MADISON ANGLER'S RETREAT
Ennis, Montana
$2,500,000
2.3± Acres
INTRODUCTION
Tucked away at the curve of the Madison River, where mountain views stretch wide and the pulse of Ennis, Montana echoes with fly fishing lore, this 2.3± acre sanctuary has been held in quiet reverence for 70 years. Madison Angler’s Retreat boasts expansive views overlooking undeveloped State land where the river gorges during the winter. Bordering over 500 feet of the Madison River, this end-of-the-road offering provides a unique sense of privacy and unparalleled fishing access out your backdoor. Perched on a bench at the bend of the Madison River with a walking path down to the water, this one-of-a-kind property includes a modest home and two lots making up a little over two acres, presenting an incredible opportunity for a new owner to write the next chapter, creating new memories and crafting great fishing tales.
Madison Angler’s Retreat | Ennis, Montana
QUICK FACTS
• 2.3± deeded acres in two parcels
• Over 500 feet of Madison River frontage for on-site blue-ribbon trout fishing
• 60± acres of State Land across the river
• 4 bed, 2 bath home
• Conveniently located on the southern edge of Ennis, Montana
• Views of the Madison Ranch, Gravelly Range, and Tobacco Root Mountains
• 15± minutes from Ennis-Big Sky Airport for private air travel
• About an hour to Bozeman and its international airport
• A little over an hour to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park
• 1.5± hours to Big Sky Resort; 1.5± hours to Bridger Bowl Ski Area
Madison Angler’s Retreat | Ennis, Montana
ACREAGE
Sitting at about 4,960 feet in elevation, this property comprises 2.3± deeded acres in two parcels. The current home sits on the southern parcel, while the northern parcel is bare. About 60 acres of State Land sits just across the river, protecting your viewshed. Pulling into the driveway, you will be instantly captivated by the stunning views from this hidden gem. The property sits at the end of the road, just a few blocks from Main Street in Ennis, Montana, offering a sense of solitude and privacy. Unlike most river parcels, this property boasts both immediate access to the shoreline and commanding views that span the full length of the river corridor in both directions.
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Madison Angler’s Retreat | Ennis, Montana
IMPROVEMENTS
This modest yet thoughtfully maintained home is cradled among mature trees that shield it from the western sun while perfectly framing the river and mountain views beyond. With four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a wood-burning fireplace in the den, and an updated kitchen, this home offers both warmth and functionality. The large west-facing deck is your front-row seat to unforgettable Montana sunsets.
7 Madison Angler’s Retreat | Ennis, Montana
RECREATION
FISHING
The Madison River, flowing past the property for over 500 feet, is arguably the most famous fly fishing river in the world due to its early notoriety from such legendary fly fishers as Joe Brooks, Charles Brooks, and Bud Lilly, as well as its scenic beauty and incredible numbers and size of trout. The river begins in Yellowstone National Park at the confluence of the Gibbon and Firehole Rivers and is a productive fishery for its 120-mile length. The Madison combines its flow with the Jefferson and Gallatin Rivers near Three Forks, Montana, to form the Missouri River. Throughout its length, the Madison changes character from riffle, run, and pool water to turbulent pocket water to a stretch commonly referred to as “the 50mile riffle.” The Madison is known for its dry fly fishing. From blue-wing olives and midges in the springtime, the salmon fly hatch in June, mayflies, caddis, hoppers, and terrestrials in the summer, and back to blue-wing olives and midges in the fall and winter - throw in some of the best streamer fishing in the state as well as great nymph fishing. You’ve got a river that can provide a lifetime of entertainment for beginners as well as seasoned veterans.
It is difficult to find a location in the American West with more quality fly-fishing options than southwestern Montana. The Gallatin, Beaverhead, Henry’s Fork, Ruby, Yellowstone, and Big Hole Rivers are within 30 to 90 minutes of Madison Angler’s Retreat. Extensive miles of trout streams are also accessible in Yellowstone National Park, only an hour’s drive south.
WILDLIFE
In the wide, open expanse of Madison County—one of Montana’s largest and least developed regions—nature thrives untouched. Across from this property and along the winding Madison River, wildlife is a constant companion: moose in the willows, deer in the fields, and birds tracing the sky. Endless stretches of BLM and State land in the valley provide exceptional big game hunting, while the river hums with migrating waterfowl. Raptors wheel overhead, songbirds fill the air, and the natural world feels closer than ever.
OTHER RECREATION
The vast mountain ranges, beautiful meadows and streams, and lush valleys offer a multitude of recreational pursuits, including horseback riding, hiking, hunting, backpacking, bird watching, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and just relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
Bridger Bowl Ski Area is 1.5± hours from Madison Angler’s Retreat. Tickets are affordable, people are friendly, and the skiing is fantastic. Crosscut Ranch Mountain Sports Center is just north of Bridger Bowl Ski Area. Crosscut provides 45 kilometers of groomed classic Nordic skiing trails and offers instructions for all classic and skate skiing levels. In the summer, the trails are maintained for mountain biking. Tepee Ridge Homestead and the surrounding area boast endless recreation opportunities like cross-country skiing, sledding, hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching, to name a few.
Big Sky Resort, about 1.5 hours from the property, offers 5,850 skiable acres and 4,350 vertical feet, with a brand-new tram to Lone Peak. The mountain offers a range of skiing for all ages and abilities. Just south of Big Sky is the renowned Yellowstone Club, the world’s only private ski and golf resort, offering a quiet retreat for its members.
Deer; not taken on property
Elk; not taken on property
9 Madison Angler’s Retreat | Ennis, Montana
Madison Angler’s Retreat | Ennis, Montana
LOCATION
The authentic western town of Ennis, Montana (population 1,000+) sits on the bank of the Madison River, one of the most famous trout fisheries in the U.S. Ennis is a popular destination for avid Angler’s and local ranchers. The downtown area has a variety of amenities such as fly shops, restaurants, old west saloons, antique shops, and galleries. The town also offers a brand-new, state-of-the-art grocery store, medical facilities, and numerous recreational activities.
Madison Angler’s Retreat sits on the southern edge of the town of Ennis and is about an hour from Bozeman (population 58,000±), home to Montana State University and the Museum of the Rockies. Bozeman has received national accolades for its scenic location, limitless outdoor activities, and historic downtown. Bozeman has become a favorite place for those who love outdoor recreation, whether fishing, hunting, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, or hiking.
GETTING THERE
About 15± minutes from the property, Ennis-Big Sky Airport has a 7,600 ft x 100 ft paved runway for private jets. About an hour from the property and just outside of Bozeman is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, served by Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest, Sun Country, and United Airlines, with direct flights to and from many cities (www.bozemanairport.com).
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 a 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.
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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.
Madison Angler’s Retreat | Ennis, Montana
SUMMARY
Situated between the Madison Range and the Gravelly Range, with the Tobacco Root Mountains looming to the north, Madison Angler’s Retreat comprises two parcels totaling a little over two acres. Over 500 feet of the Madison River flow by the property, providing onsite blue-ribbon trout fishing. About 60 acres of State Land sits across the river, preserving your views. A four-bedroom, twobathroom home is the perfect getaway or place to stay while you build your Montana dream home. With all the amenities Ennis, Montana has to offer, this is a rare opportunity in the Madison Valley.
Madison Angler’s Retreat | Ennis, Montana
Please contact Branif Scott at (406) 579-5799 | 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.
$2,500,000 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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