Acreage Wednesday! Circa 1950 Ranch For Sale on 160 Acres in WY Under $2.7M

OLD HOUSE CALLING $2,650,000

House view featured at 146 Luman Creek Trl, Wheatland, WY 82201

REALTOR COMMENTS

Luman Creek Ranch For Sale is a well-kept hideout in the Laramie range just west of Wheatland, WY. This amazing property has been under the same ownership for over 100 years and boasts 160+/- private deeded acres with two live creeks, two excellent log cabins, and abundant wildlife. The property is a rare-offering in a breathtaking mountain setting with abundant recreational opportunities. Qualified showings by appointment only.

Land

The property sits in picturesque valley along Luman Creek in the heart of the Laramie Range with tall stands of timber, year-round running streams and large- granite outcroppings. The property has an impressive range of elevation from 6500-7100ft providing a topographically diverse landscape making this property a magnet for game animals. With approximately 3/4 of a mile of Luman Creek along with multiple springs originating on the property this hideout is a well-watered property with abundant game. Vegetation consists of mature Ponderosa and Lodgepole pines with dense stands of Aspen, Cottonwood, and Willow trees along the bottoms. Some of the mature trees have been affected by fires in the past but the majority of trees remain healthy. The stand of well-established grasses and shrubs make the property attractive at all times of the year for wildlife. The viewshed from some of the higher ridge lines on the property provide exceptional views of Reese Mountain and Split Rock to the south and the city of Wheatland and the Laramie River Valley to the east.

Improvements

This ranch includes two updated log cabins one consisting of 3BR 1BA with 1100+/- SF of living space and the other with 430+/- SF. Additionally, there are several outbuildings in good condition All structures are meticulously maintained with new roofs, new gutters, newly refurbished and chinked logs, newer windows, REA power, and new fencing around improvements. A Koehler 8kw generator, two propane heaters, a wood cookstove, and a wood burning fireplace with an insert and fan provide heat. Also included are a stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, large tankless water heater, washer and dryer, and a 1000 gallon propane tank. The excellent domestic wells provide pure mountain drinking water. This private hideaway is completed secluded and has good access on well-maintained county roads. The ranch has quality perimeter fencing in fair to good condition. Overall, the ranch is set up exceptionally well for a new owner to come in and enjoy immediately.

Recreation

Located in the heart of Wyoming coveted Elk Area 7 the property meets the minimum requirements to qualify for landowner tags for Elk and Deer. The ranch is premier habitat for game animals with Elk, Deer, Bears, and Turkey seen frequently throughout the property. Also, many species of small-game and birds call this property home. With 3/4 of a mile of Luman Creek along with a strong live-water spring that descends down a scenic canyon on the western end of the property, the fisheries potential could be maximized with the development of a few ponds and reservoirs. Overall, there is no shortage of recreational opportunities available on this property with endless year-round activities.

Location

Luman Creek Ranch is located approximately 15-miles west of the town of Wheatland, WY and is accessed on well-maintained county roads. The town of Wheatland has a population of around 3, 500 people and has good amenities with good dining options, grocery stores and hardware/ equipment dealers. Additionally, the town of Cheyenne, WY is within a 1.5 hour drive, Laramie and the University of Wyoming a 2+/- hour drive and the booming front range of Colorado is under a 3-hour drive. – per Realtor