Moose Landing on the Gallatin River

Big Sky, Montana

$3,950,000

3.6± Acres

INTRODUCTION

Step out your back door and stroll along a peaceful path to your private 200± feet of Gallatin River frontage. Just minutes from Big Sky Town Center and a short 15± minute drive to world-class skiing at Big Sky Resort, this 3,918± square foot home offers five bedrooms and ample space for the whole family. Nestled on 3.6± acres, Moose Landing on the Gallatin River is a dream retreat for families who love skiing, hiking, golfing, fishing, and exploring. Gather in the cozy great room, enjoy panoramic views of Gallatin National Forest, and make unforgettable memories year-round.

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QUICK FACTS

• 3.6± deeded acres

• 200± feet of Gallatin River frontage for trout fishing

• Spring-fed pond

• 3,918± square foot, 5 bed, 2.5 bath home

• Incredible views of Gallatin National Forest

• Easily accessible year-round

• 5± minutes to Big Sky Town Center and Big Sky Golf Course

• 15± minutes to Big Sky Resort

• 45± minutes to Bozeman

• 50± minutes to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

• 50± minutes to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park

ACREAGE

This home sits on 3.6± private acres directly on the productive “Hog Alley” fishing stretch of the Gallatin River in Big Sky. Heavily wooded with beautiful meadows, the acreage sits at 6,000± feet in elevation, offering serene mountain views and cool, crisp air year-round. Ideal for a private getaway or recreational retreat, this property is rich with towering pines and native wildlife.

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IMPROVEMENTS

This five-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath, 3,918± square foot home sleeps ten and is designed for groups who play hard and relax harder. After skiing or fishing, kick back in the hot tub, recharge in the dry sauna, or play in the downstairs rec room (with pool, poker, and a bar). The dining room, living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and half-bathroom are on the main level. Entertain in the chef’s kitchen with new granite countertops and appliances, relax in the expansive living space, or sip your morning coffee from the deck overlooking the pond and Gallatin National Forest. Find a second large living space, four more bedrooms, one bathroom, and a new dry sauna downstairs. With an attached two-car garage and a detached three-car garage, there is plenty of room for gear storage, as this home is as practical as it is breathtaking. Moose Landing on the Gallatin River is your perfect Big Sky home base, steps from the Gallatin River on a private boardwalk path. The home has undergone substantial high-end upgrades, including new granite countertops in the kitchen and most bathrooms, elegant sinks and faucets, and modern stainless-steel kitchen appliances. A brand-new heating and boiler system with a stainless steel holding tank ensures year-round comfort, while a 50-year composition roof—installed on both the house and detached garage—offers exceptional durability and peace of mind.

Moose Landing on the Gallatin River | Big Sky, Montana

RECREATION

FISHING

This home boasts 200 feet of frontage on the productive “Hog Alley” stretch of the Gallatin River, arguably the best fly fishing stretch on the river. The Gallatin River holds healthy brown and rainbow trout populations, with some fish reaching up to 10 pounds, while the average fish measures around 12-14 inches. Swift riffles and runs broken up by long pools characterize this stretch. Various hatches and terrestrials throughout the year provide excellent “top water” action. The Gallatin sees many insects hatching throughout the summer, with excellent dry fly fishing from May through July. For the most part, the Gallatin River is relatively small. As a result, float fishing on the Gallatin River from Yellowstone National Park downstream to the confluence with the East Gallatin River is not allowed. Since much of the Gallatin River is closed to float fishing (but not recreational floating), the Gallatin River is a dream come true for wade anglers.

The Madison and Yellowstone Rivers are less than 1.5 hours away and are arguably the most famous fly-fishing rivers in the world, along with the Gallatin. The Madison, Yellowstone, and Gallatin Rivers are known for their dry fly fishing. Fish in these rivers can exceed 24”. Other rivers within a 2-hour drive from the property are the Jefferson, Ruby, Big Hole, Missouri, and Beaverhead Rivers. Several internationally famed “fee” spring creek fisheries are also nearby. About 1.5 hours to the east in the Paradise Valley along the Yellowstone River, DePuy, Armstrong, and Nelson Spring Creeks attract avid anglers. Fishing conditions on these creeks are consistently excellent, even through winter. A little over 1.5 hours of travel time will put you into the Henry’s Fork watershed in Idaho or the center of Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National 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 many fishing opportunities, with over a hundred lakes and a thousand miles of streams. Nowhere in the world are so many public rivers and streams found within such a small area.

WILDLIFE

Elk, grouse, bears, moose, and various other wildlife are known to wander through the property. Nearby public lands offer hunting and wildlife-watching opportunities. Head south from the property on Highway 191 to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park to access many more fishing opportunities and even more public land. Elk, bighorn sheep, mule and white-tailed deer, coyotes, wolves, pronghorn antelope, bald and golden eagles, moose, mountain goats, black and grizzly bears, and an array of less obvious but no less remarkable animals find suitable range and habitat in the Park. The variety and populations of rare and endangered wildlife speak to this area’s wildness and unspoiled nature.

