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H OL TE R L AK E FI S HI NG C AB I N Wolf Creek, Montana 1,390,000 | 1.05±

Holter Lake Fishing Cabin | Wolf Creek, Montana

INTRODUCTION The Holter Lake Fishing Cabin includes a meticulously maintained log cabin with spacious guest house situated to enjoy unparalleled Holter Lake and surrounding mountain views. The 3 bedroom/3 bath custom log home features a welcoming floor plan and includes vaulted ceilings, large windows to enjoy breathtaking views, a wrap-around deck and multiple balconies to take in the scenery and surroundings from sunrise to sunset. A recently constructed, modern and tastefully decorated 4 bedroom/2 bath guest house is situated above an over-sized 4 car garage that is currently set up as a recreation and gathering spot.

The two well-appointed homes offer a combined total of seven spacious bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two fully equipped kitchens making this offering an ideal family or corporate retreat. An entertainmentfriendly layout including a beautifully designed, fully stocked bar in the guest house is perfect for hosting friends and family while creating lifetime memories. Relax and share stories around the fire pit after a perfect day of kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, jet-skiing, or wake surfing as the sun sets on Holter Lake. Forced air heat and A/C throughout keep you comfortable in every season. Plus, while enjoying time at the lake, high-speed internet and great cell service keep you easily connected to the rest of the world. With easy access and only 40 minutes from Helena with commercial air and private jet service available makes this an ideal getaway or retreat.

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LOCATION The Holter Lake Fishing Cabin is nestled in the Rocky Mountains alongside Holter Lake, a stretch of the Missouri River affectionately referred to as “The Gates of the Mountains.” This stretch of dramatic rocklined riverfront first received the name from Meriwether Lewis during the Lewis and Clark Expedition when he noted in his journal, “from the singular appearance of this place I called it the gates of the rocky mountains.” One can imagine that much of the dramatic scenery surrounding Wolf Creek is much like the view received by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their famed expedition through the region over 200 years ago.

A short drive from Holter Lake Fishing Cabin, Helena, Montana’s state capital, can be reached easily by interstate and combines the active beat of students, politics, and outdoor activities. Local events often occur and create an ambiance of community—theater and symphony, a jazz festival, concerts, rodeos, the Governor’s Cup Race, and the largest sled dog race in the lower 48 states. Helena was founded with the July 14, 1864 discovery of gold in Last Chance Gulch by four men, known as “The Four Georgians.”

By 1888, about 50 millionaires lived in Helena, more per capita than any city in the world. The State Capital Building (with its distinctive gold rotunda), the Civic Center, and the Saint Helena Cathedral are among the many unique historic buildings in Helena.

Today Helena serves as a robust home to over 31,000 full-time residents, features quality higher education opportunities at both Carroll College and Helena College, and is the county seat to Lewis and Clark County. The valley features excellent medical facilities, a regional airport with flights to major hubs for connections to almost anywhere, Montana state offices, Fort Harrison and a Veterans Hospital, and various shopping, restaurants, performing arts, and other amenities. The Helena community features a vibrant and active business atmosphere and offers a wonderful quality of life to the full-time and parttime residents in the Helena Valley and the region.

AIRPORT SERVICES Helena Regional Airport is located approximately an hour from the ranch. The airport accommodates direct flights to Salt Lake, Seattle, Denver and Minneapolis via Alaska, Delta and United Airlines.

Exec Air located in Helena caters to private aircraft.

AREA HISTORY

First discovered by Native Americans, on Friday July 19, 1805 the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through the region naming the stretch of river close to the cabin the “Gates of the Rocky Mountains.” Such a spectacular site, formal boat tours through the canyon began in 1886 and continue today. In 1918 the dam creating Holter Lake was constructed raising the water level through the canyon by 14 feet, a minimal change for an area flanked by 1,200 foot cliffs. The region was later preserved as a formal Wilderness area by Congress in 1964 to ensure that that Gates of the Mountains will be viewed for generations into the future as it was first seen by the Native Americans and the Lewis and Clark Expedition many years ago.

