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Tiger Woods plots residential golf community 50 miles west of Dallas

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Dallas-Fort Worth is teed up to get a massive new golf-centric community from the sport's biggest name: Golf celebrity Tiger Woods is planning to bring a luxury golf course concept called Bluejack Ranch to Kelly Ranch, the gated community under development in Aledo, a growing city 50 miles west of Dallas.

Woods' ambitious plan includes an 18-hole golf course as part of a 914-acre community and entertainment park, featuring a working dude ranch with horses, longhorns, and miniature donkeys.

Kelly Ranch is the master-planned community currently being developed by Ryan Voorhees of Kelly Ranch Estates LLC.

Woods divulged the plan for Bluejack Ranch in a letter posted on the facility's website, stating that he and his partners were creating a development similar to Bluejack National, a golf-residential community they opened outside Houston in 2016.

In addition to an 18-hole course, plans include a 10-hole lighted short course, wellness spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, swimming pools, gourmet dining, a social hub called The Fort, and an entertainment studio, with room for podcasting, film, and TV productions.

It would also include a gated community of homes, cabins, and villas ranging in size from 3,200 to 3,500 square feet; plus smaller spa retreats and clubhouse casitas ranging from 1,140 to 2,100 square feet. These will surely be pricey: In 2021, a home at Bluejack National in Houston started at $1 million. In 2020, resort memberships cost $105,000 to join with annual dues of $15,000.

Bluejack Ranch will be its own separate gated community adjacent to Kelly Ranch, says Kelly Ranch director of sales Draze Lawliss. Kelly Ranch will consist of three communities and at least another 15,000 acres with 2,000 homes, overlooking the golf course.

"Yesterday’s exciting announcement about Bluejack Ranch, featuring a golf course designed by Tiger Woods, has put Aledo and West Fort Worth on the map for incredible growth opportunities," Lawliss says. "This development is set to ignite substantial economic growth in the area, as Aledo’s future expands beyond just residential communities to include thriving commercial, entertainment, and retail sectors."

"West Fort Worth is primed to benefit as well, with new restaurants, grocery stores, and businesses expected to spring up, adding new life to South Aledo along Highway 377," he says.

Woods has been developing a variety of golf concepts, ranging from miniature golf facilities like PopStroke in The Colony, to a practice course in Jupiter, Florida.

“It’s extremely motivating for me to contribute to the golfing legacy of Fort Worth, and I’m excited to see what we’ll build together,” said Woods in the letter.

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Extraordinary modern ranch in Grapevine trots onto market for $7.2 million

Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

The Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine is on the market for $7.2 million.

A stunning, 10-acre North Texas property that's fit for a modern cowboy has just hit the market for $7.2 million: Called the Willow Wood Horse Farm, the equestrian paradise is located on West Kimball Avenue in Grapevine, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Dallas.

The ranch is a combination of elegant and thoughtful modern design paired with all of the practicality required of a fully functioning farm.

According to the listing, which is held by Burgher-Ray Ranch Group and managed by David Burgher and Harlan Ray, the ranch includes several fenced pastures, an enclosed and insulated shop storage building with concrete flooring, and a seven-stall horse barn.

A covered and irrigated riding arena is attached to the barn, every stall has its own turnout, and six of the stalls are 12 feet by 12 feet wide, and the seventh is designated as a foaling stall. An additional turnout for grazing is located adjacent to the barn, as well as a training pen.

Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine, ranch for sale The horse barn has seven stalls with individual turnouts.Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

But the focal point of the entire estate is the 4,353-square-foot, three-story primary residence that sits at the highest point of the gently sloped property. The home was custom-designed and completed in 2022, featuring an exterior made of metal cladding, concrete, durable ipe hardwood, and glass.

From the front door, guests will see views that lead through the home's living areas and into the 3,000-square-foot back deck, past the 80-foot-long saltwater swimming pool, and out toward the pastures.

The chef's kitchen is outfitted with luxurious Gaggenau appliances, such as a steam convection oven, a conventional convection oven, a coffee machine, stove, dishwasher, a separate paneled refrigerator and freezer, and a warming drawer. A half bathroom and full butler's pantry is located to the side of the kitchen, which is equipped with a prep space and a dishwasher.

Additional features of the home include:

Koi ponds located on either side of the main door that welcome guests to the home
An open concept living space that contains the living room, kitchen, and dining rooms
A primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom
Two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Soft opening/closing doors in all main bedrooms
Dynaudio speakers installed throughout the home
Geo-thermal heating/cooling system

A custom-built metal spiraling staircase connects all three levels of the home. The second floor includes a viewing area with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to the covered porch and rooftop deck. The lower level leads to an "acoustically balanced" underground home theater featuring eight-foot concert walls, Dynaudio speakers, an Ember Audio sound system, a 250-bottle wine cooler, and a powder bathroom. The listing notes that this area could be converted into a storm cellar.

Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine, ranch for sale The underground home theater has an impressive Ember Audio sound system with Dynaudio speakers.Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

A detached three-car garage is located next to the home, and has one EV charging station and two additional outlets for charging. Discreetly designed solar panels are hidden on top of the garage, which are capable of powering the entire residence.

The horse barn, irrigation system, and stock pond all run off of a water well located on the property, while the primary residence uses city water with a filtration system.

"Situated in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, just minutes from Lake Grapevine, Southlake, and an easy commute to DFW International Airport, this property affords someone the ability to have all the comforts of the city, while living just slightly removed from it all," the listing says.

Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

The Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine is on the market for $7.2 million.

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