitchen features a center island, apron sink, a skylight, a double wall oven, and silver and black appliances. This home also includes a primary suite, two ensuite bedrooms, and an extra room with a gas fireplace, a full bathroom, an office, and a hot tub.

Dining Area and Living Area Kitchen

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

HUNTING CABINS

The property has two seasonal off-grid hunting cabins situated in wildlife prime habitat, one rustic and one recently remodeled. The updated cabin includes a bathroom with a shower.

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SUPPORTING RESIDENCES

The ranch includes multiple residences for guests and employees. Located near the ranch operations is a three-bedroom, two-bath home built in 2006, an older ranch home converted to an office, and three additional homes near the ranch’s entryway currently used for employees.

OUTBUILDINGS

• Calving barn

• Working corrals

• Heated shop with bathroom

• Chicken coop

• Sheds for equipment storage

• Tack room

• Heated calving office

• Garage

• Generator storage shed

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Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

HUNTING | WILDLIFE | OTHER RECREATION

The big game hunting on Burnt Hollow Ranch is incredible due to its tremendous habitat. The property boasts diverse ecosystems created by the mountainous terrain and miles of springs and creeks. If you are looking for a ranch where hunting is how it used to be, you have found it. The ranch provides tremendous opportunities to pursue the bull elk of your dreams, antelope, mountain lion, bear, and white-tailed and mule deer. For the upland bird enthusiast, there are several coveys of Hungarian partridge and a very good population of resident grouse. For those who enjoy a morning ride astride their favorite horse, bike, snowmobile, cross-country skis, snowshoes, or a fun hike with friends and family, there are miles of beautiful trails and well-maintained roads throughout the acreage.

Burnt Hollow Ranch is close to a variety of recreational pursuits. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, contiguous to Burnt Hollow Ranch, is the largest National Forest in Montana, covering 3.32 million acres and spanning eight counties. Whether hiking in the Anaconda-Pintler or Lee Metcalf wildernesses, driving the Gravelly Range Road or Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway, or camping in one of the 50 campgrounds in the forest, this area has it all. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and Nez Perce Historic Trail pass through the forest. Georgetown Lake offers winter and summer recreation near Philipsburg. At the ghost towns of Elkhorn and Coolidge, you can relive Montana’s past. About an hour from the ranch, Discovery Ski Area includes eight lifts, three faces, and 2,200± acres of diverse terrain. About an hour and a half away, Great Divide Ski Area includes five lifts and 1,500 acres of terrain.

FISHING

About ten minutes from the property, the Clark Fork River runs 360 miles from its headwaters near Butte and Anaconda through Deer Lodge, across the Idaho border, and into the Columbia River.

About 20 minutes north, the Little Black Foot River is known for its brown trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, and whitefish.

About an hour northwest is the blue-ribbon Rock Creek, a 52-mile river. Rock Creek is a tributary of the Clark Fork River and is home to cutthroat, crown, rainbow, and bull trout. Boasting over 2,000 fish per mile, Rock Creek is famous for its salmonfly hatch in June. The river’s headwaters are in Lolo National Forest near Phillipsburg, Montana.

About an hour southeast is Georgetown Lake, nestled below the “Pintlers” between Anaconda and Philipsburg, Montana. These waters are known for some of the best brook and rainbow trout fishing around. If you have fished the flats for bonefish before, you get the picture.

To the east in the contiguous Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the Boulder River, a 77-mile tributary of the Jefferson River, features brook and rainbow trout fishing and mountain whitefish fishing.

Other Montana rivers include the Gallatin, Madison, Jefferson, Missouri, Yellowstone, Ruby, Big Hole, and Beaverhead. These legendary rivers are arguably the most famous fly fishing rivers in the world due to their scenic beauty and incredible numbers and size of wild trout. The Madison, Yellowstone, Missouri, and Gallatin Rivers are known for their dry fly fishing. Yellowstone National Park, about three hours from the ranch, is the birthplace of many of the finest trout rivers in the West. The park hosts a lifetime of fishing opportunities with over a hundred lakes and a thousand miles of streams. Nowhere in the world are so many public rivers and streams found within such a small area.

