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position: jackson, wyoming
price: $8,995,000
Granite Ranch is a 34-acre historic creekfront property surrounded by U.S. National Forest preserves in the heart of Jackson Hole, offering both residential and commercial opportunities.
Listing agent Latham Jenkins of Live Water Properties Jackson Hole said, “In terms of potential buyers, both families are considering it as a legacy property, and we are seeing interest from commercial buyers who are looking to create a recreational ranch.” There are,” he said.
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The ranch’s 23 buildings include a 14,080-square-foot main lodge, eight cabins, a caretaker’s residence and a steel shop, with a total of 30,557 square feet of interior space, according to the listing.
The ranch, 42 miles from downtown Jackson, was first homesteaded in 1919 and since 1980 has been home to the American Wilderness Leadership School, operated by Safari Club International, Jenkins said. he said.
These historic ranches in Jackson Hole are “prime targets for family estates,” he said. “There is tremendous demand for traditional family real estate in Jackson Hole.”
“Granite Ranch has over 30,000 square feet of existing improvements,” he said. “To build a new main house, we would consider assigning the rights to demolish something and build something new to make space for the new owner’s home.”
“What’s unique about these properties is that they have been recognized for historic commercial uses, so we would never be able to build this many structures under today’s land use regulations,” Jenkins said. Ta. “You can make it private and preserve the structure and give your family the space they need on their property.”
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Granite Ranch, located in the Gros Ventre Mountains, is surrounded by the Bridger-Teton National Forest and, according to the listing, is “a property, an exclusive private property within a vast expanse of public land.”
Although this property has not operated as a guest ranch since 1977, it has a seasonal guest ranch commercial use permit and can host up to 100 guests.
Historically, the main lodge and caretaker’s quarters have been used in the winter, but the cabins are not winterized, Jenkins said.
The ranch is located along Granite Creek and “has always been known for its hunting opportunities,” he said. “It’s a much-loved area by locals throughout Jackson Hole because it has a lot of that authentic Wyoming feel.”
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“It really gives people what they’re looking for: being able to stay in a cabin on the river, go on a hike, and sit under the stars at night,” he says.
Downtown Jackson has good restaurants and shopping, Jenkins said. “Although we are a world away, modern conveniences such as the town of Jackson and the airport are only 42 miles away,” he said.
The ranch is “secluded and in a natural setting, yet with easy access to town for dinner and easy access from the airport,” he said. “It’s not easy to put it together.”
The ranch offers spectacular views of the mountains and valleys, as well as “amazing sunrises and sunsets.” “It’s a very distinctive area. It’s completely surrounded by mountains and has a stream running through it.”
Jenkins said the property is fully furnished and “completely turnkey for the next owner” and can accommodate 100 guests per night. “It could continue as a guest ranch, an educational facility or a corporate retreat.”
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He said the ranch has been very well maintained by the safari club and is in “excellent condition.” The main lodge has a commercial kitchen that can feed up to 100 people a day, sleeps 39 people, and also has a large meeting room.
The summer and fall seasons run from Memorial Day to mid-November, Jenkins said.
From December to April, he said, the only access to the ranch is over the snow, along a maintained trail eight miles down a dirt road. “It’s actually faster than dirt roads in the summer.”
statistics
With 23 buildings, including the main lodge, eight cabins, a caretaker’s duplex, and a steel shop, the ranch offers 30,557 square feet of interior space and sleeps 100 people. The site area is 33.64 acres.
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Amenities
Amenities include a main lodge with rustic cabins, event field, fly fishing, skeet range, fire pit, and commercial kitchen, 16 bedrooms, and meeting rooms.
Neighborhood memo
Jenkins said Granite Falls, where the iconic 1992 fly-fishing movie “A River Runs Through It” was filmed, is about a mile from the ranch. There are also two natural hot pots at the waterfall.
Granite Hot Springs, “a much-loved destination since its inception,” is a mile away, he said. Developed in 1933. “In winter, you can be surrounded by snow but still be in crystal clear blue water.”
The ranch is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and is home to a variety of wildlife, from elk and hummingbirds to osprey and black bears, according to the listing.
Agent: Latham Jenkins, Live Water Properties Jackson Hole
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