SOLD: Pony Ponds | Fay Ranches

PONY PONDS

Harrison, Montana

$1,490,000 | 20± acres

Pony Ponds | Harrison, Montana

INTRODUCTION

Sitting under the Tobacco Root Mountains on 20± acres lies Pony Ponds, between Harrison and Pony, Montana. The diverse landscape provides a sanctuary for birds, big game, and other wildlife. With Willow Creek crossing through the property, aerated and trout-stocked ponds, and a riparian area rich with food, water, and cover for wildlife, Pony Ponds offers something for everyone.

A well-maintained 2,400± square foot house offers panoramic views from the great room and kitchen. Three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a lovely patio ensure restful solitude. A log cabin adds additional accommodations for guests seeking a quiet sanctuary. Recreational toys and equipment are stored safely in a large equipment barn and shop.

Pony Ponds offers recreationists adventures in the Tobacco Root Mountains, Ennis Lake, and locally renowned rivers. The Madison, Jefferson, Gallatin, and Big Hole Rivers lie within 30-40± minutes. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and Bozeman, Montana, reside less than an hour from the property. Pony Ponds allows outdoor enthusiasts to live and play in a little piece of Montana.

QUICK FACTS

• 20± acres

• 1.5± acres of trout stocked and aerated ponds

• A branch of Willow Creeks runs through the property 1,000± feet

• Lush riparian area, approximately half of the acreage, provides excellent wildlife habitat for deer, moose, and upland birds

• Small horse grass seeded pastures, approximately 4± acres

• 2,400± square foot home, built in 2001, remodeled in 2005

• 800± square foot log cabin built in 2012

• Large barn for equipment and toys

• 30-45± minutes from the Madison, Big Hole, Jefferson, and Gallatin Rivers

• Minutes from Harrison and Pony, Montana

• Less than an hour from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and Bozeman, Montana

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ACREAGE

Pony Ponds packs much within its 20± acres. Approximately 10± acres display excellent riparian habitat for wild game and upland birds. Seeded pastureland provides for horses and extra wildlife vegetation. Tall cottonwoods shading 1.5± acres of aerated ponds and improvements round out the Pony Ponds landscape.

Pony Ponds | Harrison, Montana

IMPROVEMENTS

A clean and well-maintained 2,400± square foot home awaits a new owner. Built in 2001 and remodeled in 2005, the two-story home boasts a spacious living area, kitchen, three bedrooms, and two and a half baths with a full porch. A detached double-car garage shelters personal vehicles and helps create a nice secluded backyard.

The 2012 built log cabin provides a quiet relaxing guest space with a small kitchenette, bathroom, and loft bedroom. Guests can enjoy sunrise views and cool summer afternoons on the cabin porch with their preferred beverage. The cabin has provided vacation rental income.

A metal equipment barn, approximately 40 feet by 48 feet, offers storage for all sizes of recreational toys. A small building stores the pump system, fish feeders, and equipment for the aerated ponds.

RECREATION

F ishing

Pony Ponds is in a region renowned for pristine waterways and abundant fishing opportunities. Sizeable brook trout live in 1.5± acres of stocked fishing ponds, offering immediate recreation for anglers. Willow Creek and tributaries support stream trout.

Numerous lakes in the Tobacco Root Mountain and reservoirs, namely Harrison and Ennis Lakes, surround Pony Ponds. In addition, some of the most famous trout fishing rivers are within a 30-40± minute drive, the Madison, Jefferson, Gallatin, and Big Hole Rivers. The Madison River, a popular destination with clear water and prolific hatches, provides exciting dry fly fishing opportunities for brown and rainbow trout near Pony Ponds.

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Pony Ponds offers a lush riparian area that provides excellent wildlife habitat for deer, moose, and upland birds. The willows and undergrowth provide archery enthusiasts with a perfect opportunity to test their skills with whitetail deer.

Two National Forests, the Beaverhead Deerlodge, Custer Gallatin, and pockets of state and Bureau of Land Management lands are within a short drive from Pony Ponds. Most locals focus on the Tobacco Root Range to pursue elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, mountain lion, bears, grouse, and pheasant.

