STOR M C AS T LE R ET R EAT Gallatin Gateway, Montana $950,000 | 11± Acres
Storm Castle Retreat | Gallatin Gateway, Montana
INTRODUCTION Offered in a picturesque setting lying beneath the 7165’ tall Storm Castle Peak sits a private 11+ acre inholding with fishable Storm Castle Creek frontage, hundreds of thousands of acres of adjoining Gallatin National Forest, and endless outdoor recreational opportunities. A short drive from Bozeman or Big Sky, the Storm Castle Retreat delivers an ideal family getaway or income-generating asset.
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rustic cabins , groomed grounds , and bustling creek in which you can hear from the fire pit will remind you of what a cabin setting in the mountains is supposed to feel like . Storm Castle Retreat offers outdoor enjoyment year-round. In the summer, fly fishing in the evening on the crystal clear mountain stream filled with trout will satisfy young and old, while early mornings and afternoons can be filled with mountain hikes and mountain bike riding. Montana is incredibly beautiful in the fall, and Storm Castle Retreat takes full advantage by providing a picture-perfect base camp for big game hunting adventures. Trophy class Elk and Mule Deer are abundant in the area, and do not be surprised if you see a sizeable antlered trophy within the property’s ground. Storm Castle Retreat is in the middle of a snowmobiling mecca in the winter as it sits next to the 123 mile Big Sky Trail, and backcountry skiing opportunities are never-ending. In addition to the world-class recreational opportunities, perhaps the most intriguing attribute to this investment is its location. An 11-acre inholding in the Gallatin National Forest between Bozeman and Big Sky is an opportunity that simply does not come along very often.
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STORM CASTLE RETREAT QUICK FACTS • 11± acres private inholding in the Gallatin Range • Ideally located between Bozeman and Big Sky • Two rustic renovated cabins, a bathhouse, an additional cabin, and outbuildings • 2100’± of fishable Storm Castle Creek • Adjoins hundreds of thousands of acres of Gallatin National Forest Very private setting 20 minutes from Helena • The property is an excellent base camp to endless recreational opportunities such as hiking, hunting, snowmobiling and back country skiing • 75 miles to Yellowstone National Park • Minutes to the Gallatin River • Income potential through vocational rentals and event venue • Accessed year round, by snowmobile in the winter months
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ACREAGE Large Pine trees and patches of wild strawberries, huckleberries, and raspberries frame the lush mountain creek bottom created by the 2100’± of fishable Storm Castle Creek which runs through the heart of the property en route to the fabled Gallatin River. The intimate setting of the Storm Castle Retreat is completed by the well-maintained grounds surrounding the renovated but rustic cabins, providing ample space for fire pits and streamside picnics.
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G E T T I N G T O T HE R AN CH ACCESS From Bozeman, head 7 miles west to Four Corners. From Four Corners, go South on Hwy 191 for 24 miles and then turn left onto Squaw Creek/ Storm Castle Creek Road. The property is approximately 7.5 miles up Storm Castle Creek Road. During the winter months, the property cannot be accessed by vehicle, but is accessible via Snowmobile.
BOZEMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BZN) Less than an hour from the property is the Bozeman/Yellowstone International Airport, the busiest airport in Montana, which is served by Alaska, Allegiant, Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines with direct flights to and from Denver, Salt Lake City, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Las Vegas, www.bozemanairport.com. 8
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SURROUNDING LOCALE The property sits comfortably in the Gallatin Range, where Native Americans hunted bighorn sheep, and elk and fur trappers explored much of the range during the days of the mountain men. Today, the Storm Castle Retreat is conveniently located between the vibrant university town of Bozeman and the beautiful resort community of Big Sky, Montana.
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
Bozeman has received national accolades for its scenic location, endless outdoor activities, and historic downtown in recent years. The cafes, restaurants, and boutiques have become favorite places for those who love nature—whether fishing, hunting, skiing, mountain biking, or hiking. The Montana Handbook describes Bozeman as “a lovely setting that makes the most of its physical attributes, with hiking, fishing, and skiing practically out the back door. However, what makes Bozeman such a great place is the town itself. Bozeman has maintained its handsome old downtown as a business center more than any other Montana city, which makes the city seem centralized and community-focused.
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BIG SKY, MONTANA Big Sky is an outdoor person’s dream. Known initially for its Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort, the mountain town has emerged rapidly into its thriving community. Sitting beneath Lone Mountain, Big Sky offers a wide variety of activities for all seasons. In addition to the skiing, mountain biking, and other activities that the resort is known for, you will discover fine restaurants, trendy coffee shops, and movie theaters. During the summer, you can attend the farmers market, outdoor concerts, and the annual Big Sky Pro Bull Riding event, which has been the PBRs #1 event in the nation since 2013. During the winter, the annual Christmas Stroll is a delightful treat for all ages.
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SURROUNDING LOCALE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Within 75± miles from the Storm Castle Retreat is the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. The west entrance allows access to even more recreational opportunities and National Forest. Elk, bighorn sheep, mule and white-tailed deer, coyotes, wolves, pronghorn antelope, bald and golden eagles, moose, mountain goats, black and grizzly bears, and an array of less obvious but no less remarkable animals find suitable range and habitat in the Park. The excellent variety and populations of rare and endangered wildlife species speak to this park’s wildness and unspoiled nature. The town of West Yellowstone is home to the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, where you can get an upclose and personal look at these elusive predators. The nation’s first national park covers 2,219,789± acres and is most famous for the thousands of thermal features and geysers, most notably, Old Faithful.