ACREAGE 1.05± deeded acres This lakeside retreat is easily accessible along a paved road and is close to thousands of acres of public lands for unlimited recreational opportunities.

SCENIC VISTAS The Holter Lake Fishing Cabin is situated to enjoy beautiful lake and surrounding mountain views from sunrise to sunset. Holter Lake in the productive valley that runs between Three Forks and Townsend.

This region is known for its productive farms, including a variety of dryland grains, hay and alfalfa, and potatoes. This region has long been admired for its tremendous and productive soils and preserved landscape thanks to the deep-rooted farming and ranching families, which continue with their family heritage in agriculture to further preserve the landscape and western way of life. The views from the ranch grow as you climb above the creek bottomlands to enjoy a glimpse of the sweeping valley flanked on either side by spectacular mountains, including the Elkhorns to the west and the Big Belt Mountains, which include the breathtaking Mount Baldy and Mount Edith to the east. The mountains create the backdrop enjoyed by area residents and visitors alike.

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CLIMATE Helena, Montana has a relatively mild climate with July highs around 85 degrees and winter lows dipping to 14 degrees. The Helena Valley typically receives, on average, 12 inches of rain and 37 inches of snow per year. Close to the nationwide average, Helena typically receives 189 sunny days per year.

Data provided by http://www.city-data.com/city/Wolf-Creek-Montana.html

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IMPROVEMENTS Built in 1999, the beautiful and meticulously maintained log home was constructed with attention to the finest detail. The custom home features almost 2,000 square feet of spacious living area and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining with commanding mountain and lake views through every window. On the main level, an open kitchen, dining, and living area are ideal for entertaining family and friends with a wrap-around porch to enjoy scenic vistas from sunrise to sunset along the lake. A master bedroom suite is easily accessible on the main level, with two additional bedrooms on the upper level.

The current owners added a separate four-bedroom and 2 bath 1,600 square foot guest home to accommodate extended family and many friends visiting the area. The upper-level living affords some tremendous lake and mountain views and features a deck overlooking the region, which is a great spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and a beautiful sunrise. A large garage was partially converted to a game and gathering spot with a bar and tables situated to accommodate a crowd. A separate fly tying room is outfitted to keep the savvy fisherman busy when not floating the nearby famed Missouri River or enjoying time on Holter Lake. The guest cabin is outfitted with a large laundry facility and adjacent garage space ideal for storing yard tools, ATVs, and more.

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FLY FISHING The region is known for its abundance and variety of fishing opportunities. The majestic and famed Missouri River, affectionately known as the “Mighty Mo,” flows through a stretch referred to as the Gates of the Mountains. Just to the north of Wolf Creek, the stretch of the Missouri River from Holter Dam through Craig and Cascade is world-renowned for providing some of the finest fly fishing and float fishing opportunities in the Western US. The quality of the fishing along the Missouri River should not discount other nearby fisheries, including the Blackfoot, Dearborn, and Little Blackfoot Rivers, all an hour or less from the ranch.

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“Flyfishers worldwide know about t he section of t he Missouri River from below Holter Dam to Cascade. It’s a run of just 48 miles, or about 6 percent of t he river’s total lengt h, yet it’s hard to find a serious fly angler who hasn’t made t he pilgrimage here. I normally shun comparisons, but t his is one case where it wouldn’t take a lot of arm twisting for me to say t hat t his river can be as good as fly fishing gets.”

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“Flyfishers worldwide know about t he section of t he Missouri River from below Holter Dam to Cascade. It’s a run of just 48 miles, or about 6 percent of t he river’s total lengt h, yet it’s hard to find a serious fly angler who hasn’t made t he pilgrimage here. I normally shun comparisons, but t his is one case where it wouldn’t take a lot of arm twisting for me to say t hat t his river can be as good as fly fishing gets.”

F ly F isher ’ s B ible -M ontana (G reg T homas 2006,

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“One place where anglers find big trout in abundance, solid fish t hat stretch an honest 18 to 20 inches or more, fish weighing a true t hree pounds or better, is on central Montana’s Missouri River. If you’re looking for aut hentic, big trout photos, t he Missouri is a place to garner t hem.”