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O ther r ecreati O n

The nearby Tobacco Root Mountains offer a range of hiking, backpacking, camping, birdwatching, and horseback riding opportunities. Easy day hikes to more challenging multi-day backpacking trips find recreationists at high mountain lakes with panoramic views. Guided trail rides through stunning scenery provide a great way to experience the beauty of Montana’s wilderness. The nearby Potosi or Norris Hot Springs provide the opportunity for a soak after a long day of recreation.

AREA HISTORY

As traditional hunting lands, Native Americans visited the Madison Valley each spring. Lewis and Clark documented their travel through Madison Valley in 1805. Harrison, Montana, was founded as a stage stop on the road to the mining boom town of Virginia City. Initially called Ferguson, the town was renamed after an early ranching family, the Harrisons, who settled in the area as early as 1865. In 1889, the Northern Pacific Railroad constructed a branch line to connect travelers, supplies, and proceeds from area gold mining activities.

Named after Tecumseh Smith, a gold miner of small build, Pony, Montana, was a prosperous gold-mining community with over 5,000 residents in the late 1860s. With its historic buildings for its heyday, the ghost town of Pony is a quiet, rural community with a few permanent residents. Recreation enthusiasts pass through Pony on their way to several trails in the Tobacco Root Mountains.

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Madison Buffalo Jump State Park, located about 22 miles from Pony Ponds, is home to one of North America’s largest buffalo jump sites. Featuring a system of limestone caves, Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park provides visitors with guided tours within approximately 30 miles.

Norris Hot Springs, called “the water of the gods” by Native Americans, offers a series of artesian, geothermal hot springs. Private and communal soaking, through a series of pools, offers an enjoyment of the purity of natural water.

Yellowstone National Park lies two hours south of Pony Ponds and is reachable through Madison Valley’s picturesque meadows and mountains. Yellowstone National Park is famous for its unique geothermal features, including hot springs, geysers, mud pots, and diverse wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk.

WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS

Pony Ponds has a lot of water for its size. Water is close at hand with aerated fishing ponds, 1.5± acres, and a branch of Willow Creek. At least three water rights will transfer. Additional information is available upon request.

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.

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CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

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

LOCATION

Pony Ponds is located between Harrison and Pony, Montana, at the northern end of the Madison Valley. Within 30± minutes, basic amenities can be found in Three Forks to the north and Ennis, Montana, to the south. Ennis, the epitome of the Madison Valley ranching and recreation lifestyle, showcases many popular events yearly. Full amenities are accessible in Bozeman, Montana, within an hour’s drive.

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AIRPORT SERVICES

The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is 45± miles from Pony Ponds and an easy 45± minute drive from the property. Delta, United, American, Southwest, Allegiant, Alaska, JetBlue, and SunCountry airlines provide service to Bozeman Yellowstone International. The airfield also includes two facilities for private aircraft. Summit Aviation, Northern Wings Aviation, Yellowstone Jetcenter, and Signature Flight Support offer charter and private flight services.

The Ennis – Big Sky Airport, FAA Identifier EKS, is approximately 36± miles to the south for smaller private aircraft. Three Forks Airport, FAA Identifier 9S5, resides 20± miles north of Pony Ponds. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

SUMMARY

Pony Ponds, a 20± acre property between Harrison and Pony, Montana, is a wildlife sanctuary with troutstocked ponds, Willow Creek, and a riparian area. The property offers a 2,400± square foot house with three bedrooms, a log guest cabin, and a large equipment barn with panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Pony Ponds offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking in the nearby Tobacco Root Mountains, Ennis Lake, and local rivers like the Madison, Jefferson, Gallatin, and Big Hole. Less than an hour from Bozeman and the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Pony Ponds provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy Montana’s natural beauty.

Pony Ponds | Harrison, Montana

$1,490,000

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Please contact Ryan Bramlette at (406) 580-9569 | rbramlette@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches 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 .

PRICE TERMS CONTACT 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.

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.