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Leiseth Ranch

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$4,250,000

Torrington, WY

3,485.36± Total Acres

SIZE & DESCRIPTION

The Leiseth Ranch encompasses 3,485.36± contiguous deeded acres of striking Wyoming landscape, offering exceptional privacy and a wide range of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. The terrain transitions beautifully across the property—beginning with gently rolling grasslands and rising into dramatic, rocky escarpments that stretch from the western boundary through the full length of the ranch. Elevations average 4,700 feet, with the highest point reaching 4,828 feet, creating sweeping views and diverse habitat.

One of the ranch’s most iconic features, Tea Kettle Rock, stands prominently along the southern boundary. This historic landmark, likely named by cowboys trailing Texas cattle northward along the famed Rawhide Valley, remains a testament to the region’s ranching heritage. From the main ranch house, the Rawhide Valley unfolds in the distance, offering a timeless Western panorama.

This fully improved, low‑overhead grass ranch lies in the heart of premier cattle country and is widely recognized for producing excellent gains on livestock. Its resilient clay‑based soils support a rich variety of hardy native grasses, including Native Grama, Buffalo Grass, Prairie Sand Reed, Black Root, and Western Wheatgrass—a forage mix known for durability, nutrition, and consistent performance throughout the grazing season.

With its expansive acreage, historic character, and productive grasslands, the Leiseth Ranch offers a rare combination of scenic beauty, agricultural strength, and recreational potential—an ideal setting for ranching, hunting, horseback riding, and enjoying the wide‑open Wyoming landscape.

CARRYING CAPACITY / RANCH OPERATIONS

Historically, the Leiseth Ranch has generated reliable income through a long‑standing grazing lease with a neighboring operator. The current lease runs through December 2026. Based on forage quality, water distribution, and pasture layout, the owners believe the ranch is well‑suited for both summer grazing and a year‑round cow/calf operation.

Each spring—typically around May 1st—approximately 250 cow/calf pairs are placed on the ranch for a grazing season of 4½ to 5 months, with cattle shipped off in early October. Yearlings in the surrounding area have historically averaged over 2 pounds of gain per day, reflecting the productivity of the region’s hard grass plains. With roughly 1 ton of supplemental hay per cow during winter, the ranch is capable of supporting 130 cow/calf pairs year‑round, equating to approximately 27 acres per animal unit, depending on calving schedules and seasonal weather conditions.

The ranch is efficiently laid out with six cross‑fenced pastures, primarily constructed of 4‑ and 5‑strand barbwire. Exterior fencing is in good condition, built with a mix of steel and cedar posts, and designed to withstand Wyoming’s climate while supporting rotational grazing.

Water resources are a major strength of the ranch. Four wells—ranging from 800 to 900 feet—are equipped with submersible pumps that deliver water through 1¼‑inch PVC underground pipeline to seven strategically placed stock tanks with float systems across the eastern and central pastures. This system ensures cattle never travel more than one mile for water. The pipeline was installed through a USDA cost‑share program, adding long‑term value and reliability.

A fifth well, located at a windmill along the northern boundary, is approximately 80 feet deep and provides additional water security.

On the southwestern end of the ranch, two more submersible wells supply three stock tanks—one well feeding directly to a tank, and the second distributing water through 2‑inch PVC pipeline to multiple tanks.

Adding to the ranch’s natural resources, Rawhide Creek meanders through the western portion of the property for roughly one mile, offering seasonal live water, wildlife habitat, and scenic character.

Note: Carrying capacity can vary due to weather conditions and management practices. Interested parties should conduct their own analysis.

LOCATION & ACCESS

The Leiseth Ranch offers year-round accessibility via a paved county road and a private, gravel road. From Torrington, travel approximately 12.8 miles north on State Highway 159, also known as Van Tassell Road, where you arrive at the southeast corner of the ranch. Teakettle Road, a gravel county road, forms the southern boundary of the Leiseth Ranch for approximately five miles while the state highway travels along the eastern edge of the ranch for approximately 1.5 miles.

IMPROVEMENTS

MAIN RESIDENCE:

The ranch headquarters includes a beautiful six bedroom, five bath stucco home with a wrap-around porch that was completed in 2001 by Anderson and Shaw Construction of Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

The main level of the home consists of 3,264 sq. ft. The many amenities found on the main floor begin with the large, covered concrete front porch that leads into the front library/study/dining room.There is a large U-shaped kitchen with well-lit recessed lighting, oak cabinets with extra thick shelves, built-in refrigerator/freezer, built-in icemaker, dishwasher with stainless steel interior, disposal, freestanding gas range with oven, and wrap-around Formica countertops. The main feature of the kitchen is the built-island which offer seating for six people and a pull-out mixer shelf with plugins.

Other rooms on the main level are the living room, office, master bedroom suite with walk-in closet, master bath with shower, as well as a second bedroom and a full bath in the hallway with a combination tub and shower. From the dining room, doors lead out onto a large covered deck located at the back of the house.

