Sumptuous
Simplicity
The
Jones home in Jackson Hole is an abode to measure
up to this area’s High Country standards.
By
Jesse Mullins, Jr.
Photographs
by W. Garth Dowling
They
call the place Crane Fly, a name that smacks of aquatic
habitats
and mountain streams and fly fishing… caddis
flies, damsel flies, and all of that. There’s
a large pond right outside the back door, but the real
beauty of the water here is the fact that it reflects
the Grand Tetons. This place, Crane Fly, is in Jackson
Hole, and the back patio view is of nothing less than
Grand Teton mountain itself.
With
scenery that is arguably the most spectacular in
the continental 48, it’s a good bet that the house,
inside and out, is pretty easy on the eyes as well. And
it is. Its owners, the Jones family—Allan and Janie
are the couple—acquired this place along with a
sizeable chunk of property besides. It’s all called
Crescent H Ranch, and besides being their abode for a
good part of the year, Crescent H is also a residential
development that they own, plus recreational facilities,
spa, and other amenities. The home’s architects
were Ellis and Sharon Nunn, of Jackson.
The
Joneses have business interests in the Southeast
as well, and Allan is a born-and-bred Southerner
whose tastes run on the rustic side. Case in point:
when
one enters the home, there is a 9 1/2 foot stuffed
grizzly
bear standing there to greet you.
“I
have always loved the water and wildlife,” Allan
said. “One of the things I love most about Crane
Fly is that it is surrounded on two sides by water—so
I can enjoy the beautiful lakes and also the grandeur
of the Grand Tetons. My family and I truly enjoy our
time on the [Crescent H] Ranch and our residence.”....
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This
view shows the back of the home, which exudes
a mountain lodge sort of warmth.
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These custom-made draperies adorn the windows
in the Great Room. “They used fringe and
tassels and even bird feathers,” Gallinger
said. “That was all applied to a soft wash
cheniel fabric and behind all this are grass
shades. So those are totally custom-done windows.”
"I
have always loved the water and wildlife"
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