North Elkhorn Creek 440, Wyoming

Ranch Description

440 acres, located 1 1/2 hours from Cheyenne, is 15 minutes from Glendo Reservoir and a short drive to the Laramie Peak Unit. Versatility appropriately describes this property, ideally suited for a multitude of uses. This offering includes a beautiful 3550 square foot log and timber home, multiple building sites, equestrian facilities, and over 20 outbuildings, many of which are fully appointed, that can be used for residence, entertaining, or organized group activities. Abundant water from the 7 wells on the property provide both good domestic water and plenty for irrigation and livestock. The property can be considered in the following 4 aspects. The main residence, built in 2003, is a custom 3 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary western log home. The floor plan is both open and inviting, with a large, modern kitchen, beautiful stone fireplace, and a luxurious sunken tub in the master bath's privacy suite. The 672 square foot, 3 car garage has the potential of a creating a guest accommodation above. Garden space and fenced and irrigated lawn and pasture wrap the residence. The back acreage is shaded by a canopy of mature cottonwood trees in the creek bottom. The ranch was established as a camp and retreat and includes equestrian amenities as well as ample space for hosting and housing guests. Pipe corrals, 960 square foot hay barn, loafing sheds have all been well maintained and are ready for use. The lodge facility has a commercial kitchen with walk-in refrigerator, 30'x48' dining room, a meeting room of the same size, and bathrooms with showers. The dining hall, large indoor gathering space, and over a dozen individual and family quarters lend this facility to riding events or multi-day equestrian clinics. The cabin on the western boundary and a 3 bedroom, 2 bath guest house are ready for visitors. At the southern end of the lot, the original rock homestead, built in 1892 stands next to the creek under the cottonwoods. Across the creek is an 8 space RV pavilion with power developed for the 2017 solar eclipse. The Fort, east of the main residence, is a scale replica of Fort Laramie and is still being used as a summer children's camp. This unique space has a log constructed compound with bunk spaces in each of the 4 two story corner towers. The commercial kitchen has a walk-in cooler, hood and includes all of the kitchen fixtures and equipment. The 4374 square foot pole barn has concrete floors in excellent condition. There is office space and an 1134 sq ft meeting room, as well as restrooms with separate showers. 2 cabins stand separate from the main compound. Adjacent is a 28' x 54' double wide mobile home and 18' x 45' modular log home. The back 320 acres is rolling sage, grassland with developed trails. Exceptional views of Laramie Peak and its surrounding country are visible from multiple vantage points from the ridge line and across the southern slope. Neighboring acreage is held by a single party cattle operation with few neighbors in sight. This property is also offered as one 240 acre parcel, or one 200 acre parcel.