Dairy Ranches Blends Privacy and Convenience

Large acreage and expansive views define a tranquil neighborhood.

by Staff Writers

Diary Subdivision is a small, private subdivision in the northern South Park region of the Jackson Hole valley just beyond the westernmost edge of the town of Jackson. Comprising more than 525 acres, Dairy Ranches, as the area is commonly known, offers pastoral ranchette-style lots ranging from ten to thirty-six acres with an ideal balance of seclusion and convenience.

A sense of privacy and a preservation of open spaces define the subdivision, while panoramic views of some of the region’s iconic peaks accentuate the subdivision’s properties. Views of the Cathedral Group of the Tetons rise from  between Boyle’s Hill and West Gros Ventre Butte. Glory’s signature eastern bowl and the Snake River Range’s ridges along Teton Pass are visible throughout the west, while the rolling flanks of Munger Mountain anchor the southern expanse.

Dairy Ranches is able to provide a balance of privacy and ease of access in part due to each of its three residential roads being terminal, eliminating any through-traffic. The large parcels of the former cattle ranch and dairy operation that gives the neighborhood its name offer a permeability to the landscape that allow migrating elk and other wildlife to move through the area, and help to define its semi-rural character.

Within the highly-esteemed subdivision, 2675 W. Dairy Lane has recently come to market and is among the valley’s most refined equestrian estates. The property’s twenty-five acres are home to a beautifully appointed, nearly-five-thousand square foot main home with three bedrooms within its single-level floor plan. A combination of log spans and timber beams lend and airy and open feeling to the home, and are accented by elegant stonework. Expansive windows showcase Teton views throughout, and provide a light-filled balance to the home that melds refined rustic accents with traditional and farmhouse elements for a warm and inviting aesthetic.

A thousand-square-foot guest home provides an additional two bedrooms and two bathrooms on either side of an open, light-filled living space. Cathedral ceilings, a generous fireplace, a kitchenette and dining area complete the guest accommodations.

The property’s equestrian facilities are among some of the finest available, with the centerpiece being its deluxe seven-stall barn of more than 4,300 square feet. The barn incorporates a tack and trophy room, workshop, and includes its own dedicated laundry and kitchen facilities. Outside, the property features two distinct riding areas—one of irrigated grass, and the other with professional footing dedicated to riding and jumping.

To the south, 2605 W Dairy Lane provides a nearly-four-thousand square foot, four-bedroom main home on eleven acres. Recent renovations  include a gourmet kitchen that flows into an open and inviting layout of primary and secondary living areas—including dining area and a large den. The open plan affords a flexibility that is equally suited to entertaining and daily living, alike. Contemporary accents extend into the home’s bathrooms, where simplified lines, and monochromatic material selections provide a luxurious feel, offset by contrasting cabinetry and stainless hardware.

Additional accommodations are provided via a thousand square foot guest apartment above a detached three-car garage, and a separate caretaker’s quarters within the property’s barn. All told, the property provides three distinct residential units and six garage bays to maximize versatility within this Dairy Ranches retreat.