Bone Ranch Offering Brochure

BONE RANCH
LUSK, WYOMING | NIOBRARA COUNTY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION1
LOCATION & ACCESS 2
ELEVATION & CLIMATE 3
PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 4
CARRYING CAPACITY4
MINERAL RIGHTS4
WATER RIGHTS 5
IMPROVEMENTS 7
RECREATION & WILDLIFE8
UTILITIES & SERVICES9
REAL ESTATE TAXES9
FENCES & BOUNDARY LINES 9
SUMMARY STATEMENT 10
OFFERING PRICE & CONDITIONS OF SALE11
CONTACT INFORMATION 12
MAPS13-15

INTRODUCTION
Offered for the first time in over 70 years, the Bone Ranch represents the rare opportunity to own 2,040 acres of deeded and contiguous grassland in
an area known for cattle production. Located approximately two miles southwest of Lusk, Wyoming, the Ranch encompasses open spaces and rolling
hills. The Ranch offers stock-watering resources in the form of reservoirs and wells and has historically supported 85 cows year around.
The Ranch is a solid grazing unit on 100% deeded property. Private ownership provides the owner the ultimate flexibility necessary to effectively
manage a livestock operation into the future. The choice of grazing the Ranch seasonally or year-round will be solely up to the discretion of the
fortunate new owner.
The Ranch has two established home sites which provide the new owner the opportunity to build upon the legacy left behind by the Bone Family.
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LOCATION & ACCESS
The Ranch can be accessed by traveling approximately 1.5 miles west of Lusk on Highway 20 and then south for half a mile on Silver Springs Road,
a graveled county road which borders the Ranch for approximately 2.25 miles on the eastern edge.
Approximate distances to other nearby towns are as follows:
Lusk, Wyoming
1.5 miles
Torrington, Wyoming
58 miles
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
90 miles
Casper, Wyoming
103 miles
Deadwood, South Dakota
136 miles
Cheyenne, Wyoming
142 miles
Rapid City, South Dakota
151 miles
Denver, Colorado
240 miles
Lusk has all the essential services needed before heading to the Ranch. With the Niobrara County Hospital and Clinic, grocery store, several banks,
agricultural supply store, and an excellent public school system, Lusk has the small town feel while providing the essential elements of life.
Casper, Wyoming, approximately 103 miles west of the Ranch, has commercial air service with connecting flights to several major hubs including
Denver and Salt Lake City. Torrington also offers additional services for building supplies and equipment to satisfy nearly all the needs on the Ranch.
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ELEVATION & CLIMATE
The Ranch elevation is approximately 5,000 feet above sea level. Lusk experiences a semi-arid climate with cold, dry winters, wet springs, and hot
summers. The average annual precipitation in nearby Lusk is 16.5 inches. With regards to cattle ranching, Lusk and the surrounding area can be
considered one of the most desirable locations to produce cattle in Wyoming. This is due to the quality of the forage and the ability to put solid gains
on cattle with the strong hard native grasses inherent to this area.
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PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
The Ranch is divided into seven main pastures by fences which have been well maintained. The heavily sodded pastures indicate a drought-resistant
ecosystem which recovers amply year to year. The Ranch is watered by three wells and several stock reservoirs.
The Bone Family has historically produced adequate hay from the dryland fields to support the cattle through the winter months.
Acreage Breakdown
Total Deeded Acres
2,040± acres
Native Pasture
1,651.85± acres
Dryland Hay
225.23± acres
Dryland Farming:
162.92± acres
CARRYING CAPACITY
The carrying capacity of the Ranch is
owner rated at 85 animal units. With
rolling hills and good grass cover,
the Ranch could be managed as a
year-round cow/calf operation or as
a seasonal grazing unit. The Ranch is
currently utilized as a year around cow/
calf operation, historically carrying 85 ±
pairs plus bulls.
MINERAL RIGHTS
The Seller will convey with the Ranch
100% of whatever mineral, oil, gas, geothermal,
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 subsurface
rights appurtenant to the Ranch.
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WATER RIGHTS
Three wells are located on the Ranch and will transfer with the sale. Several reservoirs and intermittent drainages traverse the Ranch providing
additional stock watering points for the cattle.
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IMPROVEMENTS
Currently there are two established home sites on the Ranch.
Homesite 1:
• Home built in 1910, 1,644± square feet, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Garage, barn, and multiple outbuildings.
Homesite 2:
• Home built in 1900, 1,198± square feet, 2 bed, 2 bath. This home is currently not inhabited, but the location is excellent!
• Quonset, corrals, calving barn, multiple outbuildings.
Gravel Pit
An open and permitted gravel pit is located on the Ranch. The new owner will have the benefit of deciding the future of the pit. Please call to discuss
any details associated with the gravel pit.
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RECREATION & WILDLIFE
The Ranch is home to numerous species of wildlife. Antelope, mule deer, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, Hungarian partridge and waterfowl can be
found on the Ranch at various times of the year.
Glendo State Park, 40 miles southwest of the ranch offers approximately 12,000 acres of water for boating and fishing opportunities, camping sites, and
over 40 miles of mountain bike trails.
The Black Hills of South Dakota, northeast of the ranch contain thousands of acres of public land for hiking, camping, and touristic activities including
visits to Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, and the town of Sturgis.
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UTILITIES & SERVICES
Electricity is available at both homesites, propane fuels the heating systems, and domestic water is provided by wells at each homesite.
The real estate taxes for 2022 were approximately $2,643.81.
REAL ESTATE TAXES
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 the Bone 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 the Bone 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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BROKER SUMMARY STATEMENT
Bone Ranch is a true grass ranch that is well situated in southeast Wyoming. The 2,040 deeded acres are located in a single block with easy access
from the town of Lusk, Wyoming and located directly adjacent to a well maintained graveled road. The combination of convenience to town, excellent
access, good grass resources, well maintained fences, and appealing natural topography present an opportunity that is rarely available in this part of
Wyoming. The Ranch is perfect for those looking for open space and agricultural production while living close to the amenities of a nearby town.
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OFFERING PRICE & CONDITIONS OF SALE
Bone Ranch, as previously described herein, is offered at US $1,950,000.00 Cash or Terms acceptable solely at the discretion of the Seller. The
conditions of sale as of June 2022 are as follows:
1. All Prospective Buyers must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Seller, absolute financial capability to purchase the Ranch prior to
scheduling an inspection of the Ranch;
2. Earnest money deposit will be due upon completion of a fully executed contract, and all earnest money deposits will be held in escrow
by Sovereign State Title Company, Sheridan, Wyoming;
3. The Sellers will provide and pay for a standard owner’s title insurance policy. Any endorsements requested by the Buyer or any
lender will be at Buyer’s expense. Title to the real property will be conveyed by a warranty deed;
4. Buyers’ Brokers are welcomed and invited to contact listing broker Scott Williams in our Buffalo, Wyoming Office for information
regarding Cooperation Policies.
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, 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 Bone Ranch. Since 2002, we have 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
Sellers 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:
Swan Land Company
1185 North 14th Avenue – Suite One
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Office 406.522.7342
Toll Free 866.999.7342
www.swanlandco.com
Scott Williams
Associate Broker
Mobile 307.621.0098
scott@swanlandco.com
A 48-hour notice is requested to make proper arrangements for an inspection of Bone Ranch.
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