LocationThe Beaver Creek Ranch is centrally located on the western side of the Black Hills between Spearfish, South Dakota and Gillette, Wyoming. It lays west of Sundance, Wyoming and adjacent to Interstate 90. The north side of the ranch fronts the interstate for over one mile. Access to the ranch is via Interstate-90 at Exit 178 then it’s another 2.2 miles on a gravel county road to the main entrance to the ranch. The county road runs through the ranch for about 7/10th of a mile with the property laying on both sides of the county road. Other Black Hills communities and areas of interest include:
Commercial airline service is available at Gillette, WY, and Rapid City, SD. At Hulett a newer airport can accommodate most corporate jets, visit devilstowergolf.com/airfield.html for more information. Hulett also has an award winning 18-hole golf course. Acreage
3,420 +/- deeded acres Both of the leases join the deeded property making the ranch one contiguous block of land. The leases are fenced in with the deeded property. Historically the land has been used as a cattle operation. NOTE: Prospective buyers are advised to make their own determination of carrying capacity and production. The deeded acreage number has been obtained from Crook County Court House records. This property has not been surveyed. Lease Information The cost for the State lease for 2008 is $359.49. The State lease expires on February 1, 2012. This lease is for 69 AUMs. The cost for lease may fluctuate from year to year. The BLM grazing permit is for 30 AUMs. The BLM lease fee for 2008 is $1.35 per AUM for a total of $40.50. The annual grazing fee is set by the government each year. Upon successful closing the owners will relinquish the leases in favor of the new buyer. The new owner will then have to make application to receive the leases. TerrainThe Beaver Creek Ranch is an expansive acreage with a pretty creek bottom running near the heart of the ranch and wooded hills on both the west and east sides of the property. Kaiser Divide is on the far eastern side of the ranch and features some of the highest elevations with soaring plateaus offering extensive views overlooking the ranch and surrounding countryside. The elevation on the ranch ranges from 4,550 to 5,150 feet above sea level. Beaver Creek winds through the valley with rolling meadows at the edge of the creek giving way to gently sloping hills that lead to steeper mountainous terrain covered with ponderosa pine timber offering lots of wildlife cover and extraordinary views. Wide gulches bordered on both sides by rugged wooded hills provide privacy and natural protection. Brushy draws with bur oak trees, hidden pockets of quaking aspen trees, plum brush, and wild berry bushes compliment the landscape and make this a truly inspirational setting. The final touches to the landscape are the interesting rock outcroppings that range from large mossy boulders to small rimrock cliffs. The mixture of the terrain offers picturesque surroundings reminiscent of the old west. Some wonderful south sloping hills overlooking the creek make the perfect backdrop for a western lodge, private residence or weekend cabin. Or get further from civilization and choose a site up on one of the many hills on the ranch and enjoy panoramic views. Recreation Northeastern Wyoming and the Black Hills region offer a variety of recreational opportunities in every season. Activities ranging from snowmobiling, sight seeing, hunting and fishing to nature hikes, rock climbing, golf and spelunking can be found within two hours of the ranch. This of course is in addition to all of the wonderful opportunities right on the ranch. The closest access to the Black Hills National Forest is near Sundance at the south edge of the Bear Lodge Mountains. The area is also home to many of our Nation’s historical treasures including Devils Tower National Monument, Mount Rushmore Memorial, Historic Deadwood, South Dakota, and Crazy Horse Memorial. Please visit the following web sites for information on recreation and area destinations:
Area WildlifeNative herds of whitetail deer, mule deer, and flocks of Merriam turkey frequent the area. The elusive Rocky Mountain Elk has also been seen in the area. Mountain lion, eagles, fox, bobcat, coyote and a plethora of other small animals make their home in the region. With the natural waterholes and the abundance of cover the area is a wildlife haven. Interested parties may visit the Wyoming Game and Fish website at gf.state.wy.us for more information on hunting areas and regulations. WaterIn addition to Beaver Creek, which is located midway through the ranch, there are several reservoirs on the property for livestock water. In recent years, due to drought, Beaver Creek has been seasonal at times. Fences and BoundariesTypically fences are put in for convenience and may not follow the legal description. The Seller is making known to all potential buyers that there may be variations between the location of the existing fence boundary lines and the legal description of the deeded property. Seller makes no warranties with regard to the location of the fence lines in relationship to the deeded property lines, nor does the Seller make any warranties or representations with regard to the specific acreage contained within the fenced property lines. Seller is selling the property in an “as is” condition which includes the location of the fences as they exist. Boundaries shown on the accompanying maps are approximate, based on the legal description and may not reflect the actual fence lines. The maps are not to scale and are for a visual aid only. The accuracy of the maps is not guaranteed. TaxesAt this time the taxes for this property have not been separated from other lands owned by the Seller. Typically the county reassesses the real estate taxes when a property is sold. Interested parties should consult with the Crook County Assessor’s Office regarding property taxes. Mineral Rights The Seller will transfer all of the mineral rights they own pertaining to this property. The Seller has not had a mineral right search done and makes no representations or warranty with regard to actual mineral interests that will be conveyed. Prospective Buyers may wish to have a mineral right search performed. Property ShowingsThe Sellers have requested that the property be shown by appointment only. Please call ahead to make showing arrangements. Your cooperation and consideration is greatly appreciated. RemarksThe Beaver Creek Ranch is a premier site offering the prospect to own a large block of Black Hills land on a creek with a diverse terrain, wildlife and good access. The natural beauty of the setting, the easily accessible site and central location of the ranch provides tremendous opportunity for just about any type of venture including a potential development, corporate retreat, hunting refuge, guest ranch, recreational enterprise, or it would be an excellent place for your own exclusive wilderness retreat. Price
The listing price of this
property is $8,500,000.00. The Seller reserves the right to effectuate a Section 1031 tax deferred exchange in accordance with IRS regulations. The Buyer will not incur any liability or expense relating to this exchange. NoticeAll information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable by Arnold Realty, Inc.; however the accuracy and completeness of this information is not guaranteed or warranted by Arnold Realty, Inc. or the Seller. Prospective buyers are chargeable with making and expected to conduct their own independent investigation of the information contained herein. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, price change, correction, or withdrawal from the market without notice. The Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers without liability to any buyer or cooperating broker. Arnold Realty, Inc. recommends that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, easements, zoning, use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser’s attorney. Inspect to the extent deemed necessary.
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