Located off Mack Dairy Road near I-95 and the Turnpike is Ranch Colony, Jupiter's only gated equestrian and golf community. Built between 1984 and 2014, Ranch Colony includes 257 stunning private residences spread over 2000 lush acres. Individual property land ranges from five to 50 acres, and common home features include guest houses, attached carports, resort-style swimming pools, spas, and scenic waterfront views. Among its abundance of amenities are two equestrian facilities, three private golf courses, an airpark, horse trails, a guardhouse, and two country clubs.
The homes at Ranch Colony are divided into five distinct subdivisions: Tailwinds, Ranch Estates, Ranch Acres, Old Trail, and The Links, and each is tailored to a particular lifestyle. Tailwinds lives up to its name as the perfect place for the passionate pilot (though it is not required to be a pilot to live here). It's equipped with a lighted runway for small planes and jets, and each home has a hanger.
Next up is Ranch Estates, the ideal subdivision for equestrian enthusiasts and cattle ranchers, and some properties have wine storage rooms, game rooms, and home theaters. Ranch Acres also caters to the equestrian lover, where properties are replete with pastures, barns, riding arenas, and kennels.
Golf lovers rejoice with the Old Trail and The Links subdivisions. Old Trail has two spectacular golf courses designed by Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, and The Links invites residents to enjoy its 18-hole Pete Dye-designed fairway and unrivaled privacy with homes that range in size from one to five acre lots.
Ranch Colony's rustic and peaceful environment makes it easy to forget you're a stone's throw from neighboring towns and cities with plenty of daytime and nighttime activities. It's just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by the best Jupiter offers. Local destinations include the trendy shopping district of Harbourside Place as well as Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Roger Dean Stadium, and Jupiter Dog Beach for the community's four-legged inhabitants. Restaurants abound, from succulent seafood eateries to vibrant Latin fare to cozy French bistros.
Ranch Colony is also close to the best of the Palm Beaches, including The Gardens Mall with its high-end shops; history at the Flagler Museum; art at the Norton Museum; and plays, opera, ballet, and world-renowned entertainers at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. There are also Mounts Botanical Gardens, The Palm Beach Zoo, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, and, of course, Palm Beach International Airport when farther destinations beckon you.
Crystal Lake Elementary School, David Anderson Middle School, and South Fork High School are three A-rated local schools to which Ranch Colony parents can send their kids. Nearby Palm Beach and West Palm Beach have several private school options, such as The Benjamin School, Oxbridge Academy, and Matlock Preparatory.
With five subdivisions to choose from and plenty of activities to indulge in within its gates and beyond, it's easy to call Ranch Colony home.
Where you live in Jupiter determines which public schools your children may attend, and this in turn effects real estate values. Homes in Ranch Colony are zoned for the following Martin County school districts:
