SOLD: Sacred Raven Ranch | Fay Ranches

SA CR ED R AVEN R ANC H Fishtail, Montana $10,495,000 | 1,542± Acres

Sacred Raven Ranch | Fishtail, Montana

INTRODUCTION The 1,542± deeded acre Sacred Raven Ranch is one of Montana’s most dramatically beautiful ranches.

The diverse landscape includes lush creek bottom, multiple springs, stands of conifers, groves of quaking aspen, rolling meadows, and two forks of Fiddler Creek that run through the property. This incredible landscape surrounds the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom main home and four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom guest home, not to mention lots of extra amenities, including a historic stacked hand-hewn cabin, screened-in kitchen/dining building, and outdoor sauna.

Tucked up against the base of the majestic Beartooth Mountains, the property is contiguous to Custer National Forest, which includes one of the wildest and most beautiful blocks of roadless land in the United States, the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, home to Montana’s highest peak, Granite Peak, measuring 12,807± feet. The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness is bordered by Yellowstone National Park and extends south beyond Jackson, Wyoming. Encompassing an estimated twenty million acres of some of the wildest country in the world, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the most wildlife-rich areas on earth. Not surprisingly, hunting in this area is tremendous due to the amount of big game, including very high-quality elk.

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1,542± deeded acres contiguous to thousands of acres of National Forest, which includes the AbsarokaBeartooth Wilderness and connects to Yellowstone National Park 1.7± miles of the East Fork of Fiddler Creek, 1.1± miles of the Middle Fork of Fiddler Creek Several springs and a small spring-fed pond 3,392± SF, 3 bed, 3.5 bath main home 2,970± SF, 4 bed, 3.5 bath guest home Historic stacked hand-hewn cabin rebuilt on one of the creeks with a separate sauna Separate screened-in kitchen and dining area near main home with built-in grill and sink Grass helicopter landing pad next to the main home Abundant wildlife including moose, elk, black bear, white-tailed deer, eagles, grouse, sandhill cranes, herons, and turkeys Dramatic views of the Beartooth Mountain Front Not far from West and East Rosebud Creeks for trout fishing 15± minutes south of Fishtail, MT 45± minute drive to the scenic town of Red Lodge, MT 1 hour to Red Lodge Mountain 1.5± hours to Billings, MT and its commercial airport

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ACREAGE Sacred Raven Ranch consists of 1,542± diverse deeded acres in ten parcels. Elevation ranges from 5,300± feet near the ranch’s entrance to 6,080± feet where the acreage meets National Forest. The landscape comprises lush rolling mountain meadows of tall grass and hillsides shrouded with colorful mountain wildflowers. Sparkling groves of aspen trees are intermingled with dense stands of conifer, not to mention Montana’s highest mountain peaks as a stunning backdrop. Over a mile of both the East Fork and the Middle Fork of Fiddler Creek meander through the ranch, along with multiple springs and a small spring-fed pond, providing an essential habitat requirement for all the diverse wildlife on the property.

The lands adjoining the National Forest boundary along the “Beartooth Front” have remained in strong hands, and there has been little development. Sacred Raven Ranch is no exception. Sacred Raven Ranch represents a rare opportunity to buy property contiguous to Custer National Forest, including the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.

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IMPROVEMENTS M ain H ome With the Beartooth Mountains in the background, the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom craftsman-style main home with copper gutters was built in 1996 and is made up of 3,392± SF, all on one level. A gravel driveway with a private gate leads right to the front door, opening to stone and hardwood floors, wood accents, and vaulted ceilings. Two wings branch out from the kitchen area. You will find a wine cooler/gun vault room, a cedar-lined closet, and built-in bookshelves down one long hall. Continue down the hall to the large primary suite, with lots of light streaming in from a wall of windows and unbelievable views from the sitting area. The primary bathroom is perfect for a couple, as it has two areas, each with a vanity, sink, toilet, and closet, separated by a large shower. Down the second hall, find the second and third spacious bedrooms, each with an attached bathroom. A three-zone hot water boiler system heats the home. Cook for family and guests in the large kitchen with a double wall oven, flat cooktop, and tiled countertops. The kitchen opens to a dining room that flows easily into the living area, with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that keeps the living area cozy on snowy days. This open floor plan allows for easy entertaining. A large office off the kitchen includes big views, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, and a skylight. A half bathroom and laundry area are located in the hallway that leads to the garage.

