Laramie River Hideaway

Farm Description

A truly unique and exceptional property that has just become available a magnificent 160-Acre ranch, offered to the public for the first time in over 60 years. This remarkable property features approximately 4,000 feet of private river frontage, offering unparalleled access to nature and recreational opportunities. The ranch includes multiple homes, providing ample accommodation for family, guests, or staff. Surrounded by extensive BLM land.

Improvements

The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room with a large fireplace, and oversized windows providing stunning views of the river and valley. The kitchen boasts high-end appliances, concrete countertops, and slate floors. The master bedroom, located on the east side, welcomes the morning sun and also features river and valley views, large closets, an attached bathroom, and a private patio entrance. Relax in the library or on the expansive patio, perfect for unwinding and taking in the scenery.

The second home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a generous living room, a game room, and a modernized kitchen. The living room highlights a striking masonry fireplace surrounded by elegant built-in bookshelves. These two homes are currently short-term rentals with a 70 occupancy rate through October.

The third home is tucked around the bend, offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a screened-in porch. Each home is private yet shares the breathtaking views of the river and valley.

Additional buildings on the ranch include a three-car garage, a barn, loafing sheds, and a gardening shed.

Recreation

Jelm is a central location to recreation amenities, Centennial is 45 min to the North, Albany snowmobile mecca is 35 min to the Northwest, Steamboat Springs is a short 1.5hr drive away. Whatever your recreational heart desires, whether it be fishing, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, or skiing, this area offers it all.

History

This property overlooks the expansive Laramie River and the Jelm-Frank Smith Ranch Historic District. The Frank Smith Ranch, once the original town of Jelm, still retains many of its original buildings dating back to 1881. Originally known as Cummins City, the town was founded on a mining hoax and later renamed Jelm in 1900.

The Woods Landing Resort, established as a saloon in 1883, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it thrives as a restaurant and resort, offering a great spot to enjoy a burger, stay overnight, or dance on its uniquely designed boxcar spring dance floor.