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THE ITEN COMPANY
170 SOUTH 2ND STREET HAMILTON, MT 59840 Tel: 406.363.1010 Fax: 406.363.6965 |
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Property Listing 
Lazy J Cross Ranch Bitterroot Valley, MT 
Having been in the same family for several generations, this traditional Montana ranch is precisely the holding sought by many, acquired by few. The property encompasses close to 1,080 acres of diverse agricultural land, open meadows and pastures, forested acres, panoramic hilltop views, irrigated ground and about 4,500 feet of blue ribbon trout stream the East Fork of the Bitterroot River coursing through. Wildlife thrives on the ranch with elk, whitetail and mule deer, moose and black bear claiming residency as well as one of the largest herds of Rocky Mountain Big Horn sheep in the region. Backing up to the Bitterroot National Forest on some of its borders, the ranch is seemingly endless. Located in the heart of the Sula basin in the Ross Hole, a historic meeting place of Lewis & Clark and the Salish Indians (and also the setting of Charlie Russell painting), the Lazy J Cross Ranch is teeming with beauty and intrigue. For nearly a century the ownership of this pristine property has been in the hands of one family whose name is synonymous with the community of Sula. This is the first time in modern history that this ranch has been made available to the public. From the hilltops are seen the Bitterroot Mountains to the west and the Sapphire Mountains to the east, of which the ranch is a part of, and beyond to the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Interlaced with mature pine and grazing land, the grounds provide great habitat for wildlife and stock. The lower acreage is comprised of irrigated pastures and coveted river property reaching great lengths beyond both banks…an angler’s dream to own possess such a private stretch of water. Archery and rifle hunters will relish the big game opportunities of dominating a vast range of prime land. The property is location begins about a mile up the paved county highway called East Fork Road and about 25 south of Darby via US Highway 93, providing easy, well-maintained access for a 15 minute drive to town. Darby has a banking, grocery and shopping options. Lining the highway between the property and Darby are many quaint restaurants and dining establishments. Hamilton is 18 miles north of Darby and has a full array of business, professional and medical facilities. Traveling another 45 miles north takes you into Missoula, one of Montana’s largest cities and the hub of western Montana. Recreationally, the options are boundless without ever leaving the property. In addition to the sports associated with the river such as fly-fishing and rafting, head out into the forest for horseback trail rides, ATV exploration, archery and rifle hunting, hiking and in the winter, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. You don’t have to venture far for many other opportunities including wonderful downhill skiing at Lost Trail Powder Mountain, known for its quality snow and short lift lines, just 10 miles away at the Montana/Idaho border. Located near this same junction, at the top of Chief Joseph Pass, is an artfully maintained cross-country ski course. In its entirety the Lazy J Cross Ranch covers approximately 1,080 acres and is being marketed at $5,900,000. Should it be desired, the ranch can be purchased as two units: 745+/- acres of agricultural and pasture land with hilltop views for $3,000,000 and 335+/- acres of lush, irrigated meadow with approximately 4,500 feet of East Fork of the Bitterroot River for $3,000,000. Contact Jane for a complete profile on this ranch.
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