South Willow Creek Retreat

INTRODUCTION
Nestled at the base of the Tobacco Root Mountains along the banks of South
Willow Creek sits a secluded 4,590 ± square-foot custom Benedict built home.
Built in 2003, this beautiful three-bedroom stucco-sided home is surrounded
by 44± acres boasting breathtaking views of Hollow Top, Jefferson, and Potosi
Peaks. A unique strain of rainbow trout known for their size and scrappiness
swim upstream from Harrison Lake and stack up on the property in the spring during the
spawning season. Fishermen will also enjoy the stocked pond out the back door. Any
horse enthusiast will appreciate the 2,264± square-foot shop/barn with inside stalls and a
tack room that opens to an enclosed paddock attached to a five-acre pasture. Homes on
smaller acreage with fishable water within an hour of Bozeman are hard to find and this
one will not disappoint.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION & ACCESS 1
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 2
ELEVATION & CLIMATE 2
IMPROVEMENTS 3-6
AREA RECREATION 7
AREA HISTORY 8
WATER RIGHTS 9
UTILITIES & SERVICES 10
MINERAL RIGHTS 10
REAL ESTATE TAXES 10
SUMMARY STATEMENT 11
OFFERING PRICE & CONDITIONS OF SALE 12
RANCH & AREA MAPS 13-15
CONTACT INFORMATION 16

LOCATION & ACCESS
S
outh Willow Creek Retreat is located halfway between Harrison
and Pony on Pony Road. Named after the ranching family that
settled in the 1860s, Harrison continues to serve as a hub for
ranchers and grain growers in the Willow Creek Valley. The K-12
class C school serves approximately 75 students and is known
for its successful extracurricular opportunities. There is a small grocery
store in town and the well-known “Town Hall Diner” is always a great place
for a meal. It is a short drive to Three Forks or Bozeman for grocery trips
and a wider variety of restaurants. Bozeman Deaconess Hospital is a level
III trauma center and offers a variety of specialized services.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport at Gallatin Field in Belgrade
(BZN) is about 45 minutes away and offers several full-service FBOs,
including the Yellowstone Jet Center, and excellent commercial services
through Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, JetBlue,
Sun Country and United Airlines. One of the busiest passenger airports in
the Pacific Northwest, and the busiest in the state of Montana, BZN offers
direct flights to 25 major airports around the nation including direct flights
to the West Coast, the East Coast, Texas, the Southeast, and Florida. Bert
Mooney Airport in Butte is also only an hour away. The closet private
aircraft services are provided in Three Forks which has a 5,000' runway
and Ennis with a 7,600' runway.
Approximate distances to other Montana cities and attractions
are as follows:
Harrison
2.5 miles
Pony
3.5 miles
Norris
13.5 miles
Lewis & Clark Caverns
16 miles
Three Forks
23 miles
Ennis
29 miles
Bozeman Yellowstone Int’l Airport
47 miles
Bozeman
49 miles
Butte
52 miles
Big Sky
84 miles
Yellowstone National Park
100 miles
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
S
outh Willow Creek Retreat is set up as a horse property. A
five-acre day pasture with native grasses serves as a nice day
lot with a perimeter fence around the remaining property.
Over the last 21 years, the current owners have planted over
2,500 trees including evergreens, spruce, cottonwoods, maples, apples,
chokecherry, alder, beech, birch, aspens, willows, elms, bur oak, and ash.
The well-placed trees not only create a sense of seclusion but are ideal
habitat for a variety of animals of foot and feather.
ELEVATION & CLIMATE
The elevation of South Willow Creek Retreat is roughly 5,000 feet above
sea level. The elevation of Harrison is 4,918± feet.
Harrison is in a relatively arid climate with an average total annual
precipitation of approximately 16.95 inches.
Average maximum temperatures in June, July, and August range from
76 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer nights average about 52 to 57
degrees Fahrenheit. In December, January and February average maximum
temperatures are between 38 and 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter average
minimum is 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
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A
custom 200-year-old white-oak front door adorns the entry of
this Montana-modern ranch-style home. The 4,590± squarefoot
custom home has three bedrooms and 2.5-bathrooms.
The wide entry opens into a beautiful kitchen with custom
cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, and concrete countertops. A large
picture window lets natural light and afternoon sun into the dining area
with unparalleled views of the Tobacco Root Mountains. The attached
screened-in porch makes a great sitting/eating area. Across the kitchen
through antique swinging doors is a large pantry.
A large sitting area with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams surrounded
by big windows opens to a covered terrace with an outdoor fireplace. The
eight-foot overhangs keep the house shaded and cool during the summer
months.
IMPROVEMENTS
HOUSE
On the creek side of the house, past the laundry room and office, is the
master bedroom, bathroom, and closet. Through the mud room is a large
two-car garage, mechanical room, and storage room. Also on the main
floor is a dog room leading outside to a fenced area.
On the second level are two bedrooms with a shared bathroom along
with a lounge area that opens to the second-floor deck facing toward the
Tobacco Root Mountains.
If art is your passion, buyers will appreciate the 390-square-foot studio
with vaulted ceilings.
Radiant in-floor heat keeps the house temperature consistent throughout.
The exterior beams have been freshly stained.
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SHOP/BARN
On the north side of South Willow Creek, roughly 150 yards from the house, sits a 2,264± square-foot barn-style building. The front half of the building
is a two-car garage with a workbench area, bathroom, and unfinished loft upstairs. Radiant in-floor heat is the heat source. The shop/barn has its own
well, septic system, and buried propane tank.
The back half of the barn is set up for horses with three large stalls, a concrete area for storing hay, and a tack room. The horse stalls lead out to a
small paddock attached to a five-acre pasture. The Bar Bar A waterer system consistently keeps clean cold water in front of horses without worrying
about frozen tanks. Board and batten wood siding has a fresh coat of stain. Beside the shop/barn is a 16 foot by 19 foot three-sided pole barn that
works great for a garden shed.
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AREA RECREATION
B
ozeman is an easy drive, within 45
minutes, to name-brand retail stores,
fine dining, and shopping. Home of
Montana State University, a NCAA
Division I-AA university, Bozeman
is also home of the Museum of the Rockies,
“Montana’s premier natural history museum and
home of the Taylor Planetarium.”
NATURAL WONDERS & WILDLIFE
Just 23 miles from Pony, Lewis and Clark Caverns
is home to one of the largest known limestone
cavern systems in the Northwest. This geological
wonder features stalactites, stalagmites, columns,
and guided tours through its series of chambers.
Yellowstone National Park, under two hours from
the property, features half of the earth’s geysers,
numerous hydrothermal and geological features,
abundant wildlife, and countless opportunities
for nature-focused activities.
HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING & BIKING
Numerous hiking trails around Pony cater to
all skill levels. Explore the beautiful terrain on
horseback, bike, or foot, immersing yourself in
the natural beauty of the region. Located near
the property, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National
Forest spans 3.35 million acres across eight
counties, making it the largest national forest
in Montana. Nearby, the Lee Metcalf Wilderness
offers stunning landscapes, rugged mountains,
remote alpine lakes, and sweeping vistas.
WHITEWATER ADVENTURES
Although world-renowned for fly-fishing, the
Madison River, is also prime for other water
adventures. The property is conveniently situated
near the upper section, south of Ennis, and the
lower section of the Madison River, north of
Norris. The Bear Trap section below Ennis Lake
provides challenging whitewater and wilderness
fishing adventures. Also, within an easy day
trip are the Jefferson, Gallatin, Missouri, and
Yellowstone Rivers.
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GOLFING
Three golf courses are within an easy 50-minute
drive of the property, Headwaters Golf Course
in Three Forks, Cottonwood in Bozeman, and
Madison Meadows Golf Course in Ennis.
WINTER ACTIVITIES
During the winter months, the region is perfect
for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and crosscountry
skiing on the extensive network of trails
and surrounding wilderness. Downhill skiing is
available at Bridger Bowl, 81 miles away, and Big
Sky Resort, 90 miles away.
HISTORIC GHOST TOWN
Less than an hour from the property, Virginia City,
a historic ghost town offering a day trip back in
time with historic boardwalks, an old-fashioned
candy store, and seasonal live performances at
the Brewery Follies and the Virginia City Players.