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IMPROVEMENTS The rustic cabins on the Storm Castle Retreat yield a quintessential mountain escape. Sitting in a park-like setting are two renovated cabins, a bathhouse, an additional cabin ready to be finished to the new owner’s taste, and other outbuildings. Each renovated cabin has a kitchen with a propane cooktop, a wood-burning stove and can sleep four people each. The larger of the two cabins has a 200-watt solar panel that charges two deep cycle batteries that power a 2500-watt inverter. The bathhouse has 4, 100watt solar panels that charge two deep cycle batteries that power a 3000-watt inverter.
There is a new septic system on the property, and two springs that originate on the property feed to a cistern for water (not potable). In addition, there are some spectacular build sites if a new owner chose to add to the improvements.
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RECREATION ON AND AROUND THE RANCH FLY FISHING Storm Castle Creek offers the features and benefits of a small Rocky Mountain stream. It is simple fishing for hungry fish in the beautiful scenery. Whether one is teaching their children how to throw their first line or looking for some variation from the larger rivers, this small stream can provide excellent recreation with hungry Rainbow, Brooke, and Brown Trout. If you have never set foot on the Gallatin River, there is a good chance you have at least seen it. Robert Redford chose the Gallatin River for the role of the Blackfoot River in the movie, A River Runs Through It. Several parts of the film were filmed close to the property. In fact, during the movie’s final scene, the crest of Storm Castle Peak rises above the river. Only minutes away from the property, The Gallatin is the classic Montana trout stream holding a healthy population of brown and rainbow trout with the average fish around 12-14 inches. The stretch close to the property is lined with large Douglas firs sitting beneath snow-packed peaks packed with riffles, pools, and boulders. The Gallatin River, for the most part, is not a very large river. As a result, float fishing on the Gallatin River from Yellowstone National Park downstream to the confluence with the East Gallatin River is not allowed, a distance of more than seventy miles. Since much of the Gallatin River is closed to float fishing (but not recreational floating), the Gallatin is a dream come true for wade anglers. Within 2 hours of the property, you can reach world-famous fisheries such as the Madison, Yellowstone, Jefferson, Ruby, Big Hole, Missouri, and Beaverhead Rivers. Venture into Yellowstone National Park, and you can hit The Firehole, Gibbon, and Lamar Rivers. Several internationally famed “fee” spring creek fisheries are also close at hand.
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HUNTING The area surrounding the Storm Castle Retreat offers great backcountry hunting opportunities with incredibly scenic views. Mule Deer and Elk Hunting can be done in this area with a general license, and there are opportunities for trophy class animals. The renovated cabins and additional outbuildings on the property provide the perfect base camp and access point to the seemingly never-ending acres of adjoining and huntable National Forest land.
HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, SNOWMOBILING, AND OTHER OUTDOOR PURSUITS An endless network of trails for hiking, mountain biking, trail running, snowmobiling, and other outdoor pursuits begin off the cabin doorsteps. For those that love the outdoors and the serenity that it provides, the location of the Storm Castle Retreat is challenging to match. The Gallatin Range rises in a mass of impressive snow-capped peaks with vast alpine plateaus, steep canyons, evergreen forests, rich creeks, and inspiring waterfalls. The range offers more than 500 miles of navigable hiking trails, almost 200 miles of mountain biking trails, and the nationally registered historic Big Sky Trail that is 123 miles of snowmobiling heaven running right by the Storm Castle Retreat. Not only is the Gallatin River a phenomenal fishery, but it is also one of the premier river rafting and kayaking destinations in the west. Within minutes from the property are a variety of rafting and kayaking options. The Gallatin offers water for different skill levels, from incredibly scenic floats to the Class IV Mad Mile. 20
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| B ridger B owl S ki A rea & B ig S ky S ki R esort Big Sky Ski Resort is located 33± miles from Storm Castle Creek Road. It is an international destination for skiers and summer vacationers. In the winter, Big Sky offers 3,812± acres of skiable terrain scattered over three mountains. If that is not enough, the Lone Peak Pass gives access to neighboring Moonlight Basin and adds 1,900± acres for a total of 5 512± acres of fresh powder and long, winding groomed trails. Summer is just the right time to enjoy a round of golf, fly fishing the Gallatin River, or exploring the miles of National Forest by foot or horseback. 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.
If the nearby Big Sky Ski Resort is somehow not enough, Bridger Bowl Ski Area is 48 miles from Storm Castle Creek Road and only 17 miles from downtown Bozeman. Bridger Bowl offers an intimate atmosphere where tickets are affordable, lift lines are short, and the skiing is fantastic. A total of 8 lifts service 2,000 skiable acres with a 2,600-foot vertical drop. Three lodges give skiers plenty of room to warm up and refuel. Jim Bridger Lodge and Saddle Peak Lodge are located in the base area, and Deer Park Chalet and Alpine Cabin are located at mid-mountain. Learn more about skiing Bridger Bowl at http: www.bridgerbowl.com. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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INCOME POTENTIAL In the past, the property has been utilized as a personal sanctuary and as an income generator through vacation rental and event venue platforms.
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SUMMARY The Storm Castle Retreat is an endless getaway to recreational opportunities. Situated in a striking mountain setting with fishable Storm Castle Creek running through the middle of the property, Storm Castle Retreat is located ideally between Bozeman and Big Sky. The Storm Castle Retreat presents an attractive opportunity that does not often come along for those wanting a private setting within hundreds of thousands of acres of Montana’s recreational paradise.
CONSERVATION/STEWARDSHIP There is no conservation easement on the property.
Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain productive agricultural ground and 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 habitats, 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 our clients’ conservation ethic and land-use practices. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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PRICE $950,000
TERMS Cash
CONTACT 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.
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:
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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.
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RYAN BRAMLETTE Ranch Sales Licensed in: MT c. 406-580-9569 rbramlette@fayranches.com
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