The Woody Ranch

Introduction & Property Description:

The nature of the Big Hole Valley, with its high altitude and surrounding peaks, lends to a mountainous feel. Leaving Dillon, Montana the drive to the Big Hole is absolutely beautiful — over Badger Pass, past the town of Bannack and the stunning Grasshopper Valley.

Once you crest Carroll Hill the west side of the Big Hole Valley takes shape with the Bitterroot Mountains. These peaks make one of the most breathtaking settings in all Montana. A few miles over Carroll Hill and just before the small western town of Jackson, lies The Woody Ranch.

Governor Creek traverses the property and produces a nice riparian area on the north end of the ranch. This mountain stream is one of the headwaters of the famed Big Hole River. The creek areas combined with the Bitterroot Mountain backdrop makes for a picturesque setting.

Acreage:

The Woody Ranch consists of 1,093± acres, most of which is made up of irrigated and sub-irrigated pastures. The entire acreage is level, offering full usage of the entire property. Governor Creek traverses the ranch, producing riparian areas with mature stands of willow along their banks. Throughout the summer irrigation months the ranch produces thick lush grasses that can be used for pasture or a one time annual hay cutting.

Improvements:

The Woody Ranch is modestly, but functionally improved. Everything is set up to be a turn-key cattle operation. The house has 1,722± square feet of living space, as well as many windows to take in the stunning views from every direction. Also on the property is a 2,940± square foot pole frame barn, a 903± square foot stacked log shop, and a pole frame machine shed measuring 1,120± square feet.

Broker Comments:

“The classic Big Hole cattle ranch. Excellent grass, Governor Creek, and plenty of irrigation in a picturesque setting. In addition to being a great cattle ranch, the surrounding recreation is second to none.”