Sage Creek Ranch Offering Brochure

SAGE CREEK RANCH
LEO, WYOMING | CARBON COUNTY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
LOCATION & ACCESS 2
ELEVATION & CLIMATE 3
PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4
CARRYING CAPACITY 5
STOCK WATER 5
LIVE WATER 5
WATER RIGHTS 5
MINERAL RIGHTS 5
REAL ESTATE TAXES 6
UTILITIES & SERVICES 6
PERSONAL PROPERTY 6
FENCES & BOUNDARY LINES 6
IMPROVEMENTS 9 - 11
AREA INFORMATION12
RECREATION & WILDLIFE12
HUNTING12
SUMMARY STATEMENT13
OFFERING PRICE & CONDITIONS OF SALE 14
CONTACT INFORMATION15
STATE & RANCH MAPS 16

INTRODUCTION
Sage Creek Ranch offers the utmost in privacy and seclusion. The luxury home, sited perfectly on a bluff, provides an ideal setting to enjoy Wyoming
sunsets with family and friends. Truly a wildlife haven with excellent habitat, the Ranch is home to elk, mule deer, antelope, black bear, mountain lion
and upland birds. Sage Creek, which meanders through the Ranch for approximately 2.8 miles, offers excellent fishing. The Ranch, with 8,071± total
contiguous acres of which 2,391± are deeded, is owner rated at 125 Animal Units. The varied topography consists of healthy riparian zones along Sage
Creek, deep draws lined with cottonwood trees fed by numerous springs, open valleys of Wyoming big sagebrush, large majestic rock outcroppings,
and pine and aspen trees in the upper elevations. Located only 15 minutes from the renowned Miracle Mile of the North Platte River, the Ranch serves
as a luxury base to explore the Wyoming outdoors.
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LOCATION & ACCESS
With the ultimate in privacy and seclusion, the Ranch is located on the western flank of the Shirley Mountain Range, approximately 59± miles
southwest of downtown Casper, Wyoming, via Highway 220 and Kortes Road. With the exception of the Ranch itself, the majority of the access road
is maintained year round by the County. As one leaves the county road and enters the Ranch, the busyness of life begins to melt away. Behind a locked
gate, the luxury home, guest cabin and wide-open spaces await the adventures to come.
Approximate distances from the Ranch to other notable towns are as follows:
Casper, Wyoming
59 miles
Rawlins, Wyoming
54 miles
Saratoga, Wyoming
84 miles
Laramie, Wyoming
112 miles
Denver, Colorado
244 miles
Casper, located along the North
Platte River and at the base of
Casper Mountain, is a friendly town
with a population of approximately
60,000. Home to the Natrona County
International Airport, known as the
Gateway to Wyoming, direct flights
to major hubs, including Denver
and Salt Lake City, allow for simple
departures and arrivals. As the
second largest city in Wyoming,
Casper is a regional center of banking
and commerce, and offers fine dining,
shopping, entertainment, and nearly
any amenity one would need on the
Ranch.
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ELEVATION & CLIMATE
The Ranch elevation ranges from approximately 6,240 to 8,200 feet above sea level. The local area experiences a semi-arid climate with moderate
temperatures. The average annual precipitation on the Ranch will vary from the north to south end. According to historic climate data, the lower
reaches of the Ranch, situated on the north end along Sage Creek, have historically averaged 13.61± inches of precipitation annually. The higher
elevations on the southern portion of the Ranch will accumulate more snow and have historically averaged 21.4± inches of precipitation annually.
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PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
With over 2,000 feet of elevation gain, the terrain of Sage Creek Ranch is very diverse. The riparian zone along Sage Creek, bordered by thick stands
of willows, transitions to the big sagebrush draws lined with cottonwood trees and an abundance of live water from springs. Large rock outcroppings
break up the hillsides and provide cover for a wide variety of wildlife on the Ranch. As the elevation increases, the topography gradually changes to a
mountain setting with valleys and coulees graced with colorful shrubs, aspen and pine trees.
The Ranch is currently utilized as a summer grazing operation capable of running 350 pairs for a 5-month grazing season. If an operator wanted to
utilize the Ranch on a year-round basis, it is estimated the Ranch could carry approximately 125 cows.
Acreage Breakdown:
Total Acres: 8,071±
Deeded Acres: 2,391±
Native Pasture: 8,071±
State of Wyoming Lease: 680±
Bureau of Land Management: 5,000±
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CARRYING CAPACITY
The Ranch is rated at 125 Animal Units. Currently, the Ranch functions as a summer grazing unit running approximately 350 pair for a 5-month
grazing period (May 1 st - September 30 th ).
