Crystal Springs Ranch brochure
Crystal Springs Ranch Florence, Montana
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 1
The Crystal Springs Ranch is located in Florence, Montana approximately 22 miles south of Missoula and 25 miles north of Hamilton. To get to the ranch, take Hwy 93 South from Missoula or North from Hamilton and travel west on Sweeney Creek Loop to property address. Missoula International Airport has several major airlines to get you to the ranch: Allegiant Airlines, Compass Airlines/Northwest Airlink, Alaska/Horizon Airlines, Northwest Airlines/KLM, Skywest/Delta Connection, United Airlines.
LOCALE Florence is a small town with a population of 1002 in 2007, with excellent recreational opportunities with a close commute to large town amenities. Surrounded by the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountain ranges the ranch is near forest service accesses and great fishing in the Bitterroot river. Missoula is dubbed the Garden City for its mild winters relative to the rest of Montana. Depending on the season, you can hike, bike, ski, snowmobile, fish and go horseback riding all within a close distance to the property. Missoula is located in an old, glacial lakebed, which is now cut by Clark Fork River. The Bitterroot River feeds into the Clark Fork on the Southwest edge of town; the famed Big Blackfoot River meets the Clark Fork just east of town. The University of Montana is here, as is the Northern Region headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service. Retail trade is way up, extractive industries like logging are waning. Just as the university students leave each year, the tourists arrive. Missoula is 3 hours south of Glacier National Park and 3-and-a-half hours west of Yellowstone National Park. It is surrounded by national forests and a handful of wilderness areas.
Hamilton, Montana
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY This private, beautiful 31 acre horse property with 2 ponds is located just 22 miles south of Missoula, Montana between the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountain ranges near the Bitterroot river. Outdoor recreational activities are abound in any direction. The comfortable ranch style home is complete with many high end finishes including granite countertops, stainless appliances, hardwood flooring, tile baths and timber accents. The fabulous entry is paved and wonderfully landscaped with decorative stone work and foliage.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 3
ACREAGE There are 31.24 beautiful, lush acres on the Crystal Springs Ranch in a rectangular shape on level terrain.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 4
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 5
IMPROVEMENTS The original home was built in 1952. In 2003, the new owners completely renovated and added on to the existing home creating a large comfortable home with a living room, master suite, 2 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 bonus rooms that can be used for offices or exercise rooms. The home includes lovely finishes such as hardwood floors, granite countertops, tile baths and stainless appliances. The new deck is complete with a sunken hot tub. There is extensive landscaping on the property with a paved entry with a circular drive enhanced with beautiful stone work. There is also a 2 bedroom 1 bath unfinished guest home on the property for all of your vacationing guests. The 31 green, grassy acres contain 2 ponds, irrigation stream and several outbuildings including a barn, storage shed and garage.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 6
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 7
TOPOGRAPHY The Crystal Springs ranch landscape is level with very usable acreage and nice cottonwoods and aspens to provide excellent shade for animals. The pastures stay lush year round with minimal efforts. The Bitterroot mountains are just out your window to the West and the eastern backdrop highlights the Sapphire mountain range.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 8
CLIMATE
Averages Month
Avg. High
Avg. Low
Mean
Avg. Precip
Record High
Record Low
Jan
34°F
17°F
25°F
1.14 in.
63°F (1992)
-36°F (1957)
Feb
41°F
20°F
31°F
0.88 in.
70°F (1995)
-37°F (1936)
Mar
51°F
26°F
38°F
0.76 in.
80°F (2004)
-19°F (1922)
Apr
60°F
31°F
46°F
0.89 in.
88°F (1977)
2°F (2001)
May
68°F
38°F
53°F
1.50 in.
98°F (1936)
17°F (1954)
Jun
76°F
45°F
60°F
1.47 in.
104°F (2003)
27°F (1946)
Jul
83°F
48°F
66°F
0.87 in.
107°F (2003)
30°F (1971)
Aug
83°F
47°F
65°F
1.07 in.
104°F (1961)
27°F (1992)
Sep
73°F
39°F
56°F
0.97 in.
98°F (1967)
7°F (1926)
Oct
60°F
31°F
45°F
0.71 in.
86°F (2001)
-2°F (1971)
Nov
43°F
24°F
34°F
1.12 in.
74°F (1999)
-28°F (1955)
Dec
34°F
17°F
25°F
1.11 in.
64°F (1980)
-36°F (1927)
Florence, MT Weather facts
• • • • •
The average warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 107°F in 2003. On average, the coolest month is December. The lowest recorded temperature was -37°F in 1936. May is the average wettest month.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 9
Average climate in Florence, Montana Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 10
GENERAL OPERATION The current owners are raising their family on this beautiful mountain ranchette with the benefits of a small community yet in close proximity of a large town. They have several horses pastured on the property and raise a couple of cattle each year.
