Summary
Nestled in the heart of Sweet Grass County, Cayuse Creek Ranch is a rare and exceptional offering in Montanas rich ranching and sporting landscape. Spanning approximately 1,185 deeded acres, this well-balanced property lies just east of the charming community of Melville and only 20 minutes north of Big Timber. With easy access to Bozeman in under an hour and a half, it offers pristine natural beauty, exceptional recreational opportunities, and the practicality of a working ranch, making it a true legacy investment. A cornerstone of the property is its impressive water features. Cayuse Creek meanders through the ranch for 2.2 milesrestored by professionals to enhance its wild trout habitat, water quality, and overall flow. It now supports a vibrant fishery, teeming with healthy populations of brown trout, some exceeding 20 inches. In addition, over a mile of meticulously restored spring creek offers another exceptional cold-water fishery, elevating the angling experience for fly-fishing enthusiasts. Cayuse Creek Ranch improvements are tasteful, practical, and in harmony with the setting. The main residence is comfortable and welcoming, complemented by a newly constructed equipment shop and a beautifully updated rustic guest cabin. Views from the property are breathtaking, especially those of the towering Crazy Mountains, which provide a dramatic backdrop to the serene ranch setting. With strong water rights supporting prolific grass growth, the ranch currently accommodates 500 bred yearlings seasonally. Unencumbered by a conservation easement and bordered by nearly 0.7 miles of state land, Cayuse Creek Ranch presents an unparalleled opportunity to own a productive, scenic, and recreationally rich property in one of Montanas most iconic regions.
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