Gallatin River Sporting Paradise

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1 Gallatin River Sporting Paradise bozeman, Montana Fly Fishing Hunting Ranching Conservation

2 Gallatin River Sporting Paradise Bozeman, Montana Introduction: Gallatin River Sporting Paradise represents the finest in trout fishing, shooting, bird and deer hunting available in Montana and the Northern Rocky Mountains. This 79-acre offering boasts private Gallatin River frontage with a great variety of trout and good hatches, a lush riparian corridor with excellent duck hunting, mature cottonwood forest and many types of birds and wildlife. Included in the purchase is an award-winning main residence, a spacious caretaker s home and a comfortable guest apartment over a large shop. Shooters will appreciate the 12 station sporting clays and fivestand shooting course. The sporting clays equipment is not included in the offering, however is available for purchase separately. Gallatin River Sporting Paradise is less than ten miles from Bozeman. It is easy to see that this property is not just rare, it is virtually irreplaceable. Craig Janssen, Montana Managing Broker Toll Free: Office:

3 Location: Located on the East bank of the Gallatin River just nine miles from Bozeman, this setting is almost too good to be true. Belgrade and the Gallatin Field Airport are less than ten minutes from the property. Gallatin Field offers air service from United, Delta/Northwest, Frontier, Allegiant and Alaska/Horizon. Service for private aircraft can be had through Yellowstone Jet Center or Arlin s Air Service. US News and World Reports ranks Bozeman as one of the best places to retire. Stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, strong local economy, and intellectual and cultural activities were cited as the reason for Bozeman being ranked at the top of the list on bizjornals 10 highest ranked cities offering the best quality of life. Acreage: Gallatin River Sporting Paradise is available in one of three ways: Lot 1 is comprised of acres and includes the main home, garage and guest apartment. Lot 2 is comprised of 20 acres with a large caretaker s home and workshop. The entire offering encompasses approximately 79+/- acres combining river frontage, lush river bottom and treed bench. The property is accessed from River Road, which is paved all the way to the driveway.

4 Improvements: The property is complimented by three major modern structures that are useful and comfortable. There is a single story main residence with detached garage and guest apartment upstairs. Approximately ¼ mile to the south is the caretaker s residence, large shop and storage cabin. The entry to the main home is through a large sculpted custom electric gate. This gate helps enclose the 9 groomed acres that help preserve kids, dogs, privacy and security. This area has underground sprinkler system with 117 heads. At first glance the main home and garage/guest home appear to be log. In fact, they are of standard construction with 3½-inch thick ponderosa pine log siding and drywall inside. This gives a great look that fits the environment yet is still very low maintenance.

5 Improvements: (Continued) The main residence is a three bedroom, three bath, ranch style home of approximately 2,400 square feet. The home was built in 2001 and that year won the Bozeman area Parade of Homes. Large windows on every side give a commanding view of the property and are great for natural light and wildlife viewing. This home has hickory floors and cabinets, large closets, a spacious kitchen and comfortable dining area. The great room features 28-foot high ceilings and boasts a circular custom gas fireplace as its centerpiece. This room has windows from floor to ceiling on three sides. A large covered deck surrounds ¾ of the home and is great for morning coffee or an evening drink. All windows and doors are clad in copper; there is a complete security system, indoor/outdoor sound system and a hot tub. The home has forced air propane heating and central air conditioning and an instant hot water system. Built to match the home and just a few steps away is the two-car garage, shop and storage area with an upstairs guest apartment. The garage has radiant floor heat, space for two cars leaving room for a large shop area. The apartment has two bedrooms and one bath, indoor and outdoor access, plus a scenic balcony. The caretaker s home and workshop have a total of 4,400 square feet of finished space. The ground level has a 2,200 square foot shop/storage area giving ample room for all types of projects. The upstairs has three bedrooms, two baths, is beautifully finished, with large windows and a balcony with great views. Both levels have radiant floor heating, and the upstairs has central air conditioning. A newly roofed historic log cabin is in serviceable condition and is currently being used for extra storage.

