$475,000
A sense of seclusion within a juniper grove. The home is approx. 3 miles from Sheridan in a country setting. Superior views from this elevation, and there are guest accomodations above the 3 car garage. The home has a large front and back deck, the kitchen is appointed with commercial appliances and tile backsplash. Lots of storage. Country cottage decor throughout, with hardwood flooring in master bdrm and living room. A special getaway for all seasons.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
The Indian Creek Hideaway is only minutes from town, and nestled amidst a grove of native juniper trees, almost undetected from the semi private access road. The home is perfectly suited for a summer retreat with two decks to enjoy the perfect Montana evenings, or watch the sun come up with your morning coffee. It is accessed by a tree lined drive, after crossing Indian Creek. Mountain views may be seen in every direction. Pleasurable strolls can start the minute you walk out the door. White tail deer, an occasional mule deer, coyotes, fox, and upland game birds are seen on a regular basis. The home has a small groomed yard, but was intentionally left with its natural landscape for ease of lawn care.
The interior of the home reflects a country cottage style, but also provides some sleek modern stainless steel fixtures in the kitchen. Large windows help to distribute lots of natural lighting into the home.
IMPROVEMENTS
The home makes an impressive statement while urging its inhabitants to relax and enjoy the country it is surrounded by. There is a covered deck on the east side and an open deck on the west side. The detached three car garage has additional storage and guest accommodations on the upper level. The small lawn area has a sprinkling system.
There is a spacious bedroom on the main level of the house, with two additional bedrooms and an office on the upper level. Hardwood flooring, and ceramic tiles are the perfect choice of floor coverings on the main level. The main bath has a large bath tub and separate shower. The laundry room is located by the back entry.
There is plenty of storage on both levels with extra closets upstairs and down to store out of season items.
The views from the living room are always changing with the seasons. The living room is spacious and opens onto the southwest facing deck. The stairwell is open to the living room and leads to a TV room an office, and two additional bedrooms. The views from the upper level are spectacular.
The home has been updated with a neutral color palette. Entertaining is convenient with the circle flow floor plan, and decks at the front and back doors to catch the sun or the shade. With over 2700 square feet of living space, and 11 acres of land, and its close proximity to mountain streams, and Public lands, it has all you'll need to experience the Big Sky country.
AREA INFORMATION
Just minutes from town, the Indian Creek Hideaway has all the advantages that the small village of Sheridan has to offer. Sheridan is situated in Southwestern Montana approximately 2½ hours from Yellowstone National Park. Sheridan is an agricultural based community with a population of around 659 people (2000 census pop.). The town offers a variety of commercial, institutional, and social amenities including K-12 school, medical clinic, rest home, bank, motels, restaurants , bars, and churches. A county maintained airport is located approximately 8 miles NW of Sheridan. Commercial air service is available in Butte, about 65 miles north, or in Bozeman, about 85 miles northeast, of Sheridan. These areas also offer expanded commercial, institutional, and social amenities.
Located approximately 20 miles from Sheridan are the historic towns of Nevada City and Virginia City. Though preserved as a ghost town, Virginia City is still very much alive and serves as the county seat. Tourists come from all around to see the well preserved old west Victorian gold mining town. Panning for gold and garnets, taking a train ride, watching a show at Opera House or the Brewery Follies, shopping for Old West souvenirs, and touring the historic buildings are just a few of the activities V.C. has to offer.
Nearby secondary education opportunities are located just 38 miles south at the University of Montana—Western in Dillon (2000 census pop. 4000). Montana State University, Montana’s largest university, is approximately 85 miles northeast in Bozeman (2000 census pop. 27,509). Montana Tech specializes in mining and petroleum related engineering and sciences and is located nearby in Butte (2000 census pop. 33,892).
CLIMATE
Elevation at the home is approximately 5600 feet (above mean sea level) and the Ruby Valley area is known for its mild winters and abundance of sunny days. The ground itself is not irrigated and is native grasses and juniper trees. According to USDA/ASCS data, the area average annual precipitation is about 12 inches. Average annual temperature is around 40 degrees F. Average frost free period is about 100 days.
RECREATION
The Ruby Valley is well known for it’s outdoor recreation including some of the finest big game hunting and blue ribbon fishing in the country. With the Ruby, Big Hole, Beaverhead and Jefferson Rivers within minutes of the back door, any angler is in paradise. The Madison, Tobacco Root, Ruby, Gravelly, Pioneer, McCartney, and Highland Mountain Ranges offer endless activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, skiing, four wheeling, horseback riding, and more! Wildlife around the area include elk, whitetail and mule deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, moose, bear, mountain lion, wolf, coyote, and fox.
103 Indian Creek Rd.
155669
Active
Single Family Over 1 Acre
4.00
2.00
2764
11.00
11 acre
1688
1076
2234
1076
no
Madison - Ruby Valley 7MR
2764
2764
No
3 Detached
Allowed
2 Floors No Basement
No
171.85
OTHER
2007
None
1983
none

Kay Carter-Colwell
Broker, CRS, GRI
Sheridan
Contact me about this property
406-596-1077
406-842-5650

Frank Colwell
Managing Broker
Twin Bridges
Contact me about this property
406-596-1076
406-684-5686