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t the base of the magnificent Tobacco Root Mountains is
situated the historic mining town of Pony. A drifter by the
name of Tecumseh Smith, nicknamed “Pony”, had traveled
over the mountain range from the Alder Gulch to seek his
fortune in the mountain streams of the area. Legend tells
us that “Pony” threw his digging pick into a thicket of brush one day, to
his surprise, when he retrieved it he discovered gold where it had landed.
During the fall of 1875, quartz deposits were discovered in the mountains
behind town and the rush was soon on. Within several years the town
had grown to nearly 1,000 people, primarily miners, and merchants. The
Presbyterian and Episcopal churches were constructed in 1894, with the
Catholic church constructed soon thereafter in 1903. The Northern Pacific
AREA HISTORY
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Railroad added a spur into Pony in 1889 hauling supplies to the mining town
and returning with railcars of ore. By 1878 the gold rush had subsided and
the small mountain town dwindled to a mere 100 residents.
Around the turn of the century, the mining industry geared up once again,
extracting ore from various mines. During this time Pony thrived with a
population fluctuating between 2,500 and 5,000 residents.
In 1920 a horrendous fire swept through the bustling mining town destroying
a good portion of the business district and family dwellings.
Today, with a population of about 110 residents, the unincorporated town
of Pony has 95 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

