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HIGH DIVIDE RANCH ON KARA CREEK

Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming

$9,550,000 | 1,979± Deeded Acres

High

Divide Ranch on Kara Creek | Sundance, Wyoming

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to northeastern Wyoming, where fresh air, wide-open spaces, and incredible views await you. The High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek offers breathtaking views of Inyan Kara and the Bear Lodge Mountains. On clear days you can see as far away as the Big Horn Mountains! This recreational paradise offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors or run a smaller agricultural or equestrian operation.

Ideally situated high in the Black Hills of Wyoming and overlooking approximately 2,179± acres (including 200 acres of BLM land), “The High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek” welcomes you! A newly constructed timber frame home features Amish precision craftsmanship encompassing over 8,200+ square feet of living space, including a 1,200 square foot attached heated garage overlooking the plateau at an elevation of 4,812 feet above sea level, boasts panoramic views.

This private and easy-access estate is a year-round recreational escape for any outdoor enthusiast. Inyan Kara Creek meanders through the welcoming entrance to a wildlife haven with open meadows, whispering pine-covered draws, and gorgeous canyons that host trophy bull elk, whitetail, and mule deer along with mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, and turkeys. There are 60± acres of dryland hay fields currently seeded to alfalfa/oats, providing a feed base for wildlife. A local elk herd travels through the neighboring ranch and frequents this sanctuary’s live springs and hayfields. Trophy Bull Elk are common in this region.

Along with the live water stream on Kara Creek, there are two recently drilled wells and one older windmill well strategically placed at different locations on the property.

The High Divide Ranch offers an excellent place to live and enjoy your favorite outdoor recreational activities.

QUICK FACTS

• Recently finished Amish precision-crafted timber frame custom built 8,200 square foot home

• 1,200 square foot attached heated garage

• Private solar power system

• No covenants or conservation easements

• Rock ridges, steep rock covered canyons, open meadows with pine and aspen trees

• Live water from Kara Creek which joins Beaver Creek meandering through the lower pasture

• Wildlife haven (bull elk, whitetail & mule deer, mountain lion, turkey, bobcats)

• Numerous logging trails for hiking, ATVs, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding

• Two springs in lower canyons, one of which runs year-round

• Year-round private access, excellent location, scenery

• 400± acre pasture along Kara Creek, (recently fenced)

• 60± acres of hay land re-seeded to alfalfa/oats

• 250± head capacity corral and livestock working facility constructed with continuous steel panels

• World-class elk hunting: a sportsmen’s paradise, 2,200-yard marksman range potential

High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek | Sundance, Wyoming

LOCATION

The property is located near Sundance in Crook County, Wyoming, in the state’s northeastern corner.

Sundance lies between two iconic national treasures, Devils Tower National Monument and Mt. Rushmore, along Interstate 90. Directly north looms the Bear Lodge Mountains, which are part of the Black Hills National Forest. To the south sits Sundance Mountain, from which the town received its name due to the Sun Dance ceremonies held by many Native American tribes throughout its long history.

Sundance offers a variety of services, from medical services and senior centers to a 9-hole public golf course and park system. Dining and shopping can be found downtown, where one can walk the same streets that the once infamous Sundance Kid strolled.

Larger cities and other attractions are within a short driving distance from Sundance.

GETTING THERE

High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek is a short fifteen-minute drive southwest of Sundance, Wyoming.

AIRPORT SERVICES

Three local airports provide convenient access for private aircraft or commercial airliners.

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AREA HISTORY

Sundance, Wyoming is enveloped in early Native American and western history. Finding another geographical area in Wyoming that witnessed so many historical figures and events would be hardpressed. Named after the sacred Sundance Mountain, where Native Americans once performed their Sun Dance ceremonies, the town was first recognized in 1875 as a trading post. Known as the only place the notorious Sundance Kid ever spent any jail time, the town has had a very colorful past.

The town has witnessed Gold Fever that pushed many prospectors to the Lead and Deadwood, South Dakota gold claims just 47 miles away. It watched as Devil’s Tower became America’s first National Monument in 1906. It witnessed the construction and completion of Mount Rushmore through the late 1920s and 1930s and is awaiting the completion of the Crazy Horse Memorial in Custer, South Dakota, 81 miles away.

Sundance, Wyoming could easily be considered the hub of early Native American and western history. One can easily find a historical attraction, regardless of which direction your compass points you on your next adventure from Sundance.

ACREAGE

The acreage is mostly private deeded land. There are approximately 200± acres of government BLM acres which is leased at a very reasonable rate. The ranch is located 3 1/2 miles off Interstate 90, accessed via a county-maintained road. A private 1 1/4 mile road leads to the home site.

SCENIC VISTAS

Enjoy incredible views of Inyan Kara, Bear Lodge, and occasionally the Big Horn Mountains.

The High Divide Ranch crown jewel is a no expense spared, masterfully planned Lodgepole Pine log 8,200+ square foot home. Strategically nestled to capture breathtaking views from the highest point of the ranch, this newly constructed Amish custom-built, solar-powered home presents impressive and consistent architecture throughout its four bedroom four bathrooms estate. This is where a truly western lifestyle lodge with rustic ambiance meets modern elegance for self-sufficient function.

