Wyoming | Powell | 38 Waterfront Properties

POWELL SPORTSMANS RETREAT – Located about 7 ½ road miles southeast of Powell, lies a very unique recreational offering. 38+ acres with approximately 3/4 mile of Shoshone River frontage, with classic riparian wildlife habitat, Russian Olive trees, Cottonwoods, open grass meadows with Sage flats above, literally surrounded by lush farmland on both sides of the river. All manner of crops are grown in this fertile agricultural area, including corn, grains, sugar beets, beans and alfalfa. Obviously, this smorgasbord of available feed attracts all manner of wildlife to the area. Whitetail and mule deer, upland birds, turkey, waterfowl, and small game use the river front riparian area for cover, and access the farmland for feeding. The waterfowl congregate in the winter on the river due to the water being ice-free in winter, using the crop land for feeding during the day. Due to the feed base, the deer grow large[G1][TD2], and sleek, on and around the property. There is even an elevated deer stand in a prime location on the property. The owner currently hunts deer, pheasant and waterfowl on the property, and the trout fishing is very good in the spring, winter and fall months. Additionally, there is an irrigation canal and separate live water drain, that course through the property increasing the amount of riparian habitat and cover used by wildlife.

In 2008 the owner, who is also a contractor built a large hunting cabin, actually a 1196 sq.ft. 2 bedroom 2 bath home on two levels that is surprisingly elegant for a “cabin” , with two gas fireplaces, one upstairs and one downstairs, a full kitchen upstairs, and a as well as a kitchen downstairs so separate groups can enjoy privacy. The home has vaulted open beam and wood ceilings in the upper floor with tiled drop ceilings downstairs. There is a sleeping loft for the kids as well. As mentioned, this is actually a home, with maintenance free steel siding, a metal roof, over 500 sq.ft. of front decking, partially covered, with log posts that are both structural and decorative. Interior finishes include granite tile counters, a 4 stool eating counter, river stone gas fireplace surround, Oak floors, with laminate, tile and carpeted flooring in various rooms. A separate dining area is downstairs. The under side of the elevated deck is a dog kennel for your trusted buddies. Water is provided by a well. The owners have also built a game processing station adjacent to the home, and have an outdoor fireplace to gather around after the day’s activities. In addition to the very substantial “Hunting cabin”, there is a steel shop building, built in 2010 with a separate 100 amp electrical service, with a 220 volt outlet, of 936 sq.ft. with an additional 312 sq.ft. of covered parking or storage area. House plans have been prepared to increase the size of the home to 3,000 +/- sq.ft should someone choose. This private rural property is accessed by a quiet County maintained gravel road.

As you can imagine, this is not your run of the mill old hunting cabin on the “Back 40”. It is actually the start of a very substantial home in a lightly inhabited area with fantastic wildlife populations, good fishing, lots of solitude and still just minutes to town for services and supplies. All in all, a great opportunity for a recreational minded family to buy a great piece of riverfront property complete with a house and plans, to create a great out in the country private rural home. Priced at $449,000.