luxury real estate for sale Spearfish, United States

The 2,238 deeded acre ranch is located about 8 miles NW of Sundance Wyoming in the Black Hills National Forest at an altitude of 5,500' about one hour W of Rapid City, SD on I 90. The name Sundance evokes images of rowdy Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid leading the wild bunch out of Wyoming on the longest stretch of bank and train robberies in history of the Old West. The name Sundance also summons up visions of Native American tribes camped at the base of nearby Sundance Mountain in the mystical Black Hills where they performed their sacred Sundance. This region is where the North American Tribal and Cowboy cultures grappled in a historic collision course. In these rolling hills covered with Ponderosa Pine, Aspen & Oak, the family has aggregated 5 ranch parcels providing the beautiful setting for their brand-new western cabin about 3,578 SF, six new hunting cabins and three new pole barn shops located strategically across the ridge lines, meadows and forests. South Miller Creek meanders through the ranch. At dawn and dusk the ranch meadows are traversed by cattle, elk and deer with Boone and Crocket class bulls and bucks, stalked by mountain lion and an occasional bear. Turkeys, upland game birds and waterfowl are common sights. The mountain meadows support about 200 cow/calf pairs, stocked through a seasonal lease with a ranch neighbor. The ranch owner has built high quality new corrals for working the cattle and for shipping. About 20 miles of mostly new fences enclose the ranch boundaries. Cattle are rotated through fenced pastures. To help disperse the cattle, 8 new stock watering tanks are distributed across the ranch supplied through about 5 miles of underground water lines. The water is pumped from a spring at the valley floor to a holding tank at the ranch high point. From that high point the water gravity flows to the strategically placed stock tanks that operate with solar panels to control the rate of water flow. Up there, Devils Tower, the Nation's first National Monument is visible about 8 miles to the NW as the raven flies. Two new shops are located in convenient locations at the North and South ends of the ranch, to support the ranch operations. Profitable timber harvest operations on the ranch have thinned the beautiful ponderosa pine forests. The dozens of high mountain meadows provide hardy high altitude grass as feed for the cattle and abundant wildlife. The mix of meadows and forest provide excellent cover for the wildlife. The ranch manager wrangles horses for cowboying, hunting and trail rides on the remarkable ranch trail network, winding about 20 miles on various routes across the ranch to the Black Hills National Forest, which offers several hundred thousand acres of recreational opportunities throughout the four enchanting ranch seasons.

On the market for the first time in over 83 years, this remote, world class hunting property with limited access is comprised of 1120 pristine acres consisting of two parcels situated in the middle of 65,000 acres of Custer National Forest. The lower pasture is a 960 acre parcel that borders Custer National Forest on 3 sides. The second parcel is a rare and highly coveted 160 acre in-holding surrounded by forest on every border.ImprovementsThere is a cozy 14x16 one room cabin with a small kitchen area, wood stove, and loft area. Fenced in area for the horses and small shed to store tools. There is a spring just up from the cabin that supplies a water tank for horses, cattle or the wildlife. Down on the other deeded ground there is a reservoir that hold water year round. The livestock and wildlife have a opportunity to use other water sources including a solar well that produces 10 gpm and feeds into a tank. There are five water rights for the property that include stock rights out of Cook Creek. The property is well watered and excellent grass for livestock. The new buyer could run a few head of cows or yearlings, or lease out to a neighbor. All the fences where rebuilt in 2013 and are in excellent shape. RecreationCuster National Forest spans for 65,000 acres and a few miles away is another 277,000 acres. Known as the most ecologically diverse forest in the Northern Region, Custer National Forest is made up of high alpine mountain country, and small pockets of timbered buttes and grasslands. Its varying terrain allows for numerous recreational activities, camping, as well as scenic drives and wildlife viewing. There is also very good mule deer hunting along with upland game birds, turkey, antelope and as an added bonus you have prairie dog shooting. This area of Montana is well known for record book elk. The elk population is growing in south eastern Montana. The world record archery kill elk was taken just miles from this property a few years ago. The hunting opportunities are endless for elk, mule deer, antelope, and wild turkey. General OperationsAs seen from above it feels like one's own lush private paradise and driving through it is like going from one unique landscape to the next. Region & ClimateReferred to as Powder River Country this region of SW Montana consistently produces some of the finest elk and mule deer antler genetics in the state. The grass in this part of Montana is a high protein yield and the abundance of springs and creeks on and around this ranch make it a game magnet even in the driest part of the year. HistoryThe two parcels consisting of 1120 acres in total were originally made up of several 40 acre homesteads dating back to the 1890s. Most of the smaller homesteads eventually gave way to larger operations and over time were combined to create the current parcels of land comprising this ranch. The ranch has been in the same family for over 83 years with almost no hunting and very limited seasonal use for ranching. LocationThe ranch sits approximately 6 miles N.E. of the town of Ashland, MT. To access the ranch there is a private dirt road that runs about 4 miles due North of Hwy 212. An easy 120-mile drive from Billings, Mt and about 100 miles North of Sheridan, Wy.

One level living will be found in this quality crafted modern home with a comfortable 3-bedroom 3 bath floor plan. The caliber in the details of this home are apparent as you discover the number of amenities offered. Smart home features with local monitoring. Additional internet access points in the attic to boost speed. The Kitchen is an absolute dream for the chef in your family as the cabinets are frameless European style with high gloss finish, Frigidaire columns have filtered, chilled water inside. There is a 2-zone wine refrigerator in the island. Island has waterfall quartzite and 45 in Kruase workstations sink. SKS brand connected appliances including range top with gas and induction burners, steam oven, speed oven and microwave. Master bedroom not only has ample storage and walk in closet, it also has a lovely sitting room for privacy. Enjoy the convenience of the Master walk in shower, jacuzzi tub with heated air, digital controls and wall hung toilet with bidet. Take a break from your home office and enjoy the back patio with a fire pit and radiant heaters for comfort on cool nights. The 3-car garage has electric charging outlets, thermostatic heaters, and the oversized one car garage has hot and cold water. Landscaping will be completed. All measurements are approximate.

One level living will be found in this quality crafted modern home with a comfortable 3-bedroom 3 bath floor plan. The caliber in the details of this home are apparent as you discover the number of amenities offered. Smart home features with local monitoring. Additional internet access points in the attic to boost speed. The Kitchen is an absolute dream for the chef in your family as the cabinets are frameless European style with high gloss finish, Frigidaire columns have filtered, chilled water inside. There is a 2-zone wine refrigerator in the island. Island has waterfall quartzite and 45 in Kruase workstations sink. SKS brand connected appliances including range top with gas and induction burners, steam oven, speed oven and microwave. Master bedroom not only has ample storage and walk in closet, it also has a lovely sitting room for privacy. Enjoy the convenience of the Master walk in shower, jacuzzi tub with heated air, digital controls and wall hung toilet with bidet. Take a break from your home office and enjoy the back patio with a fire pit and radiant heaters for comfort on cool nights. The 3-car garage has electric charging outlets, thermostatic heaters, and the oversized one car garage has hot and cold water. Landscaping will be completed. All measurements are approximate.