Hart Bench Ranch
Darby, MTIn the shadows of the Bitterroot Mountains lies a near-perfect 155± acre assemblage of irrigated pasture and forested hillsides with a complete set of operational and residential improvements minutes from Darby, Montana.
Machino Spring Ranch is a productive native grass ranch with reliable water infrastructure and a scenic Central Montana location 15 miles south of the Snowy Mountains on Twin Coulee Creek. Spanning 4,050± total acres, the ranch includes 3,970± deeded acres, an 80± acre BLM lease, and an additional 40± acre inholding. The property features a stockwater system with approximately six miles of deep-buried pipeline feeding nine strategically placed troughs sourced from Machino Spring. The water system is complemented by several reservoirs.
Divided into eight pastures, all with pipeline water, the ranch is designed for efficient rotational grazing and is capable of supporting approximately 300 yearlings during the summer grazing season under normal conditions. It is located 12 miles north of Lavina and 50 miles north of Billings, offering both seclusion and access to services. Additionally, the Central Montana Rural Water Authority pipeline is set to bisect the ranch, providing potential future benefits.
The property presents a unique opportunity to acquire a well-watered grass ranch in a desirable region of Montana.