Walsh Ranch Ennis, Montana 3,377 deeded acres plus BLM & State Lands 3 Miles of Upper Madison River Frontage Private Fishing Ponds; Extensive Water Rights Spacious Owners Home with Mountain Views $ 9,950,000
Location: The Walsh Ranch is located south of Ennis, Montana along the Madison River in the Prettiest Place in the Country. More specifically this ranch is south of Bozeman about 70 miles and south of Ennis about 18 miles. Yellowstone National Park is just minutes away along Highway 287. Bozeman and Ennis Area: Bozeman is the hub for the area s Commercial Air Service to Denver, Salt Lake, Seattle, and Minneapolis. Bozeman is known for Montana State University and the Bridger Bowl Ski Area. Ennis is located south of Bozeman and is a quaint community of about 1000 people and provides numerous services and has an airport (4700 x 75 ) that lands private jets and other aircraft.
Ranch Size: The Walsh Ranch contains about 3,377 deeded acres plus about 300 plus acres of BLM lands and about 530 acres of State of Montana lands. See the attached map. Over the years the Madison Valley is known for its cattle production mainly the Angus and Hereford breeds along with raising hay and small grains. Water: The ranch resources for water are of great importance that include spring fed reservoirs, irrigation waters and ditches, natural springs, wells, and the world famous Madison River. Trumpeter Swan, Bald and Golden Eagles, Sand Hill Cranes, and Numerous Waterfowl are at home in this valley.
Area Land: The land is a combination of irrigated and sub-irrigated meadows, brushy river bottoms, and expansive benches used for hay and pasture. The Walsh Family has been in the valley since the 1950 s running the ranch as a cattle operation. Now it can be an executive resort for horse back riding, hunting, and world class trout fishing. Madison River Valley: This is a view of the staggered ponds and further up the valley the ranch improvements. This is a productive valley with live water everywhere which is key to a valuable property. The ranch has an extensive list of water rights. See attached information.
Fish with Emotion: This River begins in Yellowstone National Park at the intersection of two quality trout streams, the Gibbon and the Firehole Rivers. From there it flows through Hebgen Lake and Quake Lake. From the out let of Quake Lake the true Madison begins. Upper Madison: The fifty mile stretch of river between Quake Lake and Ennis is known as the Upper Madison and by some the 50 mile rifle. The Walsh Ranch is about in the middle of this stretch famous for Brown and Rainbow Trout.
Ranch Improvements: The Walsh Ranch has a very private set of buildings located just a mile and a half off the county road in a secluded setting with views of Sphinx Mountain and the Madison Mountain Range. Facilities: Also, there is a rustic 36 x 100 red barn which is a Historic Landmark built in 1917, a 40 x 80 implement shed, a 30 x 40 pole building, an original homestead ranch house built in the late 1800 s still in use, and other nearby improvements for horses and livestock.
Residence: Included is an updated residence with a custom native stone fireplace, 2.5 baths, full basement, garage, and numerous rooms for comfortable living with 3,364 sq ft of space. This area is attractively landscaped with an assortment of trees, live water, white fencing, and vast lawns Conservation Easements: The Walsh Ranch does not have a Conservation Easement in place but has the potential to be protected thereby preserving the ranching community of one of the most dramatic mountain valleys in Montana. If there would be such a donation a potential buyer would receive considerable tax benefits.
Private Ponds: The Walsh Ranch has a series of private ponds planted with Brown and Rainbow Trout. At a picnic I witnessed the owner s grandson gleaming with a 4 1/2 pound Brown Trout and more recently an eight pound trout was caught. Live Water: Private waters meander through the ranch feeding the reservoirs. They are located on the northern part of the ranch and are spring fed. This resource has unlimited potential for private fish development. Also, this type of environment provides a wonderful habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.
Glorified River: The Madison River may be the most revered water resource in the State of Montana. It seems that every major sporting publication in America has highlighted this river. Fish counts have revealed 2500 to 3000 Brown and Rainbow Trout per mile. Price: $9,950,000 Please Notice: Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice, & full approval of purchase by owners. Information regarding land classifications, potential profits, etc., are intended only general guidelines and have been provided by sources deemed reliable, but whose accuracy we cannot guarantee.