WILDLIFE AND FISHERY Located in Southwestern Montana, The Bitterroot is an excellent river consisting of diverse water and quality hatches. Cutthroat, brown, rainbow, and brook trout can all be found in its waters. The Bitterroot is approximately 75 miles long from the junction of the East and West Fork just below Conner to where it meets the Clark Fork near Missoula. The Bitterroot is well known as one of the finest dry fly fishing rivers in the state. The dry fly fishing season begins sometime in March, depending on the weather, and ends in late November. Spring is always blessed with high water that lasts for two to three weeks in late May and early June. This time of year is always good for the trout because of the abundance of food available when rocks are washed along and nymphs uprooted. Once this is over the river returns to its meandering nature and settles in for the summer fun. The first major hatch is the Skwala (stonefly) inMarch. If the conditions are right the fish will key on the imitation pattern for a full 6 weeks. One pattern to use for the Skwala is a bullet head fly tied with a black egg sack and dark body. The underwing is dark brown or black and the overwing is tied in bullet head style with dark brown premo-deer hair. The fish seem to look for this hatch to begin their yearly feeding habits and with the size of this stonefly they can build bulk fast. The late fishing which continues into November includes patterns such as the October Caddis and Midges. The October Caddis are large and can be fished with an imitator that is size #8 or #10. The Midges on the other hand are from #20 - #24. In between the major hatches include Pale Morning Dun, Blue Winged Olive, Green Drake, Salmon Fly, Golden Stone and several varieties of Caddis. The mayflies are typically sizes 14 - 18 with the exception of the Green Drake which is size 10. The Salmon Flies should be fished with a size 6 or 8 and the Golden Stones are sizes 8 - 10.
TAXES PROPERTY TAXES ARE $2200 PER YEAR
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 11
AGENT COMMENTS The Crystal Springs ranch is a beautiful, private ranchette nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains. It is perfectly located for an easy commute to either Missoula or Hamilton for larger town amenities. The large, comfortable home has many fine features and upscale finishes. The perfect amount of acreage allows you to have animals yet is easier to maintain than larger parcels. This is the perfect property as a second home or full time residence and for anyone wanting quite, private acreage to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. The owner would consider a like trade for a property in Missoula and would possibly consider owner financing.
PRICE Offered at $865,000 For questions or a showing contact: Kim Lendman by phone: 406-531-0783 (cell) or email [email protected] Cy Richard by phone: (307) 690-5425 (cell) or email [email protected] Office Phone: (406) 363-1010
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 12
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 13
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 14
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 1
The Crystal Springs Ranch is located in Florence, Montana approximately 22 miles south of Missoula and 25 miles north of Hamilton. To get to the ranch, take Hwy 93 South from Missoula or North from Hamilton and travel west on Sweeney Creek Loop to property address. Missoula International Airport has several major airlines to get you to the ranch: Allegiant Airlines, Compass Airlines/Northwest Airlink, Alaska/Horizon Airlines, Northwest Airlines/KLM, Skywest/Delta Connection, United Airlines.
LOCALE Florence is a small town with a population of 1002 in 2007, with excellent recreational opportunities with a close commute to large town amenities. Surrounded by the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountain ranges the ranch is near forest service accesses and great fishing in the Bitterroot river. Missoula is dubbed the Garden City for its mild winters relative to the rest of Montana. Depending on the season, you can hike, bike, ski, snowmobile, fish and go horseback riding all within a close distance to the property. Missoula is located in an old, glacial lakebed, which is now cut by Clark Fork River. The Bitterroot River feeds into the Clark Fork on the Southwest edge of town; the famed Big Blackfoot River meets the Clark Fork just east of town. The University of Montana is here, as is the Northern Region headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service. Retail trade is way up, extractive industries like logging are waning. Just as the university students leave each year, the tourists arrive. Missoula is 3 hours south of Glacier National Park and 3-and-a-half hours west of Yellowstone National Park. It is surrounded by national forests and a handful of wilderness areas.
Hamilton, Montana
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY This private, beautiful 31 acre horse property with 2 ponds is located just 22 miles south of Missoula, Montana between the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountain ranges near the Bitterroot river. Outdoor recreational activities are abound in any direction. The comfortable ranch style home is complete with many high end finishes including granite countertops, stainless appliances, hardwood flooring, tile baths and timber accents. The fabulous entry is paved and wonderfully landscaped with decorative stone work and foliage.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 3
ACREAGE There are 31.24 beautiful, lush acres on the Crystal Springs Ranch in a rectangular shape on level terrain.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 4
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 5
IMPROVEMENTS The original home was built in 1952. In 2003, the new owners completely renovated and added on to the existing home creating a large comfortable home with a living room, master suite, 2 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 bonus rooms that can be used for offices or exercise rooms. The home includes lovely finishes such as hardwood floors, granite countertops, tile baths and stainless appliances. The new deck is complete with a sunken hot tub. There is extensive landscaping on the property with a paved entry with a circular drive enhanced with beautiful stone work. There is also a 2 bedroom 1 bath unfinished guest home on the property for all of your vacationing guests. The 31 green, grassy acres contain 2 ponds, irrigation stream and several outbuildings including a barn, storage shed and garage.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 6
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 7
TOPOGRAPHY The Crystal Springs ranch landscape is level with very usable acreage and nice cottonwoods and aspens to provide excellent shade for animals. The pastures stay lush year round with minimal efforts. The Bitterroot mountains are just out your window to the West and the eastern backdrop highlights the Sapphire mountain range.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 8
CLIMATE
Averages Month
Avg. High
Avg. Low
Mean
Avg. Precip
Record High
Record Low
Jan
34°F
17°F
25°F
1.14 in.
