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B UL L R I VER C HALET Noxon, Montana $1,599,000 | 233± Acres

Bull River Chalet | Noxon, Montana

INTRODUCTION The chalet is situated on the banks of the wild and scenic Bull River. Endless recreational opportunities are available on and off the ranch. The quaint town of Noxon Montana is located just a short distance to the south. Public property (USFS) creates the eastern and western boundaries of the ranch. Dramatic vistas of the Cabinet Mountains and the Bull River are abundant all over the property. Access to the Cabinet Mountain and the proposed Scotchman Wilderness areas are close by, and offer endless adventures.

Panoramic views add to the appeal of the land and its paved highway access makes for easy year round accessibility.

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ACREAGE The Bull River Chalet encompasses 233± deeded acres, 200± of which are under an NRCS Conservation Easement. The property is mostly flat with grassy pasture and wetland areas surrounded by a timbered perimeter. Trees commonly found are Douglas fir, western larch and red cedar. The Bull River meanders on and off of public land and the ranch itself for nearly 1.5 miles. The main home lies on an elevated knoll overlooking the meadows and river and a man-made pond is situated between the main home and caretakers house. There is a fishery water right associated with the pond. The elevation of the ranch is roughly 2,200’.

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LOCATION With a temperate climate and beautiful scenery, the lower Clark Fork Valley is one of the most diverse areas in the Rocky Mountain west. The valley itself is nestled between two dramatic mountain ranges, the Coeur D’Alene and the Cabinets, and split down the middle by the cold water fishery of the lower Clark Fork River. The Bull River valley along highway 56 stretches for 35 miles between Highway 200 and Highway 2 to the north. The area is known for it’s dense, old growth rain forest that produces lush vegetation and enormous variety of native plants. This area is the transition point from the arid Rocky Mountains to the moist Pacific Northwest. Most of this Bull River country is USFS and there are numerous trails leading to mountains and their lakes.

Noxon, MT is just 15 minutes away and provides basic services.

Troy is actually Montana lowest point of elevation. The town is just 23 miles to the north of Bull River Chalet. Troy is a neat little town that lies along the Kootenai River. The town has approximately 1,000 residents and nice amenities.

Sandpoint, Idaho is only an hour away. It’s a great mountain town located on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. There is exceptional skiing at Schweitzer, sailing on the lake, mountain biking in the Selkirks, fine dining, a brewery, a winery, bed and breakfasts, coffee shops; it’s a true mountain town destination.

Missoula, the cultural, educational, and recreational epicenter of Western Montana, is just over a twohour drive. Dubbed ‘Missoula’ from the Salish Indian word meaning “near the cold, chilling waters,” Missoula lies in a mountain valley setting where five large valleys converge. Known as the Garden City due to its lush landscape in the heart of a fertile valley, Missoula is also home to the University of Montana, hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as the “Most scenic campus in America” and noted by Outside Magazine as “among the top 10 colleges nationally for combining academic quality and outdoor recreation.” Missoula has been also been honored as “one of the best mountain towns in the nation” by National Geographic Adventure magazine, and Forbes magazine named Missoula one of America’s “best small places for business.”

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AIRPORTS Missoula International Airport (MSO) is only 130 miles from the Bull River Chalet. MSO offers direct flights to nine major US markets and offers connecting flights to thousands of cities around the world.

Spokane International Airport (GEG) is 135 miles from the ranch. Smaller airports for private planes include, Libby, Thompson Falls, Troy and Sandpoint.

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Direct flights include; Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.

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CLIMATE The Clark Fork Valley is known for the mildest climate in Montana. Noxon is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a: -10F to -5F. The average first frost in is between September 11th – 20th, while the average last frost occurs between June 21st and 30th. The July high averages 76°F, the average annual low temperature is 21°F in January. Annual rainfall is right at 42” and they receive approximately 64” of snow per year. Noxon averages 161 sunny days per year. The ranch is located about 20 miles north of Noxon and the weather may from these numbers.

Climate data courtesy of: http://www.city-data.com/city/Noxon-Montana.html

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RECREATION Bull Lake is only 3.5 miles from the property. This beautiful lake offers water skiing, fishing, canoeing and paddle boarding.

The Ross Creek Cedars are just up the road from the ranch. The area is a grove of western red cedars, some of which are over 8’ in diameter and 175’ tall. There is a fun nature trail that is an interpretive walking tour through the forest. During the walk you’ll learn much about the area ecology and history, including that some of the trees are over 400 years old.

Kootenai Falls is a spectacular site just 25 minutes from the ranch.

