The Last HomesteadS E E L E Y L A K E , M O N T A N A

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Introduction

The Last Homestead is a 760+ acre property that is

surrounded by the national forest on four sides.

Boasting a modern custom cabin and a 14-acre private lake,

the Last Homestead exudes the feel of a classic Montana

ranch. The property is accessible from a forest service

road, about one mile off Highway 83. The Swan Valley is

not nearly as well-known as other parts of Montana, but

those fortunate or wise enough to find it, keep coming

back. Easy access, a private lake and unequaled numbers

and diversity of wildlife make the Last Homestead a

property that needs to be seen.

The Last HomesteadS E E L E Y , M O N T A N A

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ContactsCRAIG JANSSEN

associate broker

JACK MCINERNEY

associate broker

LOGAN YOUNG

associate broker

O: 406.586.6012

The 760+ acres are an ideal blend of mature

timber, lush wetland, flower-filled meadows

and the 14-acre private lake acts as a jewel like

centerpiece. The ranch is bordered on four

sides by US Forest Service, so there is no risk

of development on property boundaries. The

hiking, hunting, and explorational opportunities

are limitless. The area river and creek bottoms

are lined with cottonwood, quaking aspens and

willows. Mature larch, pine and fir trees inhabit

the mountain sides and ridge tops. The landscape transitions from vibrant summertime

greenery to a dramatic spectacle of fall gold, yellow and reds, to the bright calm of the

snowscape in winter.

Acreage• 7 6 0 + A C R E S

• 1 4 - A C R E

P R I V A T E L A K E

• B O R D E R E D O N

F O U R S I D E S B Y

U . S . F O R E S T

S E R V I C E

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The architecturally designed and custom built 4,686 sqft.

cabin was completed in 2007, and is ready for a new family

to move in and enjoy. The cabin boasts two bedrooms and two

bathrooms, two large fireplaces, an open floorplan and large

windows with great views in every direction.

A shop, garage and carport matching the home is located to the

south, which can house boats, ATV’s, campers, and other toys

and equipment that add to outdoor family fun. A matching

sauna sits on the shore of the private lake.

Craftsmanship, fine finishes and attention to details are all

evident when viewing improvements on the property.

Improvements

The Last Homestead lies about one mile east of Highway 83 in the northern part of

Missoula County. The ranch is surrounded by the Flathead National Forest with

the Bob Marshall Wilderness Boundary less than four miles to the northeast. The epic

expanse of the Mission Mountains lies to the west and the peaks of the Swan Mountains

are about six miles north.

Located in both Missoula and Lake Counties, the Swan Valley is one of the most scenic and

pristine settings in Montana. Formed by glacial action, the valley is framed to the west by

the Mission Mountains Wilderness and to the east by the Swan Range and Bob Marshall

Wilderness. This is wild country, even by Montana standards. The area is over 95% in

public ownership, primarily US Forest Service and State of Montana. To live in the Swan

Valley is to have hundreds of thousands of acres of undeveloped mountain and forest as a backyard. There is a lifetime of possibilities

for exploration with the Swan River as its centerpiece.

The small town of Condon is about 10 miles to the north of the Last Homestead and Seeley Lake is about 20 miles to the south. Both

offer basic services like dining, lodging, and small family-owned businesses, with Seeley Lake being the larger of the two. Both are

outstanding mountain communities.

To the north are a string of small and medium-sized towns all of which are iconic Northern Rocky Mountain communities. Passed

Condon there is Swan Lake (town and lake), Big Fork, Kalispell, then Whitefish, which is about an hour and a half from the ranch. Great

downhill skiing can be found at Big Mountain, outside of Whitefish. This area is best known as the gateway to one of America’s most

beautiful natural gems, Glacier National Park.

Missoula, Montana, is home to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the University of Montana (U of M) as well as major air service,

dining, and shopping. Missoula is about seventy miles to the southwest. Missoula is where most folks fly into, but it also offers many

festivals, cultural activities, and music events. The 10,000 U of M undergrad students bring great energy to this extra-hip Montana

mountain city.

• 10 MILES TO THE SMALL

TOWN OF CONDON

• 20 MILES TO SEELEY LAKE

• 1.5 HOURS TO LARGER

TOWNS SUCH AS BIG FORK,

KALISPELL AND WHITEFISH

Location

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Stub LakePrivate water is a rare thing in Montana,

which makes the totally private 14-acre

lake a great fishing opportunity for trout

and bass. Offering great fishing for trout

and bass. A large body of water also offers

opportunities for many types of water

sports: boating, canoeing, swimming,

and wildlife viewing.

The Swan River travels due north for 66 miles through the

beautiful Swan Valley, starting at Grey Wolf Lake to Swan Lake.

Highway 83 runs north and south and is the only driving access to

the valley. Unlike most Montana fisheries, the highway does not

cross the river, so traffic is generally out of sight when floating or

fishing. Access to the river is very good, with several county and

USFS roads crossing the river at fairly even intervals. The Swan is

small compared to many Montana rivers, but it is an ideal size for

the wade fisherman, or one can use a canoe or raft. Anglers will catch

rainbow trout and cutthroat trout, with the occasional small brook

trout.

The Swan River system is well-known for its bull trout population.

These big, aggressive trout spawn in small streams, then often return

to the Swan River and Swan Lake. Fishermen can keep one bull

trout per day in Swan Lake, but all bull trout caught in the river or

streams must be released. Bull trout are a rare and protected species

in Montana, release one and you will have earned the respect of many

experienced anglers.

For anglers looking for small stream fishing there are 53 named

tributaries to Swan River, most of which are on public land. Most of

these creeks and small streams have good fishing for brook trout and

cutthroat trout.

A R E A F I S H I N GT H E S W A N R I V E R S Y S T E M I S W E L L- K N O W N

F O R I T S B U L L T R O U T P O P U L A T I O N.

A R E A L A K E & A L P I N E P O N D S

A quick glance at a map of the area shows dozens of major reservoirs and lakes

and hundreds of smaller alpine lakes and ponds; most offer good to great

fishing. Holland, Clearwater, Pierce, Summit and Lindbergh Lakes are all less than

5 miles from the property. There are too many bodies of water to mention within

an hour of the property, each one is unique, interesting, and ready to be explored.

Montana is best known for trout fishing, but many anglers consider northwest

Montana as one of the best places in the country for variety. Many know of the Bull

trout fishing, but fishermen can also find lake trout, kokanee, and the occasional

grayling as cold water species. Fishing for warm water fish like largemouth bass,

northern pike, and perch can be outstanding.

Deer, elk, grizzly and black bear, wolves, mountain lion and small game

hunting can be found on the property and on the thousands of acres of

Gallatin National Forest. Nonresidents are subject to a lottery style system

to obtain tags for these animals, but the draw odds are good and animals are

numerous. Moose, bighorn sheep, Rocky Mountain goat, bison and mountain

lion can all be found in the mountains and forest. These game animals require

a specific permit from Montana FWP to harvest; start applying and build up

preference points for these tags now.

Glacier National Park, The Bob Marshall, and Great Bear Wilderness and the

ecosystem are some of the nation’s best places to find and photograph protected

animals like grizzly bears, lynx, wolverines and wolves. This is truly a wild area

with an incredibly diverse list of wildlife. Large predators like wolves, wolverine,

coyotes, bobcat, lynx, mountain lion, grizzly, and black bears could all be seen

from the property. A list of area ungulates include bison, mule and whitetail deer,

elk, moose, pronghorn antelope, Rocky Mountain goat and big horn sheep. This

is the ultimate North American wilderness setting.

Wildlife & RecreationDEER, ELK, BEARS AND WOLVES

CAN BE FOUND IN THE AREA

MOUNTAINS AND FOREST

Hunting

The Swan Valley and the Bob Marshall Wilderness

are considered sacred ground for hunting elk,

black bear, wolf, mountain lion, mule and whitetail

deer. Mountain goat, bighorn sheep and moose can be

hunted by those lucky to draw a permit from Montana

Fish Wildlife and Parks.

The Swan Valley and northwest Montana may be one

of the best places in the world to chase mountain

grouse. With an almost limitless amount of land open

to public hunting, very few bird hunters and three

species of mountain grouse to chase, bring your dog

and shotgun. Ruffed, dusky (aka blue), and spruce

(aka Franklin’s) grouse can all be found in abundance.

It’s common to have opportunities at all three species

in the same day, and they make a great mixed bag hunt.

Notes:1) Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information provided herein is intended

as a general guideline and has been provided by sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy of which we cannot guarantee.

2) Live Water Properties LLC represents the Seller as a Seller’s Agent.

Summary• 760+ acres of timber, meadow and pond

• 4,686 sqft custom cabin• Custom garage/shop• 14+ acre private lake

• Lakeside sauna• Surrounded by US Forest Service

• Stunning alpine views• Great privacy and seclusion

• Easy access to Seeley Lake, Condon, and Missoula

LISTING PRICE: $9,500,000TAXES in 2019: $6270.92

CONTACTSCraig Janssen, Associate Broker

Cell: 406.580.5830Jack McInerney, Associate Broker

Cell: 406-220-1696Logan Young, Associate Broker

Cell: 406-595-6583

Toll Free: 866.734.6100info@livewaterproperties.com

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