6 Nearby Live Water: According to many knowledgeable trout fishermen, Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley are the center of angling activity in Montana. Residents and visiting anglers know the importance of having the Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson and Missouri less than twenty minutes from the property. Within an hour from the property the list of great fisheries grows and includes much of the greatest trout water in the world. Some highlights on this list of area rivers and creeks include the Beaverhead, Big Hole, East Gallatin, Yellowstone, Ruby, Shields and all of the smaller creeks that feed these rivers. Don t forget about the fee fishing spring creeks in the Gallatin Valley and the Paradise Valley when you are in the mood for an angling challenge. Area/Community: Bozeman is nestled in the midst of the Gallatin Valley, the heart of Yellowstone Country, and is known for being sophisticated, yet down to earth. A vibrant upbeat community, Bozeman is home to Montana State University, Museum of the Rockies and the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra. The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra is considered to be the finest in the world for cities this size. The Bozeman area is the center for culture, commerce, tourism and the arts. Visitors and residents will appreciate easy access to commercial air travel, four golf courses, shopping and fine dining. The Museum of the Rockies is home to one of the largest dinosaur fossil collections in the world and is also home to renowned paleontologist Jack Horner. The museum has several historical exhibits that trace the origins of the area s native people and the white trappers and settlers that came West. The world class Taylor Planetarium and constantly changing art exhibits are found at the Museum of the Rockies. Bozeman is an exceptional town offering many opportunities for recreational experiences, while retaining its flavor as a thriving arts and cultural community. Here culture and entertainment are as abundant as the blue sky. Bozeman uniquely combines the classic Old West with the comforts and amenities of the new. The Ultimate Montana Atlas and Travel Encyclopedia, by Michael and Heidi Dougherty.

7 Live Water: Gallatin River Sporting Paradise boasts over ¼ mile of one of the best fishing and most private stretches of the and rainbows are common with the occasional brook trout being caught. Gallatin River. The property lies upstream from most of the main irrigation diversions so it enjoys far more water than one would see just a few miles downstream. It is also about 3 miles downstream and 2 ½ miles up from any public access making it very private and seldom fished by anyone other than the owner. Being downstream from the Gallatin Canyon and upstream from much of the irrigation diversion gives this area a high fish count and a great average size. Browns This stretch of the river is braided offering several channels that are the perfect size for the wade fisherman. From year to year the river s main flow can fluctuate. There is always plenty of water on this parcel due to the irrigation ditch headgate less than a mile downstream from the property. In the unlikely event that the river moved to the east the ditch company would divert it back through the current channel.

8 Live Water: (Continued) The Valley Ditch flows all year long and crosses the property for almost ¾ of a mile offering a small technical fishery. It looks and fishes very much like a small spring creek and is a wonderful addition to the property. Its course takes the stream right by the main residence, guest apartment and caretaker s home. This stretch offers classic S-turns, inside corners, medium-depth runs and some bottomless pools. Casting a fly here on a midsummer day, with towering cottonwoods standing guard overhead, is a Montana fly fishing treat. Beginning in early March productive patterns include size 18 and 20 Pheasant Tails, Lightning Bugs, Copper Johns, and Serendipities. After runoff expect the usual suspects salmonflies, golden stones, PMD s, yellow Sallies, tricos and caddis. Terrestrials are effective in this stretch. Overall, that Gallatin is one of Montana s top trout waters. It s a place that offers reliable wild trout in good numbers and the scenery is sure to please. From Fly Fisher s Bible Montana, by Greg Thomas. In the areas that aren t affected by water depletion, this section of river fishes well with caddis, attractor dries and nymphs. This section of river fishes better in the evening than during mid-day and Elk Hair and Goddard Caddis from #14 to #18 work well at that time. During the day the Royal Wulff, Royal Trude, Bitch Creek and Yuck Bug work well. When the wind blows in August and September try a hopper or beetle pattern next to the bank on the surface. Try this above Cameron Bridge where the effects of irrigation are less severe. - From The Montana Angling Guide, by Chuck Fothergill and Bob Sterling. The Gallatin River is a mid-sized, free stone western river that flows undammed for over 100 miles. It starts in Yellowstone National Park and ends where it meets the Madison and Jefferson Rivers making up one branch of the Three Forks of the Missouri. On July 27, 1806, Captains Lewis and Clark named the east fork of the three forks of the Missouri in honor of Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin.

