MLS # 30026763
241 Orr Loop, Darby, MT 59829

MLS 30026763 $8,900,000

Efficient and compact in a setting that rivals some of the best in the West, Hart Bench Ranch sets a new bar for what a hobby operation can be. Situated on an eponymous bench in the shadows of the Bitterroot Mountains’ most scenic peaks lies a near-perfect assemblage of irrigated meadows, riparian-influenced gullies, and a complete set of operational and residential improvements. With views of Trapper Peak and the most impressive prominences in the southern Bitterroot Range, the 2,895± square foot main home sits to the south of the Ranch’s improvement cluster. Constructed in 2001, the log home imbues turn-of-the-century charm, reminiscent of some of the West’s most adventurous eras. A guest home, two-car garage, two large shops, a greenhouse, and a Western-style saloon complement the residential components. Supporting the agricultural operation, the ranch boasts a new, 9,288-square-foot hay barn with equipment storage and a five-stall horse barn with wash station, tack, and vet room. With 58± acres under irrigation, the ranch provides sufficient feed for livestock. Nearly five miles of new split rail fencing tie it together, creating several pastures, paddocks, and perimeter enclosure. Recreationally, the ranch is home to deer and elk, and fishing is available in the pond. Two stems of the Bitterroot River flow nearby, creating the main channel just north of the ranch. There are multiple access points locally into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, one of the largest roadless areas in the lower 48, providing a vast array of recreational opportunities. Darby, just ten minutes north, is a charming Western town offering staples and dining with Hamilton and its more robust population center and FBO, roughly 30 minutes north. Missoula, Montana’s second-largest metro area, is roughly one hour and thirty minutes to the north. Hart Bench Ranch provides a rare opportunity to own a complete yet manageable operation in a true Western setting.

Contact

Dauenhauer Real Estate
Philipsburg, Montana 59858
(406) 859-5563

Architecture

Architectural Style: Cabin, Log Home
Basement: Daylight, Finished, Walk Out Access
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bedrooms Total: 4
Below Grade Finished Area: 1200
Cooling: Central Air
Exterior Features: Garden, Hot Tub Spa, Propane Tank Owned
Fireplaces Total: 1
Foundation Details: See Remarks
Garage Spaces: 5
Heating: Propane
Interior Features: Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Additional Living Quarters
Levels: Two
Living Area: 6064
Living Area Source: Public Records
Other Structures: Arena, Barns, Cabin, Corrals, Greenhouse, Poultry Coop, Stables, Sheds, Workshop
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Rv Access Parking
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Year Built: 2001
Year Built Source: Public Records

Features / Amenities

Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
Other Equipment: Fuel Tanks, Irrigation Equipment

Property Features

Fencing: Cross Fenced, Other, Split Rail, Wood
Horse Amenities: Arena, Tack Room
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Lot Features: Agricultural, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Meadow, Pasture, Secluded, Sprinklers In Ground, Split Possible, Views
Lot Size Acres: 155
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 6751800
Road Frontage Type: Other
Spa Features: Hot Tub
Topography: Varied
View: Meadow, Mountains, Valley, Trees Woods
Water Body Name: Seasonal
Waterfront Features: Creek, Pond, Seasonal, Waterfront

Utilities

Irrigation Source: Deeded Water Rights, Well
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Underground Utilities
Water Source: Well

Location

Directions: Call listing agent.

Legal and Taxes

Parcel Number: 13107301201030000
Tax Annual Amount: 10581
Tax Legal Description: S01, T02 N, R21 W, ACRES 115, SWSE W OF CO ROAD S2SW INDEX 5 S12, T02 N, R21 W, ACRES 40, N2N2NENW N3/4NWNW INDEX 4
Tax Year: 2023

Realtor

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential

© 2025 Montana Regional MLS. Information is provided exclusively for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Listed By: Deke Tidwell, Hall & Hall Partners LLP, 901 South Higgins, Ste 103, Missoula, MT, 59801


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