Improvements as Listed with the Department of Revenue: Owner s Residence 1984 with Implement Shed First Floor: 3,364 sq ft Total: 3,364 sq ft Story Height: 1.0 Ext Wall Const: Frame Ext Wall Finish: Masonite Roof Type: Gable Roof Material: Asphalt Shingle Heating System: Central Heating System Type: Forced Air Heating Fuel Type: Natural Gas Masonry Fireplace: 1 Chimney Stories: 1 Fireplace Openings: 1 Foundation: Concrete Basement: None Total Rooms: 8 Bedrooms: 2 Family Rooms: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 1 Attached Garage: 550 sq ft Open Porch: 54 sq ft Enclosed Porch: 12 sq ft Wood Deck: 1,316 sq ft Implement Shed: 1,736 sq ft Residence 1930 First Floor: 1,448 sq ft Basement: 1,448 sq ft Half Story: 1,448 sq ft. Total: 4,344 sq ft Story Height: 1.5 Ext Wall Const: Frame Ext Wall Finish: Masonite Roof Type: Gable Roof Material: Metal Heating System: Central Heating System Type: Forced Air Heating Fuel Type: Propane Masonry Fireplace: 1 Chimney Stories: 1.5 Fireplace Openings: 1 Foundation: Concrete Basement: Full Total Rooms: 6 Bedrooms: 4 Family Rooms: 1 Full Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 1 Attached Garage: 540 sq ft Open Porch: 12 sq ft Enclosed Porch: 90 sq ft Open Porch: 48 sq ft Open Porch: 342 sq ft Log Dwelling 1900 First Floor Area: 664 sq ft Story Height: 1 Ext Wall Const: Log Roof Type: Gable Roof Material: Asphalt Shingle Heating Fuel Type: Electricity Prefab Fireplace: 1 Foundation: Concrete Total Rooms: 3 Bedrooms: 1 Full Bathrooms: 1 Other Buildings Barn (1919): 36 x 100 wood loft Implement Shed (1983): 40 x 80 Lean-To (1990): 30 x 30 pole frame Granary (1920): 16 x 29 Lean-To (1950): 12 x 63 pole frame Barn (1918) 48 x 48 Shed (1910): 16 x 24 wood frame Horse Barn (1928): 30 x 63 Shed (1910): 12 x 20 wood frame Detached Garage (1928): 24 x 30 Pole Building (1990): 30 x 40 4 sides closed, wood, frame
Legal Description as Listed with the Department of Revenue: Township 8 South, Range 1 West Acres Section 14: SE4SW4, NE4SW4 Lying South of River 62.00 Section 23: All 640.00 Section 24: SW4SW4 40.00 Section 25: All, West of Madison River 472.00 Section 26: All 640.00 Section 35: All 640.00 Township 9 South, Range 1 West Section 1: W2 Less W2NW4NW4 307.00 Section 2: N2, S2SW4, SE4 576.00 Total Acres: 3,377.00 * Legal to be verified by the title insurance. ** Legal subject to all easements, reservations, and rights-of-way of record or existing on the premises.
Water Claims as Listing with the DNRC: IRRIGATION: 1) Ruby Creek 460 Miner Inches May 1, 1885 2,070 Acre Feet Decreed Right Ruby (Olsen) Ditch 2) Section 23 Springs 200 Miner Inches 1890 545 Acre Feet Filed Right Smith (Madison) Ditch 3) Madison River 30 CFS April 12, 1902 3,200 Acre Feet Filed Right Smith (Madison) Ditch 4) Madison River 25 CFS September 4, 1902 3,200 Acre Feet Filed Right Smith (Madison) Ditch 5) Madison River 4 CFS July 30, 1917 720 Acre Feet Filed Right Smith (Madison) Ditch 6) Ruby Creek 200 Miner Inches May 1, 1930 900 Acre Feet Decreed Right Ruby (Olsen) Ditch 7) Ruby Creek 50 GPM May 1, 1900 450 Acre Feet Decreed Right Ruby (Olsen) Ditch DOMESTIC: 1) Thompson Well 20 GPM 1947 3 Acre Feet Filed Right 2) Walsh Well 20 GPM 1947 3 Acre Feet Filed Right 3) McAtee Well 8.3 GPM July, 1952 Filed Right
Water Claims as Listing with the DNRC, Continued: STOCKWATER: 1) Ruby Creek 460 Miner Inches May 1, 1885 21.5 Acre Feet Decreed 2) Section 23 Springs 2 CFS 1890 21.75 Acre Feet Filed Right 3) Section 25 Springs 2 CFS 1890 21.5 Acre Feet Filed Right 4) NW 28 Spring 50 GPM June 1, 1896 10.75 Acre Feet Decreed 5) Madison River 30 CFS April 12, 1902 21.5 Acre Feet Filed Right 6) Madison River 25 CFS September 4, 1902 21.5 Acre Feet Filed Right 7) Madison River 4 CFS July 30, 1917 21.5 Acre Feet Filed Right 8) Ruby Creek 200 Miner Inches May 1, 1930 21.5 Acre Feet Decreed 9) Walsh Well 20 GPM 1947 10.75 Acre Feet Filed Right 10) Thompson Well 20 GPM 1947 10.75 Acre Feet Filed Right 11) McAtee Well 8.3 GPM July 1952 10.75 Acre Feet Filed Right 12) Unnamed Well 20 GPM January 29, 1940 5 Acre Feet Filed Right 13) Moores Creek January 28, 1890
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