Silver Brand Ranch

Bozeman, Montana

$9,495,000

122± Acres

INTRODUCTION

Set against the sweeping Gallatin Range and backdrop of Mount Ellis, Silver Brand Ranch is an end-of-the-road legacy property less than 8± miles from historic downtown Bozeman. Abundant privacy, spectacular mountain views, acres of wild meadows, pastures, forests, and abundant spring waters surround a recently updated 7,632± square-foot home, a 1,590± square-foot guest cottage, expansive equestrian facilities, and several additional outbuildings, making this a movein-ready dream. The 122± deeded acres comprise two large parcels bordered on three sides by millions of acres of public land, eventually leading to Yellowstone National Park. Your neighbors are the deer, elk, fox, trees, breezes, birds, sunsets, and the people you invite to experience it all with you. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional property in the heart of the Gallatin Valley. Whether you’re seeking a private equestrian estate, a hunter’s paradise, a beautiful venue to entertain family and friends, or a basecamp for year-round adventure, Silver Brand Ranch is a once-ina-lifetime opportunity.

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QUICK FACTS

• 122± deeded acres in two parcels

• Over a mile of the property boundary is contiguous with State Land that is contiguous to Gallatin National Forest and eventually Yellowstone National Park

• Year-round springs feed four ponds, the guest house, and a sizeable equestrian facility

• 7,632± SF, 6 bed, 4 bath lodge

• Recently remodeled 1,590± SF, 3 bed, 2 bath cottage

• Partially heated equestrian facility with 16 stalls and a 123’ x 70’ indoor riding arena

• Outdoor regulation riding arena, 6 horse paddocks with shade sheds, large hay barn, workshop, and additional outbuildings

• Stunning views of multiple mountain ranges

• 10± minutes to Bozeman, Montana

• 20± minutes to Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport

• 25± minutes to Livingston and fishing on the Yellowstone River

• 30± minutes to Bridger Bowl Ski Area; an hour 15± minutes to Big Sky Resort

• An hour 15± minutes to the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park

ACREAGE

Accessible by a private, end-of-the-road driveway, the 122± deeded acres in two parcels sits at about 5,240 feet to 5,520 feet in elevation. The property is bordered on three sides by State Land for over a mile of the boundary. This state land leads to millions of acres of additional public land connecting to Yellowstone National Park to the south, making this ranch feel endless. Enjoy majestic forests, lush meadows, and distant mountain ranges from every direction. Ride your horses directly from the property into the contiguous public land on miles of trails that wind through a mix of mature pines, willows, and aspens. Mountain springs feed a year-round creek, supporting three ponds with crystal clear, troutready waters. Another pond attracts wildlife near the main lodge. The property also generates between 3,000 and 4,000 small hay bales annually.

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Silver Brand Ranch | Bozeman, Montana

IMPROVEMENTS LODGE

The 7,632± SF, six-bedroom, four-bathroom lodge boasts views of six mountain ranges centered around a large stone wood-burning fireplace. The vast open-concept great room boasts vaulted ceilings with skylights that bathe the home with light, along with three walls of large windows offering panoramic views. French doors open onto the massive wraparound deck. Enjoy the extra-large kitchen with custom-built cabinets, a sub-zero refrigerator, a Wolf range, a Bosch dishwasher, a triple sink, an additional prep sink, and a 14-foot bar that seats six. Six bedrooms are configured in 4 private wings of suites, each with stunning views. The oversized primary suite contains a built-in two-desk office, a walk-in closet, and a large bathroom, including a glass-walled shower, jetted soaking tub, and a sauna. The second suite on the main floor contains two large bedrooms sharing an adjacent bathroom. A downstairs suite includes two bedrooms and a large bathroom with laundry. The second downstairs suite can become a self-contained accessory dwelling unit, with living, dining, and a full kitchen, one bedroom, one bathroom, and a walk-in closet with stacking laundry. Another massive family room downstairs boasts large windows and a large stone wood-burning fireplace and opens onto the patio with a hot tub. The home’s details include hardwood floors throughout the main level and granite surfaces in the kitchen and bathrooms. It also boasts three laundry rooms, two mud rooms, many large closets and storage facilities, a two-car garage, and an OHV carport.