STOCK WATER
The Ranch is well watered by Sage Creek, numerous springs and live water in many of the draws.
LIVE WATER
Sage Creek meanders through the north end of the Ranch for approximately 2.8 miles offering excellent fishing for a healthy population of brown trout
in its pools and riffles. Multiple springs create ample watering locations for both livestock and wildlife.
WATER RIGHTS
The Ranch has direct-flow irrigation rights from Sage Creek dating back to 1900.
Type Source Permit Number: Facility Name Priority Date Capacity Permitted Acres
Irrigation Sage Creek CR CC27/219 Enl. Leibig Ditch 12/24/1900 .59 CFS 15
Irrigation Sage Creek CR CC27/222 Enl. South Ditch 4/27/1901 .33 CFS 10.5
Irrigation Sage Creek CR CC27/242 Hukauluoma NO 2 Ditch 6/15/1904 .42 CFS 20
Reservoir Sever Draw CR CR05/227 Sever Stock Reservoir 7/25/1968 2.32 AF --
MINERAL RIGHTS
The Seller will convey with the Ranch 100% of whatever mineral, oil, gas, geo-thermal, hydro-carbon and gravel rights they actually own, subject to
reservations by previous owners. The Seller makes no representation as to the quantity or quality of any mineral or other sub-surface rights appurtenant
to the Ranch.
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REAL ESTATE TAXES
The 2017 real estate taxes were $3,397.33.
2017 fees for the State Grazing Lease were $895.62.
2017 fees for the BLM Grazing Lease were $1,679.26.
UTILITIES & SERVICES
Electricity is provided by High Plains Power via underground power lines. There are several companies in the area that supply propane. Wired
telephone service is not available. However, cellular communication is possible with both AT&T and Verizon providers. Domestic water is provided
by two wells and the sewage system is septic.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Many furnishings in the homes can be purchased outside of the real estate transaction.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
A conservation easement with The Nature Conservancy was placed on the Ranch in 1999. It is the purpose of the conservation easement to preserve
and protect in perpetuity, and to enhance and restore the significant natural habitat and ecosystems of the Ranch. The conservation easement allows for
nearly all historical-land uses of good stewardship to continue and allows for a variety of additional buildings within two building envelopes.
A copy of the conservation easement can be provided upon request.
FENCES & BOUNDARY LINES
The Seller hereby makes known that there may be variations between the property boundary lines and the location of the existing boundary fences on
Sage Creek Ranch. The Seller makes no warranties with regard to the location of the fence lines in relationship to the property boundary lines, nor
does the Seller make any warranties or representations with regard to specific acreage within the fenced property lines.
The Seller is selling Sage Creek Ranch in its “as is-where is” condition which includes the location of the fences as they now exist. Boundaries
shown on any accompanying maps are approximate. The maps are not to scale and are for visual aid only. The accuracy of the maps and information
portrayed therein is not guaranteed nor warranted.
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IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements on the Ranch consist of a main house, guest house and corrals. The building improvements are of high-quality construction and
appear to be well maintained.
Main House
The 4,500 square-foot main house, with 5 bedrooms and 5½ bathrooms, was constructed in 2001. Sitting high on a bluff, the home overlooks the pond
in the valley below and beyond to Pathfinder Reservoir, the Seminoe Mountains, the Ferris Mountains and Heath’s Peak. Sunsets from the home are
remarkable and can be enjoyed from the expansive deck, open kitchen, dining room, living room and master-suite areas.
With high-end accents of log and stacked-ledge stone, granite countertops, Viking appliances, hardwood and tile flooring, steam shower and jetted
soaker tub in the master suite, quality craftsmanship and materials are evident throughout.
Designed to accommodate a large number of friends and family, the house provides a comfortable and attractive gathering place within the expansive
open living areas. The crackle of a fire in the large gas-lit wood-burning fireplace is often heard in the background creating a warm welcoming
environment.
The basement provides a living room, a wet bar and houses a large walk-in safe. The basement also has three bedrooms that include two guest master
suites, one that has its own fireplace and opens to a patio, as well as a large bunk room for the kids.
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IMPROVEMENTS
Guest House
A charming guest house features an open floor plan with a sleeping loft, kitchen, bathroom and open living room with a wood-burning fireplace. The
chinked logs on the interior provide a rustic feel, similar to a homesteader’s cabin. In addition, the large deck under the wrap-around porch provides
an old west charm.
Livestock Corrals
Wooden horse corrals adjacent to the Guest House accommodate a place for horses.
