Ranch Marketing Associates

One of the original stage coach stops, where horses were raised, trained and sold to the stageline, this 79-acre (+/-) ranch has history, charm and an ideal location just south of Sheridan situated against the Bighorn Mountains. The property is fenced and cross-fenced with deep-grass irrigated pastures and is perfectly outfitted for horses and equestrian activity. Located right off US Hwy 87 just 5 miles from the Big Horn Equestrian Center and Polo Club, 12 miles south of Sheridan and 20 miles north of Buffalo with paved-access right up to the property's driveway. Improvements include a 2,056 sq. ft., remodeled 1900's farm house with hardwood flooring, knotty-pine ceiling and kitchen cabinets, wood-burning fireplace and a south-facing covered porch overlooking a trout pond, large open riding arena, hay barn, storage shed, three-stall horse barn with runs, power and water, and an insulated work shop with wood/coal stove for heating. The ranch has an artesian spring producing 25 GPM and additional artesian springs that supply the ranch's two ponds. Larson and Johnson Creeks flow through the ranch through stands of aspen, willow, box elder, silver poplar, pine and cottonwood trees. A prime location with excellent water popular for a variety of wildlife and waterfowl surrounded by many species of trees including aspen, willow, box elder, silver poplar, apple, pine, and cottonwood. Includes 90% of the mineral rights with the remaining 10% available for sale.

Location:
Stage Stop Ranch is located 12 miles south of Sheridan in north-central Wyoming and 20 miles north of Buffalo with year-round access via Highway 87 and paved road right to the property's driveway. The ranch is located five miles from the Big Horn Event Center (formerly, Big Horn Equestrian Center and Polo Club) which hosts polo competitions each weekend throughout the spring and summer and organizes other annual community events including rodeos, snowmobiling competitions, 4th of July celebrations and more. Stage Stop Ranch is close to the Big Horn Mountains and Big Horn National Forest for year-round outdoor recreational activities including excellent hunting and fishing and endless numbers of trails for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or scenic drives on the many scenic byways that traverse the majestic Big Horn National Forest. With a population of 20,000, Sheridan has a small town western charm yet full amenities for comfortable full-time living with hospitals and medical clinics, public and private schools, grocery and retail shopping, dining and lodging, local government offices and more. The Sheridan County Airport is approximately 14 miles north of Stage Stop Ranch with daily direct flights on United Express and Frontier Airlines to Denver International Airport.

Improvements:
The house was built in 1904 and has been completely remodeled with solid-core doors and 3/4" hardwood floors throughout (except in the master bedroom, which is carpeted). The comfortable, open-concept design features 2,056 total sq. ft. of living space (1,510 sq. ft. on the main floor, 546 sq. ft. in the 2nd floor upstairs loft, and 952 sq. ft. in the basement) with three bedrooms and an oversized bath. The basement is in the process of being converted into an apartment complete with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room. The living room features a free-standing wood-burning stove against a flagstone hearth with 9' ceilings covered with tongue and groove knotty pine, exposed beams, two ceiling fans and opens to the kitchen with breakfast bar accented with knotty pine cabinets and large wall pantry and an oversized Kohler double-sink and gooseneck faucet. The large bathroom features two solid cherry vanities with matching cherry medicine and linen cabinets and an oversized stand-up shower. The home has a forced air propane furnace and air conditioning and a south-facing 10' x 45' covered porch and deck with a sunken hot tub. The porch overlooks the front yard and stocked trout pond with fishing dock. The deck was built with hand-peeled logs reclaimed from the surrounding Big Horn Mountains. The porch also has a decorative, handmade wrought-iron handrail. The Stage Stop Ranch is completely fenced with eight individually fenced pastures surrounding the home - two which are set up as Stud pens with 5' tall continuous steel panels with separation alleys on all sides and with open-faced sheds for shelter. 80% of the property is irrigated hay fields that are seeded in timothy, brome and natural grass pasture mix and have been carefully maintained, fertilized and farmed.

Horse Barn, Outdoor Riding Arena, Hay Barn, and Work Shop:
Stage Stop Ranch includes a 30' x 45' horse barn with three 15' x 15' box stalls each with an adjoining 15' x 40' run with pipe and cable fencing, electricity and water hydrants, an 80' x 200' outdoor riding arena surrounded by large trees providing excellent shade, a 20' x 40' hay barn with electricity and water hydrants, and a 30' x 40' work shop with a concrete floor and a 10' x 40' lean-to on the east side for additional storage. The work shop is wired for 220 and 110 electricity, fully insulated, has large work benches and shelves and is heated by a wood/coal stove.

Water and Minerals:
An artesian spring well produces 25 gpm and additional artesian springs feed the property's two ponds. Several artesian springs and Larson and Johnson Creek run through the property. 80% of the property is irrigated with excellent water and ditch rights dating back to 1891. 90% of all of the original minerals go with the property.

Utilities and Taxes:
Electric is provided by Montana Dakota Utilities (MDU). A 1,000 gallon propane tank is leased from the local co-op. Qwest provides phone service and DSL provides satellite service.

Real estate taxes for 2007 were $1,051.30.

Wyoming - Sheridan County - Sheridan