5,527 Acres with Corrals, Barn, Borders National Forest, Home, Irrigated in Musselshell County, Melstone, Montana

Located in the heart of Montana, Musselshell River Ranch is a 5,527-acre ranch includes 4,567 deeded acres, a state and private lease, with 221 irrigated acres with a pivot and gated pipe. A peaceful and tranquil setting with easy access to Billings, Musselshell River frontage for 2.75+/- miles with property on both sides of the river. The ranch offers excellent fishing, flocks of wild turkeys, pheasants and herds of deer make for exceptional wildlife and recreational opportunities. ACREAGE There are 4567 +/- acres of deeded acres of native and improved grass, 640+/- acres are State of Montana lease and 320 +/- acres private lease for a combined 5,527 +/- total acres. IMPROVEMENTS Headquarters improvements include a spacious 3,000+ square foot house which was built in 2003 with beautiful finishes.  Features include a two-car attached garage, four-bedroom, three-bath with sunroom/office area. The open floor plan makes this an excellent family home. 1,664 square foot guest house at the ranch headquarters. The ranch barn has a historic look with a loft which at one time hosted community basketball games. The barn is 1,080 square feet with stalls and tack. The shop is 3,952 square feet with a 10-run dog kennel. The Haxton place boasts a 2,914 square foot ranch house built in 1998 with corrals and feedlot. Detached two-car garage.  A 1989 pole barn measures 1,080 square feet.; a 1993 pole barn measures 3,200 square feet.; a 1990 cattle shed measures 16x30 and a new feedlot with 735 bunk space in four pens. The ranch has approximately 2.775 miles of Musselshell River frontage, 5 reservoirs and multiple wells provide excellent water resources. PRODUCTION The ranch currently runs 315 pairs, 40 replacement heifers, 17 bulls, and 10 horses.  The ranch is optimal as a year-round operation with a great home base. WATER The ranch has 145 shares off of the Melstone/Delvia Canal. The ranch is irrigated by a Zimmatic pivot and gated pipe.  There are five total reservoirs on the property. Spring moisture historically replenishes the Reservoirs. WILDLIFE & RECREATION The Musselshell River Ranch is complete with antelope, mule deer, turkey and upland game birds.  The Musselshell River, one of Montanas hidden treasures offers a variety of species of fish. Low pressure and unique species lay just a cast away. LOCATION The ranch is ideally situated 7.6 miles from Melstone and Billings, Montana and is located just 92 miles south. COMMUNITY Melstone, Montana (population 110)  7.6 miles, is the nearest town offering basic services, lies 7.6 miles to the Southwest. Melstone is a classic rural small town with friendly neighbors. Melstone has a K-12 school that provides a wonderful education opportunity with a 4-day school week. Home of the Melstone Broncs, one of the States best Class-C basketball programs. In 2006, the Melstone Broncs made history by winning the State Boys Basketball championship, being the smallest school ever to win.  Melstone has an outstanding Hardware/General Store as well as other basic amenities. The ranch is located 92 miles from Billings, the largest City…

Corrals, Barn, Borders National Forest, Home, Irrigated, National Forest Access, River

Acreage, Cattle Ranch, Farm, Fishing Land, Home, Hunting Property, Mountain Land, Ranches, Recreational Land

Melstone, 59054 Montana

County: Musselshell