Bridger View Country Estate | Fay Ranches

B R ID G E R V IEW C OU NT R Y ES T AT E Belgrade, Montana $5,850,000 | 300± Acres

Bridger View Country Estate | Belgrade, Montana

INTRODUCTION Bridger View Country Estate is the perfect blend of privacy, incredible views of the entire Gallatin Valley and multiple mountain ranges, and proximity to amenities. Ideally located just 30± minutes from the university town of Bozeman, this spectacular 300± acre compound features a custom-built five-bedroom, four full bathroom, two half bathroom, 6800± SF home that the current owners built with open space and functionality in mind. This picturesque ranch is professionally landscaped and completely private. The location is exceptional, both in terms of the general area and specific acreage.

The improvements are equally outstanding, showing artistic form, quality workmanship, and functional design. Elk, deer, antelope, 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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QUICK FACTS • 300± deeded acres, some of which is leased to a local farmer • 6800± SF, 5 bed, 4 full bath, 2 half bath luxury home (plus 1,800± SF of unfinished space in the basement) • 50x40 shop with an office/work area and bathroom • A plethora of wildlife, including deer, some elk, antelope, and the occasional moose • Incredible Gallatin Valley views of 7 surrounding mountain ranges • Just 20± minutes from Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport • 30± minutes from downtown Bozeman • Less than an hour from Bridger Bowl Ski Area • Less than an hour and a half from Big Sky Resort • World-class trout fishing on multiple nearby rivers

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ACREAGE/AGRICULTURE Easily accessible off Skinner Road, follow the private gravel drive for over a third of a mile to reach the improvements. Bridger View Country Estate totals 300± acres of rolling fields, tree-lined draws that serve as wildlife corridors, and some of the best views in the valley, with elevation ranging from 4,640’ to 4,960’. The current owners lease some of the acreage to a local farmer.

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IMPROVEMENTS H ome The 6800± SF, five-bedroom, four full bathroom, two half bathroom custom country main home was designed by local CTA Architects and built in 2008 by Bozeman’s own Tim Dean Construction. Stately columns line the front and the back of the home, while huge windows open to the breathtaking landscape and Montana sun. Take in the custom interior details as you step into the large entryway. Quartersawn oak floors, crown molding, and coffered ceilings bring about a tasteful yet elegant French countryside feel. The living room boasts a wood fireplace for winter nights, built-in bookshelves, and dramatic French doors that open to the back patio and views of the Bridger Mountain Range. A state-of-the-art kitchen boasts granite countertops, a Bosch dishwasher, and Dacor double ovens and cooktop. A sitting area across from the kitchen allows for easy entertaining. There is a second fridge and upright freezer in the large pantry, just steps from the kitchen. A second dishwasher can be found in the large laundry room that includes a half bathroom, extra sink, and generous storage. An alder den/office hosts a builtin desk and a wall of bookshelves that can accommodate over 700 books. The separate stately dining room is the perfect place to host friends and family any time of the year. The main floor master suite features a sizeable walk-in closet with windows and large windows in the bedroom. Granite, limestone, and travertine tiles line the master bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower.

Upstairs, you will find the other four bedrooms, providing privacy for owners and guests. There are two bedrooms located on each side of the large second living area. The two bedrooms on each side are separated by two full-size jack and jill bathrooms with double sinks.

A wide staircase takes you down to a large, finished walkout basement. The finished portion includes a full bathroom, exercise area, and a large gathering room. The huge unfinished portion is ready for your creative plans! An attached heated three-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles and storage.

Enjoy panoramic views from the large front and back covered patios, as well as a large patio outside of the walkout basement. This special family home was built for entertaining and gatherings with appreciation paid to its natural surroundings.

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S hop The 50x40 shop features a 25x40 main room that is heated and fully insulated. The 11x22 office/work area is also heated with a bathroom, closet, and large sink. The last 12x15 room is not heated and is meant for dust-causing activities, the owner’s woodshop. There is also a 12x40 foot exterior lean-to and 12x18 foot trailer door.

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RECREATION fly fishing The closest fishing access to Bridger View Country Estate is the East Gallatin River, about 12 minutes away, and the West Gallatin River, about 25 minutes away. In addition to the Gallatin River, the Madison, Jefferson, and Yellowstone Rivers are all within 30 to 45 minutes of the property. These legendary waterways are arguably the most famous fly-fishing rivers globally due to their scenic beauty and incredible numbers and size of wild trout. The Madison, Yellowstone, and Gallatin Rivers are known for their dry fly fishing. From blue-winged olives and midges in the spring, the salmon fly hatch in June, mayflies, caddis, hoppers, and terrestrials in the summer, and back to bluewinged olives and midges in the fall and winter, the time is always right. Throw in some of the best streamer fishing in the state, as well as great nymph fishing at all times of the year, and you’ve got a variety of rivers that can provide a lifetime of entertainment. Fish in these rivers can exceed 24”.

Other rivers within 1.5 hours of the property that offer world-class trout fishing are the Ruby, Big Hole, Missouri, and Beaverhead Rivers. 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 anglers. These spring creeks are natural wonders emerging from the ground, with a large volume of nutrient-rich water providing for an enormous amount of aquatic life, including an abundance of wild trout. Additionally, there are several tributaries, spring creeks, and mountain lakes in the area that will become known to you as you explore your surroundings.

Of course, the lure of traveling further may beckon a curious angler. One to two hours of travel time will put you into the Henry’s Fork watershed in Idaho or well 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 a hundred lakes and a thousand miles of streams.

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H unting & W ildlife The big game viewing/hunting in this part of the valley and on the property is excellent due to quality habitat and cumulative efforts of surrounding landowners. White-tailed and mule deer stroll through Bridger View Country Estate along with the occasional elk frequenting the thick brush draws on the ranch, while the antelope enjoy the farmed ground and mountain foothills. In addition, the seemingly endless acres of nearby National Forest land yield outstanding big game hunting.

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. Bridger Bowl Ski Area, a local winter playground, is about 45 minutes from the property, while Big Sky Resort, one of the largest and best ski areas in the country, is located a little less than 1.5 hours away. In addition, several golf courses are scattered throughout the area, including Bridger Creek Golf Course, Riverside Country Club, and Valley View Golf Club, as well as other courses in Livingston, Big Timber, and Big Sky. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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LOCATION Bridger View Country Estate is a 30± minute drive from the vibrant university town of Bozeman (population 52,800±), home to Montana State University and the Museum of the Rockies. Bozeman has received national accolades for its scenic location, endless outdoor activities, and historic downtown.

Bozeman restaurants and shops have become favorite places for those who love nature—whether fishing, hunting, skiing, mountain biking, or hiking.

GETTING THERE Located just 20 minutes south of Bridger View Country Estate, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is Montana’s busiest airport and the hub for those traveling to and from southwest Montana. The airport has a 9,000± foot runway and is serviced by numerous daily flights from Delta, United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, Frontier, Jet Blue, Avelo, Southwest, and Sun Country. The airport has many non-stop flights and caters to corporate and private aircraft.

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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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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 Bridger View Country Estate 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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Bridger View Country Estate | Belgrade, Montana

SUMMARY From its majestic perch overlooking the Gallatin Valley, 300± acre Bridger View Country Estate offers complete privacy in a beautiful setting, as well as proximity to Bozeman. Within minutes of the property, enjoy live music and fantastic 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 6800± SF, five-bedroom, four full bathroom, two half-bathroom home, and a large heated and insulated shop. Every detail has already been thought of and implemented, making this an effortless property to purchase. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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PRICE $5,850,000

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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