PINTLER
VIEW RANCH ON TRAIL CREEK
Philipsburg, Granite County, Montana
$3,995,000
87± Acres
INTRODUCTION
Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek is in the scenic Philipsburg Valley, offering stunning vistas and modern living. The beautiful, well-appointed home has panoramic views of the Sapphire and Pintler Mountain Ranges, with sweeping expanses of lush, verdant valley reaching to the foothills with majestic mountain peaks looming as a backdrop. Trail Creek, a tributary of Rock Creek, flows year-round along the northern boundary of the property. Additionally, two small trout ponds are fed by Trail Creed and natural springs on the hillside.
When touring the ranch for the first time, the predominant adjectives that fill your mind are stunning, breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and incomparable. OZ Architects specifically designed the four-bedroom/four-bathroom home with only this site in mind. A wealth of windows invites the surrounding beauty to flow throughout the living space, which features vaulted ceilings and an open-living concept with a living, dining, and kitchen area created for entertaining family and friends.
Two comfortable suites on the main level offer private baths and large walk-in closets. A second-floor primary bedroom suite features a spacious bedroom, luxurious bath, private laundry, and upper-level deck area to enjoy the scenery.
Beautiful, 360-degree views of the Pintler Mountains, the adjacent ranchland, and the gorgeous East Fork of Rock Creek unfold below, where wildlife, including elk and deer, pass through the area, providing occupants with frequent opportunities to enjoy communing with nature from the comfort of a deck chair.
This unique parcel of irrigated land, which can easily support cattle and horses, is only minutes from coveted Rock Creek fishing opportunities, the quaint town of Philipsburg, Discovery Basin Ski Area, and Georgetown Lake. Butte and Missoula are in close reach for major services, including shopping, dining, medical, and commercial air. This property and this location are prime for an outdoor enthusiast looking to enjoy life in a beautiful valley with easy access to some of the finest recreational opportunities in the state of Montana right from the front door.
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QUICK FACTS
• OZ Architects custom 4-bed/4-bath home with large windows to showcase the stunning Pintler Mountain views and beauty of the surroundings
• This special home features vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, a spacious kitchen, custom high-end finishes, three car garage, lots of extras
• Spacious primary bedroom suite features a large bathroom with a soaker tub and walk-in shower, private laundry, walk-in closet, and rooftop deck area to enjoy
• Pasture with flood irrigation to support horses, cattle, or other livestock
• Abundant wildlife call ranch and region home, including elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, bear, and birds of prey, to name a few
• Excellent big game hunting on nearby public land, including National Forest, Wilderness, State of Montana, and BLM Lands
• Nearby trails for four-wheeling and snowmobiling adventures
• Abundant Recreation close, including Discovery Basin Ski Area, Georgetown Lake, East Fork Reservoir, National Forest, Wilderness Lands, and more
• A short drive to the charming town of Philipsburg for dining, shopping, and special events
• Approximately one hour from the historic Butte, America, for shopping, dining and medical services, and commercial air
• 1 hour and 30 minutes to Missoula for dining, shopping, and major services, including medical and commercial air
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Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
ACREAGE
• 87± deeded acres
The property comprises various terrain, including rolling meadows and timbered hillsides, where cattle enjoy shade while grazing during a warm summer day. A stunning 4-bedroom/4-bath custom home sits on the knob at the highest point on the property with breathtaking Pintler Mountain views and overlooking the breathtaking East Fork of Rock Creek and lush valley below. Trail Creek, a tributary of Rock Creek, flows along the northern boundary of the property. Two small trout ponds are fed by Trail Creek and natural springs on the hillside. There is ample land, providing an opportunity for a new owner to construct additional structures as desired and positioned to take advantage of the scenery and surroundings.
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Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
SCENIC VISTAS
Striking vistas include breathtaking Pintler Mountain views, surrounding large ranches with cattle grazing, and the breathtaking East Fork of Rock Creek valley below, with lush creek bottom lands that attract a variety of wildlife species to the ranch and region.
Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
• 4 bed/4 full bath
• Primary bedroom suite with private deck area, large bathroom with soaker tub and large walkin shower, spacious walk-in closet for storage, and private laundry room
• Two bedrooms on the main level are suites with private baths and large walk-in closets
• Large windows, Sierra Pacific wood casement windows that bring the outdoors inside
• Open living area
• Chefs kitchen with Bosch Appliances, abundant prep space, and ample cabinetry for storage
• Quartz countertops throughout – kitchen, wet bar, pantry, upstairs and downstairs laundry rooms
• In-floor radiant heat on both levels
• 72” Mezzo Linear fireplace
• On-demand hot water system with water purification system
• Solid wood interior doors throughout
KITCHEN
• Quartz countertops
• Bosch black stainless appliances
• Bosch double ovens
• Bosch downdraft gas cooktop with five burners
• Custom cut, locally sourced blue pine bar top
• Custom black-painted, modern cabinetry
PANTRY
• Black stainless Samsung refrigerator
• Sliding black-painted barn entry door
Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
MAIN LEVEL
GUEST BATH
• Chateau Diamond Deco porcelain tile flooring
• Walk-in shower: 4” x 12” matte white subway tile shower walls
MASTER BATH
• Imported Spanish 24” x 48” tile on the bathroom floor and shower walls
• Floating his and hers vanities
• 67” free-standing tub on platform
• Walk in shower
MAIN LEVEL BATH 1
• 17” x 35” porcelain tiles on shower walls and accent wall
• Walk in shower
MAIN LEVEL BATH 2
• 12” x 24” charcoal porcelain tiles on shower and accent walls
• Floating vanity
• Shower and bath
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
• TimberTech composite exterior decking
• Custom metal exterior siding – low maintenance
• Stacked stone masonry on front and rear entries
• ICF block foundation
• Commercial roof
View Ranch on Trail Creek
Philipsburg, Montana
RECREATION
In 1964, the United States Congress designated 158,615 acres in the Beaverhead/Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests as a wilderness area, now named the Anaconda – Pintler Wilderness Area. This wild and untamed area is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the continental United States. Situated on the continental divide, elevations range from 5,100 feet in the river bottoms to over 10,893 feet on West Goat Peak.
The Continental Divide trail stretches over 45 miles through this scenic wilderness area. Many nearby mountain lakes offer excellent fishing and hunting opportunities.
The famed blue ribbon fishery “Rock Creek” is minutes from the property for fly fishing and float fishing adventures for a novice or most experienced angler alike. Easy access is offered to nearby National Forest Lands to enjoy various outdoor activities, including hunting, horseback riding, hiking, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and hiking and camping. Discovery Basin Ski Area is a short drive from the property and features a variety of terrain for all skill levels. Plus, groomed trails are ideal for cross-country skiing, too.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE
The Philipburg Valley supports abundant wildlife populations and big game species, including elk, whitetail and mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, and a variety of birds of prey, which enjoy abundant water sources around the ranch.
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FISHING
Rock Creek is a legendary “Blue Ribbon” trout fishery. Large brown and native cutthroat trout are the two primary species in the fishery. The river originates high in the alpine meadows and flows through canyons and lush forests. Depending on the conditions, anglers can find fish on any given day.
Georgetown Lake is well-known for its large brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. The lake is open all year round, so anglers enjoy fishing in all seasons.
East-Fork Reservoir is a lesser-known spot for fishing, but those who discover it will be impressed with the quality of the fishing.
SKIING
Discover Ski Area is a hidden gem. The summit is 8,158 feet above sea level and sports a 2,388-foot vertical drop. Skiers enjoy dry powder, amazing views, and short lift lines.
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Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
INCOME OPPORTUNITY
The sellers lease out seasonal grazing to a local rancher for a source of income. Through the grazing lease, the income covers their annual property taxes for the property.
Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
AREA HISTORY
Settlers flocked to the Philipsburg Valley in the 1800s for precious metals. They discovered a lush valley with plentiful grass and water, abundant wildlife, and the lifestyle of the Great American West. Ranchers enjoyed the black fertile soil and the grassy slopes.
