Neighboring Alpine Ranches Offer Exceptional Opportunity in Western Montana

By admin on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 4:31pm

Our recent listing of the Mungas Ranch near Philipsburg, MT that directly borders our Pintler Trout Creek Ranch creates a unique opportunity to own one of the largest productive ranches in Western Montana. If you know Philipsburg, upper Rock Creek and the Skalkaho Pass area at all, you know how absolutely beautiful these ranches are. I have lived in Montana for more than 30 years, covered the entire state in roles as an ag rep, fly fishing outfitter and ranch broker and I still say this is my favorite spot in the whole state.

Together the two places have 7895 deeded contiguous acres plus a section of landlocked State lease ground all sitting in a high precipitation, alpine area with fir and pine timber and strong summer grass pastures. There is no need to ever truck cattle and water is always plentiful. The two ranches currently run 1000 head total according to the current owners. Ed Lord who used to own the Pintler Trout Creek Ranch for decades states that with all the undeveloped irrigation rights from the East Fork Resevoir, the capcity could easily run 1400-1500 head with the installation of 3-5 additonal gravity fed pivots plus the economic benefits of one operation instead of two when it comes to equipment, manpower, etc.

Recreationally, both ranches together would have over 2.5 miles of Trout Creek which is a nice small stream fishery for brown trout all summer long. Part of Trout Creek has already received stream rehab efforts to fence cattle out and to deepen pools and holding water. Plus the two ranches would comprise both summer and winter habitiat for a herd of 200+ resident elk.

There are just practical ranch improvements and homes and plenty of killer sites to build a lodge, cabin or home. Add to that Georgetown Lake, Discovery Ski Area, Old Works Golf Course, Fairmont Hot Springs and the luxurious Rock Creek Cattle Company resort all only 10 to 45 minutes away. Two commercial airports sit with in 75 minutes. I'm in love with this place! Call Fay Ranches, (800) 238-8616, for details. Asking price is $20.5M for both. (P.S. There may be large additional acreage available as well.)

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