As you enter through the large, custom, mesquite wood front door with uniquely designed stain glass, this meticulous masterpiece blends a variety of exquisite local Black Hills natural stone and stunning wood interior accents with shimmers from elegant crystal lighting throughout the house. Under the 23foot ceilings in the living room, massive windows and walk-out patio doors illuminate the open floor plan with abundant natural light. Prepare your palette for this timeless designed chef’s kitchen that comprises numerous upscale amenities for hosting casual and fine dining experiences. Special features include granite countertops, rustic hickory cabinets, a fire clay kitchen sink, antique glass in upper cabinet doors, a large contrasting colored knotty alder island cabinet, and many more must-see highend extras. The sizable pantry just off the kitchen provides added storage with rollout drawers plus conveniently located washer and dryer hook-ups.

The beauty continues into the dining area and a centerpiece great room with towering ceilings that showcases solid hickory flooring and a one-of-a-kind mesquite mantel over the focal point pellet stove. The loft area overlooking the great room serves as an office, while the lower level features a family room, a western bar, and a walk-out patio for additional outdoor living space. There is a large exercise gym area with interlocking rubber floor tiles, a security vault with a custom-made steel door.

The large main floor master ensuite includes a luxurious bathroom with a large hammered copper bathtub and a nickel-plated interior. Additionally, an exquisite stone shower, a large walk-in closet, and a walk-out patio door leading to a private deck are perfect for a relaxing evening in the hot tub. Two additional bedroom suites on the main level also enjoy large walk-in closets and adjacent bathroom facilities. A multifunctional mudroom just off the 3-car garage boasts additional storage cabinetry, dog kennels, and a pet wash bay.

Enjoy entertaining or imagine just relaxing on one of the extensive redwood decks. These spacious outdoor living areas allow you to capture the sprawling, uninterrupted views, watch passing wildlife, or greet family and friends returning from a day’s long big game hunt.

• Rustic Hickory Cabinets

• Brushed Nickel Hardware

• Big Chill professional Grade Kitchen

Appliances

• Leathered Granite Countertops

• Soft Closing Drawers

• Antique Glass in Upper Cabinets

• Under Cabinet Lighting

• Antique Mirrored Backsplash

• Large Pantry

• 6’ x 8’ Granite Island

• Cast Iron Prep Sink

• Large Timber Beams

• Solid Hickory Floors

• Mesquite Mantel

• 23’ Ceiling

• Hickory Trim

• Natural Light via Double Pane Low-E Exterior Windows

• Crystal Chandeliers

• Custom Amish Rustic Oak Doors (Crystal Knobs)

• Large Main Suite

• Gold Creek and Moon List Natural Stone

• Hammered Copper Nickel Plated Bathtub

• Double Vanity

• Large Walk in Closet

• Walkout Patio

• Office Loft Area

• Timber Beams

• Tongue and Groove Pine Ceiling

• Natural Light

• One of Two Guest Suites

• Natural Stone Shower

• Leathered Granite Countertop

• Walk Out Lower Level Patio

• Large Entertainment Room

• 9’ 11” Ceilings in Lower Level

• Western Bar (to be completed)

• Large Concrete Vault with Custom Steel Door

• Rubber Interlocking Mats for Exercise Room

RECREATION

This recreational paradise offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors or run a smaller agricultural or equestrian operation: consisting of 1,979± contiguous acres.

h unting & W ildlife

Like many Wyoming ranches, big game hunting is at the forefront. Elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and turkey all have sustainable populations on the ranch. The canyons and timber-covered slopes are ideal habitat for big game, and the concealed springs and creek bottoms offer ideal locations for an optimistic hunter. Both elk and deer hunt units are general tag areas for resident hunters. Other opportunities for the hunter are close at hand, as the ranch is only approximately 33 miles from the South Dakota line and world-class upland bird hunting.

WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS

Three private wells located on the property. One for domestic use is 638’ which pumps into a 3,000 gallon storage tank. A shallow 42’ livestock well located near the horse pastures and a windmill well located in the northeast pasture that has since been converted to solar. Also a shared livestock well on west side of the ranch.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitat and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, the landscape on which we work has been significantly enhanced by the conservation ethic and land use practices of our clients. This property is currently NOT subject to any conservation easements or covenants.

22 High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek | Sundance, Wyoming

SUMMARY

The High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek is a sun up to sun down exemplary ranch estate where dreams come true. Whether you prefer to relax in your own masterfully crafted mountain log home or fulfill your hunting, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling or other recreational adventures, the High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek awaits for you to pursue your family’s and friends’ retreat dreams. Turn down the dial of our fast-paced world and escape to the Black Hills in northeast Wyoming for awe-inspiring sunrises and heavenly sunsets that generate peaceful starlit nights over the High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek.

High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek | Sundance, Wyoming

PRICE

$9,550,000

$3,740 Annually

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

Please contact Neil Bangs at (307) 217-0327 | nbangs@fayranches.com or Mike Konstant at (605) 6410094 | mkonstant@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com .

TAXES TERMS CONTACT NOTICE

Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

High Divide Ranch on Kara Creek | Sundance, Wyoming