WATER RIGHTS
According to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, South Willow Creek Retreat owns the following water rights. For additional
information regarding the water rights, please contact the listing agent Bill Wood at 406.596.7618 or bill@swanlandco.com.
WATER RIGHT PRIORITY DATE ACRES VOL USES DIVERSION SOURCE
41G 19902600 12/31/1915 95 2 CFS Irrigation Headgate South Willow
41G 19902700 12/31/1915 Livestock From Source South Willow
41G 30004501 11/18/2002 1.71 AF Fish/Wildlife Pit Pit
41G 30004836 12/31/2002 6.38 AF Fish/Wildlife Pit Pit
41G 30104329 04/06/2015 42 GPM Domestic Well Groundwater
All water rights in Montana are subject to eventual re-adjudication by the
Montana Water Court and, as a result of that process, may be changed as to
validity, amount, priority date, place of use and other such changes as the
Court determines. This water district is currently under the Preliminary-
Temporary Decree as classified by the Department of Natural Resources
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and Conservation (DNRC). The seller has made all of the filings currently
required and will transfer the water rights as they currently stand with no
warranty of future viability.
All water rights appurtenant to and for the benefit of the property will be
conveyed to the Buyer at closing of a sale.

UTILITIES
& SERVICES
Electricity is supplied by NorthWestern Energy. The house and barn/
shop each have a 1,000-gallon buried propane tank, which are owned,
and can be filled with one of several local vendors. Internet is currently
provided by 3 Rivers Communications.
MINERAL RIGHTS
The Sellers will convey with South Willow Creek Retreat 100% of whatever
mineral, oil, gas, geothermal, hydrocarbon, and gravel rights they actually
own, subject to reservations by previous owners. The Sellers make no
representation as to the quantity or quality of any mineral or other subsurface
rights appurtenant to the Property.
REAL ESTATE TAXES
The real estate taxes for 2023 were approximately $4,920.
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T
his is a great opportunity for buyers looking to own a
piece of Montana in the beautiful Willow Creek Valley.
These 44+ acres make for a great horse property in
a perfect location to enjoy a variety of recreational
opportunities. Private water inside an hour of Bozeman
is extremely hard to find and this has over a quarter mile of South
Willow Creek. Come experience South Willow Creek Retreat!
SUMMARY STATEMENT
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OFFERING PRICE & CONDITIONS OF SALE
South Willow Creek Retreat, as Previously Described Herein, is offered at $3,650,000.00. The Conditions of Sale Are as Follows:
1. All Prospective Buyers must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Seller’s absolute financial capability to purchase the Property prior to
scheduling an inspection of the Property;
2. Earnest money deposit will be due upon completion of a fully executed
contract, and all earnest money deposits will be held in escrow by First
American Title Company of Ennis;
4. All of the water right claims controlled by the Property will be transferred
to the Buyer at Closing;
5. Buyers’ Brokers are welcome and invited to contact listing broker Bill
Wood in our Bozeman Office for information regarding Cooperation
Policies.
3. The Sellers will provide and pay for a standard owner’s title insurance
policy. Any endorsements requested by the Buyer or any lender will
be at Buyer’s expense. Title to the real property will be conveyed by
a warranty deed;
The Sellers reserve the right to effect a tax-deferred exchange for other real property in accordance with provisions in Section 1031 of the
Internal Revenue Code. The Buyer will not be required to incur any additional expenses nor to step into the chain of title on any property which
the Sellers may acquire.
The Seller is making known to all potential purchasers that there may be variations between the property lines and the location of the existing
fence boundary lines on South Willow Creek Retreat. The Seller makes no warranties with regard to the location of the fence lines in relationship
to the property lines, nor does the Seller make any warranties or representations with regard to specific acreage within the fenced property lines.
The Seller is selling South Willow Creek Retreat in an “as is” condition which includes the location of the fences as they now exist. Boundaries
shown on any accompanying maps are approximate. The maps are not to scale and are for orientation purposes only. The accuracy of the maps
and information portrayed thereon is not guaranteed nor warranted.
To learn more and view additional images,
visit https://www.swanlandco.com/properties/south-willow-creek-retreat/.
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SOUTH WILLOW
CREEK RETREAT
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Swan Land Company has been authorized by
the Sellers to act as their Exclusive Real Estate
Broker on the sale of South Willow Creek
Retreat. Since 2002, we have focused on the
brokerage of significant ranches, farms and
recreational properties throughout the Rocky
Mountain West.
This Offering is based on information believed
to be correct; however, it is subject to errors,
omissions, prior sale and change or withdrawal
without notice. Information contained herein
has been provided by the Sellers or obtained
from other sources deemed reliable. The
Agent does not, however, guarantee accuracy
and recommends that any Prospective Buyer
conduct an independent investigation.
A 48-hour notice is requested to make proper
arrangements for an inspection of South
Willow Creek Retreat.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO
INSPECT THE PROPERTY, PLEASE CALL BILL WOOD.
BILL WOOD
SALES ASSOCIATE
SWAN LAND COMPANY
1185 NORTH 14TH AVENUE – SUITE ONE
BOZEMAN, MONTANA 59715
406.596.7618
BILL@SWANLANDCO.COM
OFFICE 406.522.7342 | TOLL FREE 866.999.7342
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