There is also utility room with full-size washer and dryer hookups, large stainless steel sink with side counter and cabinets over the washer/dryer and sink area. The utility room opens into the attached and heated three-vehicle oversized garage. In addition to automatic doors, the garage has its own outside entry along with a drip-dry area large enough for pool table, built-in shelves, and rocked exterior parking.

The 1,100 sq. ft. upper level has one bedroom and full bath which could easily be converted to a grand bedroom suite. Also found on the upper level is a smaller, partially-covered deck and walkway.

The finished 2,200 sq. ft. basement with egress windows has three bedrooms and two baths, exercise room, game room and a small wood-burning stove. There is also a large storage area with built-in shelves.

Heating is provided by two propane furnaces along with the small wood-burning stove in the basement, while cooling is provided by two central air conditioning units.

A new roof with 50-year Malarkey, rain gutters and downspouts were installed in 2017. A 22,000 watt Generac generator also provides back-up electricity to the main residence.

Other amenities found in the main residence include the following:

Oak flooring in the front dining/sitting room, carpet throughout the rest of the home including the finished basement. There is Quiet vinyl flooring in the kitchen, bathrooms, living room and dining area that closely resemble tiles.
Interior has bull-nose corners, and most doors are 36” wide providing adequate space for wheelchair access
Hand-crafted oak window frames throughout the home
Reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink
Electric water heater
Water filter
Water softener
Double-pane windows that offer excellent views from nearly every room
Hurricane-type rolling shutters on many of the windows
Underground sprinkler system
Included with the property will be the six-person hot tub and pool table.

Also located at the main residence is a Morton shop built in 2018. This 60x80 building features two automatic 14 ft. overhead doors, plus radiant heat with a concrete floor and 220 electrical power. The building is complete with a lean-to awning measuring 18x80 ft.

SECOND RESIDENCE:

The second residence has one bedroom and one bath with 672 sq. ft. on the main level. The 672 sq. ft. basement has a bathroom, laundry area, storage room and two additional rooms. The homestead house was remodeled in 1950. In 2015 another upgrade included new windows, blown-in insulation, new siding, ceilings, laminate flooring and new shingles. In 2017 a new propane tank-less water heater was installed. This home is heated by two propane Warm Morning stoves along with a wood-burning stove. There is a two-vehicle detached garage.

Located with the second residence is a set of working corrals. Cattle working facilities include a calf table, squeeze chute, working tub and loading chute. In addition, there is a 3,200 sq. ft. Cleary building that has a concrete floor in half of the building, built-in work bench, storage shelves as well as an electric overhead door, smaller sliding door and walk-in door. Other improvements include a 574 sq. ft. horse/cattle shed.

The Leiseth Ranch offers 3,485.36± deeded acres of scenic, contiguous Wyoming rangeland with excellent privacy and historically strong gains on livestock. Well‑suited for both summer grazing and year‑round cow/calf operations, the ranch historically carries 250 pairs seasonally or approximately 130 pairs year‑round, supported by productive native grasses, six cross‑fenced pastures, and an exceptional water system that includes multiple deep wells, pipelines, stock tanks, and a mile of Rawhide Creek. Improvements include a stunning 6,564 sq. ft. six‑bedroom, five‑bath main residence featuring expansive living areas, quality finishes, updated systems, a heated oversized garage, and a 60×80 Morton shop built in 2018. A second updated residence with garage, working corrals, cattle facilities, a Cleary building, and supporting outbuildings further enhance the ranch’s functionality. With its blend of natural beauty, strong operational capacity, and extensive improvements, the Leiseth Ranch is a rare turn-key offering in premier Wyoming cattle country.

WATER RESOURCES

Water is provided to the Leiseth Ranch by a total of 8 wells and 14 stock tanks. The ranch features six submersible wells and two solar wells. Water is strategically located through ranch providing reliable wildlife.

Along the eastern and central portions of the ranch, water is provided by multiple submersible wells which are approximately 800 to 900 feet deep. Water is pumped via 1-1/4 inch pipe to PVC pipe to stock tanks located throughout the ranch. A solar well is located at the northern end of the ranch.

Additional wells and near each of the residences providing water the homes and corrals.

Rawhide Creek traverses throughout the western end of the property for approximately 1 mile.

Included at the back of this brochure is the summary of the water rights search. A complete description of the surface and ground water rights will be readily available to prospective buyers upon request. In the event of a sale, all water rights permitted and adjudicated to the property shall be transferred to the buyer.

UTILITIES

· Electricity – Wyrulec, Torrington, Wyoming.

· Propane – local providers

· Sewer – private septic system

· Communications – CenturyLink

· TV/Internet – satellite

· Water – private well

REAL ESTATE TAXES

According to the Goshen County Assessor’s office, the real estate taxes on the Leiseth Ranch are approximately $8,195 per year.

MINERAL RIGHTS

Any and all mineral rights associated with subject property owned by Seller, if any, shall transfer to Buyer at day of closing.