43.93 Acres in Lander, WY - $975,000

This rugged and pristine 43.93 deeded acre parcel offers all that one could desire in an idyllic mountain property – high desert mountain views, creek bottom seclusion and privacy, heavily wooded pine and aspen tree forest, shale rock cliffsides and jagged peaks, peacefully winding creek, and a beautiful pine tree-surrounded serene pond, perfect for swimming, fishing or relaxing in the sun on its own sandy beach. Offering mountain and desert flora and fauna of all types, this property is abundant with a variety of vegetation species, including wild sage and native grasses, abundant wildflowers, and pine and aspen trees, among may others. Located just a short and scenic 45-minute drive from downtown Lander, Wyoming, and less than a 15 minute drive to the historical and famous towns of Atlantic City and South Pass City, this property is enviably located amongst some of Wyoming’s most desired and coveted public lands, offering world-class hunting, fishing, rock climbing and unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities right out your own private back door. Directly connecting you to hundreds of thousands of BLM, U.S. Forest Service, and State of Wyoming public lands, you will not find a more versatile, exclusive, private, and luxurious mountain hideaway in Wyoming.

Improvements

Never before on the market, this luxury, completely custom-built, 2013 construction and magazine-worthy log home boasts 2,116 square feet of main level living space, three bedrooms (including a private primary suite), two full baths, and an open and grand centralized floorplan with ample living and gathering spaces, perfect for hosting or entertaining.

The exquisite log home is being sold completely furnished “turn-key,” with all high-end furnishings, fixtures, décor, artwork, rugs, linens, bedding, utensils, tableware, dishes, appliances and household items and equipment included, making it completely ready for you to move in and begin enjoying immediately. Every detail and design item in the home was painstaking and lovingly chosen to best represent the tasteful mountain home décor and interior design, and is now being thoughtfully passed on for the next lucky owners to enjoy and admire.

The home’s construction remarkably features logs harvested exclusively from the property and beetle-kill pine wood throughout. No details were spared in the impressive finishing and construction of this lovingly designed home, including warm and light maple hardwood flooring throughout the entire home, soaring vaulted and log beam ceilings, a signature stone fireplace with exceptional woodburning stove, a stunning elk antler living room chandelier, custom lighting and hardware fixtures throughout, spacious wooden and clad windows and doors on all sides, a gourmet kitchen with custom-fitted granite slab countertops, gorgeous custom designed and built wood cabinetry by Scott Robeson Custom Woodworking, stainless steel appliances (including a rare, full-size gas refrigerator), gas range and oven, inviting eat-in island bar with countertop seating, an open and spacious dining area, and a luxurious primary suite with obscure glass French doors, vaulted ceilings, French door private deck access, walk-in closet,  and double sink vanity and custom tiled shower. Additional features and amenities include large bedrooms, all with en-suite baths (including a highly functional Jack-and-Jill style guest bath), custom tiled vanities and showers, a large and functional laundry and utility room area with back deck access,  and multiple spacious decks and covered seating areas surrounding the home.

The home is serviced by a private well and septic system, 1,000 gallon buried propane tank (full at time of listing), top-of-the-line Generac generator, a new On-Demand, tankless hot water heater, and an impressive solar array with brand new batteries installed in 2023. A 960 square-foot, detached garage/shop has extra large overhead doors, concrete flooring, framed wood interior walls, and tasteful log siding.  A large circular driveway makes entry and exit a breeze for guests and large vehicles.

Although tucked privately into a secluded mountain draw high in the Wind River Range mountain desert, this mountain retreat offers all of the luxuries of home, including phone, TV, and WIFI services.

Mountain recreational homes and acreage of this quality, design, location and stature are rarely – if ever – available. Do not miss your opportunity to own this once-in-a-lifetime legacy mountain home property just 45 minutes from downtown Lander, Wyoming.

