SOLD: Retreat at Basin Creek | Fay Ranches

R E TR E AT AT B AS I N C R EEK Butte, Montana $4,375,000 | 534± Acres

Retreat at Basin Creek | Butte, Montana

INTRODUCTION Retreat at Basin Creek is the perfect blend of privacy, manageable acreage, beautiful views of the Highland Mountains and Basin Creek Valley, and very close proximity to amenities and Bert Mooney Airport. This 534± acre property is wildlife-filled, with multiple springs, a pond, and almost 1.5 miles of the nearly year-round Two Bit Creek. Over 1.7 miles of the property boundary borders over 3.35 million acres of Deerlodge National Forest. Since it was homesteaded in 1910, the property has changed hands very few times. The improvements are outstanding, boasting quality workmanship and functional design.

The modern four-bed, three-and-a-half-bath main home boasts 4,348± SF of upscale finishes and was intentionally placed to look out on views of Red Mountain. A summer guest cabin sits down by the creek with a pond just down the road. Although Retreat at Basin Creek is only 10± minutes from Butte and its airport, this area is some of the best elk habitat in southwest Montana. Elk, deer, and the occasional moose wander through the acreage, utilizing cover in the draws to move from the valley floor to higher elevations. The home is timeless, the views are remarkable, and the stillness is unbeatable.

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534± deeded acres 1.5± miles of nearly year-round Two Bit Creek and a pond 4,348± SF, 4 bed, 3 full bath, 1 half bath main home 1,189± SF, 1 bed, 1 bath summer guest cabin with separate well Over 1.7 miles of boundary is contiguous to 3.35+ million acres of Deerlodge National Forest A plethora of wildlife, including deer, elk, antelope, and the occasional moose Incredible views of the Highland Mountains and Basin Creek Valley World-class trout fishing on multiple nearby rivers 10± minutes to Butte and Bert-Mooney Airport About an hour to Georgetown Lake, and a little over an hour to Discovery Ski Area 1 hour 20± minutes to Bozeman/Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport 1 hour 40± minutes to Bridger Bowl Ski Area and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center 1 hour 50± minutes to Missoula/Missoula Montana Airport 2 hours 15± minutes to Big Sky Resort, The Yellowstone Club, Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, and Moonlight Basin 2 hours 40± minutes to north entrance of Yellowstone National Park

Retreat at Basin Creek | Butte, Montana

ACREAGE Made up of three parcels, Retreat at Basin Creek is easily accessible off paved Basin Creek Road. A short easement leads to a private gated drive that winds through a meadow with springs and seasonal Two Bit Creek meandering through it. The property climbs timbered hillsides from the meadow towards spectacular views of the Highland Mountains, Basin Creek Valley, and Red Mountain in the distance.

The improvements sit to the east, while the west of the property climbs into the National Forest. Over 1.7 miles of the property boundary borders National Forest land. Trails run through the property and onto the contiguous public land and are navigable via foot, mountain bike, horseback, or ATV. Retreat at Basin Creek totals 534± acres with elevation ranging from 5,760’ to 6,800’. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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IMPROVEMENTS Retreat at Basin Creek consists of a main home, summer guest cabin, and several historic yet usable outbuildings.

M ain H ome The 4,348± SF, four-bedroom, three full bathroom, one half bathroom custom main home was designed

by JCM Architecture in Missoula. The home was intentionally built to face the almost always snowcapped Red Mountain, its huge windows opening to the breathtaking landscape and Montana sun.

The main floor contains a master suite and two separate dens that currently serve as offices, which could be used as additional guest areas. The kitchen features granite countertops, some stainless-steel appliances, a double wall oven, and plenty of custom cabinets for storage. The kitchen/dining area flows into an open great room with a stone gas fireplace and gorgeous built-in bookshelves. A separate large laundry area with a sink, a half bath, and a mudroom with two closets completes the main level. A wide staircase takes you downstairs to a large, finished walkout basement that allows plenty of light into the family room. This spacious lower level contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an abundance of storage. Walk a few steps outside to your private oasis – a hot tub looking out at wildlife and views.

Several porches surround the home. A few steps down from the porch, find a stone cooking area with a built-in grill. A few steps more bring you to a stone patio with built-in firepit. A 3-car detached heated garage sits right behind the main residence with a large stainless-steel sink. Mature landscaping with large professionally placed boulders surrounds the home. This special family home was built for entertaining and gatherings with appreciation paid to its natural surroundings.

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S ummer G uest C abin The 1,189± SF, one bed, one bath guest cabin is well removed from the main home and provides a rustic summer living experience for visitors along the creek bottom and nearby pond. A garage is attached to the guest cabin.