The area offers a multitude of recreational pursuits and in less than two hours in any direction there are endless opportunities that include golfing, sailing, sightseeing, waterskiing, horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, bird watching and mountain/road biking. In the winter you can go snowmobiling, snowshoeing or Nordic skiing on the ranch or travel a bit for some downhill skiing at Schweitzer Mountain in Sandpoint, Big Mountain in Whitefish or Turner Mountain in Libby.

Further east, Whitefish Mountain Resort’s 3,000 acre terrain receives even more precipitation where it’s terrain is typically blanketed with over 300” of annual snowfall. The mountains vertical drop of 2,353’ will challenge even the best skiers and snowboarders. There are 11 lifts at the resort and 2 T-bars accessing over 105 trails.

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wildlife The Bull River valley is home to a variety of ungulates that roam the river bottom to the craggy peaks including elk, bighorn sheep, moose and mountain goats. Black and grizzly bears, fox, coyote, mountain lions and deer all have been seen in the area. Numerous birds, pheasant, turkeys, western tanagers, chickadees, nuthatches, woodpeckers, bald and golden eagles, hawks, jays magpies, ducks, geese, cranes and owls spend time on the ranch.

hunting The ranch has a wide variety of game species that travel through the property and it’s surrounding hillsides, these include rocky mountain elk, whitetail deer, mule deer, moose, lion, wolf and bear. Turkey can be found throughout the year and seasonal waterfowl frequent the riparian areas.

The Bull River Chalet currently lies in hunting district 121 for the following species: mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, moose, wolf and lion. The Bighorn sheep district, 123, surrounds the ranch while mountain goats can be found in both 100 and 101.

There are general seasons for both Upland Birds and Turkey and lastly, waterfowl are within the Pacific Flyway.

Information on hunting districts is subject to change; please check regulations for specific tags and hunting seasons. For more detailed hunting information or questions regarding non-resident hunting in Montana visit www.fwp.mt.gov or contact Montana Fish Parks & Wildlife at 406-542-5500

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fishing The Bull River is a scenic little mountain stream that averages 4 to 6 feet in depth. The river holds rainbows, west-slope cutthroats, brookies, German browns and bull trout. The opportunity to float/fish the river is somewhat short and the window is typically 4-6 weeks. The river is also know as a 14-mile, flat-water, kayaking and canoeing trail, the last 5 Westslope Cutthroat Trout miles or so becomes a canyon and floating is not advised.

The Kootenai River is just 20 miles north of the ranch and holds the same type of fish as the Bull River. The Kootenai is larger water and numerous floating opportunities are available. Some giant fish have been caught in the Kootenai including the state record rainbow. It’s possible catch 10+ pound fish in the Kootenai.

The lower Clark Fork below Plains becomes very wide and many people utilize motorboats to fish for bass, perch and the large pike that can weigh over twenty pounds. The river runs into Noxon Reservoir and Cabinet Gorge Reservoirs, which hold northern pike, small and largemouth bass. The Thompson River is flows through a lot of public land and there are some great fishing to be had including some float fishing in early summer. It’s a clear water stream that home to many larger rainbow trout. You can find cutthroat and brook trout with an occasional bull trout in the lower stretches of the river.

Bull Lake holds smallmouth bass and big pike. Also Kokanee fishing.

Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho is just 45 minutes from the ranch and it’s reputation is known for gigantic rainbows and large mackinaw trout.

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES glacier national park

Far away in nort hwestern Montana, hidden from view by clustering mountain peaks, lies an unmapped corner – t he Crown of t he Continent.

– George Bird Grinnell (1901) Glacier National Park preserves more than a million acres of rugged peaks and glacial-carved valleys in the Northern Rocky Mountains. The park is named for its prominent glacier-carved terrain and remnant glaciers descended from past ice ages. A few glaciers can still be seen in the Park, with their blue ice and crevasses distinguishing them from the hundreds of snowfields that lie above the timberline.

Most people visit Glacier National Park because of its wild and majestic scenery that combines vertical, glacier-scoured banded mountains, pristine turquoise lakes, dense ancient forests and a diverse assemblage of plants and animals. Glacier Park’s varied climate influences and its location at the headwaters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Hudson Bay drainages have given rise to an incredible variety of plants and animals. The Park provides habitats to over 70 species of mammals including the grizzly bear, wolverine, gray wolf, lynx, cougars, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk and moose. Additionally, more than 260 species of birds visit or reside in the park, including such varied species as harlequin ducks, dippers and golden eagles.

