Riverbend on the North Platte

Listing Price: $3,775,000

The scenic Riverbend on the North Platte is ideally located along the meandering bends of the famed North Platte River in the town of Saratoga in Wyoming’s Carbon County.  This charming western town is situated approximately 3 miles southeast of the ranch and boasts several restaurants and a grocery store steeped in history. With the towering peaks of the Snow Mountain and Sierra Madre Ranges and the rich and productive riparian corridor of the world-class North Platte River, Saratoga, rated one of the top ten sporting communities in the country by Outdoor Life Magazine in May 2010, truly is the best of both worlds.  Set in a secluded and quiet valley surrounded by snow-capped peaks, this unique property offers outstanding amenities in an extraordinary setting.  Crisp mountain air, lush green valleys, blue skies and sunshine, all easily accessible on the ranch via the 8,880 private, lighted airstrip at Shively Field Saratoga Airport, commercial service in nearby Laramie or through the Denver International Airport.

Set at approximately 6,850 feet above sea level, this 109.22-acre retreat offers unparalleled views of the cottonwood-lined river just steps off the back porch enjoying sweeping valley views to distant snow-capped peaks. The majority of the of the Riverbend acreage consists of a mix of sage and native grasses covering a gentle undulating terrain of rolling bench ground leading to a dramatic point overlooking a productive bend in the river. There is a peaceful area on the river bottom, accessed by a series of wooden stairs off the manicured grounds, an ideal spot for fishing or enjoying a riverside picnic with friends and family.

Old growth cottonwoods and other water loving plants flank the river providing excellent cover for trophy trout as well as a splendid display of fall colors when the temperatures start to drop late in the year. The grounds surrounding the property feature a rich palate of colorful annuals and perennials intermixed with exquisite ornamental trees and flowering shrubs.

The focal point of the exquisite Rivebend grounds is the 17,500 +/- sqft of exceptional living space. The rich rock exterior of the Riverbend improvements was mined in nearby Rawlin, Wyoming, giving a natural beauty to the grandeur of the premium estate.  The 9,000 sqft main home includes spectacular living and dining rooms, a library and bar, gourmet kitchen and family room, spa and sauna, billiard room, wine cellar and spacious master suite accessible by private elevator.  The home features extensive, timeless rockwork throughout as well as custom Italian tile and solid-core walnut doors. With its dual heating system, the house is primarily heated through in-floor hydronic by four propane-fired boilers, and secondarily by a propane-fired forced air system.

The 3,300 sqft guest house is a home your guests will want to call their own with kitchen, dining and living areas, patio and four bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom.  Conveniently accessed from the main home through a covered breezeway, this comfortable living space is also covered in local rock work and features breathtaking valley views from many vantage points. Heat is provided by two propane-fired forced air furnaces. There are two water heaters and one pressure tank. Millwork is an inviting oak and all interior doors are solid three-panel oak.

A woodworking shop, shooting range, separate executive office suite, greenhouse, expansive hobby or exercise room and large garden provide ample space for all of your favorite pursuits.

Build that bookshelf or gun rack you have been meaning to get to for years. Tend to the garden of your dreams in the fenced garden during the summer. Care for your prized rose and orchard collection all winter in the 1,900 sqft greenhouse. Site in your rifles before heading into the nearby national forest to hunt your trophy elk or Mule deer buck. Gather your board members for a morning sales session before treating them to an afternoon on the famed Old Baldy Club links or casting dry flies to willing wild trout on the North Platte.  The extensive improvements featured on the Riverbend Estate create an ideal retreat for the sporting executive and their family to enjoy a host of year-round activities near to wild splendor of the Rocky Mountain West.

With a town motto of, “Where the Trout Leap in Main Street” there is no question that recreational pursuits are abundant. The upper North Platte Valley is known for its exceptional hunting and fishing. Mule deer, elk, antelope, moose seek refuge in this serene valley setting. 60+ miles of blue-ribbon streams filled with voracious wild rainbow and brown trout offer endless angling opportunities for novice and expert alike.