, Lusk, WY (Niobrara County)

Located in Niobrara County just 5 miles Northeast of Lusk, this Picturesque 100 acre property has to be seen to be appreciated. Situated just 1 mile off of U.S. Highway 85, a major route to the Black Hills of South Dakota, county road access provides reliable ingress and egress to and from this historic property. A newly planted shelterbelt lines the road as you drive towards the Farmstead from Kirtly Road, with many more trees surrounding the corrals, outbuildings, and residence. Settled in the late 1800’s, history abounds concerning “Cedardale”. Majestic Ponderosa Pine, Blue Spruce, Juniper, and of course Cedar are planted in a manner that protects the Farmstead from the elements. Rock monuments have been erected around the property, including a Poem about Wyoming chiseled into a large slap of sandstone. As you approach the entry into the residence driveway, you are greeted by a large “Cedardale” sign setting atop two rock columns built out of petrified wood. The yard is lined with mature trees on three sides, a metal shop on a concrete pad, and lawn equipment shed.

The residence is a 1,500 square foot concrete block and brick house built on a full basement with fireplaces on both levels. There are two bedrooms and a full bath up, two bedrooms and a half bath down, a nice modern kitchen, and plenty of space for the laundry room, sewing room, and rec. room. The fireplaces are faced with ornate rock and wood mantles that enhance the upstairs living room & downstairs family room. A wrap around wooden deck and covered porch enhances the front entry to the house and provides a relaxing environment looking out over the yard. A green metal roof covers the residence, giving it a look and decor that blends well with its surroundings.

The outbuildings consist of an older house used primarily for storage, an older barn and a set of corrals, a garage, and a couple of other older storage sheds. Again, mature trees and shrubs surround and protect all these outbuildings, giving the whole place a kind of forested look on the prairie. The Farmstead encompasses perhaps 10 acres, with the remaining 90 acres or so in crested wheatgrass & native grasses. Water is provided by a private well to both the residence and corrals, a newer septic system has been installed, and electricity is supplied by the Niobrara Rural Electric Cooperative.

Niobrara County, located in south central Wyoming next to Nebraska and South Dakota, has a rich and historical agricultural background, providing some of the best grazing and hay ground in the State. Lusk is the County Seat, with a population of approximately 1,500 people. Situated on one of the primary routes to the Black Hills, Lusk is a thriving community made up of hardy western souls.

Employment is provided by the Union Pacific Railroad Company, the only Wyoming Women’s Correction Facility, the Niobrara County Health and Wellness Center, the County Unified School District, and City, County, State, and Federal Agencies. Coupled with the many privately owned and operated businesses and the Agriculture based operations, ample employment opportunities abound and commerce and industry in the area thrives.

This once in a life time opportunity to own a piece of history in a quiet rural setting with the Raw Hide Mountains in the background is almost too good to be true. You owe it to yourself to have a look at this property at your earliest opportunity. Additional acres next to Cedardale may be available if needed.