MADISON VIEWS RETREAT
Ennis, MT
$1,250,000
20± Acres
INTRODUCTION
About five minutes to the fly fishing epicenter of Ennis, Montana, and 10± minutes to historic Virginia City, Madison Views Retreat consists of 20± deeded acres. With majestic vistas and expansive views of the big sky, this property is truly one of a kind. Directly overlooking the Madison Valley, the property boasts stunning views of three mountain ranges and a diverse array of wildlife, including bears, moose, eagles, and elk. A 2,944± square foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom custom home is ready for the next owner, with equine facilities for the horse enthusiast.
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QUICK FACTS
• 20± deeded acres
• Stunning mountain views in every direction of seven mountain ranges
• Cross-fenced pastures
• 40’x64’ shop with tack room and equipment storage
• 2,944± square foot, 3 bed, 2 bath home
• About five minutes to Ennis, Montana and trout fishing on the Madison River
• About 10 minutes to Virginia City, Montana
• Excellent hunting and endless recreation opportunities on nearby public land
ACREAGE
Madison Views Retreat consists of 20± deeded acres at about 5,600 feet in elevation. The property is perimeter fenced and cross-fenced into three pastures with a barn and equestrian improvements. This includes water, sprinkler pasture, and shelter. Overlooking the picturesque Madison Valley, this property boasts incredible and unique views of Sphinx Mountain, as well as the Tobacco Root, Gravelly, and Madison Mountain ranges. The property and its surrounding public lands are home to an abundance of deer, elk, grouse, bears, wolves, moose, mountain lions, bobcats, and many eagles.
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IMPROVEMENTS
The 2,944± square foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home was constructed in 2002 and overlooks the beautiful Madison Valley. It consists of a main floor, a walk-out basement, and an attached one-car garage. The property is on a well, with a three-bedroom septic and radiant propane heat. Below the house sits some corrals, a 40’x64’ three-bay shop/equipment barn, and a tack room for all your equine needs.
Madison Views Retreat | Ennis, Montana
RECREATION
Madison County is one of Montana’s largest and most sparsely populated counties. As a result of so much open ground, outdoor recreation in the area is plentiful. The seemingly endless acres of nearby BLM, State, and Forest Service land yield outstanding big game hunting for deer, elk, antelope, and moose, and the property is home to good populations of mule deer. There are healthy upland bird populations and good hunting for mountain and sage grouse on the property and nearby public land. There is various fauna, including fox, coyote, mountain lion, and the occasional bear, as well as a host of bird species throughout the property, including numerous birds of prey. The area’s vast mountain ranges, beautiful meadows and streams, and lush valleys offer a multitude of recreational pursuits, including horseback riding, hiking, hunting, backpacking, bird watching, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and just relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
Deer; not taken on property
Elk; not taken on property
FLY FISHING
The Madison River, less than a 10-minute drive from the property, is arguably the most famous fly fishing river in the world due to its early notoriety from legendary fly fishers, its scenic beauty, and the incredible numbers and size of trout. Throughout its length, the Madison changes character from riffle, run, and pool water to turbulent pocket water to a stretch commonly referred to as “the 50-mile riffle.” The Madison is known for its dry fly fishing. The resident fish on the Madison’s upper reaches include rainbows, browns, cutthroats, cutbow hybrids, and mountain whitefish. In June, anglers gather to fish the world-famous salmon fly hatch. The adult salmon fly is 2-3 inches long and can drive the largest trout in the river to forego their cautious ways and feed with reckless abandon. From blue-wing olives and midges in the springtime, the Salmon fly hatch in June, mayflies, caddis, hoppers, and terrestrials in the summer, and back to bluewing olives and midges in the fall and winter - throw in some of the best streamer fishing in the State as well as excellent nymph fishing and you’ve got a river that can provide a lifetime of entertainment.
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Trout; not taken on property
LOCATION
ENNIS
About five minutes east of Madison Views Retreat is the authentic town of Ennis (population 1,100±), sitting on the Madison River, one of the most famous trout fisheries in the U.S. Ennis is a popular destination for avid anglers. Downtown Ennis has various amenities such as fly shops, restaurants, old west saloons, antique shops, and galleries. Ennis is known for its local events, including the famed Fourth of July weekend rodeo and parade, the Ennis Fly Fishing Festival, and the Hunters Feed and Wild Game Cook-Off, which takes place in mid-October, just before the start of rifle hunting season.
VIRGINIA CITY
About ten minutes west of the property, Virginia City is a national historic landmark and the Madison County seat. During the summer months, Virginia City and Nevada City are open to anyone wishing to learn more about the violent gold mining days of the 1800s. Two fantastic variety shows play during these warmer months. One is the Brewery Follies at the old Brewery, and the other is the Virginia City Players in the Opera House. Several restaurants and bars, shops, museums, tours, and many other fascinating events create a varied and bustling culture during the lazy days of summer.
BOZEMAN & BIG SKY
Madison Views Retreat is a little over an hour southwest of the university town of Bozeman (population 59,600±), home to Montana State University. 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—fishing, hunting, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, or hiking. Bridger Bowl Ski Area is a 17± mile drive northeast of Bozeman and offers light, fluffy snow, locally known as the ‘cold smoke,’ and provides a small-town atmosphere with world-class terrain. If you take Highway 191 south from Bozeman, you will pass the entrance to world-class ski resorts, Big Sky Resort and the Yellowstone Club. If you continue further south from the turnoff to Big Sky, you will enter Yellowstone National Park, packed with all the unique scenic and geothermal features for which it has become famous.
GETTING THERE
The Big Sky Airport is approximately nine miles southeast of Ennis, with a paved and lighted runway of 7,600’ for private planes. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is the transportation hub for southwest Montana. Located about 6± miles west of Bozeman and a little over an hour from the ranch, it has a 9,000± foot runway. It is serviced by Delta, United, American Airlines, Jet Blue, Alaska, Allegiant, Sun Country, and Southwest. The airport also caters to corporate and private aircraft and provides hangar rentals.
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 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.
Madison Views Retreat | Ennis, Montana
This exclusive 20± acre property provides a beautiful, tranquil mountain setting with outstanding views of wildlife and surrounding mountain ranges. Excellent hunting and fishing opportunities can be found a short drive away. Amenities are close by in the fly fishing town of Ennis, Montana. Improvements include a 2,944± square foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home and a 40’x64’ shop with tack room and equipment storage, perfect for the equestrian.
Views Retreat | Ennis, Montana
NOTES
Madison Views Retreat | Ennis, Montana
Please contact Branif Scott at (406) 579-9599 | bscott@fayranches.com or Sam Shelton at (406) 600-5354 | sshelton@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. 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.
$1,250,000 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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