200 Legacy Downs Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76126
Kipling Lear Farm · Land For Sale · 116.00 ac

As you drive through the main gate, across the rolling fields, past the century old oak tree, down the winding drive, and up to the stately manor you are transported into a genteel world one reminiscent of the Kentucky countryside. Taking full advantage of the surrounding views, the home allows you to feel as one with nature whether enjoying the coziness of coffee in the gourmet kitchen or breathing the fresh air down by the banks of Bear Creek. The pounding of their feet as they lope around the arena, the cheers of those gazing upon them, the sound of laughter coming from the pool, the hustle and bustle of feed pouring into grain bins. The chirping of birds, bustling of the grass as whitetail walk amid the trees. The cows chewing their cud as they move across the pasture. The smells of fresh baled hay. Sights of delight as a largemouth bass is caught on the line. Water pouring over the dam. Sun rays beaming in through the walls of windows. Loved ones running down the halls. Friends gathering around the fire. The stories this property could tell. The history it holds within its walls. Kipling Lear Farm is an oasis of natural beauty sitting just minutes from downtown Ft. Worth. The farm is a highly versatile, multipurpose property with a tradition of presenting equestrian events for business and pleasure, hosting executive and family parties, supporting a variety of livestock, and providing a refuge for treasured wildlife. Kipling Lear Farm is truly a one of a kind Luxury Equestrian Estate and is a lasting legacy for generations to come. Escape the city to the gorgeous 116 acre luxury estate of Kipling Lear Farm in Aledo ISD! The 7014sqft Williamsburg inspired manor, overlooking Bear Creek, was masterfully designed. From soaring ceilings, walls of windows, grand fireplaces, lush bathrooms, the home exudes luxury in every hand selected detail. Host exquisite parties inside or onto the lavish grounds. Quaint 3 bed 2 bath guest cottage. Opulent pool house that overlooks the resort style pool with attached spa and lap lane. Beautiful 20 stall show barn with lounge, climate controlled tack room and catering kitchen. 150x79 covered arena with viewing gallery. Rolling pastures with 3 miles of trails through mature oak trees. Just minutes away from downtown Ft. Worth and Meacham Airport. **Outdoor Spaces:(all with views of Bear Creek) Outdoor Living Room - fireplace with custom stone mantel and fully retracting glass wall system. Bricks used from the patios and walkways are reclaimed from American historical buildings and streets, purchased from Gavin Historical Bricks in Iowa. Courtyard Fountain has columns carved from onyx, travertine, and picture rock. Covered Pergola Patio off the kitchen overlooking the creek. Ceiling fans. Roll down sunscreens. Gorgeous creek-side open flagstone patio with fire-pit. Covered picnic patio near the barn. **Pool and Pool House - Built in 2012 and designed by John Sheffield. 1976sqft Open concept living with game room, serving room, open bedroom space plus 1 private bedroom, and 2 full baths. Both Bathrooms have outstanding rare granite counters and full granite showers, one of Blue Bahia and the other of Lapidus granite. Serving Kitchen has Black Maranche granite, farmhouse sink, refrigerator, icemaker, microwave, warmer drawer, and dishwasher. Washing Machine and Dryer. Alarm system. 2 Televisions (one 80) and surround sound system with indoor and outdoor speakers. Double sets of French doors lead to the covered patio and pergola overlooking the pool. Gorgeous heated 5ft deep pool with 75ft lap lane. Large spa with copper-lined, sheer waterfall, and three copper fountains. Splash deck, in-floor cleaning system, salt/chlorine filter system, and LED lighting. Lutron lighting system in entertaining areas. Fenced and landscaped lush gardens with Landscape lighting. French drain. Car-park. **Guest House - 1,290sqft guest cottage designed by John Sheffield. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Beautiful kitchen with Absolute Black granite counters & backsplash and all stainless-steel appliances (refrigerator, range oven, microwave, and dishwasher). Large living room with vaulted ceilings and French doors to the fenced backyard and open patio deck that overlook the creek gully that runs into Bear Creek. Full size laundry room with built in cabinets and storage closet. Wine barrel wood floors with antique stamps. Alarm system. Attached 2 car garage with storage room and exterior access. **Show Barn: 20 12x12 Stalls with padded floors, automatic waterer plumbing in place, outdoor windows with doors. 2 grooming stalls. Hallway radiant heaters. Built in Fly mist system. 4 Big A** Fans. Galvanized wash rack with hot & cold water. Temperature controlled bead board tack room attached to large lounge/Office with Saltillo tile floor. Stainless steel Catering Kitchen with range oven, commercial grade refrigerator, and half bath. 2 feed bays. Sound System. Covered front porch. Laundry room/storage. Generator. Decorative lighting. **Arena: 150x79ft Covered Lighted Arena. 540sqft temperature-controlled Viewing Gallery/Office with exterior and arena entrance, as well as, retractable glass windows. Equipped with bar & storage. Second outdoor viewing stand on east end of arena. Sound System. Wind Screens. **Equipment Barn: 81x74 red iron massive equipment/hay barn **Pole Barn: Once used as a mare motel this barn is great for equipment or hay storage. It could easily be converted back to a mare motel or be used as a cattle barn. **Water: Approximately 3,384ft of Bear Creek frontage along the entire south side of the property. The new 13ft high channel dam was completed on February 13, 2009 by Nave Engineering, Inc. Well house with 220+ft deep well yields approximately 40gpm. **Wildlife: Largemouth bass, perch, catfish, whitetail deer, wild turkey, hawks, owls, blue herons, foxes, bobwhite quail, hummingbirds, migratory ducks, and other water fowl. **Grounds: Hydro-engineers, arborists, and agronomists have spent hundreds of hours collectively over the past 10 years improving the quality of the land. Over 200 trees, including rows of Magnolia trees, have been planted since 2012. The farm consists of a young fruit tree orchard that includes peach, pear, plum, apricot, and apple trees. The chicken coop houses laying hens who have open access to the orchard. 3 miles of mowed trails through woodlands of large Pecan trees and centuries old oak trees. 3 fenced pastures with no climb wire and 5 permanent run-in/loafing sheds. One paddock currently surrounds the orchard and chicken coop. The other paddock with custom shelter is used for the owners family tortoise. Cattle working pens with squeeze chute. Automatic gated entry. **Location: 21 miles from Downtown Ft. Worth. 9.5 miles from Downtown Aledo. 2.8 miles from Bourland Airfield (Public Airport). 26 miles from Meacham International Airport. 48 miles from DFW Airport.