JENSEN CREEK HIDEAWAY
Dillon, Montana
$2,900,000
160± Acres
INTRODUCTION
Jensen Creek Hideaway presents a remarkable opportunity to own a mountain property nestled against Beaverhead National Forest. This special property spans 160± deeded acres and boasts a prime location for privacy and recreation, bordering a mile of Beaverhead National Forest and half a mile of state land. Central to the property is Jensen Creek, meandering through the property for half a mile.
Surrounded by meadows adorned with sagebrush, dotted with Douglas fir trees, and flanked by dense woods, Jensen Creek Hideaway offers breathtaking panoramic views of Painter Peak, Browns Drainage Peak, and Bloody Dick Peak. The area is abundant with wildlife, including deer, elk, moose, and various birds, appealing to nature enthusiasts and hunters alike.
The centerpiece of the estate is a grand 5,892± square foot stone and log, accented custom main home, designed with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. This spacious layout caters to relaxed and comfortable living and makes it ideal for hosting family gatherings and entertaining guests. Despite its secluded end-of-the-road privacy, the home is equipped with all modern comforts, blending rustic charm with contemporary convenience.
The property’s location facilitates multiple recreational activities such as hiking, horseback riding, ATV and snowmobile adventures, or hunting in the vast expanses of the National Forest. For convenience, Dillon, Montana, is just an hour away, providing essential amenities. At the same time, Butte, Montana, and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport are reachable within two hours, two hours, and forty-five minutes, respectively. Additionally, Clark Canyon Reservoir and the head of the Beaverhead River lie between the property and Dillon, offering further opportunities for boating and fishing.
Jensen Creek Hideaway represents a rare chance to own a secluded yet accessible retreat in Montana’s pristine wilderness, combining natural beauty with modern living and abundant recreational opportunities.
Jensen Creek Hideaway | Dillon, Montana
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QUICK FACTS
• 160± deeded acres
• Borders Beaverhead National Forest, Montana’s largest contiguous national forest, on two sides
• 0.5 miles of Jensen Creek flowing through the property
• Custom 5,892± square foot stone and log accented main home with five bedrooms and six bathrooms, perfect for entertaining or for hosting family reunions
• Secluded privacy with the comforts of modern living
• Acreage balanced between foothill meadows and mature mountain forests. Magnificent panoramic views of Painter Peak, Browns Drainage Peak, and Bloody Dick Peak
• Area rich with wildlife, including deer, elk, moose, and various birds
• Multiple recreational opportunities, including hiking, horseback riding, ATV adventures, fishing, or hunting
• No covenants or zoning restrictions
• 1 hour from Dillion, Montana
• 2 hours from Butte, Montana
• 2 hours and 45 minutes from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
• 45± minutes from Clark Canyon Reservoir
Jensen Creek Hideaway | Dillon, Montana
ACREAGE
With elevations ranging from 7,300 – 7,600 feet, Jensen Creek Hideaway slopes gently to the east and overlooks the Horse Prairie Creek Valley below. Surrounded on three sides by public land, the property borders 1± miles of Beaverhead National Forest and half a mile of State land. The downslope boundary of the property is bordered by large private ranch holdings that preserve unobstructed long views. The land features a mix of dense forest in the northern half of the property, and the balance of the acreage consists of open meadows in the south. Approximately 0.5± miles of Jensen Creek meanders through the length of the property from west to east.
Jensen Creek Hideaway | Dillon, Montana
IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements at Jensen Creek Hideaway encompass a stone and log accented main residence spanning 5,892± square feet, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a tranquil haven with contemporary amenities. Highlights of the home include a stone fireplace, exposed beams, rough-sawn flooring, and a luxurious master suite on the main level featuring a propane fireplace and private anteroom living area. French doors open onto a wrap-around deck offering breathtaking views. The residence also boasts a chef’s kitchen, upstairs bedrooms with baths, and a partially finished basement. Outdoor decks provide panoramic vistas and opportunities for wildlife observation. Modern comforts such as propane, electricity, internet, and a backup generator ensure convenience, alongside preparations for in-floor heating.
