HomesteadDUBOIS, Draw WYOMING Ranch
Hunting | Ranching | Fly Fishing | Conservation Homestead Draw Ranch DUBOIS,WYOMING Introduction Homestead Draw Ranch comprises 294.86 deeded acres in the foothills of the mighty Wind River Mountains just 6 miles west of the charming and friendly western town of Dubois, Wyoming and a 50 min drive from Jackson Hole through National Forest. The acreage consists primarily of rolling, native sagebrush/grassland, though a portion is dedicated to an irrigated meadow with Wind River water rights currently used to produce quality horse hay. The property also includes an aspen grove with year-round spring, Hand a forested mountainside. The topography, though gentle, affords spectacular views of the Absaroka Mountains—including Ramshorn Peak, a signature feature of the Dubois area—as well as the dramatic Dubois Badlands.
Improvements include a tastefully designed, beautifully constructed, energy-efficient 1,944sqft, 3 bedroom + loft, 2.5 bath home with large decks and mature landscaping; an oversized 2-car detached garage; a 688sqft 2 bedroom guest cabin; a 1,024sqft horse barn with indoor and outdoor water supply and tack-up areas, a sealed tack room, attached paddocks, round corral, loafing sheds for horses; and large fenced pastures. All of the improvements were constructed between 2002 and 2006.
There is convenient year round access to the ranch. The property borders both Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Forest property, enabling direct access to miles of hiking/riding trails and millions of acres of public lands, including the vast Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests. The Wind River may be accessed through BLM land within a few hundred feet of the property. There are countless trout fishing opportunities nearby including mountain lakes, pristine streams, and many sites along the legendary Wind River. John Turner, Partner/Associate Broker Matt MacMillan, Associate Broker Office307.734.6100 Irrigated Hay Field WWW.LIVEWATERPROPERTIES.COM Warm Springs Creek on adjacent National Forest
Located in Fremont County, Location For those with private Wyoming, Homestead Draw aircraft, Dubois has a Ranch is just 6 miles west municipal airport with a of the authentic Western 6,100-foot airstrip. For The Homestead Draw Ranch is located town of Dubois, at the end less than an hour east of Jackson Hole, others, Jackson Hole Airport of a ±1-mile private road off Wyoming. (JAC) is 90 minutes west of of Highway 26—the main Dubois and is serviced by highway leading from Dubois to Greater Yellowstone Delta, United, Skywest, and American. Depending and Grand Teton National Parks and to Jackson on the time of year, there are flights from up to 14 Hole. Its location adjacent to the Shoshone National major U.S. cities. In addition, Riverton Regional Forest gives this property a backyard of ±2.4 million Airport (RIW) is one hour to the east with service on acres of contiguous national forest land available for DenverAir Connection and Great Lakes Aviation exploration and recreation. to Denver. View from living room
Comprising 294.86 acres, Acreage Should new owners wish to Homestead Draw Ranch construct an additional dwelling includes sagebrush-steppe or other facilities, there are a grasslands and coniferous Comprising 294.86 acres, Homestead number of ideal building sites.The forest at elevations Draw Ranch includes sagebrush-steppe roughly square-shaped property ranging from approximately grasslands and coniferous forest at is bordered on the south by the 7,200 to 7,700 feet above sea elevations ranging from approximately Shoshone National Forest and level. At the center is a small 7,200 to 7,700 feet above sea level. Bureau of Land spring-fed perennial creek. It Management lands, providing is in a largely private location where the mighty Wind both privacy and access to a seemingly endless River Mountains and Absaroka Mountains meet, and expanse of public land for outdoor recreation. there are tremendous alpine views in all directions. It would truly take a lifetime to explore the vast public The ranch is located at the end of a private road that is lands that can be accessed directly from Homestead shared by a handful of landowners. Draw Ranch. View of Ramshorn Peak from house
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Dubois is an authentic Old West mountain town, with historic buildings, wooden sidewalks, and a real cowboy culture. Though Dubois has only 1,000 permanent residents, has been chosen through the years as a location for a it offers many amenities found in larger communities, number of commercials and Hollywood films. American including a supermarket and drugstore, museums, several Cowboy Magazine named Dubois one of the “Best restaurants, numerous shops, hunting and fishing guide Rural Towns of 2012.” The article stated, “These ranch services, a public swimming pool, a library, and a nine‐ communities embody the big country we love. Remote hole golf course. In the summer, there are a variety of and surrounded by beautiful range land and wilderness, public events, including a rodeo and chuckwagon dinner small towns form our nation’s heart. Whether you already every Friday evening. The Wind River runs right through live in a place like this—or want to—we—honor and Ttown, and there are spectacular mountain views in every celebrate American community values. These are the direction. Due to its archetypal Western beauty, the area doorways to the Cowboy Way. Wind River nearby
Nearby Live Water:
Bisecting the valley just below the ranch, the Wind River offers some of the best and most varied fishing in the country.
The Upper Wind River is a free-flowing natural river dominated by cutthroat trout. As the river meanders down the valley, rainbow and brown trout populations increase, giving anglers the chance to land all three species in one day. Public fishing access points up and down the river offer some of the best fishing near the town of Dubois. A tract of BLM land directly adjacent to Homestead Draw Ranch at the NNW corner provides a particularly convenient access to the Wind River, and the many tributaries of the Wind River also offer excellent fishing. For example, a trail from the ranch house leads directly into spectacular Warm Springs Canyon and to quiet, pristine fishing spots on Warm Springs Creek.
