466 Mesa Ave, Savage, MT 59262

What a view! Immerse yourself in the relaxing hot tub under the rising sun reflecting off the Yellowstone River. Enjoy the warmth of the sun from the sunroom or the spanning deck on these 1.5-acre pieces of heaven! Tall ceilings and large rooms upstairs create the perfect space for entertaining. Two wood-burning fireplaces seek to warm you up on blustery winter evenings. The downstairs of the home boasts an additional kitchen that can be a separate apartment, mother-in-law suite, or yet another place to party or turn into a wet bar. Mature trees provide ample shade on the incredible green lawn that is irrigated via the canal that parallels the eastern property line. A 3-car garage and storage shed allow for all life's collections as well as storage space under the newly added sunroom. The master bedroom features his and hers closets and an ensuite bathroom. The Savage school grounds are just a fence away! Local Area Situated on the Yellowstone River, Savage is a wonderful community for outdoor aficionados. The peaceful rural atmosphere was established by the shipping industry in the early 1900s which brought in farmers and ranchers. Presently, the area is made up of local grain farmers and river-bottom beet growers. Near the North Dakota border on MT Highway 16, Savage is just 2 miles from Elk Island Wildlife Management Area. This area provides opportunities for hunting and wildlife viewing. Makoshika State Park is also nearby and is the largest state park in Montana. Makoshika State Park covers more than 11,000 acres. Beautiful ancient rock formations and crystal-clear lakes are just part of what visitors can view in this park. Enjoy agate hunting, asparagus and berry picking, bird watching, trapping, boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing in the area around Savage. Area Attractions Makoshika State Park Montana's largest state park features badland formations and fossil remains of dinosaurs! There is a newly remodeled visitor center that has Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils on display. Enjoy scenic drives, hiking trails, camping sites, and picnic areas. Calypso Trail and Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area Head out of town for an inspiring drive through arches, bridges, flat table-tops, pinnacles, spires, and buttes of the Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area. Three miles northwest of Terry, the Terry Badlands WSA is a wonderland of awesome banded cliffs that overlook rolling prairie. Grasses, wildflowers, and brushes such as sage, yucca, greasewood, and scattered juniper blanket the rolling benches. You can view wildlife that includes mule and white-tailed deer, pronghorn, elk, badgers, many raptors, and reptiles such as horned lizards. It is not unusual to encounter petrified wood in the WSA. This area is excellent for hiking, backcountry hunting, rock/fossil collecting, and enjoying the spectacular scenery! Fort Peck Lake Fort Peck Lake is Montana's largest body of water at 134 miles in length and a maximum depth of 220 feet. The shoreline spans more than 1,520 miles. That's longer than the California coast! More than 50 different kinds of fish call this body of water home. In 1933, a 3.8-mile dam was constructed across the Missouri River creating the reservoir. Anglers flock here for the Walleye, Northern Pike, Paddlefish, Sauger, Lake Trout, Small Mouth Bass, and Chinook Salmon. There are several access points and boat ramps. Sport Fishing and Local Tournaments Partake in the national event held in July at Fort Peck known as Montana's Governor's Cup Walleye Fishing Tournament. This tournament is Northeast Montana's premier walleye fishing tournament. Another fierce fishing tournament held in this area is the Milk River Catfish Classic. This "granddaddy" of the catfish tournaments is held annually in June in Glasgow, MT. The night-time event boasts popularity as it books up months in advance. Join the sport and have some fun! The Yellowstone River and Its Premiere Blue-Ribbon Fishing This constant, unwavering river flows throughout the Yellowstone River corridor just as it has for centuries: in its natural state. It has not been dammed nor tamed and is the longest, free-flowing river as such in the lower 48 states. It meanders through a variety of scenery and various topographies from steep canyon walls to lazily flowing through farm country. Its fresh, clean waters provide fishing, floating, swimming, and rafting. The nutrient-rich areas surrounding the river are a paradise for wildlife making hunting especially good as well. Enjoy viewing wildlife such as bald eagles, elk, white-tailed deer, and black bears. Certainly, you will want to take advantage of the world-class fishing known internationally. These premier trout waters produce an abundance of big trout and native Yellowstone cutthroat trout. In the upper half of the river, species found are cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, large whitefish, and brown trout. In the lower half or warmer waters, species found are large walleye, catfish, and sturgeon. The beauty of fishing the Yellowstone River is its length and ample space. Anglers are not crowded with others and have the length of the river to spread out. The beautiful landscape encompassing the banks enhances the whole experience. The river offers excellent dry fly fishing is excellent as well as sub-surface fishing with nymphs and streamers.