OVERVIEW:
LA PRELE CREEK RANCH
is 30 miles southwest of Douglas, Wyoming. Situated along La Prele
Creek, this ranch is located in a unique transitional zone. From Mountain
Mahogany and Scrub Oak to Box Elder treed creek bottoms and irrigated
mountain meadow – this property has 4 separated ecosystems.
ACREAGE SUMMARY:
Deeded 1,133 ±
acres,
State 800 ± acres
Total 1,933 ± acres
The rugged mountain
and canyon lands and rolling bottoms comprise an estimated 5,000 surface
acres of which 350
are irrigated.
IMPROVEMENTS:
While a new owner
might likely build in any one of number of stunning building sites,
the existing
historic 2,800 log ranch house has been very nicely remodeled, has all
the modern
conveniences, a contemporary western décor and sleeps up to 12
comfortably. A great
temporary place while the new spread is built, or a long
term home, or
additional guest facility depending on a new owners aspirations.
Additionally there
are numerous historic outbuilding including an army way station
and pony express
interchange. The Ranch was also home to the first ever
Triple Crown winner
in 1919 - Sir Barton.
TOPOGRAPHY:
In addition to
charming and varied bottom, hay and riparian areas on the lower part of the
ranch, more than half of this fine property, along with an 800 acre captive
state lease lies in the mountainous uplands. Beautiful rock canyons, timber
in the higher elevations, prime mule deer and elk habitat, numerous springs
and potential for ponds and pipeline improvements add a mountain dimension
not often found on a ranch with prime creek bottom and low land fishery.
WATER:
THE RANCH
divided by Blue Ribbon trout-filled La Prele Creek. This Creek is made up of
loops and bends with deep holes at every turn. It is not unusual to have 2-3
pound Browns and Rainbows on the end of your line. In addition there are 3
intermittent creeks, Rattlesnake, Crazy Woman, and Canyon Creeks and
numerous “hanging springs”. Four 2-5 acre ponds have been built, two of
which are tied into the irrigation system. All are stocked with 2-5 pound
Rainbows, Browns and Cutthroat depending on the pond.
IRRIGATION:
IRRIGATION CONSISTS
OF 350 ACRES OF NATIVE MEADOW and alfalfa hay. The current owners have
spent much time, research and capital improving the agricultural base of
this stunning ranch. One new pivot was completed in 2009, and
construction of
another pivot and wheellines will commence early this spring, greatly
increasing hay base and operational efficiency.
WILDLIFE:
THE PHYSICAL NATURE
AND LOCATION OF THIS PROPERTY
attracts an
inordinate amount of diverse wildlife. Huge Mule deer, Whitetail Deer
and Turkey are
year-round residents along with Antelope, upland birds and a
variety of typical
Wyoming varmints. It is not unusual to see all of these species in one
visual while fishing at your own private pond! Elk start migrating down to
the ranch in early fall becoming temporary residents awaiting their return
in the spring to the high mountains. The ranch elk population peaks in
December, January & February. La Prele Creek Ranch qualifies for two
landowner tags of each species.
CARRYING CAPACITY:
The estimated
carrying capacity is 175 cow/calf pairs for the buyer inclined to have a
western cattle ranch.
NOTE: Carrying
capacity can and will vary from operator to operator and year to year.
Prospective buyers are expected to conduct there own analysis.
TAXES & ASSESSMENTS:
Real Estate Taxes
$1,860 ±
Irrigation
Assessments -0-
BROKER COMMENTS:
THE LA PRELE CREEK
RANCH is a once in a life time discovery. The care and stewardship of
the current owners has been done with an eye towards sustainability and
respect for the unique qualities of the beautiful property. In our opinion
the water resource on this Ranch is as good as it gets and the combination
of agriculture along with outstanding wildlife with and a world class
fishery makes this a treasure indeed. Also, for those inclined the La Prele
Ranch has great potential for a Conservation Easement!
PRICE:
$3,950,000 (Three Million
Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars)
