SOLD: Missouri River View Cabin | Fay Ranches

M ISSOU R I R I VER VI EW C AB I N Wolf Creek, Montana $1,800,000 | 89± Acres

Missouri River View Cabin and views of the Missouri River

INTRODUCTION Missouri River View Cabin is a rare opportunity to own a stunning home that looks out over one of the most famous sections of trout water in the world, the tailwater stretch of the Missouri River below Holter Dam. Located just upstream from Wolf Creek Bridge and just 10± minutes from Craig, Montana, this 89± acre property boasts beautiful views of the Missouri River, as well as contiguous BLM land to the south that touches Holter Lake. The Missouri River is a fantastic fly fishing river with a long-term average of more than 4,000 fish per mile, making it one of the densest trout populated rivers in the state for big browns and football-size rainbows. Nestled in the Front Range where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains, the property boasts a 4,066± SF, four-bedroom, three-bathroom, sleek and modern “cabin” with expansive views of the surrounding timbered hillsides, dramatic cliffs, fertile valley, and trout-rich waters of the “Mighty Mo.” Envision relaxing on your back deck overlooking the Missouri River after a day spent casting to rising fish or recreating on Holter Lake.

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QUICK FACTS • 89± deeded acres contiguous to BLM land/Holter Lake State Recreational Area • Located very close to the Bull Pasture Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River, one of the best tailwater stretches of trout water in the U.S. • Just over the hill from Holter Lake • 4,066± SF, four bed, three bath residence with two attached garages that provide plenty of room for vehicles, trailers, boats, and recreation toys • Offered fully furnished, excluding some personal items • Located between Wolf Creek Bridge fishing access site and Holter Creek Campground • 10± minutes to Craig, Montana • A little less than an hour to Great Falls, 35± minutes to Helena; both cities have commercial airports • A little over two hours to Bozeman and its airport to the south and Glacier National Park to the north • Easy year-round paved access off Beartooth Road Holter Lake

Missouri River View Cabin

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Missouri River View Cabin | Wolf Creek, Montana

Missouri River View Cabin and views of the Missouri River

ACREAGE This house overlooks the famous tailwater stretch of the Missouri River and is contiguous to BLM land that comprises Holter Lake State Recreation Area and the Holter Lake Dam. Elevation ranges from about 3,520’ to 3,960’. The river is easily accessible by walking/driving down Beartooth Road to the Bull Pasture Fishing Access Site or Wolf Creek Bridge for boat access, right to the river’s edge to start your day by the water. Mature trees, native grass, and rock outcroppings make up the 89± acres, a habitat to all sorts of wildlife meandering through the property. The home has been professionally landscaped, while the rugged beauty of the Montana hillsides provide privacy. If you hike to the top of the property across Beartooth Road, the views of Holter Lake and the Missouri River are incredible. The property is easily accessible year-round right off Beartooth Road. The beautiful “cabin,” sitting back about 100 feet from Beartooth Road, looks directly out over the river and undeveloped land across the water where you can spot wildlife, including bighorn sheep, deer, bear, the occasional moose, and bald and golden eagles. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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IMPROVEMENTS Recently built in 2016, this 4,066± SF, four-bedroom, three-bathroom “cabin” was designed to look like a grand, historic barn. The home’s exterior consists of select tight knot cedar board and batten siding. The interior boasts appearance-grade FOHC #1 Douglas fir posts, collar ties and king posts, and appearancegrade glulam beams.

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Missouri River View Cabin | Wolf Creek, Montana

Entering the “cabin,” the large open-space lower level creates an immediate impression with a custom built-in wood bench to rest your weary fishing legs. The large recreation room and living area include a wall full of sunlit windows, bifold doors, and a sitting area with inspiring views of the landscape and river. Step out the back door onto the expansive flagstone patio with custom rock benches, a native lawn, and a perfect spot for a fire pit overlooking the trout-filled river. The lower level with cement flooring includes a custom shuffleboard table specifically built for the space, Golden Tee home addition arcade, custom bar with storage, wine cooler, bar sink, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Just off the bar area is a spacious laundry area with a sink and a separate full bathroom. The ‘cabin” uses a tankless water system for efficiency. Just off the lower-level recreation/living area, you will find an indoor workshop with a new workbench and storage closets. Two attached garages provide plenty of room for vehicles, boats, and recreation toys. One is longer than the other, perfect for trailers.

Lower level kitchen, living area, and dining area

Lower level living area

Lower level recreation area

One of two attached garages

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An open kitchen, dining area, and living area are the focus of the upper floor. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors take in the river views, while French doors open to a large deck overlooking the Missouri River, meant for mornings spent sipping coffee and evening spent chatting with a glass of wine. The interior of the home has a sleek, Scandinavian-modern feel with custom built-ins and clean lines. You will find four bedrooms and two full bathrooms with plenty of storage closets, custom built-ins, and custom lighting fixtures down the hall. The upstairs flooring consists of engineered European Oak, carpet in the four bedrooms, and tile in the two bathrooms. An interior designer was consulted throughout the building process.

For security, there are nine external cameras on the property that can be viewed remotely. There are also three internal cameras on each door leading into the home. Exterior doors include sensors that will send the new buyer a notification when opened. There are four Sonos zones throughout the home, including outdoor speakers. Downstairs you will find nine speakers and a sub-woofer. Custom lights inside and outside can be remotely operated and set to a schedule of your choosing.

The sense of privacy, sounds of nature, river views, and time spent bonding with friends and family at Missouri River View Cabin makes this an unmatched property and experience.