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RECREATION HUNTING | WILDLIFE
The seemingly endless national forest is accessed directly from the property and provides quality hunting. Jensen Creek Hideaway is located in Montana Hunting District 329, which is a general license area for elk and deer. Elk, deer, bear, and moose frequent the property and are often viewed from the back deck. The bugling of elk in the fall or the thumping of grouse in the spring ring in the air through the property and deep into the woods beyond. Whether a short morning walk down to Jensen Creek or mounting an expedition into the vast wilderness beyond the front gate, opportunities for being close to all the wildlife that Montana has to offer abound at Jensen Creek Hideaway.
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FISHING
Located on the route from Jensen Creek Hideaway to Dillon, Montana., Clark Canyon Reservoir spans almost 5,000 acres and is the source of the famed Beaverhead River. You will find 17 miles of shoreline at the reservoir, much of which can be used for fly fishing. However, if you want to get out on the water, there are concrete boat ramps near the main entrance and at other locations. The lake is home to many species of fish. Fly anglers will find some great rainbow and brown trout, along with mountain whitefish.
Originating at the outflow of Clark Canyon Dam, the Beaverhead River is a small tailwater with large fish. The Beaverhead is narrow and willow-lined over its entire length. There is never a dull moment as anglers drift and or wade the river. The fifteen miles of water that twist and turn from Clark Canyon Dam to Barrett’s Diversion is some of the best trophy trout fishing in the country.
The Red Rock River begins at Lillian Lake in the beautiful Centennial Mountains in Montana. It flows down the mountains into the extremely scenic, sparsely visited and wildlife abundant Centennial Valley. The upper section of the Red Rock River is known for its cutthroat trout and rainbow trout. The Upper River also has a healthy population of grayling. The river is very narrow through this section and is not floatable.
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RECREATION CONTINUED
OTHER
Contiguous to Jensen Creek Hideaway, BeaverheadDeerlodge National Forest is the largest National Forest in Montana, covering 3.32 million acres and spanning eight counties. Whether it’s wilderness trekking 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 small to medium-sized campgrounds in the forest, the Beaverhead-Deerlodge has it all. Winter enthusiasts find snowmobiling, cross-country skiing trails, as well as downhill skiing at Discovery Ski Resort, near Anaconda, and Maverick Mountain, near Dillon. Summertime affords chances to hike and drive primitive routes to high-mountain lakes or to drive more improved roads to places like Delmoe and Wade lakes. 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 boom and bust past. Sheepshead Recreation Area, north of Butte, offers pleasant picnicking and lake fishing, accessible for the disabled.
Jensen Creek Hideaway | Dillon, Montana
Jensen Creek Hideaway | Dillon, Montana
LOCATION
Jensen Creek Hideaway is about an hour’s drive from the charming town of Dillion, Montana. Dillon, boasting a population of about 6,000±, is renowned for its agricultural heritage, hunting, fishing, a wonderful small college, and a high school that seemingly celebrates state championships on a yearly basis. Leadore, Idaho, is about an hour south and includes basic amenities. Salmon, Idaho, is about an hour and 45 minutes away; Salmon is located on the banks of the Salmon River, nestled under the majestic Continental Divide in Central Idaho.
AIRPORT SERVICES
Bert Mooney Airport, in Butte’s historic mining city, is located 2 hours northeast of the property. However, most people living near Dillion utilize Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, an approximate 2 hour and 45± minute drive from the property. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is the busiest commercial airport in Montana. Delta, United, American, Southwest, Allegiant, Alaska, JetBlue, and SunCountry airlines provide service to Bozeman.
Bozeman International Airport
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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
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.
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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.
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SUMMARY
Jensen Creek Hideaway offers a unique opportunity to own a secluded yet accessible retreat abutting Montanan’s largest contiguous National Forest. It combines breathtaking natural beauty with modern living, featuring a thoughtful and inspiring custom home. The property spans a quarter section of deeded acreage surrounded by big views, live water, mature forest, and endless recreational opportunities. Its location ensures privacy, and its improvements ensure comfort. Whether you’re looking for a serene retreat, a family vacation spot, or a secluded home with a 3.2 million-acre backyard, Jensen Creek Hideaway is the perfect destination.
Jensen Creek Hideaway | Dillon, Montana
Please contact Matt Henningsen at (406) 570-5072 | mhenningsen@fayranches. com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay 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.
$2,900,000 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 (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.
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