22 Old Ranch Trail

Description

This comfortable mountain cabin is a 2-story log home offering rare end of the road privacy in the Aspen Meadows subdivision with No HOA fees and No Covenants and conveniently located in Carbon County in Southeastern Wyoming. This spacious 5.3 ac property at the base of the magnificent Elk Mountain has 3 platted lots containing open meadow, evergreen trees, aspen tree groves, mature willows, wildflowers and live water. Easily accessible on the property are a private well, new septic system, and 1000 gal propane tank. Abundant wildlife and birds are common as two small creeks, one perennial and one seasonal flow through the property. There is year round access via a maintained County Road (Pass Creek Road) and a Private Road maintained by the HOA of Aspen Highlands the adjacent subdivision. Snow plowing on the short private drive up to the house is typically necessary from December through May. This unique mountain property enhanced by the beautiful open spaces of the surrounding ranch lands is just 6 miles from the town of Elk Mountain and 8 miles off of the main highway Interstate 80. This well maintained log home, custom built in 1985 with over 1,900 sq.ft. of above grade living space has the main entry door off a covered patio under the deck. The spacious deck, accessed from both the upper level great room and an outside staircase, faces east to maximize the views of the morning sunrise, aspen trees, green meadow, babbling brook, abundant wildlife and spectacular dark night skies. Main level entry to sitting area with 3 bedrooms, full bath with shower/tub and a utility room with a new electric water heater installed in 2022. A wide staircase leads to the upper level great room and open concept kitchen finished with plenty of cabinet space, built-in electric range/oven and dishwasher. The eat in kitchen counter top opens to a dining area and family room all adorned with wood tongue and grove vaulted ceilings including a ceiling fan and large wood burning stove for additional warmth. The upper level also includes a full bathroom with bathtub and large pantry or bonus room equipped with washer and dryer. There is ample closet and storage space throughout the home. Built on a concrete slab foundation the structure has a Composition/Asphalt roof in great condition. Heating/Fuel is a large wood burning stove on the upper level, propane wall heater with fan on main level along with an additional electric heating system. An owned 1000 gal propane tank and updated septic tank installed in 2015 are both easily accessible at the front of the property and there is a french drain/ditch system around the back of the house. Carbon Power and Light Rural Electric maintains their electric lines to the house. Regional Union Telephone land line and cell service is available. Various other companies also offer cell phone, internet access and satellite TV services in the area. This unique property offers rare end of the road privacy few properties enjoy in a mountain setting surrounded by the open spaces of working ranch lands. Wildlife including moose, deer, antelope and elk frequent the property and migratory birds passing through are a welcomed sight. Varied and fun recreational opportunities are just 8 miles South in the Medicine Bow National Forest including hiking, biking, camping, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. Fantastic fishing and hunting is available in the forest and throughout Carbon County. Seminoe Reservoir, Pathfinder Reservoir, and the world famous Miracle Mile fishing oasis on the North Platte River are just 60 miles North. Wyoming does not have state income tax and the property and sales taxes remain low. There are No HOA Fees and No Covenants on this incredible offering of approximately 5.3 deeded acres platted into 3 lots including a well treed lot suitable for firewood gathering.