14 Acres in Mineral Wells, TX - $1,900,000

The Four River Lodge was originally named the Seybold Guest Ranch. The lodge was built in 1946 by Elmer Seybold, who was given a blank check by his oilman father. I found the prettiest spot in one of the most beautiful counties in Texas, he would boast to his guests. Elmer, a nationally known sharpshooter, horseman, master blacksmith, and gunsmith, and his wife Dorothee, an international fashion model hosted countless celebrities over the years. Some of the more prominent guests included John Wayne, Bette Davis, President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan. They were more than entertained by the only man around who could shoot a hole in silver dollar in mid-air or bullwhip the cigarette out of some poor souls lips from forty feet. The land along the Brazos has a rich history, with legendary stories of nomadic Comanches, tenacious cattle-driving cowboys, and healing mineral waters. Quanah Parker, the last Comanche chief, roamed these hills as legendary cowboys Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving blazed the Goodnight-Loving Trail, transporting cattle from South Texas to New Mexico.

Location:

The Four River Lodge is located at 133 Seybold Road west of Mineral Wells, TX on a bend in the Brazos River. It is about 1 hour (58 miles) from Fort Worth or 1.5 hours (86 miles) from Dallas, between Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto. The lodge is located 5 miles west of downtown Mineral Wells, and the historic Baker Hotel and Spa which is under renovation and scheduled to re-open in 2022.

Water:

The property features nearly 300 feet of frontage on the mighty Brazos River. There is a road that goes from the main lodge down to the banks where endless recreational opportunities exist. The main lodge and homes are serviced by two waters wells, and there is a city water line that runs down Seybold Road near the property.

Terrain/Topography:

The highest point of elevation on the property is approximately 900 +/- feet above sea level on the north end of the property near the main gate. The lowest point on the property is approximately 800 +/- feet above sea level near the banks of the Brazos River.

Improvements:

The main lodge is a 1940s Spanish style compound built of stucco and cedar situated on 14+/- acres overlooking the Brazos River. The structure was designed by Dallas architect Charles Dilbeck. Originally a dude ranch, the lodge has 19 guest rooms, 15 rooms have been renovated, and 2 apartments on the second floor surrounding a courtyard, and an 8,000 square foot great room with a full kitchen and bonus room. The fully air-conditioned great room at the Four River Lodge is able to accommodate a small concert, a business retreat, or a family reunion sit-down dinner for 50 with ease. This beautifully lit hall has ample access from both the 200-foot veranda and the courtyard guest rooms. There are 3 other houses on the property, one with 2 bedrooms, and two additional one-bedroom homes.

Minerals:

Consult Listing broker concerning minerals.

This ranch is being offered For Sale and is Exclusively Listed by Harlan Ray & David Burgher of Briggs Freeman Sothebys International Realty.

Buyers Broker must be identified on first contact and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If the condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of the Listing Broker. Prospects may be required to provide proof of funds prior to a scheduled showing.