Sunny Divide Retreat

Description

Set on 40 scenic acres between Devils Tower and Sundance, this distinctive country estate combines luxury, privacy, and breathtaking views of the Black Hills. The custom-built residence was thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes and a spacious floor plan that blends comfort and functionality, with meticulous attention to detail. 

Filled with natural light, the home offers inviting living and entertaining spaces enhanced by numerous upgrades, including granite countertops, glazed porcelain tile flooring, soaring ceilings, French doors, two fireplaces, a wet bar, built-in sauna, an Endless Pool, and generous storage throughout. Extensive decking and concrete patios provide seamless indoor-outdoor living while overlooking the picturesque landscape. The heated 4+ car garage also accommodates an RV. 

Situated at the edge of a pristine meadow and overlooking a private canyon, the home enjoys a remarkable sense of seclusion while offering year-round access less than a quarter mile from Highway 14. Well suited for full-time living or a vacation getaway, the property is ideally located in the heart of Wyoming's iconic Black Hills region.

Sunny Divide Retreat
Sundance, Wyoming
40 acres - $1,750,000

Property and Terrain: 
The property includes 40.023 acres, which has been surveyed. The terrain varies from meadows to canyonlands. Rolling fields on the east side include approximately 8 acres of alfalfa-grass hay ground. From the fields, the land descends into a timbered canyon with pine and bur oak, creating a striking backdrop. The garden is high-fenced to keep deer out. Elevations range from 4,600 to 4,820 feet above sea level. 

Home: 
The stylish and welcoming home offers the perfect retreat for family and friends, with multiple gathering areas both indoors and out. Walls of glass bring the outdoors into nearly every space. Constructed in 2017, the home offers 3,225 square feet on the main level, and a 2,954 square foot walk-out basement. It includes three bedrooms, five bathrooms, an office, large great room, chef's kitchen, lower-level family room, fitness area, and abundant storage. 

The central living areas feature an open-concept design, with the kitchen, dining, and living spaces connecting to create a warm and relaxing atmosphere. A cocktail and beverage station with a JennAir drink drawer enhances the entertaining experience, while French doors open to a large west-facing deck with a gas fire pit. The wood-burning fireplace serves as a focal point, highlighted by a rustic mantel crafted from a historic Crook County barn plank. The office and powder room are located adjacent to the main living areas.

The expansive kitchen features Alder wood cabinetry, granite countertops, double ovens, a dedicated baking area, generous walk-through pantry with pocket doors, Blanco sink, additional prep sink, bar seating, six-burner gas range, and convenient access to the laundry/mud room. 

The richly appointed primary suite is designed as a private sanctuary featuring a cedar-lined sauna, two-sided gas fireplace, BainUltra hydro tub, walk-in tile shower, glass door leading to the deck, and two walk-in closets. A guest bedroom on the opposite side of the home includes a three-quarter bath, walk-in closet and French doors to a balcony. The third bedroom is located on the lower level adjacent to a full bath. 

The walk-out lower level features a family room, exercise and recreation area with three-quarter bath, and a wet bar with microwave, sink, and under-counter refrigerator. Additional highlights include a wood stove, French doors opening to the concrete patio, an Endless Pools swim spa, and multiple storage rooms, including one with double exterior doors for easy entry.

Garage & Outbuildings:
* The attached heated 4+ car garage has 3 overhead doors including one high-ceiling bay and sewer drain suited for RVs. A heated store room with hot & cold water connects the garage to the mud room and laundry. 
* Open-front firewood shed. 
Plenty of gravel parking areas for horse trailers and RVs surround the home. There is a 50-amp RV electrical hookup with gravel pad. 

Utilities and Other Systems:
Water - The property is connected to a shared water well which is permitted at 1,540 feet deep. From the well, water is pumped into a 1,000-gallon cistern for storage. 
Power - Powder River Energy, Sundance. A backup generator with automatic start is installed. 
Phone/Internet - There is cellphone service in certain areas. The home has a landline phone and internet service through Range. 
Sewer - Septic tank and leach field system. Permit documents are available. 
Siding - Dryvit. 
Roof - Asphalt shingles - new in 2024. (gutters also replaced in 2024)
Heating - Radiant in-floor heat with propane fired boiler.  Propane tank is buried. 
Cooling - Lennox cooling unit is piped to the great room and primary bedroom. 
Water Filters: A Reverse Osmosis Unit for kitchen sink 
Radon Remediation System: Yes. 

Covenants:
The property does not have covenants. 

Wildlife: 
The surrounding areas of the Black Hills and northeastern Wyoming provide prime wildlife habitat. Whitetail deer and turkey are commonly seen enjoying the fields and browse on the property; even an intermittent elk travels through. Other wildlife in the region includes mule deer, antelope, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, fox, eagles and hawks. In recent years, Crook County has had bear sitings as well. 

Recreation and Area Information: 
The property is located just a short drive from the recreational amenities of the Black Hills, with a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, golf, ATV trails, groomed snowmobile trails, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, equine events, rock climbing and more. The nearby Bear Lodge Mountains offer hundreds of thousands of acres of Black Hills National Forest lands. Additional destinations within 30 to 50-minutes include Devils Tower National Monument, Golf Club at Devils Tower, Keyhole State Park & Reservoir, Sand Creek Fishing Access for excellent brown trout fishing, and Spearfish Canyon.  

Sundance (population 1,143) has a small-town atmosphere, with good community services. Spearfish, South Dakota (population 11,091) a 50-minute drive east, is a regional hub for shopping, dining, art, history, cultural experiences, entertainment, and medical care. 

Location and Access:
To access the property from Sundance, leave I-90 at Exit 185 and travel west on Highway 14 for 13.8 miles. Turn left onto Thaler Road, and continue 0.14 mile, the property is on the left. Thaler Road is a private easement shared with neighboring landowners; there is currently no written road maintenance agreement.

Approximate mileage to area towns and destination:
Sundance-14 miles,
Devils Tower-12 miles,
Spearfish-45 miles,
Deadwood-61 miles,
Gillette-60 miles,
Rapid City-91 miles,
Casper, WY- 218 miles,
Billings, MT-290 miles,
Denver, CO-380 miles. 

Showings: 
The property is shown by appointment only, please contact us to arrange your private showing.