Edelweiss in 3 Creek Ranch
A completely remodeled 3 Creek cabin lives as gracefully as it looks. Spanning some 4,000 sq.ft., the 4-bedroom/5-bath home unfolds with sophistication and style. Meticulous design, lush landscaping and proximity to community makes living well in the Tetons an effortless experience. Singular features include open living spaces, custom furnishings and lighting, a private patio primed for entertaining, a glass-enclosed wine cave, and an outfitted two-car garage attached to a storage-rich mudroom. Building on the adventurous connotations of the cabin archetype, the house amplifies the outdoor lifestyle beloved by locals, with the 12th fairway of the Rees Jones-designed golf course only steps away and the social (and athletic) hub of the 3 Creek Club within quick walking distance.
An Haute Homage to Contemporary Alpine Design
The rare house lives as gracefully as it looks; this 3 Creek cabin meets the mark for such singularity and then some. Suffused with sophistication and style, the home encourages living well within its meticulous design, its lush lot and its close community.
Completely reimagined by its current stewards, the property claims a prime location within coveted 3 Creek. As part of the original development (designed by acclaimed Jackson firm Carney Architects), the cabin homesites marry alpine materials with modern amenities—think classic timbers, panoramic windows and a stone hearth. Inspired to do more with this core schema, the international family of four spent two years living within the space before they embarked on a decisive remodel dedicated to open, convivial living. Colleen McFadden-Walls, principal of Willow Creek Design Group, worked tirelessly with her clients and contractors to realize the exhaustive remodel.
Now distinguished by contemporary design, integrated functionality, and impeccable flow, the cabin empowers living in concert with context—environmental, cultural and social. Those new to the valley will welcome the camaraderie of 3 Creek, the serenity of the cul-de-sac setting, and the unobstructed views of the corner lot. Truly turnkey, the listing includes all furnishings, the homeowner’s association manages snow removal, and the associated caretaker initiates maintenance.
Subtle personality
True to the current steward’s European roots, the home embodies a timelessly modern alpine aesthetic, epitomized by the name they gave it, Edelweiss. The etymology of the pristine bloom found in the Alps is “edel” for noble and “weiss” for white, thereby endowing the house with elevated confidence.
Custom curation
Guided by the active, international lifestyle of its current stewards, a curated sense of ease suffuses each room within the reconfigured open floor plan, starting with the gracious entry. Flooded with light thanks to windows framing the front door, the foyer flows into the living room and its outdoor extension—a freshly redesigned entertaining patio design.
Custom details abound, from the tweed sectional facing the patio to the screen that descends from the ceiling and the projector that rises from an armrest to allow for deliberate media viewing. Every square-foot has been maximized: a custom wine cave, climate-controlled and sheathed in glass, occupies a corner once sidelined as a closet.
Livable flow
A double-faced fireplace, made contemporary with gray stone and steel, links the living room and kitchen. Epitomizing the mindful design principals employed throughout, the dramatic yet diligent kitchen invites convening over culinary activity. New windows welcome light, copious storage eliminates clutter, and Miele appliances set the bar for gourmet luxury. Leicht cabinetry and Quartz countertops lend elegance. Fireside seating bridges the kitchen and the dining space, which overlooks the backyard pond. The silhouette of the custom metal table iterates in other custom forms throughout the house. Electric blinds and dimming lights allow for complete control of the subtleties of light.
By design, the custom furnishings embody both contemporary and classic forms, and above all durable function. The muted palette, at once clean and warm, complements pops of color. For instance, the stylized floral wallpaper in the downstairs powder room channels global flare amid brass fixtures and quiet tile work. Upstairs, the primary bedroom abides by a 1930s aesthetic replete with custom adaptations of the seminal period: angular bedside lamps, a statement console table of marble, and handsome nightstands. The custom walk-in closet accommodates two wardrobes, while the built-in bedroom bookshelves store beloved tomes. A balcony presides over mature landscaping. The spa-like primary bath features a freestanding tub, double vanity and a water closet.
Sophisticated functionality
Work rooms such as the oversized two-car garage and custom mudroom blend high design with high efficiency (think hidden storage and bountiful built-ins). Equally outfitted, the upstairs bedrooms offer custom closets and updated ensuite bathrooms.
A desk occupies the upstairs landing, and multi-modal closets by Peppertree line the hallway linking the last two bedrooms, both of which boast beautiful vistas (of raspberry bushes and the fairway respectively). A deep window seat doubles as a spare bed in the northern bedroom, which when paired with two trundle beds, accommodates six people in a pinch. Freshly painted, the upstairs invites a family to move in immediately.
Luxury al fresco
Whether warm or wintry, the sumptuous patio beckons with its copious built-in amenities. The work of Teton Heritage Builders, the ingenious stepped plan—oriented toward the waterside landscaping—ensures peace and privacy. Primed for memory-making, each area encourages relaxation, from reading on the chaise lounges to hosting dinner parties at the long dining table and sunset S’mores at the sunken fire pit. The custom outdoor kitchen, replete with a Kalamazoo hybrid grill and inset smoker. Integrated wireless speakers, installed inconspicuously throughout the house and the patio, allow for a continuous listening experience indoors and out. Even the main-floor bedroom, currently earmarked for guests, opens out onto a private extension of the patio.
Community enclave
Building on the adventurous connotations of the cabin archetype, the house amplifies the outdoor lifestyle so beloved by locals, with the 12th fairway of the Rees Jones-designed golf course only steps away and the social (and athletic) hub of the 3 Creek Club within quick walking distance. Come winter, the golf course transforms into a nordic wonderland with more than 7 miles of groomed track. No matter the season, the Club hosts a steady social calendar centered on active camaraderie.