Today, the valley celebrates its deep roots in mining and ranching, but new residents have discovered its recreational attributes. The small town of Philipsburg has flourished and offers a blend of its history, eateries, a brewery, shops, and museums.
The valley offers residents incredible fishing, hunting, hiking, water sports, and snow skiing. The Pintler Wilderness provides an awe-inspiring backdrop, with craggy snow-capped peaks that beckon to the adventurer in all of us.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Philipsburg is the heart of the valley, where locals from all walks of life congregate. Its pure Western charm tantalizes the senses, and its residents warm your heart. Quaint shops, eateries, and a brewery line the streets.
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Sayrs Building, built in 1888, originall house a bank, Philipsburg, Montana
Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
CLIMATE
Philipsburg Valley enjoys a mild Montana climate with protected winters and shaded summers due to the surrounding mountains. August sees highs around 80°F, ideal for outdoor activities, cool evenings from mountain breezes, and lows around 42°F. Native Americans named it for abundant deer and elk, which have been wintering here historically. January, the coldest month, averages highs near 33°F and lows around 14°F. Philipsburg, Montana, sits at 5,243 feet elevation and receives about 15 inches of rain annually.
Climate charts courtesy of https://www.city-data.com/city/Philipsburg-Montana.html
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LOCATION
Philipsburg is a small Western town a short drive from the property. With deep agricultural roots, Philipsburg is also known today as a popular tourist destination for those seeking outdoor adventures during all four seasons throughout the year. It is a great community for visitors and locals, featuring a lovely downtown with shopping and dining.
Missoula is about an hour and 30 minutes away. It has a historic downtown and fishing on the nearby Rock Creek, Clark Fork, and Bitterroot Rivers. A vibrant university town home to the University of Montana, Missoula has an active beat of culture, a variety of retail shopping and dining, St. Patrick’s Hospital, and a variety of healthcare services, specialists, and surgeons.
Butte is about 60 minutes to the south and is affectionately known by locals and visitors alike as “Butte, America.” Built on a deep-rooted mining history, Butte is home to Montana Technological University, a vibrant “uptown” region featuring a variety of shops and dining in renovated and updated historic buildings and an assortment of major retail and shopping options, too. Saint James Hospital opened in 1881 to care for copper miners and their families. It continues the tradition today by serving the residents of Butte and surrounding communities by providing a variety of emergency and routine health care options.
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GETTING THERE
From Philipsburg, located midway along Scenic Route 1, head south for 4.5 miles to the right on Skalkaho Highway 38. Follow Skalkaho Highway 38 west for approximately 6 miles to the property on the left side.
AIRPORT SERVICES
The Bert Mooney Airport in Butte is a short one-hour drive. It features a newly constructed terminal and commercial flights on Delta to Salt Lake City for travel ease and convenience from a small, visitor-friendly Western Montana Airport. Butte Aviation offers fullservice FBO at Bert Mooney to cater to the needs of private aircraft visiting the area.
Missoula International Airport is only 90± minutes from the ranch. MSO offers direct flights to nine major US markets and connects flights to thousands of cities worldwide. Direct flights include Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.
Riddick Field Airport is located on the outskirts of Philipsburg. The airport boasts a paved 3,600’ X 60’ runway.
Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
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 SOURCES
The flood-irrigated property provides abundant grazing resources for horses, cattle, and other livestock species.
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SUMMARY
The Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek offers an unparalleled blend of panoramic vistas showcasing the Pintler and Sapphire Mountains against expansive green meadows rolling up to the foothills. Unlike many properties, the home, meticulously designed by OZ Architects, not only harmonizes with its stunning surroundings but enhances them with strategically placed windows that seamlessly integrate the views into each room. Ideal for horses and cattle, its location provides convenient access to renowned Rock Creek fishing, the charming town of Philipsburg, Discovery Basin Ski Area, and Georgetown Lake.
Pintler View Ranch on Trail Creek | Philipsburg, Montana
Please contact Kimberly Lowry at (406) 490-4323 | klowry@fayranches.com or John Anderson at (406) 750-0820 | janderson@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.
$3,995,000 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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