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AREA INFORMATION
The nearby Miracle Mile of the North Platte River, only 15 minutes from the Ranch, is a prime destination for avid anglers. As the tail water of
Seminoe Reservoir, consistent water temperatures make this a year-round fishing destination with strong numbers of trophy-sized trout.
Nearby Seminoe, Pathfinder and Alcova Reservoirs provide endless boating, fishing and camping opportunities.
RECREATION & WILDLIFE
The Ranch is home to an abundance of wildlife including trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, black bear, mountain lion and sage grouse.
Sage Creek, which traverses the Ranch for 2.8 miles, provides anglers the opportunity to fish private waters teeming with brown trout.
The rock outcroppings overlooking expansive valleys filled with sage brush, lined with cottonwood trees and well watered with numerous springs make
for an ideal combination for prime trophy mule-deer habitat.
Surrounding the improvements, the upper elevations of the Ranch contain excellent elk habitat with mountain meadows, aspens and pine trees. It is
not uncommon to hear elk bugling from the main house!
HUNTING
The owners of Sage Creek Ranch historically
have qualified annually for two landowner
tags for each species of wildlife including elk,
deer and antelope.
Elk hunting- The Ranch is located in Area 16
for elk. (Limited quota draw for both residents
and non-residents.) Area 16 is a hard to draw
area and is known for a large number of elk
and trophy-quality bulls.
Deer hunting- The Ranch is located in Area 70
for deer. (General tag for residents and limited
quota Region D for non-residents.)
Antelope hunting- The Ranch is located in
Area 48 for antelope. (Limited quota draw for
both residents and non-residents.)
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SUMMARY STATEMENT
Located in the heart of the wild outdoors, Sage Creek Ranch is an extremely attractive offering with a luxury home situated high on a bluff to capture
the expansive views and unforgettable sunsets. This 125 AU agricultural operation on 8,071± total contiguous acres, of which 2,391± are deeded, is
enhanced by the recreational facets available both on the Ranch and on the bordering public lands, as well as the nearby waters of the North Platte
River. The Ranch provides unlimited access to hunting, horseback riding, hiking, boating, fishing and other outdoor activities.
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OFFERING PRICE & CONDITIONS OF SALE
Sage Creek Ranch is offered at $2,850,000 Cash. The Conditions of the Sale are as follows:
1. All offers to purchase must be in writing and accompanied by an earnest money deposit check in the amount of 5.00% of the
Purchaser’s offering price;
2. All Offerors must demonstrate to the Seller’s satisfaction unquestioned financial capability to purchase the Ranch prior to scheduling
a showing;
3. Earnest money deposits will be placed in escrow with First American Title Insurance Company, Laramie, Wyoming.
4. The Seller will provide and pay for a standard owner’s title insurance policy issued by First American Title Insurance Company.
Title to the real property will be conveyed by special warranty deed;
5. All of the Ranch’s mineral rights appurtenant to the property and currently owned by the Seller will be transferred at Closing;
6. Buyers’ Brokers are welcome and cordially invited to contact Swan Land Company for information regarding Cooperation Policies
and Commission Splits.
The Seller reserves the right to effect a tax-deferred exchange for other real property in accordance with provisions in Section 1031 of the
Internal Revenue Code. The Buyer will not be required to incur any additional expenses nor to step into the chain of title on any property
which the Sellers may acquire.
This entire Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by the Seller.
Information regarding land classifications, acreages, carrying capacities, crop yields, potential profits, etc., are intended only as general
guidelines and have been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not warranted or guaranteed by the Seller or Swan
Land Company. Prospective Buyers should verify all information to their sole and complete satisfaction.
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Swan Land Company has been authorized by the Seller to act as their Exclusive Real Estate Broker on the sale of Sage Creek Ranch.
Since 2002, we have primarily focused on the brokerage of significant ranches, farms and recreational properties throughout the
Rocky Mountain West.
This Offering is based on information believed to be correct; however, it is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale and change or
withdrawal without notice. Information contained herein has been provided by the Seller or obtained from other sources deemed
reliable. The Agent does not, however, guarantee accuracy and recommends that any Prospective Buyer conduct an independent
investigation.
For more information or to make an appointment to inspect the Ranch please call:
Scott Williams - Sales Associate
Swan Land Company
P.O. Box 865
Buffalo, Wyoming 82834
Mobile 307.621.0098
Toll Free 866.999.7342
Email scott@swanlandco.com
www.swanlandco.com
A 48-hour notice is requested to make proper arrangements for an inspection of Sage Creek Ranch.
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