4.28 Acres in Lander, WY - $695,000

The Bus Lot 1 – Lander’s Premier Bus Loop Residence

Lander's premier Bus Loop Residence! Stunning Baldwin Creek property directly bordering the legendary "Bus Loop" public land recreation area and trail network system. Breathtaking 4.28 acre property that lives like hundreds of acres with the entire backside spanning extensive State and connecting BLM public land, offering 39 trails and 18 miles of mountain biking, horseback riding, running, hiking, dog walking, and wildflower/wildlife viewing.

Land

Centrally located on The Bus Loop trail network, and accessed directly by a gate out your backyard, this property is a dream for recreation enthusiasts of all kinds and conservationists looking for public land access and to ensure their privacy and expansive views are forever preserved. While only 3 miles from Lander City Limits and accessed entirely by County maintained asphalt roads, this distinctive property provides the secluded vibe and outdoor lifestyle generally found in much more remote and access-challenged locations. Another unique aspect of the surrounding landscape involves the abundance of sandstone and limestone rock formations and geological features, including hoodoo rock spires, slickrock, and fossils, to name a few. The Bus Loop offers fall hunting in Area 28 for over the counter elk and deer licenses, allowing you to hunt right out your back door. The winter months bring snowshoeing, ski touring, and fat biking opportunities. Enjoy 360 open views of some of Lander’s most scenic landscapes from the windows of your private home.

Improvements

The well insulated and highly efficient two story barn-style home boasts 1,968 finished sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, an en-suite primary bedroom on each level, open kitchen, dining and living area perfect for entertaining and taking in the stunning 360 degree views, separate living areas on each level, a bright and spacious laundry room and workout/yoga area on the main level, a beautiful entryway area/mud room with ample space for coats, boots, and gear, and countless high quality custom features and craftsmanship throughout the home, including custom woodwork, lighting and built-ins, bamboo flooring, tongue and groove vaulted wood ceilings, live-edge wood countertops, large transom windows, wall-mounted fireplaces providing warmth and ambiance, a cozy wood burning stove, bonus loft bed area, and a wraparound upper level deck and covered patio on the south, west and east sides of the home, ideal for enjoying the idyllic Lander summer mornings and evenings.

Additional property features include a highly productive private well with brand new full property reverse osmosis system providing excellent and ample water quality and supply for household, livestock and irrigation use, a professionally landscaped lawn complete with sod grass, trees, landscaping boulders, raised garden beds and low maintenance rock xeriscaping, on-demand gas hot water heater, attached carport/porte-cochere for 3-4 vehicles with covered breezeway access, large barn/workshop space, chicken coop wired for electric hot water heaters, heat lamps and spray foam insulated, finished insulated storage space, greenhouse, and additional detached storage shed.

In addition to a lovely single family home, this highly versatile property could be utilized as a horse property, vacation home or Airbnb/VRBO vacation rental, and would make a perfect turnkey property for any absentee or seasonal owner, allowing ease and simplicity to come and go for extended periods of time. No covenants or HOA provide for endless possibilities, including the opportunity for future lot division and development, if desired. This unique property is a true jewel in the Lander and Baldwin Creek area. Do not miss your opportunity to own this once-in-a-lifetime piece of The Bus Loop recreation area and one of the most sought-after parcels in the entire Lander Valley.

Recreation

In addition to the virtually endless prime activities right out your own back door, world class recreation opportunities abound in the Lander Valley and surrounding Wind River Mountain Range. Hunting, fishing, backpacking, horseback trail riding, rock climbing, mountain and road biking, backcountry skiing, ATV riding and many other outdoor recreation opportunities await you in this friendly and laid back mountain town.

Region & Climate

Lander, Wyoming is quickly becoming one of the most charming and up-and-coming small towns in the West, and for good reason. Excellent restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, art, and entertainment opportunities, including multiple seasonal outdoor concerts and festivals, are all part of what make Lander so enviable and enjoyable for all who live, work and play here.

Commercial air service is an easy 30 minutes drive away in nearby Riverton, Wyoming, and world class downhill skiing and luxury resorts can be found in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Park City, Utah, which are less than three and four hours away by vehicle, respectively. On average, there are 239 sunny days per year in Lander and it is one of the least windy towns in the state.

Location

Lander, Wyoming is located in the central part of the state along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River just southeast of the base of the Wind River Mountain range. Sitting at a high desert elevation of 5,358 ft. above sea level, Lander is known for its Sinks Canyon State Park, the Wind River Mountains, nearby Red Canyon, various outdoor recreation sports and activities, its wild and lively Fourth of July celebration and parade every year, and numerous summer events and festivals, including The International Climber’s Festival, Lander Brew Festival, Lander Presents concert and events series, Fremont Area Road Tour, the Pioneer Days Rodeo, and the Annual One Shot Antelope Hunt, just to name a few. Lander has a population of 7,551 and is the County Seat of Fremont County, Wyoming. Lander is home to the Wyoming Catholic College and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).