Ishawooa Creek Retreat Cody, Wyoming
Ishawooa Creek Retreat Cody, wyoming
Fly Fishing | Hunting | Ranching | Conservation Ishawooa Creek Retreat Cody,wyoming
Introduction:
Situated on the South Fork of the Shoshone River, 30 miles southwest of Cody, Wyoming, is Ishawooa Creek
Retreat. Bordered by Shoshone National Forest, this 40- acre parcel commands spectacular 360-degree views of surrounding peaks. With Ishawooa Creek flowing along the northern boundary of the property for ¼ mile, the fishing can only be described as exceptional. It is very rare in Wyoming to find truly private trout water. Surrounded by landowners on three sides, the setting of this unique property offers virtually private access to national forest with unlimited recreational opportunities from horseback riding, hiking, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Undeveloped by previous owners, an incoming buyer will have the option of several exceptional building sites. Ishawooa Creek Retreat offers an ideal setting for private year-round country living with all the beauty and splendor of the Upper South Fork Valley, with close proximity to Cody. Ted Harvey, Sales Associate Cell: 406.314.5330 Toll Free: 866.734.6100
www.LiveWaterProperties.com Location: Located near the end of the famous Upper South Fork Valley, Ishawooa Creek Retreat is situated in the shadow of the majestic 11,000-foot peaks of the Absaroka Mountain Range. Ishawooa Creek Retreat enjoys all the conveniences of small town living with the town of Cody 30 minutes away. A town with a rich history of ranching and farming, Cody has a population of 9,500 people with easy access to amenities. Considered one of the most popular gateway communities to Yellowstone National Park, Cody is the county seat of Park County. In addition, Cody provides everything a resort community has to offer. Amenities include state-of-the-art medical facilities, excellent cuisine and lodging, art galleries, museums including the prestigious Buffalo Bill Center of the West, summer concerts, world-class trout fishing, rafting, winter skiing and one of the largest contiguous tracts of national parks, forest and wildlife management areas in the country. The Yellowstone Regional Airport provides commercial air service through Delta and United with connections to Salt Lake City and Denver International Airports.
www.LiveWaterProperties.com Acreage: Ishawooa Creek Retreat boasts 40 acres of level terrain framed by mature cottonwoods. With 360-degree views of the surrounding Absaroka Mountains and framed by cottonwoods, the land offers an ideal setting for numerous building sites.
Conservation Easement: Ishawooa Creek Retreat is one of the few properties left in the Upper South Fork Valley not encumbered by a conservation easement. Due to the dynamic ecological and scenic attributes of the property, a potential conservation easement offers an incoming landowner the opportunity to capture significant tax benefits with the placement of an easement, thereby preserving the wild and scenic qualities of the ranch in perpetuity.
www.LiveWaterProperties.com Live Water: Flowing along the northern border of the property for ¼ mile is Ishawooa Creek. This creek is known for exceptional brown and rainbow trout fishing. Meandering through cottonwoods, the creek joins the South Fork of the Shoshone River east of the property.
Nearby Live Water: The South Fork of the Shoshone River is one of the most under-fished rivers in the Yellowstone area. The South Fork originates in the Washakie Wilderness Area and winds out of the Absaroka Range through nearly 25 miles of public land. Wade fishing is great June through October for cutthroat, rainbow and brook trout ranging from 8 to 12 inches. Rushing down the Wapiti Valley from Yellowstone National Park’s east entrance to the Buffalo Bill Reservoir is the North Fork of the Shoshone River. Easily accessible from the scenic Wapiti Valley Highway, this river becomes a dry fly angler’s haven in early fall. Do not miss the brown trout fishing in October as they run upstream from the Buffalo Bill Reservoir during their annual spawning migration.
www.LiveWaterProperties.com Wildlife: The setting at Ishawooa Creek Retreat provides one of the areas’ most diverse wildlife viewing environments. Nationally known for its natural beauty, the Upper South Fork Valley and Shoshone National Forest are home to many different species of wildlife including elk, moose, mule and whitetail deer, antelope, bear, mountain lions, wolves, bobcats and bighorn sheep. This Wyoming retreat provides abundant bird watching opportunities for various types of hawks, eagles, owls, pheasants, grouse and songbirds.
Recreation: With the area’s mild winter climate, the Shoshone River Valley has long been sought-after for year-round recreational opportunities. In addition to the exceptional fishing, sightseeing trips to the spectacular scenery of the surrounding National Forests and Yellowstone National Park can be enjoyed. The sheer amount of recreational offerings within an easy drive of Ishawooa Creek is remarkable including fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, zip-lines, jeep trails, ice climbing, and antique hunting in numerous charming mountain communities. Visitors and residents return time and time again to the world famous Buffalo Bill Center of the West for the rich cultural art, history and heritage of Wyoming and the West.
www.LiveWaterProperties.com History: During the 19th century, the Western frontier slowly developed a mystique and national reputation centered around ranching, big game hunting, and the independent unfettered nature of Western life. As the railroads expanded the famous Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West show fueled the nation’s imagination; soon folks from back East and around the world traveled to Wyoming to experience the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
The town of Cody is located on the Shoshone River in the Bighorn Basin in northwest Wyoming. This basin is surrounded by mountain ranges on three sides: the Absarokas to the west; the Owl Creek Mountains to the south; and the Bighorn Mountains to the east. Founded by Buffalo Bill in 1896 the town of Cody was chosen for its proximity to Yellowstone, abundance of wildlife and land available for farming and ranching.
www.LiveWaterProperties.com Summary
Commanding spectacular views of the Absoroka Peaks, Ishawooa Creek
Retreat is situated in the highly-coveted Shoshone River Valley. Located 30 miles
southwest of Cody, Wyoming, the retreat is comprised of 40 pristine deeded
acres with frontage on ¼ mile of Ishawooa Creek and the Shoshone National
Forest. Undeveloped by the previous owners, Ishawooa Creek Retreat features
amazing scenery and secluded mountain living with direct access to one of
Wyoming’s most spectacular valleys. Previously offered with another firm at
$1,600,000, Live Water Properties’ offering price is $715,000.
PRICE: $715,000 TAXES: 2013 Taxes $33.52
CONTACT: Ted Harvey, Sales Associate Toll Free: 866.734.6100 Cell: 406.314.5330
Notes: 1) This is an exclusive listing of Live Water Properties LLC; an agent of Live Water Properties must be present to conduct a showing. The owners respectfully request that other agents and/or prospective buyers contact Live Water Properties in advance to schedule a proper showing and do not attempt to tour or trespass the property on their own. Thank you. 2) Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information provided herein is intended as a general guideline and has been provided by sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy of which we cannot guarantee. 3) Live Water Properties LLC represents the Seller as a Seller’s Agent.
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