Nestled on Elkhorn Creek: 3 acres of aspen groves, lodgepole pine, fir & spruce, stands this beautifully master-crafted log home known as ‘The Castle of Casper Mountain’. Enjoy stunning sunrises, or experience spectacular stargazing from the 70-foot-high tower!
Nestled into 3 acres of aspen, lodgepole pine, fir and spruce, there is nothing cookie-cutter about this lodge on the mountain. The original structure, built in 1958, has been expanded to 3,234 sq ft of living space with an attached 484 sq ft shop and a 66′ observation tower. Spacious, well-lit rooms, beautifully hand-crafted log work and an artisan’s touch make this one of the most unique structures on the mountain. Dream Home Unfinished Renovations on the lodge are not quite complete, so this is an opportunity to put your finishes on the existing craftsmanship. All the “hard work” is done, meaning the specialty log work, which requires a master craftsman. Any carpenter can finish the remaining work. Needs a new kitchen installed and bathrooms refinished to your special tastes.
With year-round access and 360° views this property is a MUST SEE!!! 25 min from downtown and less than 1 mile from fire station. New custom metal siding & roof. New plumbing. New 70-gallon pressure tank. AMAZING HISTORY & crystal clear H20!
The original structure, built in 1958, has been expanded to 3,234 sq ft of living space with an attached 484 sq ft shop and a 70′ observation tower. Spacious, well-lit rooms, beautifully master-crafted log work and an artisan’s touch make this one of the most unique structures on the mountain! Could be perfect for an art studio, lodge or retreat center. There is also a deck on top for an unobstructed view of the night sky. 484 sq ft drive-through shop with matching, double-insulated doors. 400 sq ft enclosed garden area or dog kennel off kitchen.
OFF THE GRID – Capability. Extensive French Drain system directs snowmelt into seasonal pond with waterfall. Excellent location for snowmobiling, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the winter and near new biathlon training center. Abundant plant and wildlife. Mud room with heated floor and 2 separate staircases to 2nd floor. Vaulted ceilings in tongue-and-groove knotty pine. Antique claw foot bathtub with matching “pull chain” toilet that came from the original Yellowstone Lodge!! The water well is 70 feet deep with new fittings and heavy gauge pipe 6 feet deep running straight into the home, to a new 70-gallon pressure tank that is on a heated floor. It’s designed to be an anti-freeze system. No need to worry about frozen pipes! It’s the best well on the mountain! The water is crystal clear and naturally PH balanced. Water is 38 degrees at well head and some of the best tasting you could ever find! Offered as-is. 80% finished. Remaining building materials on-site include, not limited to: precut metal siding, Refrigerator, dishwasher, double sink and trash compactor are on-site, but not installed. Buyer will need to install new cabinets and countertops of their choice. Main-level bathroom has functional toilet. New walls built in 2020. Walls are 2×8 studs bolted to steel-reinforced, cement-filled cinder blocks. Main drain to large cement septic tank in place. Snowplow, log stripper, and bucket truck all negotiables!
The Property
- 3+ acres of aspen, lodgepole pine, fir and spruce on Casper Mountain
- Lodge with 66′ observation tower and attached Shop/Garage
- One of the larger aspen groves on the mountain with many tall aspens over 100 years old
- Seasonal Pond with small waterfall that flows hard in spring and early summer
- 5 years ago an extensive French Drain system was put in along the entire back side of the lodge. This opened space along the side of the lodge, allowing ample room for the snow to gather as it slides off the new metal roof. The french drain directs the snowmelt into the pond.
- Best well on the mountain! Water is crystal clear and naturally ph balanced. Water is 38 degrees at well head and some of the best tasting you could ever find! This well is 70 feet deep with all new fittings and heavy gauge pipe 6 feet deep (way below frost line) running straight into Lodge to a new 70-gallon pressure tank that is on a heated floor. So no chance of freezing. Many properties on Casper Mountain require hauling water by truck!
- 25 min from downtown Casper, Wyoming. Less than 1 mile from Babes Memorial volunteer fire station.
- Close to newly-remodeled downhill ski area (https://www.hogadon.net) and new biathlon training center (https://caspermountainbiathlonclub.org)
- Short distance to lighted cross country ski trails and extensive groomed snowmobile trails
- County: Natrona
- Yearly property taxes: $1079 in 2021
The Structure
- 3,234 Sq Ft living space
- 484 Sq Ft attached shop
- 66’ Observation tower
- Beautifully hand-crafted log work throughout
- Large Decks
- New custom metal siding and roof. Some of the siding still needs to be put up, but the siding is on-site and ready to install. Custom metal siding is already factory pre-cut to fit.
- Vaulted ceilings done in all-natural tongue-and-groove knotty pine with two skylights and four (Hunter) lighted ceiling fans.
- All new plumbing from the well into the lodge. New 70-gallon pressure tank sitting on heated floor in utility room next to hot water heater. “No freeze” design.
- Primary heat sources are two pellet stoves. There is a fireplace in one of the bedrooms, and the owner would consider including an antique claw-foot potbelly stove as well.
- Mud room with heated floor (Your ski and or snow gear will be dry and warm!)
- Two staircases to the 2nd floor
2 Bedrooms
Two partially-remodeled bedrooms are ready for matching tongue-and-groove to be installed on their vaulted ceilings. Tongue-and-groove is on site and ready for installation. Bedroom walls are unfinished. One bedroom has a stone-chimney fireplace.
Living Room / Great Room
Huge living room with double doors leading out to balconies on each side. Wonderful to open both sides and allow natural mountain breezes to flow through. Could be used as a 3rd, very large master bedroom (currently set up that way).
Tower Observation Room
Vantage for observing wildlife and weather. Plenty of natural light. Could be perfect for an art studio. There is also a deck on top for an unobstructed view of the night sky… no light pollution to spoil views of stars and planets… great telescope platform!
2 Bathrooms
Main-level bathroom has a flushable toilet. New walls were built in 2020. Walls are 2×8 studs bolted to steel-reinforced, cement-filled cinder blocks.
Master bath upstairs ready for your finishes. Main drain to large cement septic tank in place. Antique claw foot bathtub with matching “pull chain” toilet that came from the original Yellowstone Lodge. Neither are plumbed in yet.
Kitchen
Ready to be remodeled to your tastes.
Working refrigerator, dishwasher, double sink and trash compactor are on-site, but not installed. Buyer will need to install new cabinets and countertops of their choice.
Dining room
Adjacent to the kitchen with a door leading out to the grilling area. Stone fireplace can be used to burn wood but is currently set up with a pellet stove in the dining room. Pella sliding glass doors. Dog door into kennel.
Laundry
Washer and dryer set up and in working order.
Dog Kennel
400 sq ft enclosed kennel area for doggie comfort and safety. Accessible via a dog door from the dining room
Attached Shop
484 sq ft drive-through shop with matching, double-insulated doors on opposite sides.