In addition to the amazing fisheries close to the property, there are endless angling destinations and opportunities within a short drive from the ranch. These include the Buffalo Fork, the Snake River, and an abundance of streams and rivers in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. There are 626 lakes and reservoirs and 2,057 miles of streams that comprise the fishing waters of the Wind River Country. These include pristine mountain streams rushing beneath towering granite spires, crystal clear lakes, and wide rivers twisting through stunning canyons. House, Garage and barn
Tack room Improvements
Nestled in a sheltered site just below the forest is the main home of 1,944sqft, with 3-bedrooms, 2.5-baths, large decks, and mature landscaping.
Being of newer construction, the home is highly energy efficient and features both forced-air heat and an auxiliary wood-burning heat stove. The master bedroom is of an en-suite design, enabling ample privacy for the owners, even while having a full complement of guests. The home has a 768sqft detached garage, oversized to allow for equipment storage or for workshop or craft facilities. Nearby is a 1,024sqft horse barn with indoor and outdoor tack-up areas, a sealed tack room, an attached paddock, indoor and outdoor water supply, a round corral, and a large fenced pasture. Along the spring creek is a 688sqft, 2-bedroom guest cabin overlooking the hay field, and an additional large fenced pasture with a detached loafing shed for horses. All of the improvements were constructed between 2002 and 2006. There is one private water well each for the main house and the guest cabin. Water rights to the spring belong exclusively to the owners of the ranch.
The current owners irrigate ±10 acres of land at the base of the property to raise certified weed-free horse hay and for horse pasture. The irrigation water is pumped from the Wind River under permit from the Wyoming State Engineer’s Office. If desired, the irrigated acreage may be roughly doubled to the size of the area irrigated historically. Wildlife & Hunting The location of Homestead Draw Ranch is ideal for observing a wide range of wildlife.
Bordered by public lands, there are and songbirds. *Deer: Hunt Area 128 provides many game species present on a short general hunt season and the ranch or nearby, including elk, Homestead Draw Ranch is an several limited-quota seasons, moose, mule deer, whitetail deer, ideally situated, easily accessible including a late-season permit that bighorn sheep, and pronghorn home base for hunting. There allows an especially good chance antelope. In addition, mountain are a number of guide services at a trophy mule deer. *Antelope: lions, bears, wolves, and bobcats operating in the area for those new Hunt area 84 has two limited- Bmay be found in the area. For to the geography. Wyoming Game quota seasons in September and bird enthusiasts, this Wyoming & Fish Department hunt areas are October. Landowner permits may ranch provides plenty of viewing as follows: *Elk: Hunt Area 68, a be available based on the size opportunities for various types of general hunt area with a special of the property and its extensive hawks, eagles, owls, limited-quota season for archery. utilization by game animals. Brooks Lake nearby
A person could saddle Recreational sightseeing opportunities. Just up at the horse barn beyond Grand Teton Park are and travel the same Opportunities the Town of Jackson and Teton trails once used Village. by the “Mountain Homestead Draw Ranch is a horse Together, these nearby areas Man” explorers and enthusiast’s dream. With direct access provide many opportunities for trappers of the early to the Shoshone National Forest and hiking; biking; camping; rock- 1800s. BLM lands, there are literally thousands climbing; fishing and hunting; Just west of the ranch, of miles of public trails and millions of river rafting and kayaking; where the Wind River acres to explore. horseback riding; wildlife and and Absaroka mountains meet, is Togwotee Pass. landscape photography; several excellent golf Predominantly National Forest, this area in winter courses; backcountry and Nordic skiing; and, for offers tremendous snowmobiling and backcountry the alpine skier, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort— skiing opportunities. Just over the pass are Grand recently voted #1 in the nation in a poll of skiers. Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, with their The Jackson Hole Valley and the City of Jackson millions of pristine acres and several lifetimes’ worth also provide tremendous opportunities for dining, of hiking, exploring, fishing, mountaineering, and shopping, entertainment, and cultural events. Conservation Easement: A conservation easement placed with The Nature Conservancy on 124 acres at the southern edge of the property protects the land directly adjacent to U.S. Forest Service and BLM lands from development. A conservation-minded owner could investigate placing a conservation easement on additional acreage, further protecting the property and possibly generating valuable tax benefits. Wyoming Tax Benefits:
Bloomberg Wealth Management magazine consistently rates Wyoming as the #1 Tax Friendly State in America for both individuals and corporations. Land ownership in Wyoming can offer significant reductions in federal income taxes through the strategic use of conservation easements while protecting this valuable resource that we all cherish. Here are the “lucky” thirteen reasons to purchase and stay in Wyoming for state residents:
• No state income tax on personal or • No state gift tax corporate income • No intangible taxes on financial assets
• No state inheritance tax or estate tax • No personal property tax on property held for • No state excise taxes on gas or food personal use • No tax on the sale of real estate • No tax on individual mineral interest • No state capital gains tax • Lower property taxes based on the • Dynasty trusts are permitted to shelter assets from generation to generation assessed value • Wyoming Close LLC statute • No tax on out-of-state retirement income Summary
Homestead Draw Ranch is a beautiful, 294.86-acre parcel tucked away in its own private location in the Wind River Mountains foothills with sweeping mountain views. With direct access to the Shoshone National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands and proximity to Jackson Hole, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park Ranch, the ranch offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and sightseeing. Located in the heart of Western history, culture, and wilderness, this is a spectacular mountain property.
PRICE REDUCED: $1,965,000 TAXES: $5,921 in 2017 CONTACT: John Turner, Partner/Associate Broker Matt MacMillan, Associate Broker Toll Free: 307.349.7510|[email protected] [email protected] Homestead Draw Ranch Location Map
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. Maps are for visual aid only ~ accuracyHomestead is not guaranteed. OrangeDraw Shading Aerial represents BLM.Map Green shading represents National Forest Maps are for visual aid only ~ accuracyHomestead is not guaranteed. OrangeDraw Shading Aerial represents BLM.Map Green shading represents National Forest
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