Taggart Home

This beautiful, private home in the Shooting Star Development, is bordered by a creek and slender aspens and is an easy walk to the nightlife and activities of Teton Village. Paragliders land nearby in soaring silence, vivid as butterflies; elks bugle out on the grasslands. It is truly a magical setting. The traditional weathered wood siding, shingled roof, and long boardwalk porch echo Wyoming architectural traditions. Inside, the rustic and the modern elements happily mix: rough-cut timbers and textured walls, meet streamlined upholstered furniture, and soft graphic rugs. In the great room, a gathering of leather armchairs and a canvas sofa face the big, wood-burning stone fireplace, overhung by a tiered iron chandelier; But the show-stealer is the massive, 30’ floor-to-ceiling picture window framing the glorious panorama outside, filled with sky and mountains. The dining area and kitchen share this big open space as well, where the crackling fire and view are visible from every corner. A flat-screen television is mounted above the fireplace, which is concealed behind folding wood panels when not in use. Clever standing lamps give the illusion of heavy chains suspended from feather-weight lampshades. The kitchen is charming with its combination of western rusticity and gleaming, high-end appliances. Massive rafters frame the space; classic barn lights illuminate a leather-bracketed granite island and weathered wood cabinets; the handsome Wolf range has a quilted steel backsplash and a pot filler. At the other end of the room, just behind the dining table, two sets of French doors lead out to the great stone terrace, where a hot tub, Adirondack chairs, a dining table, and a gas grill bask under the might of the Tetons. The first floor has a spot for everything: besides the kitchen, dining, and living areas, there is a spacious laundry room, powder room, a space just for storing outdoor gear, and a guest room with a king bed and en suite bath. On the second floor, the grand primary bedroom offers a gas fireplace and a breathtaking prospect from the four-poster bed; you’ll want to take your time getting up in the morning, watching sunlight frame the Gros Ventre Range while the fire burns peacefully. An alcove opens to a walk-in closet and to the bathroom, exposing an airy, wood-paneled room with a soaking tub, glass-walled shower, double sinks, and a private water closet. Just down from the second-floor landing is a cozy, four-berth bunkroom. Classic wool blankets warm the beds; drawers built into the bottom bunks give ample space for clothes storage. The second-floor media room has a long, enticing sectional, which can easily convert to a king-size bed for guests if needed. Cowhide ottomans and Wild West art harken to the adventures outside, and a big barn door can slide across the entrance for guests’ privacy. Outside on the terrace, the big stone hearth is the place for cocktails, hearty appetizers, and making plans for the next day’s pursuits. Jackson Hole’s fabulous bike paths run nearby, offering a combustion-free passport to almost every site in the valley, from downtown Jackson to the gates of Grand Teton National Park. A convenient ski shuttle will deliver you and your gear from this home to the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with a simple phone call.