“The ‘Big Mo’, as many anglers refer to it, offers a plet hora of rainbow and brown trout and t hey run much larger on average t han anywhere else in Big Sky Country. Basically, when looking for large trout on a public stream in Montana t he Missouri is an angler’s best option. That doesn’t mean t hat its fish are easy, but t he Missouri holds t hem and an angler bent on large fish only needs to figure out t he river’s nuances to stick a few hogs. As a bonus, some of t he river’s largest fish are taken on dry flies, which ups t he ante when bragging rights are concerned.”

“Basically, t he Missouri is a giant, super-fertile spring creek.”

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HUNTING & OTHER WILDLIFE The Holter Lake Fishing Cabin is positioned to enjoy the wide variety and abundant recreational opportunities within this region which include fishing and boating, hiking, hunting, biking, four wheeling, horseback riding and more. The region supports abundant wildlife populations including both white-tailed and mule deer, elk, bighorn sheep, and variety of raptors and other birds that all call the region home.

During the winter months another variety of activities are within close reach to the area. Great Divide Ski Area is within close proximity to the cabin and offers a variety of terrain for skiers of all abilities and night skiing opportunities on Friday nights and special occasions such as New Year’s Eve. Plus a short drive to Lincoln, Montana and where over 250 miles of groomed trails are enjoyed for dogsledding, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing alike.

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WATER RIGHTS Water rights associated with the property will be transferred to the new owner at the time of sale. A water right is the right to use water, both surface and subsurface. In Montana, water rights are the rights to the use of water and not ownership of the water itself. All water rights filed with Montana DNRC will transfer upon sale.

All water in Montana is property of the State of Montana for the use of the people of Montana. The actual ownership of water rights in Montana may not be known, as many water rights are still the subject of a statewide adjudication process. The transfer of water rights is recorded with the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the transfer of any right may or may not warrant that right until the adjudication process has been completed.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitat and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, the landscape on which we work has been significantly enhanced by the conservation ethic and land use practices of our clients. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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QUICK FACTS • Scenic Holter Lake and surrounding mountain views • Recreation including hiking, hunting, boating and fishing • Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom and 3 bath log home and 4 bedroom guest cabin • Ideal family or corporate retreat • Float and fly fishing along the famed Missouri River

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• Within minutes to executive boat launch to enjoy lake time and provide convenient and professional care and storage when off the water • 1 hour from 1.5+/- million acre Bob Marshall Wilderness for endless hiking, horseback riding and hunting • Easy year-round access • Within an hour to Helena and Great Falls • Beautiful views of Holter Lake and the surrounding Rocky Mountains

Holter Lake Fishing Cabin | Wolf Creek, Montana

SUMMARY The Holter Lake Retreat offers an ideal family or corporate retreat location with easy access to a multitude of recreational opportunities all within the heart of the Big Belt Mountains. Its superb location is a short drive to Helena the capital of Montana, regional airport, hospital, Veterans Administration facilities and hospital, both Helena College and Carroll College, Great Divide Ski Area, lakes region and the vast array of recreational amenities located within minutes of the cabin. The Holter Lake Retreat offers a unique opportunity for a savvy buyer to enjoy an investment or full time residence in a highly sought after region in Montana in a location convenient to the many area events and the multiple and varied recreational opportunities that the Montana lifestyle embraces!

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PRICE $1,390,000

TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

CONTACT This is an exclusive co-listing with Fay Ranches, Inc and Co-Listing Agency. Please contact Kimberly Lowry at (406) 490-4323 | klowry@fayranches.com or Didi Peccia at (406) 449-6131 | didi@augustineproperties. com to schedule a showing. An agent from Fay Ranches or Co-Listing Agency 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.

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.

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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

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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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KIMBERLY LOWRY Broker Associate Licensed in: MT c. 406-490-4323 klowry@fayranches.com

FAY RANCHES INC. (800) 238.8616 info@fayranches.com www.fayranches.com

DIDI PECCIA Broker Augustine Properties c. 406-449-6131 didi@augustineproperties.com