Bland Real Estate

Elk Head Lodge, is an iconic home, built in 1907, on over 40 non-restricted acres featuring a private stocked lake, guest house, and a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse! The architect was a 'Prairie School' protege of Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago. If these walls could talk!There are multiple paddocks (with new fencing), woods and beautifully landscaped grounds surrounding the home. The lake, just steps from the back porch, has a majestic fountain, dock and is stocked with bass, blue gill and catfish. The finished part of the home is approximately 3,738 square feet on one level with 10-foot ceilings, original plaster walls and oak flooring, beamed ceilings and expansive windows that let the outside in. The centerpiece of the residence is a 12-foot-wide gallery that runs the entire 80+ feet of the home from the north entry to the French doors on the south wall that open onto the large, covered deck with sweeping views of the grounds and lake. Currently this flexible space hosts the dining room and a library overlooking the lake. The home was designed to have all public space on one side of the gallery and the four bedrooms and three bathrooms (including 2 suites) on the opposite wing. The 1BR/1BA Guest/Caretaker cottage and historic school house sit at the entrance.The 40 plus acres is convenient, but private (with a wooded perimeter), and no restrictions! The owners have made many upgrades to the land, grounds, and home while keeping true to the historic spirit of the property. This is a spectacular example of vintage architecture that cannot be reproduced in a new home. Words do not do justice to the character of this unique property. If you are looking for a private compound that has flexible space for a studio, entertaining, or simply a place that inspires, look no further! This private masterpiece is less than 2 hours from the heart of St. Louis and approximately 3 hours to Kansas City. There is also a private airport nearby.There are two suites with their own private baths on each end of the home. Two additional bedrooms and a bathroom complete the private space. The home's public spaces are flexible, depending on the needs of the owner. If more living space is required, a luxuriously large expansion is possible in the bowling alley-like rafter with 10-foot ceilings. There is also a partial unfinished basement with stairs from the kitchen that houses plumbing and wine storage.The covered decks are a highlight of this property. Massive Cypress trees were brought in for the posts. The back covered deck has a wide staircase to a walkway leading to the hot tub. This staircase appears to have been made for a wedding! Pastures with woven fencing, fenced areas for dogs (with covered porch access), and adjacent garage with flexible spaces, make this property a perfect pet-friendly oasis.Near the entry is a one-bedroom guest/caretaker cottage with a 2-car garage, 10-foot ceilings, a large living area with a kitchenette and washer/dryer, separate bedroom and a new bathroom. The living space opens to a back deck and fenced yard. Adjacent to the guest house is an historic one-room schoolhouse that would make an amazing studio or shop. The 40 plus acres is convenient, but private with no restrictions! The home and lake are secluded from the road by a wooded perimeter. The owners have made many upgrades to the land, grounds, and home while keeping true to the historic spirit of the property. This is a spectacular example of vintage architecture that cannot be reproduced in a new home. Words do not do justice to the character of this unique property. If you are looking for a private compound that has flexible space for a studio, entertaining, or simply a place that inspires, look no further! This private masterpiece is less than 2 hours from the heart of St. Louis and approximately 3 hours to Kansas City. There is also a private airport nearby.