H istoric O utbuildings The historic outbuildings provide storage and equestrian amenities. A developed spring with a spring box feeds three large partially buried watering tanks in three separate pastures built in cooperation with the DNRC.

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RECREATION F ly F ishing It would be difficult to find a location where you would have more quality fly fishing options within a short drive. Under an hour from the property are the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, and Jefferson Rivers.

The Madison River is a little over an hour east. In addition to these famous rivers, there are numerous tributaries, spring creeks, and mountain lakes in the area that will become known to you as you explore your surroundings. Georgetown Lake, popular for fishing year-round and boating in the summer months, is about an hour away.

Jefferson River; not taken on property

Elk; not taken on property

H unting & W ildlife This ranch is truly a wildlife lover’s and hunter’s paradise. Located in hunt district 340, the big game viewing/hunting in this part of Montana and on the property is excellent due to quality habitat, multiple springs, contiguous public land, and cumulative efforts of surrounding landowners. Mule deer stroll through Retreat at Basin Creek, while elk frequent the thick brush draws on the property and around the house. In addition, the seemingly endless acres of contiguous National Forest land yield outstanding big game hunting. Badgers, rock chucks, Columbian ground squirrels, cottontail rabbits, snowshoe hares, and the occasional jackrabbit inhabit the property. Frequently seen birds include golden eagles, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, sandhill cranes, Wilson’s snipes, ravens, magpies, mountain blue jays, bluebirds, and more. Coyotes are frequent visitors. Mountain lion, wolf, bobcat, and fox are rare but have been seen on the property.

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O ther R ecreation As a result of so much open ground, outdoor recreation in this area is plentiful. The vast mountain ranges, beautiful meadows, streams, and lush valleys offer many recreational pursuits, including horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, bird watching, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and just relaxing and enjoying the scenery.

Discovery Ski Area is a little over an hour away and is one of the region’s best-kept secrets, with excellent downhill skiing and snowboarding, and cross country skiing available, as well as mountain biking in the summer. Excellent mountain biking and hiking opportunities are too numerous to list. Old Works Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus course, is about 40 minutes away.

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Retreat at Basin Creek | Butte, Montana

LOCATION Retreat at Basin Creek is just 10± minutes south of the city of Butte. Butte, population 34,000+, is a historic town offering turn of the century charm. The largest city west of the Mississippi at the end of the 19th century, and often called the “Richest Hill on Earth,” Butte’s complex history passes through all the stages of a mining town. Today, Butte boasts one of the nation’s largest National Historic Landmark Districts with over four thousand historic structures. The Butte Trolley tours historic sites in the summer.

Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the nearby Sheepshead Recreation Area, Delmoe Lake, and Anaconda Pintlar Wilderness for hiking, boating, floating, and fishing.

Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport flight map

GETTING THERE Located about 10 minutes from Retreat at Basin Creek, Bert Mooney Airport offers direct flights to Salt Lake City and Denver and is serviced by United and Delta.

For private air travel, Ruby Valley Field Airport is about an hour away in the small town of Twin Bridges.

The airport has both a 6,000 ft runway and a 2,866 ft runway.

The property is an hour and 20± minutes from Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport. This is Montana’s largest airport and offers direct flights to 23 cities across the country. Missoula Montana Airport is an hour and 50± minutes from the property and offers direct flights to 16 cities. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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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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CONSERVATION/STEWARDSHIP The property does not have a conservation easement in place.

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.

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. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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SUMMARY From its majestic perch overlooking Basin Creek Valley, 534± acre Retreat at Basin Creek offers complete privacy in a beautiful setting, as well as proximity to the city of Butte and Bert Mooney Airport. Within minutes of the property, enjoy live music and restaurants, as well as world-class snow sports and fly fishing, or spend a quiet morning relaxing on your patio with a cup of coffee and an incredible view.

Improvements include a custom 4,348± SF, four-bedroom, three full bathroom, one half-bathroom home, oversized garage, and a rustic summer guest cabin. Every detail has already been thought of and implemented, making this an effortless property to purchase.

PRICE $4,375,000

TERMS CASH

CONTACT Please contact Branif Scott at (406) 579-9599 | bscott@fayranches.com or John McDermott at (406) 491-1116 | mcdermott.ranches@gmail.com to schedule a showing. This is a co-listing. An agent from Fay Ranches or McLeod Real Estate Group, LLC 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 veracityof 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.

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.

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.

BRANIF SCOTT Broker Associate Licensed in: MT, WY o. 406-586-4001 | c. 406-579-9599 bscott@fayranches.com

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