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Living Area

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Master Bedroom views

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Exit the home via the backdoor to access a large stone patio with plenty of room for barbecues and gatherings. A built-in rock outdoor propane grill and charcoal grill area look out at breathtaking mountain views. The heated two-car garage is the perfect spot for storing your toys, with a shop room off the garage and separate storage shed not far from the garage. The professional landscaping is irrigated, and the home includes a separate covered area with a propane generator and grass helicopter landing pad.

Walk down a flagstone path to reach a three-season screened-in structure with a kitchen and dining/ sitting area, perfect for morning coffee and open-air dinners. The kitchen includes stone flooring, vaulted ceilings, built-in cabinets, a sink, a charcoal grill with a range hood, and a floor-to-ceiling rock wood-burning fireplace.

Main Home

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Built-in Rock Outdoor Grills

Screened-In Kitchen/Dining Structure

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Aerial View showing Main Home and Screened-In Kitchen/Dining Structure

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Main Home and Screened-In Kitchen/Dining Structure

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G uest H ome Just down the drive from the main home, the 2,970± SF, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom guest home was built in 2016 and mimics the main home’s stone and wood building materials. The exterior consists of waned-edged fir siding with chinking and stone accents. Enter the guest home on the main/ upper level to find all three bedrooms. On one side of the main level, two bedrooms share a double sink bathroom, and one of these bedrooms opens to the expansive back deck. On the other side of the main level, the primary suite features a large bedroom and walk-in closet, a bathroom with a jetted bathtub and separate sinks, and access to the back deck. The open kitchen, dining, and living areas are perfect for entertaining and lead to sliding doors that open to the deck, running the length of the home, perfect for watching wildlife on summer evenings. A stone gas fireplace keeps company warm in the winter. A large laundry room with a sink sits off the kitchen. All bathrooms have electric floor heat, and the home is equipped with forced air propane heat and air conditioning. Both the main home and guest home are equipped with a propane generator.

Head downstairs to a walkout daylight basement with a large living room, lots of storage, a fridge, sink, minibar area, and the fourth bedroom and full bathroom. The heated oversized two-car garage is on this lower level and is equipped with lots of room for cars and storage, as well as a toilet and sink.

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Living Area

Kitchen and Dining Area

Master Bedroom

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Walkout Basement

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C abin & S auna Located on the babbling East Fork of Fiddler Creek below the main home is the historic stacked handhewn cabin, taken down in the Midwest and reassembled here, surrounded by aspens and mature pines.

Spend days reading or watching the wildlife on the partial wraparound deck overlooking the creek.

Summer evenings can be spent at the outdoor stone fireplace/grill area and the firepit or standing on the elaborate custom stone bridge while listening to the creek.

The cabin’s interior is made of hand-hewn reclaimed wood and metal accents. An antique wood stove and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace backdrop are the centerpieces of the living area, while a kitchen, dining area, bunk bed area, loft, and bathroom make up the rest of the space. The cabin includes the modern conveniences of electricity and water. Kids can sleep in an old sheep herders’ wagon outside the cabin, with a bed/play area. On cold evenings, head out to the sauna with a Kastor heater to warm up. A separate four-stall pole barn can store trailers, 4-wheelers, rafts, and other recreational gear.

