This Lake Worth Estate Has Been Everything From Biker Bar to Wedding Venue
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The home at 9432 Heron Drive is a sprawling lakefront property of multiple units. It marries the fun of Lake Worth to the convenience of nearby downtown Fort Worth. And it’s a piece of national history, with a story of its own to tell. It’s listed by Amanda Carmichael of JPAR Real Estate for $2,499,999.
This home has serious capacity for socializing. There’s a main house, a guest house, and a bath house. There’s also an outdoor pavilion measuring 1,000 square feet. There’s a salt water pool. There’s a private boat ramp and lighted boat dock. Lastly, there’s sandy beach access that works with multiple watercraft.
Actually, there’s also watercraft that comes included:
- 1 Sea Doo boat
- 2 jet skis
- 4 water bikes
- 6 kayaks
- 1 paddle board
The home was built in 1937. The main house conveys a throwback aesthetic in the warm earth tones and knotty finish of the polished wood ceiling, the classic cabinetry, and the clawfoot bathtub all invoke vintage construction. Amenities are up to date, though, including a tankless water heater, washer/dryer, and premium finish-outs for the kitchens.
Two kitchens, mind you. The main house measures 2,490 square feet and sleeps ten. The guest house can sleep an additional 13. Both have multiple bathrooms and full kitchens. The property sits on two acres, and includes over 300 feet of waterfront.
“This is such a multifaceted place. Of course it’s a lovely living space, but there has been a wedding reception, family reunions, bachelorette parties, and countless other family gatherings here,” says listing agent Amanda Carmichael. “It’s the ultimate family retreat, a place that’s created countless memories. It’s a property made for celebration.”
It comes fully furnished, including a substantial game room featuring an air hockey table, pinball machine, and organ. The main house has two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The guest house has two more full bathrooms.
Plus, this home is your chance to own a piece of national history.
The Civilian Conservation Corps, part of FDR’s New Deal, built a series of rock picnic tables around Lake Worth. And 9432 Heron Drive has some of the best-preserved of these storied pieces.
Speaking of history, it should surprise no one that a property this sprawling and ambitious has seen multiple incarnations. It’s been both a scenic biker bar and also Mac’s Fishing Camp. The home’s current owners have made reliable rental income from the property too. Carmichael points out, “with all the unique aspects and amenities Heron Drive offers, renting part or all of it to generate income has proven a good business decision.”
Right now it’s seeking its next visionary. Will that be you?