Recreation

Few recreational properties will compare to this magical hidden retreat. The outdoor recreation possibilities are virtually endless surrounding this mountain parcel. Bordering hundreds of thousands of acres of pristine and coveted public lands, this parcel is your gateway to world class hunting, fishing, rock climbing, ATV and horseback riding and exploring, camping, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, rockhounding, and simply the freedom to roam and explore virtually wherever your heart desires over the vast public lands of Wyoming. The historical towns of Atlantic City and South Pass City are nearby, offering a fascinating look into the lives of early settlers and miners in the area and life in a small Wyoming mountain town in the 1800’s, or just a fun and exciting place for a burger or beer (and maybe panning for gold?) while out exploring. World famous rock climbing at nearby Wild Iris and exceptional backcountry skiing at Beaver Creek are all within minutes of the property. The nearby town of Lander is only 45 minutes away, offering a host of amenities, restaurants, breweries, festivals and activities year-round.

Region & Climate

Sitting at a high mountain elevation of nearly 7,700 feet, the Pine Creek and Atlantic City and South Pass City areas have a semi-arid climate with an average high temperature of about 87 degrees in July, offering a reprieve from the lower elevation summer heat, and an average low temperature of about 7 degrees in the frosty and beautiful winter wonderland month of January. On average, there are 235 sunny days per year, 53 days with precipitation, 58 inches of snowfall, and 11 inches of rainfall per year in Atlantic City. The historical town has a rustic and western flavor, with a small cluster of homes and the preserved Atlantic City Mercantile store and popular Grub Steak restaurant along the main road through town. It attracts a small number of tourists all year round.

The nearby town of Lander, Wyoming is only about 30 minutes away by vehicle and is quickly becoming one of the most charming and up-and-coming small towns in the West, and for good reason. Excellent restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, art, and entertainment opportunities, including multiple seasonal outdoor concerts and festivals, are all part of what make Lander so enviable and enjoyable for all who live, work and play there.

History

The town of Atlantic City is a small mining settlement in a gulch near South Pass in southwestern Wyoming. It was founded as a mining camp following the 1867 gold rush in the region. The town declined following the end of the Placer gold rush in the early 1870s, but continued to exist as advances in mining technology allowed further extraction of gold. From the 1960s until 1983, it was the location of the US Steel iron ore mine. The town is accessible by gravel roads from the nearby Wyoming Highway 28. Breathtaking scenic views can be enjoyed on Highway 28 from Lander to Atlantic City, including the famous Red Canyon scenic overlook turnout point.

Location

This beautiful and hidden mountain gem is located off of Highway 28, just across from the South Pass City County maintained road. Situated about three miles off the highway, this property is just far enough from everything to be surrounded in total solitude, but still accessible enough for quick highway access. It takes approximately 15 minutes by vehicle to get from the highway to the property, and about 30 minutes from the highway to nearby Lander, Wyoming.

The nearest basic services are found in the small, old mining community of Atlantic City, Wyoming. Located high in the mountains of southwestern Fremont County, Wyoming, Atlantic City is a small community a few miles off of Wyoming Highway 28. The closest significant town is Lander, which is about 31 miles away and offers full amenities from a town of approximately 7,500 people. Commercial air service is about an hour’s drive in nearby Riverton, Wyoming, and world class downhill skiing and luxury resorts can be found in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Park City, Utah, which are both about three and a half hours away by vehicle. The town of Rock Springs, Wyoming is less than an hour and a half by vehicle.

Lander, Wyoming is located in the central part of the state along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River and just south of the Wind River Indian Reservation at the base of the Wind River Mountain range. Sitting at a high desert elevation of 5,358 ft. above sea level, Lander is known for its Sinks Canyon State Park, the Wind River Mountains, nearby Red Canyon, various outdoor recreation sports and activities, its wild and lively Fourth of July celebration and parade every year, and numerous summer events and festivals, including The International Climber’s Festival, Lander Brew Festival, Lander Presents concert and events series, Fremont Area Road Tour, the Pioneer Days Rodeo, and the Annual One Shot Antelope Hunt, just to name a few. Lander has a population of 7,551 and is the County Seat of Fremont County, Wyoming. Lander is home to the Wyoming Catholic College and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).