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

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DESCRIPTION

Extremely scenic property with outstanding hunting opportunities.

LOCATION: ~26 MILES SOUTHWEST OF ESTERBROOK, WY
 2,160± ACRES DEEDED | 2,360± ACRES TOTAL
ESTABLISHED WORKING RANCH | OFFERED IN VARIOUS SIZED PARCELS
AREA 7 ELK HUNTING | ELK LANDOWNER TAGS | MOUNTAIN RANCH

THE LOCATION

The JCA Mountain Ranch is a somewhat remote working cattle ranch located in northeastern Albany County, Wyoming.
The ranch has good year around access from all directions via county roads; County Road 710 traverses through the ranch and provides excellent access to the ranch headquarters.

ABOUT THE RANCH

Located in rolling foothill-mountain country covered with pine, aspen, and cedar trees, with rugged rock formations adding to the scenic grandeur, the JCA Mountain Ranch is very pristine and private. The irrigated hay meadows and headquarter facilities are situated in a valley-like setting along the Antelope Creek drainage.

The JCA Ranch has historically been used as a cow-calf operation with the calves sold in the fall.  The hay meadows typically produce enough hay to winter the same number of cows that can be grazed during the summer. There are approximately 250 acres of flood irrigated meadows lying along both sides of Antelope Creek.  The amount of hay produced depends on the amount of irrigation water available. The ranch has excellent sources of livestock water including reservoirs, developed and undeveloped springs, and Antelope Creek.  The ranch is cross-fenced into five large pastures with two smaller pastures near the headquarters. The elevation of the ranch ranges from 7500 to 7904 feet above sea level.  The annual precipitation is approximately 18 inches, according to the Natural resource Conservation Service 30-year average.

The building improvements include an older residence, and a 5,376 sq. ft. metal building (48’ x 112’) that was built in 1998 and used for calving and storage of equipment.  Integrated around this large building are various other sheds/barns, a set of corrals, pens and cattle working facilities including a large loading chute.

WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

The JCA Mountain Ranch offers outstanding hunting opportunities for trophy elk and deer.  The ranch is located in Elk Hunt Area 7, and the owner qualifies for two elk landowner hunting tags each year.

 The property is in an “open” mule deer hunt area, which allows the harvest of bucks only.  Antelope hunting is also permitted. An abundance of natural cover provides excellent wildlife habitat. For someone wanting a recreational property with good access, this property is perfect.  The area is still very pristine and there has been no subdivision in the area.  Working ranches and National Forest lands surround the property.  The JCA Mountain Ranch is particularly unique and valuable because of its close proximity to the National Forest.

Trout fishing in the nearby Toltec Reservoir and Wheatland No. 3 Reservoir is excellent.

The surrounding area is rich in outdoor recreation opportunities.  Recreational activities on and near the property include backpacking on Laramie Peak, canoeing, 4-wheeling, camping, fishing/ice fishing, snowmobiling, rock climbing and wildlife watching.  Esterbrook has a restaurant/bar with live music on weekends.  Wheatland, Douglas, Laramie and Casper all have excellent golf courses.  The University of Wyoming in Laramie is about two hours from the ranch and offers a variety of activities.

INDIVIDUAL PARCELS OFFERED FOR SALE

The JCA Mountain Property is being offered six different ways:

 
Parcel    Deeded Acres     Forest Service Acres     BLM Acres        Asking Price
I                   560                          120                                        0                    $1,736,000
II                  360                            40                                        0                      1,152,000
III                 160                              0                                        0                         608,000
IV             1,120                          120                                     80                      2,800,000
V              2,160                          120                                     80                      5,400,000
VI                745                          120                                       0                       2,048,750

The Seller may provide seller financing with a minimum of 50% cash down and the balance payable on negotiated terms.

The Seller shall reserve the right to effectuate a tax-deferred real estate exchange pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder.  A material part of the consideration to Seller is Buyer’s promise of cooperation.  Buyer shall not be required to incur any additional liability or expense in connection with Seller’s tax-deferred exchange.

POTENTIAL HOME SITES – COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

There are several excellent home sites on the ranch, all offering easy access and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and plains.  There are many good springs that could be developed and utilized for domestic purposes.

The Seller is making it known to all potential purchasers that there will be no intensive subdivision of the subject property.  Seller has not drafted express covenants and/or restrictions to attach to the subject property.  When negotiating the terms of an offer, buyer and seller shall agree in writing as to the extent of any development that may occur in the future.  This agreement shall be reflected in the deed and shall be
Recorded in the proper manner.

Depending on which parcel of the ranch that sells, the Seller may wish to continue a ranching operation adjacent to the subject property.  Seller’s sole motivation in restricting development is to preserve the peacefulness and serenity of this mountain area.  Seller expressly does not want to see this mountain land subdivided and the wildlife habitat destroyed.

SUMMARY PROPERTY FEATURES

REMOTE WORKING RANCH  |  OUTSTANDING BIG GAME HUNTING  |  BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN SCENERY  |  PRISTINE PRIVACY  |  SEVERAL HOME SITES  |  HAY PRODUCTION  |  EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK WATER SOURCES  |  OFFERED SIX DIFFERENT WAYS  |  ENDLESS RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES