1705 U.S. 20, Worland, WY 82401 - Washakie County

Location and Property: This impeccably maintained 120+- acre farm and residence is situated on a large Bighorn River bend and along Highway 20, 13 miles south of Worland Wyoming, and 17 miles north of Thermopolis Wyoming. Located at the southern end of the Bighorn Basin, Worland accommodations include a regional Banner Hospital, municipal airport, K-12 schools, and numerous industries supporting the agricultural and energy economy of the area. Nearby Cody Wyoming, a Yellowstone National Park gateway community, also offers these and additional amenities. Centrally located between the Bighorn and Absaroka mountain ranges, the area is an outdoor recreationalist dream. The best of the west is all located within a short drive of the Farm.

The property is a gem, improvements are extremely well situated to take advantage of the magnificent views overlooking the Bighorn River. With 90 acres of irrigated land it is some of the most beautiful and productive in the area. Alfalfa hay that generates excellent quality and tonnage along with grass hay fields that dual purpose and also provide irrigated grazing. Gravity irrigated with gated pipe it is supplied from an extremely reliable irrigation district, with some sprinkler irrigation on the river bottom. Big Mature trees dot the river corridor and surround the yard and entrance to the farm. City water and a well provide water to the home and improvements, and a year around flowing spring provides fresh, open livestock water.

The nearly one mile of river frontage with the large slow moving bend is one of the most densely populated with water fowl along the entire stretch through the basin. Thousands of migrating ducks, geese and sandhill cranes take up residence annually and fill the area. Pheasant and turkey are full time residents on the excellent habitat the farm provides. Just a mile west of the farm, immense blocks of unfenced public lands stretch for miles with rolling and broken sagebrush hills. There is a lifetime of horseback riding, ATV, hiking, and hunting, exploring new ground every outing. The wildlife also includes trophy mule deer and antelope.

Home and Infrastructure: This ideally located home has a look and feel that needs to be experienced to appreciate. The split level home has 3167 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers a family room/office basement, upstairs master bedroom and multiple options for living space on the main level. The kitchen flows into the living room taking the advantage of the views of the BigHorn River through large picture windows. The view is unrivaled in the area.

The farm also has a 4000 sq, foot metal frame shop with city water with large overhead doors with equipment bays and concrete floor throughout. Shop space and a large walk in cooler are added amenities. There are several farm utility buildings including a log barn and log utility building. Corrals are well maintained and provide an excellent layout for handling livestock. There are multiple sources of water including a well that supplies the corrals, and a year around spring that stays open in the winter for cattle. An added improvement is a 500KW grid tied solar system that reduces the electricity usage bill to a minimal charge.

Comments: This offering is a unique combination of an excellent location and home for the residence, and a productive and beautiful farm. The large stretch of the scenic Bighorn River sets this off and makes it one of the nicest properties we have had the pleasure of offering.