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Located on the edge of Ardmore and adjoining Dornick Hills Golf & Country Club, this historic property offers a rare combination of Oklahoma sporting history, recreational amenities, and modern ranch infrastructure. The property began as Ardmore Rod & Gun Club in Indian Territory in 1902 as a gentleman's sporting club, and its original clubhouse remains as the property's main residence today. Looking out from the historic home is the beautiful South Lake, which spans over 18 surface acres and is encompassed by lush pastures, mature oak trees and natural rock outcroppings. Nothing is out of place on this on this highly improved recreational paradise which feels as much like a country club as it does an exceptional fishing and hunting ranch. The property is convenienctly located at the midpoint between Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, is only minutes from Interstate 35, and less than 10 minutes from two airports capable of landing a private jet. This one-of-a-kind legacy property also has incredible development potential with city sewer line crossing the property and a 24" water line on the highway frontage, making this is unique opportunity for a rural development. The last truly rare trait is the chance to purchase this property with the Mineral Rights, which are extremely valuable as a horizontal oil well is currently being drilled under the property.
*This listing is being offered as a Sealed Bid, with bids being accepted up until the Bid Date of October 22, 2026*
Location:
* Ardmore - 2 miles
* DFW - 92 miles
* OKC - 94 miles
* Dornick Hills Golf & Country Club - adjoining
* Near Lake Murray, Lake Texoma & Lake of the Arbuckles
* Near LakeCrest and WinStar Casinos
Access:
* 1/2 mile of paved State Highway 77 frontage on the West side
* 1/2 mile of paved Indian Hills Road frontage on the North side
* Only 2.5 miles from Exit 33 on I-35, halfway between DFW and OKC
* 6 and 13 miles from two Airports with +5,000' concrete runways (see downloadable map)
Water:
* +/- 18 acre trophy bass lake (South Lake)
* +/- 11 acre lake stocked with Walleye, Crappie and Hybrid Perch (North Lake)
* Duck slough
* Wooded, seasonal creek drainages
Utilities:
* Rural Water Meter
* Electric Meters
* City Sewer crosses the property and includes four manholes
* 24" City Water Line in SW corner on Hwy 77
Climate:
* Approximately +/- 39 inches of annual precipitation
Minerals:
* Minerals Available
* Currently under lease and a horizontial well is being drilled under the property from off the property
* Perry Maxwell #1-6-7MXH drilled by Coronado Energy Partners
* Status: Drilled / Spudded
* Permitted 4/30/26 ~ Drilling Commenced 5/20/26 ~ Opened Up 8/26/26 ~ Gas/Oil Production: pending
Wildlife:
* Whitetail Deer
* Wild Turkey
* Waterfowl
* Dove
* Quail
Fishing:
* Bass
* Bluegill
* Catfish
* Walleye
* Hybrid Bluegill
* Crappie
Terrain:
* Beautiful rolling terrain with scenic views of the Arbuckle Mountains
* Topography ranging from 780' - 860'
* Tall, rested, Native Grass pastures full of Bluestem and Indiangrass
* Unique native rock outcroppings a few areas of the property
* Several forested areas with mature Oak timber
Improvements:
* 3,456 sf Historic Main Home - 3 bed, 2 full, 2 half bath - three stories
* 2,370 sf Bunkhouse above the horse stall barn - 3 bed, 1 full bath
* See downloadedable Floor Plan for Main and Bunk layouts
* 3,600 sf Stall Barn
* Custom pool with waterfall
* 1,040 sf detached, three car garage - cedar lined, coated flooring
* Dog Kennels
* 60' x 140' Free span barn with office, horse walker, equipment/hay storage
* Horse Arena - 175' x 235'
* Six (6) Loafing Sheds - livestock watering system in place
* 250' boardwalk with gazebo in South Lake
* Historic, original boat houses on both the South and North Lakes
* 2,000 feet of 6" thick concrete entry road connecting highway frontage to home
* Custom cedar fencing - +7,500'
* Fenced and crossfenced
* Cattle Pens and Chute
* Custom Stone Electric Entry Gate
Furniture:
* Homes are remaining furnished
Equipment:
* Pontoon Fishing Boats
General Description:
This historic Ardmore property offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of Southern Oklahoma history while enjoying the accessibility and infrastructure of a modern estate. Adjoining Dornick Hills Golf & Country Club and located just minutes from downtown Ardmore and I-35, the property was once home to the Ardmore Rod & Gun Club, an early 20th-century sporting club whose grounds served as a private retreat for hunting, fishing, recreation and social engagements. The original ARGC clubhouse has been exquistely remodeled and remains in outstanding condition for turning 125 years old this year. The two historic ARGC lakes and original boathouses also remain part of the landscape, a timeless look at early Oklahoma. Here, the history is not simply preserved-it is still part of the property.
