Bozeman, MT 59715(Gallatin County)

Located in one of the Gallatin Valleys most traditional agricultural locales, Bostwick Canyon Estate can be maintained as a very productive gentlemans ranch operation. The 173 deeded acres of foothill alpine-mountain terrain includes about 30 acres of wheel-line irrigated hay meadows with the remaining acreage primarily a blend of native grasses and foothills flora such as cottonwood, aspen, dogwoods and junipers that transition into the famed Bridger Mountain Range. With good county-road access, the Estate is ideally situated for a small gentlemens ranch or nice-sized horse operation.

The Estate possesses dramatic mountain vistas, tremendous privacy and extensive architecturally-designed improvements complemented with a sublime landscape that features the live water of Bostwick Creek and a year-round irrigation channel providing live-water ambiance. The Estate borders United States Forest Service land, which does not have a public trailhead one of the very few drainages in the Gallatin Valley without direct public access, offering immediate private access to thousands of acres of the Gallatin National Forests extensive trail system.

The compelling and vibrant communities of Bozeman and Belgrade are both a comfortable 15-minute drive from the Estate, almost entirely on pavement. The proximity of the Estate to outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, Yellowstone National Park, a commercial airport, private FBOs and Bridger Bowl Ski Resort make Bostwick Canyon Estate an exclusive recreation retreat for full-time or seasonal residents.

The Estate is comprised of two parcels, one 81.1 acres and the other 91.8 acres, for a total of almost 173 acres. Any additional development would be determined by the Gallatin County Planning Department. Both parcels are situated in the Middle Cottonwood Zoning District. This zoning district focuses on the preservation of open space and agricultural-land uses. Specific details pertaining to this zoning district can be found on Gallatin Countys website.

The Estate contains approximately 173 acres generally described as follows:

143 Acres of Native Pasture, Foothills and Riparian Corridor;

30 Acres of Irrigated Alfalfa/Grass Hay;

10 Acres Landscaped and under Improvements

Water rights out of Bostwick Creek are utilized to irrigate approximately 30 acres of hay land. All wheel-line irrigation equipment and pump would transfer at the consummation of a transaction via bill of sale.

The hay pastures have historically produced about 1.5 tons of hay per acre on one cutting annually, but have been used as irrigated pasture by the neighbor for the past several years. The irrigated land is improved pasture, however a more intensive management program could certainly yield much more hay on a per-acre basis. The neighbor is interested in continuing this relationship, but this lease could be terminated or transferred at the preference of the new owner.

The Estate is cross-fenced into four individual pastures, all of which have good stock water for livestock, and a fifth pasture could be added with additional fencing. The southwestern-most pasture also includes a small two-stall horse barn that has received limited use, but appears to be in good operational condition. The terrain and setting with the live water of Bostwick Creek would make an exceptional backdrop for the equestrian enthusiast.

The varied ecosystem of dense alpine timber, grassy meadows and lush riparian areas offer diverse habitat for an abundance of Rocky Mountain wildlife including elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, bear, mountain lion, moose and a wide variety of birds.