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Fish caught in pond on property

LOCATION

Peaceful, private, quiet, and surrounded by magnificent Montana scenery, Burnt Hollow Ranch is a world away at the end of a highly discreet road, yet the small town of Deer Lodge is only 10± minutes away. Deer Lodge, Montana (population 3,030±), is the county seat of Powell County and has always been an agricultural center. Here, you can find all necessary amenities, including grocery stores, gas stations, and a post office. The ranch sits in both Powell and Deer Lodge counties and is accessible year-round via a paved frontage road leading to about four miles of well-maintained gravel road taking you to the ranch compounds.

About 40 minutes south, Butte (population 36,200±) was established as a mining camp in the 1860s and quickly became the nation’s biggest supplier of copper. Today, Butte boasts one of the nation’s largest National Historic Landmark Districts.

About an hour north, the state capital, Helena (population 35,500±), is situated between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Helena was founded as a mining camp during the Montana gold rush and quickly blossomed into a trading hub for gold, and both millionaires and hopefuls made their homes along the gulch. Today, Helena’s historic streets connect a thriving downtown.

GETTING THERE

For private air travel, Deer Lodge-City-County Airport is 10± minutes from the property and features a 5,800’ paved runway. Less than 30 minutes away, Bowman Field Airport in Anaconda includes a 6,010’ paved runway and a 4,074’ paved runway.

For commercial air travel, the ranch is 40± minutes from Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, serviced by Delta. About an hour away is Helena Regional Airport, serviced by Alaska, Delta, and United. A little less than an hour and a half from the property is Missoula Montana Aiport, serviced by Alaska, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Sun Country, and United.

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WATER RIGHTS

Montana waters, in all their varied forms and locations, belong to the State for the benefit of its people. A water right is the right to use the water within state-established guidelines, and not any ownership of the water itself. Since water rights in Montana are guided by the prior appropriation doctrine, a person’s right to use a specific quantity of water depends on when the use of water began, establishing the relative priority date of use on the water source. The first person to use water from a source established the first right, the second person could establish a right to the water that was left, and so on. Additionally, water users are limited to the amount of water that can be beneficially used. Beneficial use includes, but is not limited to, agricultural, recreational, fish, wildlife and domestic purposes.

Montana is currently conducting a statewide adjudication of all water rights with priority dates prior to July 1, 1973. The statewide adjudication is a court process that prioritizes and quantifies all existing water rights in each Montana drainage basin. With 85 basins in Montana, and over 219,000 water right claims, the statewide adjudication is a massive undertaking that is expected to stretch well into the future. Until the adjudication process is complete, the status of any particular water right claim cannot be guaranteed. Fay Ranches, Inc., its brokers and salespersons do not warrant or make any representation concerning the quantity or quality of any water rights, nor any legal entitlement to use of water rights, permits to appropriate water, exempt existing rights, determination of existing water rights, nor any ditches, ditch rights, or ditch easements appurtenant to or constituting a burden on the property. Water rights claims appurtenant to the property may or may not have been fully or finally adjudicated, and any buyer is advised to make any offer to purchase contingent upon and subject to such independent inspections, evaluations, and advice concerning the water rights and adjudication process as a buyer might deem prudent. All buyers should be aware that Fay Ranches, Inc., its brokers and salespersons involved in this offering have not conducted an expert inspection or analysis of the water rights for this 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.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

This property is not under conservation easement.

Each of us at Fay 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 has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay 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.

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

Burnt Hollow Ranch is a one-ofa-kind timeless legacy property comprised of 9,173± deeded acres just ten minutes south of Deer Lodge, Montana. Ultimate privacy and convenience, an expansive ranch compound, and endless acres to recreate on check all the boxes. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the massive back patio while watching the sunrise and wildlife come alive, or a glass of wine in the saltwater pool with a sunken hot tub as the sun slips below the mountains. Trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, hiking, and biking run throughout the property, and the diverse acreage acts as a home to elk, deer, moose, antelope, and every other Montana animal. If it is yearround outdoor adventure you are looking for or just a gorgeous private hobby ranch to retreat to, the location is unbeatable, with world-class skiing, snowboarding, and fishing close by.

Burnt Hollow Ranch | Deer Lodge, Montana

Please contact Branif Scott at (406) 579-9599 | bscott@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www. fayranches.com.

$19,985,000 Cash

Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange

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

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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.

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