The property's location is particularly well suited to both private ownership and future development. Paved frontage on two roads, close proximity to I-35, and convenient access to Ardmore provide excellent connectivity, while the surrounding acreage retains the privacy and character of a ranch. DFW and Oklahoma City are both within easy driving distance, and two nearby airports with substantial concrete runways provide additional access for private aviation.
The land features rolling terrain, scenic elevation changes, native grass pastures, mature oak timber, seasonal creek drainages, and distinctive native rock outcroppings. The varied landscape provides excellent wildlife habitat, with deer, turkey, waterfowl, dove, and quail present. The two lakes are a major attraction, offering excellent fishing and recreation along with a boardwalk, gazebo, historic boathouses, duck habitat, and wooded water corridors. The original founders created an oasis for trophy bass fishing and fast-pasted waterfowl hunting, and the tradition remains today. Multiple 10+ pound bass have been caught (and released) from South Lake, including a lake record 11 pound 8 oz giant which still remains today. Another unique quality of this property is the owner's vision to stock Walleye in the North Lake, and this may very well be the southern-most privately owned lake with reproducing walleye in it! What a rare treat!
The improvements provide an established foundation for a ranch, equestrian operation, recreational estate, or private family property. The historic clubhouse serves as the main residence which features a ground-level main floor, second floor with 3 bedrooms, and a lower-level with media room, office and wine cellar. Above the horse stall barn you'll find additional guest accommodations with three more bedrooms, a large living area and full kitchen. The property is already set up to accommodate horses, livestock, recreation, and entertaining, while leaving considerable flexibility for a new owner.
Perhaps one of the property's most overlooked advantages is its utility infrastructure. Rural water and multiple electric meters are already in place, while city sewer crosses the property and is served by existing manholes. A large municipal water line is also located on the property. Combined with paved road frontage, nearby interstate access, and the property's proximity to Ardmore, this infrastructure creates development potential that is unusual for a recreational ranch of this size. Whether a future owner envisions additional residences, guest accommodations, equestrian facilities, agricultural improvements, recreational uses, or other permitted development, the existing utility network provides a substantial head start and may significantly reduce the infrastructure investment normally required to develop a property of this scale.
Another unique opportunity is the option to purchase this ranch the Oil and Gas Mineral Rights. They have recently been leased and there is currently new horizontal drilling activity taking place from an off-property location to the north which is drilling under this property. The well is going to be fracked soon and this is expected to be a very productive and lucrative well.
Properties that combine this level of accessibility, existing infrastructure, water, recreation, improvements, and documented history are difficult to find. The original Rod & Gun clubhouse, historic lakes, and boathouses give the property a connection to Ardmore's early sporting heritage, while the existing infrastructure and location provide flexibility for its future. It could serve as a private ranch, equestrian estate, recreational retreat, family compound, or development-oriented investment while preserving the character that has defined this property for more than a century.
*Please contact Legendary Land Company to receive more information about the Sealed Bid process*
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Directions:
From the South, travel North on I-35 to Ardmore, take Exit 33 and turn Right (East) on Hwy 142 / Veterans Blvd and travel for 1 mile. Turn Left (North) at the stoplight onto Hwy 77 / Commerce St and travel for 1.5 miles. Turn Right (East) into a large stone gated entrance at the destination.
From the North, travel South on I-35 to Springer, take Exit 40 and turn Left (East) on Hwy 53E and travel for 1 mile. Turn Right (South) at the stoplight onto Hwy 77 and travel for 6.3 miles. Turn Left (East) to cross the center median and into a large stone gated entrance at the destination