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Stone Bridge over East Fork of Fiddler Creek

Cabin Front Porch

Stone Fireplace/Grill Area by Cabin

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LOCATION Sacred Raven Ranch is 1.5± hours from Montana’s largest city, Billings (population 109,976±), and its commercial airport. The ranch is easily accessed via paved highway and maintained county roads which end at a gate to access the property. Fishtail, MT (population 642±), 15± minutes south of the ranch, is the nearest small town, offering groceries and other necessities. About 20 minutes north of the property is Absarokee (population 1,061±), a scenic and small community that serves as a gateway to many recreational activities.

The ranch has incredible views of the highest mountains in Montana in an area referred to as the “Beartooth Front,” considered one of the state’s most desirable and sought-after regions. The Beartooth Front is bounded by Red Lodge and the Rock Creek Canyon to the east, Nye and the Stillwater Canyon to the west, with the massive Beartooth Plateau forming the southern boundary. This region includes numerous small towns such as Red Lodge, Absarokee, Roscoe, Luther, Dean, Nye, and Fishtail.

Red Lodge (population 2,345±), about 45± minutes from the ranch, boasts a variety of historic buildings now used as art galleries, restaurants, and shops. The famed Pollard Hotel is steeped in history with a guest list that included Buffalo Bill Cody and Calamity Jane. The Beartooth Highway, a National Scenic Byway, is a 3± hour drive and encompasses 68± miles of beautiful scenery. Ski and snowboard at one of Montana’s best ski/snowboard areas, Red Lodge Mountain.

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GETTING THERE Woltermann Memorial Airport in Columbus supports private planes and is about 40 minutes from the ranch. The paved runway is 3,800 x 75 feet.

About 45 minutes away, the Red Lodge Airport supports private planes with a paved 4,000 x 75-foot runway.

The closest commercial airport to Sacred Raven Ranch is the Billings Logan International Airport (BIL), about 1.5± hours from the ranch. The airport is served by United, Cape Air, Delta, Alaska, American Airlines, and Allegiant.

Billings

Bozeman

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is a little over two hours to the west. It is served by Alaska, Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest, Suncountry Airlines, and United.

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RECREATION F ly F ishing The East Rosebud River, West Rosebud River, and Stillwater River, renowned for fly-fishing, are located within a 15-to-30-minute drive of the ranch. Two scenic mountain lakes, Lily Pad and Crater Lake, are located just south of the property on State land, providing excellent fishing. Not far from Sacred Raven Ranch, Yellowstone National Park is a favorite for wildlife viewing and photography, fly fishing, and the wonders of nature found nowhere else in the world.

H unting & O ther R ecreation Wildlife viewing and hunting on the ranch and the contiguous National Forest are tremendous. Trophy elk hunting is the main draw, but moose, black bear, white-tailed deer, eagles, grouse, sandhill cranes, herons, and turkeys also frequent the property. Sacred Raven Ranch sits next to some of the most beautiful and pristine mountain wilderness; the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, a trail riding and hiking paradise. Winter on the ranch offers superb snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Red Lodge Mountain is about an hour away for downhill ski and snowboard enthusiasts. Summer activities include hiking, 4-wheeling, and horseback riding on the ranch and nearby public land.

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West Rosebud Creek near Sacred Raven Ranch

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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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 Sacred Raven Ranch 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.

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SUMMARY Sacred Raven Ranch is one the most desirable ranches offered for sale along Montana’s coveted “Beartooth Front.” The ranch sits next to National Forest land, providing direct access to thousands of acres of pristine wilderness, plus unparalleled views of 12,000± foot snowcapped peaks, whose heavily timbered slopes run down to meet the surrounding valley. To the north, take in 100+ mile views of the vast western landscape and Montana’s legendary “Big Sky.” Lush mountain meadows, aspens, conifers, and almost three miles of clear mountain streams and springs make this a unique property. Enjoy worldclass elk hunting on the ranch and contiguous public lands. This property feels very private yet is only 1.5± hours from Billings-Logan International Airport, allowing easy access to and from the property. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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PRICE $10,495,000

TERMS CASH

CONTACT Please contact Branif Scott at (406) 579-9599 | bscott@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.

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 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

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

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