Ranch and Recreation Listings

Hamilton - #907976

$1,350,000

Specs

Address:

NHN South of Hamilton on Skalkaho to Sleeping Child to Little Sleeping Child to property. Little Sleeping Child Rd.
MLS #:

907976
Acres:

172.00

Location

Located in the Little Sleeping Child drainage with an old homestead setting and appeal. The property borders USFS on two sides and has elk herds and both mule deer and whitetail. Not far from the small town of Hamilton with friendly western living. Good fishing in the Bitterroot River Salmon River nearby. Mountain views are spectacular! Missoula International Airport is approximately 1.5 hours from the ranch.

Acreage

The 172 acres features irrigated hay fields, range land, and timbered hills. The property is diverse and interesting with plenty of room to explore. The old home has been removed and the original site cleaned. The barn remains and is used for storage. First water rights from a high lake up Little Sleeping Child canyon are used to irrigated the fields, which are newly planted in mixed grasses.

Recreational Opportunities

Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Elk, Turkeys and access to hundreds of acres for Forest Service land. Excellent fly fishing in the Bitterroot River just down the way. Hiking and high mountain lakes in both the Bitterroot and Sapphire Range.

Fishing:

Little Sleeping Child Creek runs through the land. There is a small pond that would support trout.

Hunting:

This ranch offers excellent hunting from every area of the ranch. There is an excellent ranch road for access to the “Lookout Tower” which is on the high point of the ranch and has a mountain vista for miles and miles. Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer,Elk, and Turkeys are frequently seen on the ranch.

Forest Service Access:

The property borders Forest Service Land on two sides. The other boundaries are shared with large ranches.

Access

Access is easy from Hamilton, MT on a paved roadway and then just a short distance on an inproved gravel road. The ranch could very easily be used as a full time residence. Power and phone are on the property and septic approval has been secured.

Community

Hamilton is a friendly small western community that is only 10 minutes away from this property. The school bus comes past the gravel roadway just a mile or so from the ranch entrance. Great services in Hamilton make this remote feeling ranch a wonderful find. Missoula is about 70 miles north for airport, U of M, and big box stores.

Description of the land

172 acres with water rights. Pasture has irrigation for grass or wildlife enhancement crops. Little Sleeping Child Creek runs through the property. Fenced, pond, and electricity.

Topography:

Timbered diversity with high draws and lush range land. Fantastic 360 degree views of The Bitterroot Range and Sapphire Mountains. There are many places on the land to build a new ranch house with views and privacy, yet the property is very accessible and not far from Hamilton. Rolling hills would be great for quad riding and hiking.

Livestock Consideration:

Would easily support horses and cattle. This was part of a working ranch for many years. Fenced on the perimeter and hay fields. Owner has not graised the land in a few years so it looks really good with bunch grass and good forage. Please consult the listing agent for carrying capacity information.

Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate

Base portion of the ranch is approximately 4,200 ft. Mild winter weather with four seasons and comfortable summers. Property is accessible in winter with maintenance on the ranch road shared by others up to the ranch entrance.

Natural Water Resources

Little Sleeping Child Creek runs through the property. There is a small pond that could be expanded.This property shares 50% of the FIRST water right from a high lake to the west of the ranch. All the irrigation equipment is new with 20 H.P. pump and wheel- line. Hay land is currently leased.

Improvements

Power, Phone, New 20 H.P. Pump, whee- line and all irrigation equipment for the hay fields. Old Barn that is used for storage at this time. New Lookout Tower with huge generator and water storage. The interior is not yet finished with about $20,000 remaining to make it wonderful. Perfect place for a hunting cabin or guest quaters. The mountain range views are amazing!

Main Residence:

There is a great place to build a new ranch home that is well off the roadway across the creek at the base of the timbered hills. The site has great views and would be ideal for a large home of any value.

Old homestead was torn down close to the road by the gate.

Guest House:

The Lookout Tower would be fun for guests! Two lower bedrooms, one bath, upper level is open concept with kitchen and dining room and reading area. There is a water storage tank until a new well is drilled. Septic approved.

Barns and Corrals

Old barn adds appeal.

Fencing

Perimeter fenced and cross fenced.

Wells

No domestic well for a home at this time, but feasibility is good for this area. The old homestead did not have running water inside!

Water Enhancements

Pond, Creek, Water Rights from High Lake

Roads

County Road from Paved Roadway. Good interior roads for access to Lookout Tower and hunting.

Wildlife

Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Elk, Turkeys

Timber

Ponderosa Pine and Fir. No timber estimates have been done recently.

Water Rights

First Water Rights from the Lake at the west end of Little Sleeping Child Canyon.

Easements

There is one roadway running through the ranch.

Leases and Permits

The hay land is currently leased and has been recently planted.
No lease is in place for the grazing.

Utilities and Services

Power and Phone are on the ranch at the pump house and near a future building site.

Taxes

Taxes: $600.00

Showings

Call listing agent prior to viewing. Gates are locked on both upper and lower sections.

Price