The Property
nothing like it
All told, on the east side (water side) of the Crescent H Ranch, there are only fifteen deeded 35-acre parcels. Of those, four have had their development rights completely extinguished. Of the eleven remaining, two families own two contiguous parcels each. So, effectively, there are only nine parcels that touch the water, and they almost never come up for sale. One interesting note about Five Ponds Ranch is that it has one of the few parcels in the area that has not been conserved.
Donating a conservation easement to the Jackson Hole Land Trust could create a charitable tax donation deduction and potentially add an additional 10,000 sq ft development entitlement to the lot. However, as it stands already today, with three entitlements and generous building envelopes spanning the Ranch, the owner can build out a total of 24,000 sq ft of residential space, plus up to 6,000 sq ft of barns, garages, entertainment buildings, man caves, etc. With an additional entitlement, the owner would be able to add another 10,000 sq ft of permitted building.
Ranch improvements
Since acquiring the Ranch, the current owners have invested millions of dollars into upgrades of the land itself. This includes extensive tree and natural landscape planting, large-scale berming, tree removal and care, driveway and parking area grading, bridge installation, and other improvements including new irrigation wells and restoration of the historic buckrail fences. The primary pond had an aeration system added and has been restored to full health while also being enhanced with flow upgrades to ensure consistent water levels year-round. The family also spearheaded a successful project to underground the overhead power lines that used to pass in front of the Ranch. The Ranch also now has a new high-security powered entry gate through its grand entrance. Inside the home, the current owners have fully updated the HVAC system, replaced the water heaters, installed a new propane boiler, added whole-home humidification, installed a house-wide ultraviolet and water filtration system, and pulled enhanced electrical power to the site to support future loads. The family also pulled a direct fiber optic Internet line with Starlink backup, added Control4 and Sonos to control A/V throughout, introduced a keyless entry system, and installed a hot tub sunken into the deck off of the master suite.
All of this is set in Crescent H Ranch, Jackson's most desirable neighborhood, with countless miles of private certified blue-ribbon year-round fishing, hiking, riding, groomed nordic skiing, and direct access to millions of acres of wilderness. The Ranch sits off Fall Creek Road, one of the most scenic small road drives in all of Wyoming. This road sees almost no tourist traffic and is ideal for road cycling and access to overlooked trail networks and locals-only swimming holes. Just single-digit minutes from the ranch, you'll be in Teton Pass with all of its hiking and backcountry skiing, as well as a short drive or bike ride to all of the legendary West Bank, Wilson, and Town of Jackson lifestyle. Capping it off is your 15-minute door-to-door drive from the Ranch to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort itself. No need to tangle with the westbound bridge backups on the way to a powder day. Overall, there is simply nothing like this ranch available in the Jackson area.