THE SXS RANCH ESTATE
Belgrade, Montana
$14,950,000
161± Acres
shAred Access to 971± Acres
INTRODUCTION
The SxS Ranch Estate encompasses 161± deeded acres northwest of Bozeman, Montana, with breathtaking views of the Tobacco Root, Bridger, Gallatin, and Madison mountain ranges. Much of the property is dedicated to wildlife habitat for pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, whitetail deer, mule deer, and elk. As part of the exclusive SxS Ranch Reserve, a new owner will have access to 971± shared acres and 1.4± miles of the Dry Creek fishery.
Designed by Faure Halvorsen Architects, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home features traditional architecture, modern technology, and high-end finishes. The detached garage boasts a spacious studio on the upper level. The centerpiece of the property is the strikingly finished iconic Western barn, while a large equipment shed allows for extra storage. A five-acre building envelope provides opportunities for constructing, discretely sited, another residence.
The SxS Ranch Estate is near world-class amenities and many recreational activities. It is close to Bozeman and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, with easy access to Big Sky Resort and Bridger Bowl Ski Area for winter sports. Fly fishing opportunities abound on Dry Creek and the nearby East and West Gallatin Rivers. Thoughtfully established covenants and design guidelines are in place to safeguard your investment, preserving the unique combination of luxury, natural beauty, and the chance to experience a truly exceptional lifestyle.
The SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, Montana
QUICK FACTS
• 161± deeded acres only 30± minutes north of Bozeman, Montana
• A shared recreational interest in a total of 971± acres
• Access to 1.4± miles of Dry Creek, an excellent wild trout fishery
• Acreage managed for wildlife habitat
• Stunning views of multiple mountain ranges
• Abundant wildlife, including whitetail and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, pheasant, sharptailed grouse, and Hungarian partridge
• 4 bed, 4 bath home designed by Faure Halvorsen Architects, newly constructed with cutting-edge technology and exceptional high-end finishes
• Detached garage with a spacious studio on the upper level
• Newly constructed Western barn
• Thoughtfully created covenants and design guidelines to protect your investment
• 20± minutes to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
• 30± minutes to Bozeman, Montana
• 45± minutes to Bridger Bowl Ski Area
• An hour 20± minutes to Big Sky Resort
• An hour 45± minutes to Yellowstone National Park
SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, Montana
HISTORY
In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the original deeds for the properties that were subsequently cobbled together to create the SxS Ranch Reserve. During that same period, a Wall Street banker came west on the newly built 16-mile railroad and founded a cattle and sheep ranching operation in central Montana on the banks of the Musselshell River, near present-day Two Dot, Montana. The banker needed a headquarters for his new ranch and built a sandstone craftsmanstyle home, which is still used today. That exquisite example of period craftsman architecture inspired and guided the blueprint for the newly completed residence at The SxS Ranch Estate.
SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, Montana
ACREAGE
This property is easily accessible year-round off county-maintained Skinner Road. The 161± acres include rolling hills, timber stands, hay meadows, and rocky draws that serve as wildlife corridors. The estate’s 131± acres of farmland will be converted into lush grassland, improving a vibrant habitat that provides food and shelter for wildlife.
This property is in the private SxS Ranch Reserve and includes a shared recreational interest in 971± total acres. The SxS Ranch Reserve offers parcels ranging from 68± to 188± acres, each with a thoughtfully placed homesite, creating a landscape of wide-open spaces and breathtaking vistas. About 1.4 miles of Dry Creek meanders through the east side of the private reserve, providing shared access to exceptional trout-filled water.
IMPROVEMENTS
The newly constructed four-bedroom, four-bathroom home was designed by Kipp Halvorsen, AIA. Ten-foot ceilings are found on all three levels, and ceilings in the main living/dining areas are coffered. All bathrooms are finished in white Italian Carrara marble, including marble wainscoting, marble floors, and European faucets. The kitchen is a focal point of the home and features Thermador appliances, a large Italian Carrara marble center island, custom cabinets, a Scotsman icemaker, and views of the barn.
The home is accessed through double entries at both the front and rear. The unfinished daylight basement has 10-foot ceilings, a finished bathroom, and space for a future wine cellar, media room, and additional bedrooms if desired. Though the home evokes traditional architectural themes, it is built with cutting-edge, energy-efficient, sustainable technology, including 12-inch-thick SIP panels and a photovoltaic system to ensure utility-free energy for the system’s life. The home’s exterior is finished in state-of-the-art Hardie board, with natural stone and copper gutters. The roof is cedar shingle.
A five-acre building envelope allows for the construction of another residence within the design requirements.
The SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, Montana
SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, Montana
RECREATION FISHING
Dry Creek, an angler’s paradise and one of Bozeman’s best-kept fly-fishing secrets, meanders through the east side of the SxS Ranch Reserve, allowing for 1.4± miles of shared access. Recently completed stream restoration just south and contiguous to this property on Dry Creek accomplished two goals: improving the instream riparian habitat that had been degraded over the years and reconnecting the tributary to the East Gallatin River during low-flow periods in the summer and fall. Together, these restoration initiatives improved the connectivity of the entire fishery, benefiting the entire watershed as far downstream as the Missouri River. Dry Creek is now a fully connected tributary of the East Gallatin and Missouri Rivers. Historically, due to irrigation practices, Dry Creek ran dry downstream from the property during the summer and fall months. Reconnecting the waterway now allows larger migratory trout to move up from the East Gallatin and Missouri Rivers to spawn in this cold-water tributary. Colder, cleaner water flows out of Dry Creek, and the right gravel size allows trout to leave eggs behind. The consistent cold spring water and healthy streamside vegetation provide excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout. The next phase of restoration/enhancement encompasses about a mile of stream beginning at the south property line boundary and moving upstream through the SxS Ranch Reserve, which will begin in fall 2024. The project is the result of the seller’s long-standing partnership with Trout Unlimited. Fishing upstream of the project boundary will be available while the project is underway. It is the seller’s intention, and that of Trout Unlimited, to do another phase of restoration on the remainder of Dry Creek on the SxS Ranch Reserve in the future. Dry Creek, by nature, is a classic riffle, run, pool small stream fishery that holds healthy trout populations, with some fish reaching up to 6 pounds, while the average fish is around 12-16 inches.
The closest off-site fishing access is on the East Gallatin River, 10± minutes away and the West Gallatin River, 20± minutes away. In addition to the Gallatin Rivers, the Madison, Jefferson, and Yellowstone Rivers are located 45 to 60 minutes from the property. These legendary rivers are arguably the most famous fly fishing rivers in the world due to their scenic beauty and incredible number and size of wild trout. The Madison, Yellowstone, and Gallatin Rivers are known for their dry fly fishing.
Other rivers within 1.5 hours from the property that offer world-class trout fishing are the Ruby, Big Hole, Missouri, and the Beaverhead. Several internationally famed “fee” spring creek fisheries are also close at hand. An hour or so over the hill in the Paradise Valley along the Yellowstone River, Depuy, Armstrong, and Nelson Spring Creeks attract avid anglers. Fishing conditions on these creeks are wonderful, even through winter. These spring creeks are natural wonders emerging from the ground with a large volume of nutrient-rich water and an enormous amount of aquatic life, including an abundance of wild trout. Of course, at times, the lure of traveling farther may beckon a curious angler. One to two hours of travel time will put you into the Henry’s Fork watershed in Idaho or into the center of Yellowstone National Park. The Park is the birthplace of many of the finest trout rivers in the West. Headwater streams such as the Gibbon, Firehole, and Lamar create rivers such as the Madison and Gallatin within its boundaries. The Park hosts a lifetime of fishing opportunities with over 100 lakes and 1,000 miles of streams. Nowhere in the world are so many public rivers and streams found within such a small area.
The SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, Montana
RECREATION CONTINUED
HUNTING
The SxS Ranch Estate is home to pheasant, Hungarian partridge, sharp-tailed grouse, antelope, and whitetail and mule deer, for which the hunting can be outstanding in this part of the valley. Harriers make their home on the land and cruise low over the fields every morning, while owls are frequent night visitors and golden eagles nest on the property. Elk frequent through in the fall during the rut and come to calf in the coulee areas of the property in the spring. The property is also a seasonal home to moose and bobcats. The endless acres of nearby public land yield outstanding big game hunting for deer, elk, and antelope.
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OTHER RECREATION
The area’s vast mountain ranges, beautiful meadows, streams, and lush valleys offer a multitude of recreational pursuits, including horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, bird watching, mountain biking, e-biking, crosscountry skiing, and just relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
Bridger Bowl Ski Area is a tremendous asset to the Bozeman community and is a short drive from town and 45 minutes from the property. Considered “Bozeman’s resort,” 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.
Big Sky Resort, about an hour and 20± minutes from the property, is an international destination for skiers, snowboarders, and summer vacationers. In the winter, Big Sky Resort offers 5,850± acres of skiable terrain and 4,350± vertical feet. Summer in Big Sky is just the right time to enjoy a round of golf, fly fish on the Gallatin River, or explore miles of National Forest by foot or horseback.
17 The SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, Montana
SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, Montana
LOCATION
BOZEMAN
Though exceptionally private, The SxS Ranch Estate is optimally situated only 30± minutes north of the vibrant Western town of Bozeman (population 64,000±), home to Montana State University and the Museum of the Rockies. In recent years, Bozeman has received national accolades for its scenic location, limitless outdoor activities, and historic downtown. Bozeman cafes, restaurants, and boutiques have become favorite places for those who love nature—whether fishing, hunting, skiing, mountain biking, or hiking.
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GETTING THERE
Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport is southwest Montana’s transportation hub and is only 20± minutes from the property. It is serviced by numerous daily flights from Delta, United, American, Alaska, Allegiant, Avelo, Frontier, Jet Blue, Southwest, Sun Country, and Jet Suite. The airport also caters to corporate and private aircraft and provides hangar rentals.
The SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, 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
This property is not under a conservation easement.
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 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.
The SxS Ranch Estate, a little over a half hour north of Bozeman, Montana, spans 161± acres with stunning views of multiple mountain ranges and abundant wildlife. Part of an exclusive private reserve, it offers access to 971± acres and private fishing on Dry Creek. The estate features a luxurious home, a barn, and additional building opportunities. The SxS Ranch Estate provides easy access to outdoor recreation and world-class amenities
SxS Ranch Estate | Belgrade, Montana
Please contact Branif Scott at (406) 579-9599 | bscott@fayranches.com or Ryan Bramlette at (406) 580-9569 | rbramlette@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 we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.
$14,950,000 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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