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 DESCRIPTION

~ Very Rare Opportunity ~
Over 2 miles of the Wind River, a luxury lodge with indoor pool, and tennis court on this 2,157 acre ranch in Western Wyoming.

LOCATION: ~25 MILES SOUTHEAST OF DUBOIS, WYOMING
2,157± ACRES DEEDED (557 ACRES RIVER VALLEY & 1,600 ACRES RANGELANDS)
~7,400± SF LUXURY LODGE | GUEST CABIN | MANAGER'S HOME
INDOOR POOL & SAUNA | TENNIS COURT | STABLES
* LIVE WATER & TROUT FISHING ON 2+MILES OF THE WIND RIVER *

THE LOCATION

The Wind River Land and Cattle Ranch is located between the small community of Crowheart and Dubois, the gateway community to the Bridger-Teton National Forest, a major route to Jackson Hole and Star Valley, and the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park.  The Wind River valley is classic western country teeming with ice cold trout streams, wildlife such as elk, big horn sheep, grizzlies and wolves, and an old-west culture.

Year-round access to the ranch is via Wilderness Road.  It’s location on the north side of the Wind River lends to a great deal of privacy.  Sand Draw forms a prominent eastern landmark.  The Wind River forms the southern boundary of the property.  On private lands within Wyoming, the public can use the water (i.e. floating), but the landowner maintains the rights to the land under the water.  Therefore, public use of this reach of river is only occasional.

THE LODGE

The large, impressive lodge sits at water’s edge, is designed for comfort and relaxation, and provides the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends. The fully-furnished 7,400± sq. ft. lodge offers spacious living on one level.  The living room centers around the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and looks out over the patio and the manicured lawn at river’s edge.

The kitchen, bar, and dining area join together to complete the central living and entertaining space of the lodge. The open design of the kitchen has ample work space and a large pantry. The lodge has 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths.   Each bedroom is a complete suite, making the lodge a perfect guest facility, corporate retreat, or special-use facility.  Other outstanding amenities include a large office with a beautiful pool table and a professionally designed, high-definition theater with theater seats, Marantz projection equipment, surround sound, and a 4’6” x 8’5” screen.  Other features include a greenhouse, a 4-car garage with additional storage space, and central air conditioning.  All furnishings are included in the sale of the property. 

OTHER IMPROVEMENTS

The recently constructed Guest Cabin is a peaceful haven surrounded by a buck pole fence and cottonwood trees.   The gleaming wood interior, high ceilings, and wood burning stove make the cabin cozy and comfortable in all seasons.  The cabin is located a short distance from the main lodge and near the Wind River.

The recently remodeled manager’s home is conveniently located near the shop, horse barn, and irrigation systems.  The 2,500 ± sq. ft. home has 3 bedrooms, 5 baths, an attached greenhouse, and a   2-car garage. 

 The Horse Barn is a Kirby steel building and was constructed in 1982.   The 2,700± sq. ft. structure has 10 horse stalls, a concrete alley, and a small apartment.  The nearby shop has an indoor arena for winter-time riding or starting colts. 

Located a very short distance from the lodge, the 3,500± sq. ft. climate controlled pool house has an 800 sq. ft. pool, sauna, hot tub, kitchenette/bar, and living area with a fireplace, men’s and women’s restrooms and a laundry facility.

The pool house is another well-designed entertainment area with a large patio that extends out to the tennis court, a built-in barbeque grill, and the opportunity to take a refreshing swim or soak in the hot tub.  The seating area has a Fisher TV with an RCA DSS receiver and the pool area has Bang & Olufsen speakers.

ABOUT THE RANCH

Located near the prominent Crowheart Butte and on the shores of the Wind River, Wind River Land & Cattle stands out in the area as a luxury ranch offering the finest of amenities for family living, indoor & outdoor entertaining & recreation, ranching & farming opportunities, and fishing & hunting.

The ranching and farming operations consist of 235± acres irrigated hay meadows and small grain crops located at the headquarters and approx. 1,600± acres of native rangeland.  Professional management is restoring the farmland to a high level of productivity.  Nearly 165 acres of native meadows have recently been farmed and reseeded to alfalfa.

There are adjudicated water rights for 380± acres.  Plentiful irrigation water pumped from the river at a single point of diversion irrigates approximately 200 acres.  New electric motors and pumps were installed in 2009.  Water collected in a recharge pond is used to irrigate 35± acres.  The wheel line sprinklers have also been recently renovated.

The rangeland parcel is located approximately 10 miles northeast of the headquarters and is north of Crowheart Butte.  The 1,600 acre pasture is in a single block and has been leased for summer grazing.  Livestock water is provided by a well and drinking tank.

WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Approximately 2.5 miles of the renowned Wind River creates the southern boundary of the ranch.  The river flows high and fast in the spring as snowmelt pours into the watershed.  In the late-spring, summer and into the fall, the river clears and subsides.  Typical peak flows average 7,000 - 8,000 cubic feet per second.  Summer flows are 2,000-2,500 cubic feet per second.

The Wind River originates in the Wind River Range, on the east slope of the Continental Divide near Togwotee Pass.   As the river winds its way down from the Divide, it flows between the Absaroka Mountains and the Wind River Mountain Range.  In addition to fishing on the ranch, the entire Upper Wind River Basin offers tremendous lake and stream fishing.

Species throughout the basin include rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout with mountain whitefish in the upper reaches.

In addition to the excellent trout fishing, the cottonwood/willow corridor along the Wind River paired with the alfalfa meadows provides shelter, browse, and good grazing for large numbers of whitetail deer and mule deer.  The wide-open country of the rangeland parcel provides excellent pronghorn antelope hunting. Other wildlife seen on the ranch include antelope, moose, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A professional farm management company is currently directing and implementing the farming and ranching operations.  A farm manager currently resides on the property. 

OFFERING PRICE

The furnishings of the lodge, guest cabin, and pool house are included in the purchase price.  Also included is the irrigation equipment.  An inventory of furnishings and equipment will be available at the time of showing.  Price has been reduced from $3,600,000 to $2,950,000. 

SUMMARY PROPERTY FEATURES

2.5± MILES OF WIND RIVER  |  EXCELLENT TROUT FISHING  |  RIVER FRONTAGE  |  LUXURY LODGE  |  INDOOR POOL, SAUNA, HOT TUB  |  TENNIS COURT  |  HORSE BARN  |  DEER HUNTING  |  ANTELOPE HUNTING  |  POTENTIAL BIRD FARM  |  EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY  |  CATTLE RANCH  |  OFFERS CONSIDERED