9 Wildlife: The property is home to an incredible diversity of game and non-game birds and animals. Whitetail deer, pheasants, and many types of waterfowl are found in abundance. Hungarian partridge, dove, moose and Black bear are not uncommon. Raptors including Bald eagles, Great Horned owls, Red-tail and Rough-legged hawks, and Kestrel falcons at times call this property home. The number and variety of songbirds that can be seen at the bird feeders off the back porch are incredible. Other fulltime or part-time residents to this paradise include Red fox, coyotes, mink, River otter, turkey, marmot, Rough grouse and raccoon. Drive in any direction from the property and upland bird hunters will find opportunities to chase pheasants, Hungarian partridge, Sharptail grouse, plus Blue and Rough grouse in the area mountains. Elk, deer, Black bear, and mountain lion can all be found and hunted in the area mountains and forest. Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Rocky Mountain goat are also found in the area. These animals require a specific tag from Montana FWP to harvest, start applying and build up preference points for these tags now. Yellowstone National Park and the Gallatin National Forest are some of the nation s best places to find protected animals like Grizzly bears, lynx, wolverines and wolves. This is truly a wild area with an incredibly diverse list of wildlife. Climate: This part of Montana enjoys a mild climate with over 300 days of sunshine. July and August are the warmest months with high temperatures averaging in the low 80s and night time lows in the 50s. January is typically the coldest month with daily highs in the mid 30s. The Bozeman area sees on average over 18 inches of precipitation per year with the majority of that coming in April, May and June. Average annual snowfall is around 85 inches, a little more against the mountains on the southwest side of town. The property will see less than half that amount of snowfall. Snow removal is periodically needed but is rarely a significant concern.

10 Nearby Live Water: Gallatin Valley recreation is summed up in the Ultimate Montana Atlas and Travel Encyclopedia, Over 2,000 miles of blue-ribbon trout streams weave through this sportsman s paradise, while golf courses, first class tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools and hot springs make Bozeman a city of diverse recreational opportunities. Just minutes away is the Bridger Bowl ski area featuring over 1,200 acres inside the Gallatin National Forest. This area is brimming with adventure and an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. People travel from around the world to experience all that this part of southwest Montana has to offer. Skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are popular winter outdoor activities. Bridger Bowl is one of the nation s best community downhill ski areas and is less than an hour from the property. The ski resorts of Big Sky and Moonlight Basin can be found just over an hour up the Gallatin Canyon. In summertime there are numerous lakes streams and rivers in the area where enthusiasts enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and hanging out. Exploring the wilderness and mountains in the area on horseback or hiking will provide days of fun and adventure every year. History: The Shoshone Indians knew the Gallatin River as the Swift Water and this remains true today especially in the canyon area. The Native American s name for the Gallatin Valley was The Valley of Flowers because of the lush vegetation from some of the most fertile land on the continent. Captain William Clark and about half of the expedition were the first white men that are known to explore the Gallatin River, the upper end of the valley and the current site of Bozeman. The team explored this site on their return from the Pacific by following the Gallatin upstream to near the present site of Bozeman. From there, over Bozeman Pass to the Yellowstone River, then downstream to the junction of the Yellowstone and the Missouri Rivers to meet Captain Lewis and the rest of the party.

11 Summary Entire offering: 79+/- lush acres, Lot 1: acres, Lot 2: 20 acres Over ¼ mile of Gallatin River frontage Award winning 3 bedroom, 3 bath main home Large detached garage/storage area with 2 bedroom guest apartment Spacious caretaker s home over a large shop and work area Trout fishing, deer, upland bird and waterfowl hunting Less than 10 miles from Bozeman 7 miles to Gallatin Field Airport 80 miles to Yellowstone National Park Lot 1: acres with main home, garage and apartment for $1,855,000 Lot 2: 20 acres with caretaker s home and workshop for $675,000 Entire offering is 79 acres for $2,495,000, reduced from $5,950,000 TAXES: $8, in 2009 CONTACT: Craig Janssen, Montana Managing Broker Toll Free: Office: Notes: 1) This is an exclusive listing of Live Water Properties LLC; an agent of Live Water Properties must be present to conduct a showing. The owners respectfully request that other agents and/or prospective buyers contact Live Water Properties in advance to schedule a proper showing and do not attempt to tour or trespass the property on their own. Thank you. 2) Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information provided herein is intended as a general guideline and has been provided by sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy of which we cannot guarantee. 3) Live Water Properties LLC represents the Seller as a Seller s Agent.

12 Gallatin River Sporting Paradise Lots (Orange - BLM land, Blue - State land, Green - National forest) Maps are for visual aid only ~ accuracy is not guaranteed.

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