luxury farmhouses for sale Albany County, United States

Welcome to El Rancho Pequeno, a historic cattle camp transformed into a beloved retreat and now a thriving income producing property. This +- 100-acre property boasts prime frontage to the Big Laramie River. Two homes, three car garage and an area for livestock. Large valley views and privacy make this property an absolute dream.This property is +- 100 acres backing to BLM and offering 1500' of Big Laramie River frontage. The land is partially fenced, offering great grazing pastures for horses or cattle. Along the east side of the property lies a cottonwood lined gulch proving habitat for wildlife. The main home has 3bd 2ba, a sprawling living room with a large fireplace and oversized windows that look out across the river and into the valley below. The kitchen features high-end appliances, concrete counter tops and slate floors. The master bedroom is situated on the east side of the home, allowing the morning sun to shine through. The views of the river and valley can also be enjoyed from this room. There are large closets, an attached bathroom and an exterior door leading out to a patio. Relax in the library or on the large patio, this property invites you to slow down and enjoy. The second home is a 2bd 1ba home with a large living room, game room and updated kitchen. The living room has an impressive masonry fireplace surrounded by beautiful built-in bookshelves. Each home is private from the other, yet both are able to enjoy the views of the river and valley below. Other buildings on the ranch include a three-car garage, loafing sheds and a gardening shed. Currently the owners host the property for short term rental through October, and has a 70% occupancy rate. 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. The El Rancho Pequeno looks down the big Laramie River into the Jelm-Frank Smith Ranch Historic district. The Frank Smith ranch was the original town of Jelm and still has many of its original buildings dating back to 1881. Jelm or Cummins City back then was created kind of on a hoax. Mining was the game and unfortunately it was not one that won. Jelm became the new name for the town in 1900. Woods Landing Resort an 1883 salon is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is now a thriving restaurant and resort offering a wonderful place to grab a burger, spend the night or even hit the dance floor on the uniquely designed boxcar spring dance floor!

20 Beaver Creek Road offers a remarkable ownership opportunity within the Fish Creek Ranch Preserve, a picturesque 4,242-acre shared amenity ranch. This offering boasts 35+/- deeded acres with a truly captivating 7,126+/- square foot log home offering the perfect blend of luxury and recreational opportunities. The property is located just north of the Colorado/ Wyoming Border with year-access via well-maintained roads. Fish Creek Ranch totals 4,242 acres with fourteen 35+/- acre 'Homesteads', with the remaining 3,752 acres set aside for the owners to enjoy. This property itself consists of 35+/- deeded acres and is set perched upon a high ridge-line with expansive views in all directions, with most of the view-shed over the adjacent national forest. The Ranch offers an exceptional blend of timber covered hillsides, lush riparian bottoms and open meadows with rolling topography and a great network of horse riding, hiking, and ATV trails. Fish Creek runs through the heart of the ranch and feeds seven ponds with strong populations of trout. The greatest asset of 20 Beaver Creek Road is the breathtaking 7,126+/- square foot log home. The home is constructed of 2'x6' half log exterior providing a classic rustic western look while integrating modern interior finishes. The home consists of 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms dispersed throughout the home providing guests with extreme privacy. The home is well appointed with a large kitchen, dining room, living areas as well as a bar and pool room downstairs. The home boasts four gas fireplaces throughout, providing cozy places to gather with friends and family. There is a large master suite built above the garage with an office space that offers expansive views. To round off the features of the home there is a large trex deck with a hot tub/ fire pit to take in the captivating views and a large three-car garage for the storage of tools and equipment. With purchasing a homestead in Fish Creek Preserve, owners receive a 1/14 undivided ownership interest in the shared amenities on the ranch which include the managers home, barns, machinery, and acreage itself. Owners can also board their horses at the ranch with the herd that is cared for by the full time manager. The home is being offered fully-furnished providing an opportunity for a future owner to come in and enjoy immediately. The area around Fish Creek Ranch offers prime big game habitat, and the ranch is blessed with an abundance of game species such as Elk, Moose, Deer, Antelope, Bears, and Turkey. While there is no hunting allowed within the ranch the property does offer a private gate on its southern boundary leading directly into Roosevelt National Forest providing plenty of over-the-counter hunting opportunities. Opportunities to see and experience Wyoming's wildlife abound at Fish Creek Ranch. To add to the list of sporting features on the property, Fish Creek runs through the heart of the ranch and boasts populations of wild brook trout. There are multiple impoundments along the creek with good populations of rainbow, brook, and brown trout creating a diverse fisheries resource for the avid trout angler. With seemingly endless horse riding, hiking and ATV trails both within the ranch and on the adjacent public lands there is rarely a day spent within Fish Creek that there is not an outdoor activity for everyone. The home itself sits at an elevation of ~8,600 feet meaning cooler summers and cold snowy winters are normal. The location of the property is ideal just north of the state border being within an hour drive of both Laramie, WY and Fort Collins, CO. Both are thriving towns with renowned universities as well as endless shopping and dining opportunities. The ranch is located approximately 7 miles west of US Highway 287 with year-round access via well-maintained county and private roads. Commercial air service is available at Laramie Regional or Denver International approximately 2 hours away.