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WINTER RECREATION

Big Sky Resort offers 5,850 skiable acres and 4,350 vertical feet, with a brand-new tram to Lone Peak. The mountain offers a range of skiing for all ages and abilities. Just south of Big Sky is the renowned Yellowstone Club, the world’s only private ski and golf resort, offering a quiet retreat for its members. Spanish Peaks Mountain Club is a private ski and golf community in beautiful Big Sky, home to a golf course, the Montage Big Sky, and a wide range of membersonly amenities. The Montage Big Sky is a luxurious all-season ski-in, ski-out resort with an 11,000± SF spa, five dining destinations, a bowling alley, pools, and many more amenities. The One & Only is in the process of opening its first location in the United States. A brand-new gondola takes you from the Madison Base to the One & Only’s restaurants. The resort also includes a full-service spa.

Summertime in Big Sky is wonderful, offering a variety of activities, including golf, outdoor concerts, mountain biking, and exploring the miles of nearby National Forest on foot or horseback. Next to Big Sky Town Center, Big Sky Golf Course offers an Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole par 72 golf course 6,500± feet above sea level. Other golf courses in the area include the Jack Nicklaus Reserve at Moonlight Basin, the Tom Weiskopf-designed Spanish Peaks Mountain Club courses, and the Tom Weiskopf-designed Yellowstone Club course.

Bridger Bowl Ski Area, just north of Bozeman, is a tremendous asset to the Bozeman community. Considered “Bozeman’s resort,” Bridger Bowl offers an intimate atmosphere where tickets are affordable, lift lines are short, and the skiing is fantastic. Eight lifts service 2,000 skiable acres with a 2,600-foot vertical drop.

OTHER RECREATION

Summertime in Big Sky is wonderful. It offers a variety of activities, including golf, outdoor concerts, mountain biking, and exploring the miles of nearby National Forest on foot or horseback. Next to Big Sky Town Center, Big Sky Golf Course offers an Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole par 72 golf course 6,500± feet above sea level. Other golf courses in the area include the Jack Nicklaus Reserve at Moonlight Basin, the Tom Weiskopf-designed Spanish Peaks Mountain Club courses, and the Tom Weiskopf-designed Yellowstone Club course.

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LOCATION

Just 15± minutes from the property, Big Sky Town Center sits high in the Rocky Mountains of southwest Montana. Within the resort community of Big Sky (population 2,900±), the Town Center is centrally located about 7 miles below Lone Mountain and at the corner of Ousel Falls Road and Lone Mountain Trail. Spectacular 11,000± foot snow-capped peaks surround the 600± acre walking village. Although the slopes look close enough to touch, they are a few thousand feet above the shops and homes, providing a milder climate with mountain access just minutes away. Amenities in the Town Center include hotels, restaurants, bars, a movie theater, an ice-skating rink, a medical clinic, and more. Music in the Mountains hosts free summer outdoor concerts in the Town Center Park.

Moose Landing on the Gallatin River is about 50 minutes from Bozeman (population 58,000±), home to Montana State University and the Museum of the Rockies. Bozeman has received national accolades for its scenic location, limitless outdoor activities, and historic downtown. Bozeman has become a favorite place for those who love outdoor recreation— whether fishing, hunting, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, or hiking.

GETTING THERE

Less than an hour from the property and just outside of the town of Bozeman is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, served by Alaska, Allegiant, American, Avelo, Delta, Jetblue, Southwest, Sun Country, and United Airlines, with direct flights to and from many cities (www.bozemanairport.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.

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. 16

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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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SUMMARY

Awe-inspiring views of the Gallatin River valley make this retreat the picture-perfect backdrop for all your Montana adventures. The sweeping vistas and wide-open landscapes follow you inside with floorto-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, and unique logs. Get to the slopes in 15± minutes, and, come summer, hiking, biking, white water rafting, and wildlife-watching opportunities abound. Masterfully laid out, this luxurious home, close to Lone Mountain and 45± scenic minutes from Bozeman, lets you live the VIP life in an alpine paradise directly on the Gallatin River. Whether skiing fresh powder, fishing the Gallatin River out your back door, or unwinding in refined comfort, Moose Landing on the Gallatin River is Big Sky’s premier escape for those who crave adventure wrapped in elegance.

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Please contact Branif Scott at (406) 579-9599 | bscott@fayranches.com or Ania Bulis at (406) 580-6852 | ania@bigsky.com to schedule a showing. This is a co-listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. or The Big Sky Real Estate Co. 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.

$3,950,000 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.

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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

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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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