Shimmerhorn Ranch Buford, Wyoming // Albany County The Shimmerhorn Ranch is located just off Interstate 80; it lies 20 miles east of Laramie, the home of the University of Wyoming, and 30 miles west of Cheyenne, the State Capitol and approximately 2 hours north of the Denver International Airport with county road access. Both cities offer ample medical facilities, restaurants, retail shopping, employment and cultural activities. The Ranch is in close proximity to Curt Gowdy State Park and Vedauwoo Recreation Area. Granite and Crystal Reservoirs and the Medicine Bow National Forest are all a short drive away. Throughout the ranch there are excellent views of Rocky Mountain National Park into Colorado. With timber pockets, open range, rolling grasslands, numerous springs, Duck Creek and Lone Tree Creek on the property, it is a beautifully diverse 4,051 deeded acre property for the outdoorsman. During the summer, the Shimmerhorn Ranch can carry up to 500 yearlings. Well watered with Duck Creek, Lone Tree Creek and numerous springs and tributaries of Duck Creek, the Ranch has 1.07 cubic feet per second of adjudicated water rights and has produced 100 tons of native hay. The springs and tributaries could be developed for enhanced fishing opportunities. Lone Tree Creek currently produces excellent Brook Trout fishing and Brook Trout are found in Duck Creek.
Highlighting the Shimmerhorn is the exceptionally crafted 2,800 sq. ft. main home with 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms, as well as a 1,000 sq. ft. guest home with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Located to take in the vistas of the area, the home is placed into a timbered and rock area providing a beautiful setting and protection. Attention to every detail can be seen throughout. The Wyoming western theme creates a true ranch home feel. Laid out with a large kitchen and great room with views of the rock and timber outcrops and wrap around deck. The master bedroom is set aside providing privacy with a large deck and office area. The guest home is located just south of the main home and garage. Again it is well appointed with a true western ranch theme, it is the perfect size for long term stays.
Shimmerhorn Ranch is the perfect rural setting for a family who want to live in the country and enjoy all that the agricultural life style has to offer: secluded hiking and rock climbing, bird and wildlife-watching, year-round scenic photography, picnics and cross-country skiing. The Happy Jack Cross Country ski trails and rock climbing at Vedauwoo are just minutes away. Shimmerhorn has ample resident populations of elk, mule deer, antelope, occasional moose, as well as the occasional bear. The meadows provide cover and food for several varieties of game bird including the occasional wild turkey, blue grouse, ducks, Canadian geese, eagles, hawks, blue heron and owls, not to mention hundreds of song birds in the summer time. Shimmerhorn Ranch has the perfect combination of features for the buyer who wants all the very special amenities that a property of this magnitude has to offer. It is also an outstanding opportunity to use conservation easements not only for tax benefits but also to keep this wonderful ranch intact. Currently, there is no conservation easement making Shimmerhorn a great candidate in an area highly sought after for development.
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The Shimmerhorn Ranch is priced at $3,650,000 Showings By Appointment Only For more information, please contact: Tom Grieve PO Box 240 Baggs, WY 82321 307.383.2125 tom@ranchbrokers.com Western United Realty, LLC Wyoming-Laramie-Baggs It s not about dirt for dollars, it s about families, heritage, integrity, hard work and honesty. For more information, please contact: James Rinehart PO Box 1130 Laramie, WY 82073 307.745.6024 james@ranchbrokers.com