Ryegate MT Real Estate & Homes for Sale

From ridge lines to rolling grasslands and wheat fields to timbered coulees and picturesque rock formations, this property is everything an outdoor enthusiast seeks. Welcome to The Table Rock Ranch. The land is sporty by nature, and the owner has paid close attention to the stewardship of the property while developing the recreational amenities. That sense is further bolstered by the quantity of wildlife that are apparent. Pheasant, Sharp tail, Hungarian Partridge, Turkey, Waterfowl, and large whitetail deer, mule deer, are generally present in strong numbers along with an occasional elk, bear, and antelope. Views from this central valley location are panoramic, with the Crazy Mountains, Big Snowy Mountains, and Little Snowy Mountain ranges on the horizon as well as more distant views of ranges outside of the basin like the Bull Mountains. The home sits along the bank of the Musselshell River with views in every direction. This four bedroom, two bath home comes completely furnished, two car attached garage, office or reloading room, kitchen, dining, living room, two wood fireplaces, full basement with lots of room, and has a 24KW back up generator. Bring your family or guest on a great upland bird hunt, or sit them in any of the eight ground blinds for deer or elk hunting. The bird dog field trial pastime encompasses several facets of the game, from horseback stakes to walking events, on every upland gamebird-- sharp tail, pheasant, and Hungarian partridge. The Table Rock Ranch host two sanction events every year. To create this bird sanctuary, the owners planted wheat in eight well placed food plots scattered throughout the ranch. The property wildlife prospers due to good nesting and winter cover with food sources located in close proximity to habitat areas. If the natural grass isn't enough, the owners planted four shelter belts consisting of Juniper, Caragana, Chokecherry, Cotoneaster, and Russian olive. The ranch is one hour to Billings International Airport, and two hours to Bozeman International Airport. Please call and set up your own private showing.

Locomotive Butte towers over the horizon along the northwest edge of this historical and versatile ranch. A meandering trail leads to the top of Locomotive Butte where it surrenders sweeping views of Rafter J Ranch at Big Coulee. The sandstone rimrocks pile up in astonishing landforms while the fields below sprawl out among 2,104 deeded acres. Located 19 miles south of Ryegate, Montana, Rafter J Ranch provides advantages surpassed by few. The luscious grazing acres, fertile and nutrient-rich soils, and remarkable mountain views offer an outstanding blend of recreational and rural ranch living. Embrace this opportunity to own a diverse and efficient property with renewable water, the source that ranchers and farmers aspire for. With the improvements in place, little to no overhead is needed. The fertile farm ground can be leased to neighbors or utilized to grow your own feed. Draw in desirable wildlife such as elk by planting sainfoin and enjoy your recreational paradise. The sainfoin can double as a nutritious feed source for cattle that can be bailed and stored for winter. The south-central Montana ranch will support 130 pairs or 260+ yearlings seasonally with proper management and can support 100 pairs year-round. Rafter J Ranch boasts an Artesian well with geothermally heated water that gravity feeds every pasture. Concrete stock tanks are located in each of the five pastures. A perennial stream traverses the ranch in addition to the 2 seasonal springs. With native grasses encompassing the valley floor, an elk herd of 120 head frequently visit Rafter J Ranch. Other wildlife that utilizes life-giving waters and nutrient vegetation and can be seen wandering the landscape include mule deer, antelope, black bear, mountain lion, and bobcat. The windrows provide excellent cover for pheasants and game birds. Recreational opportunities to hunt are endless. The Montana ranch has a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom manufactured home well equipped as living quarters or a fabulous hunting base camp. The ranch is fully operational with working corrals, sorting pens, and numerous outbuildings. A well-maintained gravel road gives suitable access at two different points. The commute is an easy 80 miles to Billings, 46 miles to Harlowton, or 17 miles to Ryegate. Yellowstone National Park is 138 miles via the extraordinary Beartooth Highway, a nationally depicted highway.