Upper level kitchen

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Missouri River View Cabin | Wolf Creek, Montana

Upper level kitchen

Upper level dining area

Upper level dining area

Upper level living area

Upper level shower with view

Upper level - 1 of 4 bedrooms

Upper level - 1 of 4 bedrooms

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Missouri River View Cabin | Wolf Creek, Montana

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RECREATION fly fishing Located a stone’s throw from the Bull Pen Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River near Holter Dam, fly fishing on the river speaks for itself, as this is one of the most famous stretches of trout water in the U.S. Fishing and guide services are available in Craig, Wolf Creek, and Cascade. The Missouri River produces great hatches, premier dry fly fishing, and large browns and rainbows. A tailwater, the Missouri River has steady flows year-round. The river is a massive insect-producing factory where midges hatch all year, caddis hatch from May through October, blue-winged olives in the spring and then again in the fall, pale morning duns in June and July, and of course, the world-renowned Trico hatch lasting from July through September.

Montana Angler describes the stretch of the river below Holter Dam: “This is t he most famous part of t he Missouri. The river below Holter dam is a large tailwater wit h cold and abundant hatches. This is a great place to fish in early June when ot her rivers are high from runoff.”

Outside Bozeman: “The prime trout water consists of t he tailwater downstream from Holter Dam. It boasts a staggering number of 8,000+ trout per mile, averaging 15-17 inches, wit h many fish reaching up to 20 inches in lengt h. It’s easy to see why t he Mighty Mo draws anglers from around t he globe.”

Montana Angling Co: “The ‘Land of Giants’ is a short stretch of t he Missouri River, upstream of t he Holter Dam tailwater, which runs between Hauser Dam and Upper Holter Lake. This stretch of t he Missouri River is famous for its fly fishing for trophy trout during t he spring and fall mont hs as well as t he scenic and historic canyon it runs t hrough: t he Gates of t he Mountains. The rainbow and brown trout average 19-22” and larger trout are common. Primetime is AprilJune and September-November.”

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Missouri River View Cabin | Wolf Creek, Montana

Holter Lake Recreation Area, contiguous to the property

O ther R ecreation Summer activities on the property and in the area include fishing, biking, walking along the river, and taking advantage of area lakes. In addition to the Missouri River, other rivers within striking distance include the Dearborn, Madison, Boulder, Smith, Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, and Ruby Rivers, all of which offer outstanding fishing.

In the fall, head to easily accessible public land not far away to find hunting opportunities for deer, elk, upland birds, and other animals.

Although our winter can often drag into late spring, and the mountains can get snow in any month of the year, beautiful blankets of powder invite different activities. Mountain trails are used for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Also available for the downhill skier/snowboarder is Showdown Mountain, about 2 hours from the property. Showdown offers uncrowded slopes, fresh powder, 225± miles of groomed snowmobile trails, Olympic class cross country skiing, and some of the best downhill skiing/ snowboarding in the state. The season typically runs from Thanksgiving through early April. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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LOCATION C raig

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Missouri River View Cabin is on the east side of the Missouri River, just south of wolf creek bridge, and about 5 minutes to Wolf Creek and 10 minutes from Craig. Wolf Creek is a small fishing town with a gas station, fly shop, and several bars and restaurants to check out after a day on the river. Craig has evolved over the years into one of the West’s classic fly fishing communities. The town is unincorporated, and there may be 40 or so folks who live there year-round. There are three fly shops, two restaurants, and a bar. The town of Craig is one of the best places you can spend time if you want to immerse yourself in Montana fly fishing culture.

H olter L ake One of the area’s three major reservoirs, Holter Lake is formed along narrow canyons with breathtaking high cliffs. Holter Lake is home to the majestic “Gates of the Mountains,” aptly named by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The explorers carried out President Thomas Jefferson’s mandate to explore the Missouri River and its land in search of an inland passage to the Pacific. The property is contiguous to Holter Lake State Recreation Area.

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Holter Lake Recreation Area

H elena Helena is about 35 minutes to the south of the property and has a commercial airport and a variety of amenities, including restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and a hospital. The state capitol, Helena, was originally a gold rush town with the first claim staked in what is still known as “Last Chance Gulch.”

Today, Helena provides year-round indoor and outdoor activities. The city is also home to Carroll College and UM-Helena College of Technology.

G reat F alls Great Falls, 50± minutes from the property, is the third-largest city in Montana and a major center for agriculture and other commerce. The area around the city held great significance during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Located on the Missouri River and among five falls, the explorers spent nearly a month portaging around the falls in 1805. Great Falls is home to Malmstrom Air Force Base, University of Great Falls, and MSU-College of Technology – Great Falls. It also boasts first-class medical care and a commercial airport. Meadowlark Country Club sits at the confluence of the Sun and Missouri Rivers in Great Falls and offers an 18-hole golf course, as well as tennis courts, a swimming pool, and restaurants.

GETTING THERE Helena Regional Airport, 40± minutes from the property, is served by Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines.

Great Falls International Airport, just 50± minutes from the property, is served by Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, and United Airlines with direct flights to Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Phoenix/Mesa, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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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.

View of the Missouri River from the back deck

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Missouri River View Cabin 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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Missouri River View Cabin | Wolf Creek, Montana

SUMMARY Contiguous to Holter Lake Recreation Area and overlooking the Missouri River, Missouri River View Cabin is the ideal property for the angler that loves to fish everything from dry flies to trophy trout.

On tailwater fisheries like the “Mo,” the act of fishing is often referred to as “headhunting.” The angler stalks the river looking for rising trout or “heads.” This type of fishing can become an obsession. With an extremely comfortable, stylish, and well-maintained home, Missouri River View Cabin is what Montana dreams are made of. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com

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PRICE $1,800,000

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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Missouri River View Cabin with Holter Lake in the background

Missouri River

BLM/Holter Lake State Recreation Area

Holter Lake

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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

information

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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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