At the end of the day,
our reputation stands.
–John D. Pearson, Broker

We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then,
is not an act, but a habit.
– Aristotle

DESCRIPTION

Almost 2.5 miles of live water, an executive-class home and office, large equestrian center near Buffalo, WY.  Excellent trout fishing, turkey & pheasant hunting, deer & antelope hunting paired with a productive hay & cattle ranch. 

 LOCATION: 10 MILES NORTHEAST OF BUFFALO, WY
1,043± ACRES DEEDED | 420± ACRES IRRIGATED
BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE HOME  |  NEW MANAGER'S HOME
OFFICE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART COMMUNICATIONS
COMPLETE EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES | PRODUCTIVE HAY MEADOWS
* LIVE WATER  |  TROUT FISHING | BIRD AND BIG GAME HUNTING *

THE LOCATION

The C Bar B Ranch and surrounding community are nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Bighorn Mountains and conveniently located at the intersections of Interstates 25 and 90. Wyoming State Highway 16, a scenic byway between two of American’s most popular national treasures, Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park,  runs through Buffalo, which is only ten miles from the ranch.

Buffalo, WY (population 4,500) and Johnson County offer many historical sites including the Occidental Hotel where Owen Wister's Virginian finally "got his man." The impressive Jim Gatchell Museum has over 15,000 artifacts from the American Old West.  Many other Wyoming historical sites are just a short drive from Buffalo including Fort Phil Kearney, Fetterman's Massacre Site, Wagon Box Fight and the infamous "Hole in the Wall"- the hideout of Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid and the rest of the "Wild Bunch." From Buffalo and the C Bar B Ranch, it is just a short drive to many outdoor recreational amenities.   The beautiful Big Horn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest offer spectacular scenery and a wide variety of year-around recreational opportunities including wildlife viewing, hiking & horseback riding through lush alpine meadows blanketed with a rainbow of beautiful flowers, experiencing the vastness of Cloud Peak Wilderness Area, boating & fishing in numerous crystal clear lakes & streams, skiing, snowmobiling & photography - to name just a few.  There is no match for the tranquil experiences that are found in the diverse landscape of the Big Horn Mountains - from lush grasslands to alpine meadows to  glacial carved valleys and sheer mountain walls.

THE HOME

The beautiful home exudes an inviting warmth — the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends – and stands out as being one of the most charming and impressive found in the Clear Creek and Piney Creek valleys.  Although the home has been updated and remodeled, the historical charisma evident in its architecture imparts an unique distinction and prominence in the community.  A tree-lined, asphalt drive bordered by a picturesque white board fence invites you in to the tranquil setting of the ranch headquarters. Adding to the beauty and privacy of the ranch headquarters is a large, mature shelter-belt just north and east of the home. The landscaped grounds surrounding the home feature many species of trees, bushes and flower gardens. 

The main residence has three large bedrooms, five bathrooms, a formal living room, an entertainment room, a TV-den room, and a large kitchen off a living/dining room, a second floor family room and a partial basement.  The residence is heated by forced-air propane furnaces.  There is a private domestic water well.  The recent remodel of the home included a new redwood deck along the front and the addition of a  900-sq.ft. second floor family room on what was formerly an open deck. 

ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

Office & Guest Complex:  A office building and guest suite features a spacious office, three bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, and a small living/dining area.  The complex has a satellite system for high-speed internet service and computer systems that are capable of handling vast amounts of data. A large garage is accessed at the rear of the building. 

Equestrian Center:  The 32,000 sq. ft. metal-span facility has 25 horse stalls, horse wash racks, tack room, and a large indoor arena.  The owner also uses the facility for caging game birds that are released on the property for hunting purposes.  Several dog kennels are located along the north side of the building.

Manager's Home with Guest House:  The new manager's home is located about 1/4 mile south of the main residence near Clear Creek.  The main floor of the home consists of the master bedroom & full bath, utility room, kitchen, and living/dining room; there is a wrap-around porch on two sides. of the home.  Three bedrooms, a full bath and a large family room make up the second floor.  The home has a full basement with a utility room and storage area.  A small, 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house is located near the foreman’s house.

ABOUT THE RANCH

The C Bar B Ranch is a highly improved ranch property with facilities in place for cattle ranching, equestrian pursuits, hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.

Acreage:  The C Bar B Ranch consists of 1,043± deeded acres of which a high percentage are productive irrigated or sub-irrigated meadows and pastures.  Of the 943 ± acres that traverse the Clear Creek valley, approximately 420 acres are irrigated hay meadows, 219± acres are sub-irrigated pasture, and 304± acres are bottomland.  Approximately 100 acres are located west of Highway 16 in a range-land pasture that encompasses the water source for the large reservoir.

Livestock Operations:   The productive ranch, utilizing the hay production and grazing lands, is expected to carry 250-300 animal units of livestock production.  The ranch is an excellent wintering unit for livestock because of the large hay base and the abundance of natural protection along the tree-lined creek bottom.

Irrigation:  The 420± acres of irrigation on the ranch is accomplished via 7 low-pressure center pivots, 3 of which were new in 2007.  The pivots irrigate approximately 380 acres and 40± acres are flood irrigated.  The ranch has two water rights on Clear Creek plus 312± acre-feet of storage in Healy Reservoir.  A former “ox-bow” of Clear Creek has been maintained for storage of irrigation water and can be refilled from the ditches.  The ranch has water rights that are sufficient to irrigate 550-600 acres but the owner is irrigating approximately 420± acres. 

Hay Production:  With well maintained and well irrigated meadows, the C Bar B Ranch should produce 1,450 – 1,700 tons of hay annually,  (or 3.45 – 4.05 tons per irrigated acre). 

WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Clear Creek, with a substantial year around flow, is a well known fishery in the area and is regarded by many as a quality trophy trout stream with the owner promoting “catch and release”.  Large brown trout and some rainbow trout populate the ~2½ mile stretch of creek that flows through the ranch. The present owner has managed the ranch in such a way as to enhance the wildlife habitat and promote a healthy fishery.

The ranch supports habitat suitable for a variety of birds-of-prey and bald eagles sometimes nest along the creek. There are excellent hunting opportunities for upland game birds, wild turkey, water fowl, white-tailed deer and mule deer on the ranch. A certified trap shooting apparatus and clay pigeon thrower compliment the recreational amenities of the ranch.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There is an easement on the ranch with the Johnson County Scenic Preserve Trust.  A copy of the easement agreement is available upon request.

The Seller does not own any mineral rights. 

The elevation of the ranch is 4,262 feet above sea level and the 30-year average annual precipitation is 14", according to the Natural Resource Conservation Service.  The number of frost-free days is between 110 to 120 days.

Estimated property taxes for 2010 are $8,910 per the Johnson County Assessor's office.

SUMMARY PROPERTY FEATURES
~2.5 MILES OF CLEAR CREEK  |  TROUT FISHING  |  DEER & ANTELOPE HUNTING  |  BIRD HUNTING  | BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE HOME  |  HIGH-TECH OFFICE  |  GUEST SUITE  |  EQUESTRIAN CENTER  |  LARGE INDOOR ARENA  |  PIVOT IRRIGATION  |  HAY PRODUCTION  |  CATTLE RANCH  |  HORSE TRAINING CENTER  |  EXCELLENT WINTERING UNIT