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resort lifestyle awaits those who retire to The Powder Horn,
an upscale golf community situated in a spectacular valley
between Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone Park in north central
Wyoming. The Big Horn Mountains loom in the distance;
the air is crisp and clean, and the topaz sky stretches as
far as one can see. The Powder Horn stretches across
900 acres and has high-end homes and homesites, all with
mountain or valley views, for sale. This community is
not age-restricted but and attracts families and couples as
well as retirees.
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Residences come in three types, custom homes, patio homes and
"cottages," all situated on large lots.
Custom homes have no design or time restrictions; re-sales start at
$720,000, and one quarter-acre home sites are priced from
$80,000. Patio homes are low-maintenance and come in two
floor plans with 1,656 square feet to 1,919 square feet; prices
start at $419,000. Cottages are located near the clubhouse
and also feature low-maintenance living; there are five floor plans,
with 1,590 square feet to 2,210 square feet, and prices start at
$500,000. Prices top out at $1.9 million. Call (800)
329-0598 for more information.
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This master-planned community blends nicely into the surrounding
landscape, so much so that it has been designated a National Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary. This means that the
development has a healthy respect for the environment and has won
certificates of achievement in six categories, including
Environmental Planning and Wildlife and Habitat
Management. Spots such as this, with majestic mountain
views, colorful high-country meadows and clean, clear creeks, are
getting harder to find. Local ranchers and celebrities
call this area home, and all are seeking an escape from big-city
living.
The Powder Horn has been named by Travel & Leisure Golf
as one of “America’s Top 100 Golf Communities," and the
27-hole championship golf course is the reason why. This
course features three distinct nines, five different tee boxes, two
practice facilities, a pro shop and an active women’s golf
association. The Mountain Nine boasts large greens, 30
sizeable sand bunkers and the open rolling terrain of a Scottish
links course. The Stag Nine is surrounded by wetlands and
woods to create target golf, and The Eagle Nine offers surprising
length and creative shots within a mix of meadow and creek-side
terrain. There are also two practice facilities featuring a
multi-tiered putting green, large tees and short-game areas.
Green fees range from $35 to $81.
In addition to outstanding golf, there is a beautiful,
members-only 30,000 square foot clubhouse with a restaurant, a bar,
a fitness center, a spa and a pool. Residents also enjoy two
tennis courts and an active tennis community with social events and
tournaments. A tennis pro is on site, and lessons are
available. Horseback riding trails, trout-stocked ponds,
nearby lakes and abundant wildlife all contribute to the quality of
life found at The Powder Horn.
An extra plus to retirement here is that Wyoming has no personal
state income tax.
Sheridan is a community with about 16,000 people. It's a
typical Western town, quiet and conservative, a hub for ranchers and
farmers. Summers bring temperatures in the 70s and 80s;
winters can bring temperatures in the teens and 20s.
Precipitation comes in the form of snow with several inches falling
during winter months. The sun shines 70% of the time, and
humidity averages 45%.
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