elk head lodge, built in 1907, sits on over 56 acres with two private stocked lakes, a guest house, and a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse. designed in the prairie school style by dean & dean, two brothers who trained under frank lloyd wright, the home highlights 10-foot ceilings, oak floors, plaster walls, beamed ceilings, and expansive windows that frame views of the landscape. at its heart is an 80-foot gallery connecting the main living spaces. the living room centers on a massive wood-paneled and stone fireplace, while the dining room flows into an eat-in kitchen with a center island that opens to a bar. a deep wraparound porch spans three sides of the home, extending the living space outdoors. on the opposite wing, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. another bedroom suite includes its own walk-in closet and shower, while a hall bath serves two additional bedrooms. a detached two-car garage sits near the main residence, while the guest cottage also features a separate two-car garage. additional features include stables, a greenhouse, and fenced and cross-fenced acreage suited for livestock and horses. less than two hours from st. louis and near a private airport, elk head lodge is an ideal retreat for those seeking privacy, recreation, and a touch of history.