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SECOND HOME

The original homestead includes a charming, recently rebuilt 1,590± square foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage that could be used as a caretaker’s residence, guest home, or an income-generating residence. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas are complemented by hardwood floors, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. The kitchen boasts high-quality cabinetry, quartz countertops, a farmhouse sink, a large island, and a pantry. A spacious deck off the living room offers spectacular views—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The cottage includes a main-floor primary bedroom and bath, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry room downstairs.

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Silver Brand Ranch | Bozeman, Montana

• Heated indoor riding arena with 16 stalls, two tack rooms, and two restrooms

• Outdoor regulation-size riding arena

• 7 paddocks with shelters

• Several grazing pastures that have supported up to 40 horses

• Large hay barn

• Tool shop

Silver Brand Ranch | Bozeman, Montana

RECREATION HUNTING | WILDLIFE

The wildlife here is abundant, with large herds of elk, whitetail deer, moose, black bears, foxes, turkeys, sandhill cranes, grouse, and eagles regularly spotted on the property and surrounding public land. Hunters will relish pursuing trophy elk and whitetail deer. The property is in a “Weapons Restriction Area” where big game hunting is limited to weapons with reduced shooting range, like archery and shotguns. Public land borders three sides of the property, providing easy access to millions of acres to hunt or explore.

FISHING

The Madison, Yellowstone, and Gallatin Rivers, 30± minutes to an hour from Silver Brand Ranch, 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 blue-winged olives and midges in the fall and winter, the time is always right for fishing in the Bozeman area. Throw in some of the best streamer fishing in the state and great nymph fishing throughout the year, and you’ve got a variety of rivers that can provide a lifetime of entertainment. Rainbow and brown trout in these rivers can exceed 24 inches. Over the hill in Paradise Valley along the Yellowstone River, the Depuy, Armstrong, and Nelson Spring Creeks attract avid anglers. These spring creeks are natural wonders emerging from the ground, with a large volume of nutrient-rich water providing an enormous amount of aquatic life, including an abundance of wild trout. Fishing conditions on these creeks are often excellent, even in winter.

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OTHER RECREATION

Silver Brand Ranch offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, whether you enjoy horseback riding, ATV riding, snowmobiling, sledding, hiking, or biking—right on your property and the millions of acres of contiguous public land. Mount Ellis trailhead, on the State Land contiguous to the ranch, includes several hiking and backcountry skiing trails. Bridger Bowl Ski Area is 30± minutes from Silver Brand Ranch. Tickets are affordable, people are friendly, and the skiing is fantastic. Crosscut Ranch Mountain Sports Center is just north of Bridger Bowl Ski Area. Crosscut provides 45 kilometers of groomed classic Nordic skiing trails and offers instructions for all classic and skate skiing levels. In the summer, the trails are maintained for mountain biking.

Silver Brand Ranch | Bozeman, Montana

LOCATION

Bozeman (population 58,000±), about 10 minutes from the property, is one of Montana’s major tourism and agricultural centers and one of the Rocky Mountain West’s most diverse small towns. Established in 1893, Montana State University’s campus houses the Museum of the Rockies. Downtown Bozeman has been a gateway to the West for over 100 years. Today, downtown features rows of turn-of-the-century buildings that house a plethora of name-brand and boutique shops. Art and culture are alive and well in Bozeman. It is home to many museums, talented artists, and excellent galleries.

GETTING THERE

Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport is southwest Montana’s transportation hub and is an easy 20± minutes from the property. Numerous daily flights from Delta, United, American, Alaska, Allegiant, Avelo, Frontier, Jet Blue, Southwest, Sun Country, and Jet Suite service it. The airport also caters to corporate and private aircraft and provides hangar rentals.

Silver Brand Ranch | Bozeman, Montana

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 a 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.

Silver Brand Ranch | Bozeman, Montana

SUMMARY

Silver Brand Ranch is the rare property you’ve been searching for—a stunning blend of privacy and seclusion conveniently located 10± minutes from Bozeman. This 122± deeded acre ranch combines breathtaking natural beauty, world-class hunting, and equestrian facilities. This is your launchpad to Yellowstone National Park, refuge from the city, equestrian ranch, or private reserve.

Silver Brand Ranch and the surrounding area boast endless recreation opportunities like cross-country skiing, sledding, hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching, to name a few. Nestled against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Ellis, Silver Brand Ranch is surrounded by expansive grasslands, towering forests, and panoramic views of the Bridger Mountains and the Gallatin Valley.

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Silver Brand Ranch | Bozeman, Montana

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, 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.

$9,495,000 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.

STATE LAND

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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