Luxury Country Estate for Sale in Gasconade County, MO

Welcome to Elk Head Lodge. This iconic home, built in 1907, sits on 40 acres and features a private, stocked lake and a two-car detached garage with an attached greenhouse. The architect was a follower of the Prairie School and a protg of Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago. If these walls could talk! Elk Head Lodge is offered for sale with 40 acres and includes the main home, an unfinished caretaker cottage, a stocked lake, and a two-car detached garage. The guest house, historic schoolhouse, barn, and an additional 16.46 acres are not included in this offering but are available separately. The purchase of the guest house and additional acreage is contingent upon the sale of the main house. There are multiple paddocks with new fencing, wooded areas, and beautifully landscaped grounds surrounding the home, featuring mature hardwoods, ornamental trees, and perennials. For those who enjoy gardening, the greenhouse connected to the garage is just steps from the kitchen door, providing the opportunity for year-round growing. The lake, located just steps from the back porch, features a majestic fountain and dock and is stocked with bass, bluegill, and catfish. The finished portion of the home is approximately 3,738 square feet on one level, with 10-foot ceilings, original plaster walls, oak flooring, beamed ceilings, and expansive windows that bring the outside inevery view from the home is like a portrait. The centerpiece of the residence is a 12-foot-wide gallery that spans over 80 feet from the north entry to the French doors on the south wall, which open onto a large covered deck with sweeping views of the grounds and lake. This flexible space currently hosts the dining room and a library overlooking the lake. The home was designed with all public spaces on one side of the gallery. The eat-in kitchen features an island, a large pantry, and a door leading to a covered porch with views of the Hosta garden and greenhouse. Between the kitchen and dining room is an expansive butlers pantry that services all public areasthis home is made for entertaining. The dining room and game room have beamed ceilings and open onto the covered deck. A large opening connects the game room to the living room, which features windows on two walls and a massive fireplace. Each of these spaces also opens onto the gallery. There are two suites, each with a private bath, located on opposite ends of the home. Two additional bedrooms and a bathroom complete the private living quarters. The homes public spaces are highly flexible, depending on the needs of the owner. If additional living space is desired, a spacious expansion is possible in the bowling alley-like rafter area, which has 10-foot ceilings. There is also a partial, unfinished basement accessed from the kitchen, which currently houses plumbing and wine storage. The covered decks are a highlight of this property. Massive Cypress trees were brought in for the support posts. The back covered deck features a wide staircase that leads to a walkway and the hot tub. This staircase appears to have been designed with a wedding in mind. The property also includes pastures with woven fencing, fenced dog areas with access from a covered porch, and an adjacent garage with flexible-use spacesmaking this property a perfect pet-friendly oasis. Near the entry sits the original, unfinished caretaker cottage. The home and lake are secluded from the road by a wooded perimeter, providing privacy and no restrictions. The owners have made many thoughtful upgrades to the land, grounds, and residence, all while honoring the historic character of the property. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly timeless piece of architecture. Words cannot fully capture the character of this unique property. If you are looking for a private setting with flexible spaces for a studio, entertaining, or simply a place that inspiresyou need not look any further. This private masterpiece is located less than two hours from the heart of St. Louis and approximately three hours from Kansas City. A private airport is also nearby.