El Rancho Pequeno
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.
Land
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.
Improvements
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 e...
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.
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
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!
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