63°F (1992)
-36°F (1957)
Feb
41°F
20°F
31°F
0.88 in.
70°F (1995)
-37°F (1936)
Mar
51°F
26°F
38°F
0.76 in.
80°F (2004)
-19°F (1922)
Apr
60°F
31°F
46°F
0.89 in.
88°F (1977)
2°F (2001)
May
68°F
38°F
53°F
1.50 in.
98°F (1936)
17°F (1954)
Jun
76°F
45°F
60°F
1.47 in.
104°F (2003)
27°F (1946)
Jul
83°F
48°F
66°F
0.87 in.
107°F (2003)
30°F (1971)
Aug
83°F
47°F
65°F
1.07 in.
104°F (1961)
27°F (1992)
Sep
73°F
39°F
56°F
0.97 in.
98°F (1967)
7°F (1926)
Oct
60°F
31°F
45°F
0.71 in.
86°F (2001)
-2°F (1971)
Nov
43°F
24°F
34°F
1.12 in.
74°F (1999)
-28°F (1955)
Dec
34°F
17°F
25°F
1.11 in.
64°F (1980)
-36°F (1927)
Florence, MT Weather facts
• • • • •
The average warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 107°F in 2003. On average, the coolest month is December. The lowest recorded temperature was -37°F in 1936. May is the average wettest month.
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 9
Average climate in Florence, Montana Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 10
GENERAL OPERATION The current owners are raising their family on this beautiful mountain ranchette with the benefits of a small community yet in close proximity of a large town. They have several horses pastured on the property and raise a couple of cattle each year.
WILDLIFE AND FISHERY Located in Southwestern Montana, The Bitterroot is an excellent river consisting of diverse water and quality hatches. Cutthroat, brown, rainbow, and brook trout can all be found in its waters. The Bitterroot is approximately 75 miles long from the junction of the East and West Fork just below Conner to where it meets the Clark Fork near Missoula. The Bitterroot is well known as one of the finest dry fly fishing rivers in the state. The dry fly fishing season begins sometime in March, depending on the weather, and ends in late November. Spring is always blessed with high water that lasts for two to three weeks in late May and early June. This time of year is always good for the trout because of the abundance of food available when rocks are washed along and nymphs uprooted. Once this is over the river returns to its meandering nature and settles in for the summer fun. The first major hatch is the Skwala (stonefly) inMarch. If the conditions are right the fish will key on the imitation pattern for a full 6 weeks. One pattern to use for the Skwala is a bullet head fly tied with a black egg sack and dark body. The underwing is dark brown or black and the overwing is tied in bullet head style with dark brown premo-deer hair. The fish seem to look for this hatch to begin their yearly feeding habits and with the size of this stonefly they can build bulk fast. The late fishing which continues into November includes patterns such as the October Caddis and Midges. The October Caddis are large and can be fished with an imitator that is size #8 or #10. The Midges on the other hand are from #20 - #24. In between the major hatches include Pale Morning Dun, Blue Winged Olive, Green Drake, Salmon Fly, Golden Stone and several varieties of Caddis. The mayflies are typically sizes 14 - 18 with the exception of the Green Drake which is size 10. The Salmon Flies should be fished with a size 6 or 8 and the Golden Stones are sizes 8 - 10.
TAXES PROPERTY TAXES ARE $2200 PER YEAR
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 11
AGENT COMMENTS The Crystal Springs ranch is a beautiful, private ranchette nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains. It is perfectly located for an easy commute to either Missoula or Hamilton for larger town amenities. The large, comfortable home has many fine features and upscale finishes. The perfect amount of acreage allows you to have animals yet is easier to maintain than larger parcels. This is the perfect property as a second home or full time residence and for anyone wanting quite, private acreage to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. The owner would consider a like trade for a property in Missoula and would possibly consider owner financing.
PRICE Offered at $865,000 For questions or a showing contact: Kim Lendman by phone: 406-531-0783 (cell) or email [email protected] Cy Richard by phone: (307) 690-5425 (cell) or email [email protected] Office Phone: (406) 363-1010
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 12
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 13
The Ranch Brokers | (307) 690-5425 | 170 S. Second St. | Hamilton, MT 59840 | www.theranchbrokers.com | [email protected] 14
