Rustic High Country Abode

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the modern-day life and into this peaceful and rustic, yet full of potential Atlantic City abode. Bordering BLM, fully fenced, and with a heated shop, the possibilities of this quiet and rural home are truly remarkable. Land Having a walk-out basement where you can find the well, which helps to prevent wintertime freezing of pipes, you have the opportunity not only to store your outdoor equipment, but also pursue hobbies like rock-hounding or photography, as the previous owner once did. Traveling into the original cabin, you will find charming flairs like stained glass and a claw foot bathtub. With the unfinished addition, you have the opportunity to bring your own style and vibe to the premises. Outside your door you are apt to find a moose taking a mid-day nap or see the local deer traversing through to their next meal. Hop your fence and embark on a hunting, exploring, or whatever your heart desires type of journey onto the open and expansive BLM land that borders. With willows, aspens, and evergreens around, you are sure to see wildlife often right outside your front door. This three-bedroom, one-bathroom rustic home is not only cozy but has much potential with ample square footage to make into your own. The basement has plenty of space for storage or hobbies, like rock work or photography as it was once used. The large addition with big windows adds bright natural light to the unique space with an impressive spiral staircase leading to an open area once used as an art gallery. An added bonus is the “pot shop,” as it was once used as a pottery shop, where there is another wood stove, along with being electrically heated. This property is not only fully fenced, but borders BLM land where the outdoor enthusiast’s desires may run as wild as the land surrounding this peaceful abode. The house is being sold as is, and thus includes personal property the current owners will not be removing from the premises, as well as needing a few finishing touches like flooring in the addition and ceiling panels. Also note, the property cannot be reached by vehicle in the wintertime. Improvements Having 2,300 square feet, this home has the potential to be an avid-outdoor enthusiast’s full-time residence, or a snowbird’s high country summer retreat. With the basement being 640 square feet, and the outdoor shop having 480 square feet, there is sure to be space for your snowshoes, horse tack, back-country equipment and more. Recreation Whether you like to snowshoe, backpack, hike, explore off-road recreation, hunt, watch wildlife, rock-climb, ski, bike, camp, or gold-pan, you will not be disappointed as these outdoor activities are all right outside your cozy mountain home. Region & Climate As Robert Redford traversed the Outlaw Trail and ventured into Atlantic City, Wyoming, he noted the local Mercantile, where he stated one could get any supplies needed to “survive or thrive.” The western charm of Atlantic City still stands today, where rural living meets small town peace. Having an elevation of around 7,700 feet, and a semi-arid climate, many find the area a nice reprieve from the lower valley summer heat. Averaging around 230 days of sunshine per year, you are certain to enjoy many a starry night. The picturesque town of Lander, Wyoming is only a 30-minute drive away. Filled with cultural and local events, you are sure to enjoy being in close proximity to local shopping and amenities, as well as the scenic route through Red Canyon as you take your journey down the mountain. History Founded in 1868 by pioneers during the gold rush, and later known for the US Steel ore mine, Atlantic City is beaming with history and western culture. Originally a miner’s camp with a population of around 2,000 people and boasting a church, general store with a dance hall, brewery, opera house, school, drug store, and several saloons, Atlantic City’s first boom lasted about a decade, before French engineer Emil Granier arrived investing in a hydraulic mining operation. Though the boom days had passed, Atlantic City lived on. Location The small community of Atlantic City nestles off the beaten path of state highway 28 about 30 miles south of Lander, Wyoming, where grocery and locally owned shops can be found. Approximately 58 miles away is the Central Wyoming Regional Airport located in Riverton, Wyoming. Take a four-hour trip traveling through Shoshone National Forest and you will find yourself at the renowned Yellowstone Park, and in a drive under two hours from Atlantic City will land you in the beautiful town of Pinedale, Wyoming, which is a gateway city to the Continental Divide Trail, offering many an outdoor adventure. If you’re needing shopping availability found in a bigger city, the town of Rock Springs is only an hour and a half drive from Atlantic City.