Glacier National Park has over 700 miles of hiking trails, and taking a hike through the forests and up mountains is very popular part of visiting the Park. There are also 13 campgrounds for visitors and backpacking camps for trips deep into Glacier’s wild interior. Visitors can also take boat tours or horseback trips inside the park.

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the national bison range The National Bison Range was established in 1908 and is one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the United States. It’s contains over 18,000 acres for the bison, antelope, deer, elk, bighorn sheep, bear and many others to roam. The herd ranges from 350-500 animals and these bison are direct decedents of the first bison in the Mission Valley owned by Michael Pablo and Charles Allard in the late 1800’s. The visitor center is very informative and the 2± hour drive through the range is something everyone must do.

flathead reservation The Flathead Indian Reservation is home to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes (CSKT), which are a combination of the Salish, Pend d’Oreille and the Kootenai. About 5,000 tribal members live on or near reservation lands that are comprised of over 1.2 million acres.

The local economy is driven by it’s timber industry sales and revenues paid through the co-license for the Kerr Dam facility with Montana PPL. The tribes also operate a full service casino in Polson that is controlled by S&K Gaming. They also operate S&K Technologies, manufacturing computer components and S&K Holdings, which operates income-producing enterprises and offers business loans to the tribal members. It’s a diverse community that offers a slower pace of life. Sought after privacy and seclusion can be found on the reservation.

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I MPROV E ME N T S main home

The custom home was built in 2010 and was constructed with an exceptional level of craftmanship.

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Built in 1990 6,000± S.F. 5 master bedrooms 5 baths Kitchen has hickory floors Refrigerator, gas stove, 2 ovens, dishwasher and compactor Office, dining room, loft, utility room and pantry Central heating and A/C as well as baseboard 35’ River rock fireplace Amish built interior and exterior handrails Multi level deck with hot tub Central vacuum Septic system Propane tank Private, spring-fed well Sprinkler system 2-car garage

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caretaker’s residence There is a guest home/caretaker’s house that is one level and approximately 1,580 S.F. It was built in1960 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is baseboard/electric heat and a fireplace, a metal roof, a covered porch and a carport.

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CON SER VA T IO N / STE W A R D SHI P Fay Ranches, Inc works extensively with conservation easements. We find them to be useful tools in keeping family farms and ranches intact and avoiding subdivisions, which compromise the beauty of our rivers and the value of the surrounding land. Conservation easements can also provide attractive tax benefits to the investor. The Bull River Chalet has a conservation easement on 200± acres and it is held with the United States Department of Agriculture – NRCS. A copy of the easement is available upon request.

A conservation easement fulfills different needs for different landowners. For one family, it may be the vehicle by which a farm or ranch is passed on to future generations. For another, it preserves the watershed of a prized trout stream or a wintering ground for elk. There is a story behind every conservation easement, but the underlying reason is the landowner’s desire to preserve a special piece of land forever.

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MINER A L R IGH T S 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.

WATER S OUR CE S / W A T E R R I G HTS A water right is the right to use water, both surface and subsurface. In Montana, water rights are the rights to the use of water and not ownership of the water itself. All water rights filed with Montana DNRC will transfer upon sale.

All water in Montana is property of the State of Montana for the use of the people of Montana. The actual ownership of water rights in Montana may not be known, as many water rights are still the subject of a statewide adjudication process. The transfer of water rights is recorded with the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the transfer of any right may or may not warrant that right until the adjudication process has been completed. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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QU IC K F A C T S • 233± acres • Nearly 1.5 miles of Bull River along the property • Two homes • Water rights • On site fishing

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Only 3.5 miles to Bull Lake 1 hour to Sandpoint, Idaho 130 miles to Missoula or Spokane Excellent wildlife habitat

SUMMA R Y The Bull River Chalet is an awesome recreational ranch situated along the river and at the base of the Cabinet mountains. Enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, and so many other recreational activities. The property embodies the essence of the Montana landscape and all it has to offer.

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PRICE $ 1,599,000

TAXES $2,647.88 in 2015

TERMS Cash

CONTACT Please contact John Anderson at (406) 750-0820 | janderson@fayranches.com or Mike DeShore at (406) 543-8888 | mdeshore@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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RELATIONSHI PS 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 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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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.

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JOHN ANDERSON broker associate Licensed in: MT, ID c. 406-750-0820 janderson@fayranches.com

FAY RANCHES INC. (800) 238.8616 info@fayranches.com www.fayranches.com

MIKE DESHORE broker associate Licensed in: MT, ID c. 406-543-8888 mdeshore@fayranches.com