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The ranch
is located in a beautiful setting on Warm Spring Creek just
20 miles northwest of Lewistown bordering a paved road.
Lewistown has been in national magazines and journals as
one of the best places in America to live and hunt &
fish. The privacy and quality of life in this area is unsurpassed.
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Lewistown
Area:
Lewistown
(Pop. of 6,500) is in the Center of Montana surrounded by
five area mountain ranges. Lewistown is 130 miles from Billings
and 105 miles from Great Falls, both have service for major
airlines. There is currently commercial air service from
Denver to Lewistown.
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Ranch
Size:
This ranch
contains about 390 + deeded acres. The land has been pampered
for over 10 years. Except for a few horse the ranch has
been managed solely for wildlife. There are some irrigated
acres … some by flood and some by side roll sprinkler.
Sources for the irrigation water is from pumping directly
out of the stream and by irrigation canals.
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Water:
This is
a well watered property. Water is abundant. There are fish
ponds and Warm Spring Creek. By map there are both sides
of Warm Spring Creek for three quarters of a mile and by
meandering probably double that. For the residence, underground
sprinklers, and horse facility there is a shallow well providing
an abundance of water.
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| Residence:
About three
quarters of a mile off the highway on a private road in
a very secluded setting is a very attractive log home. It
encompasses about 3,300 sq ft with a large matching detached
garage. Architecturally, it is well designed and crafted
with wood floors and coordinating rock fireplace. The home
was just remodeled and is very tastefully decorated throughout
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Landscaping:
This home
is amidst a yard area second to none. There is a small fishing
pond in the yard which holds about 8 trout enhanced by trees
of all kinds and a small stream. The lawn is immaculate
and sprinkler irrigated.
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Fishing
Ponds:
Directly
in the yard area is a small fishing pond and further behind
the residence are two larger spring fed fishing ponds all
stocked with Kamloops Rainbow Trout. |
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Warm
Spring Creek:
Warm Spring
Creek is a beautiful and pristine stream with a constant
flow. The riparian area surrounding this stream is well
preserved and home to an abundance of birds and deer. The
source of Warm Spring surfaces about 7 miles upstream and
is considered one of the nations largest natural springs
(almost 50,000 gallons per minute of crystal clear water
emerges from the earths surface). Species of fish present
in these waters are Rainbow, Brown, Brook Trout, and Smallmouth
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| Wildlife:
The Bird
and Deer Populations are off the charts on this property.
The habitat is very protective for the game. Predators ability
to capture the game is very difficult. There are rows and
rows of shelterbelts not to mention the natural chokecherry,
serviceberry, and other numerous tree and brush species.
Game on the ranch include Whitetails, Muleys, Pheasants,
waterfowl, Sharptails, and Huns. |
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Habitat:
Warm Spring
Creek attracts waterfowl, beaver, muskrats and other wildlife
species. On the tillable land the owners rotate grain and
hay. Also, there are numerous rows of trees and shelterbelts
professionally planted and maintained. The natural vegetation
with Serviceberry, Choke Cherry, and Buck Brush provide
an unparalleled protection for the wildlife.
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| Horse
Barn / Indoor Areana:
This property
includes a high quality indoor horse arena and attached
horse barn. The indoor arena area has windows and is 80
x 144 including overhead doors. The barn area is 72 x 72
that includes 6 stalls with rubber mats and a hay storage
area. There is a first class vet station with overhead doors.
It is a heated shop/clinic with bathroom, hot water, and
office. Also, attached are corrals with automatic waters
and partial wood / smooth wire fencing. |
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Conservation
Easements:
There
are no conservation easements in place on this property.
The subject is an excellent candidate for a Conservation
Easement.
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Comments:
This
is an extraordinary property that has had TLC for the
last 10 years. The habitat and water resources are unsurpassed
supporting a prolific wildlife population and real good
fishing This property is very private with an exceptional
residence and horse facility. If you are looking to have
some horses and do some hunting & fishing in a bit
of paradise this is the one.
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Price:
$2,900,000
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