THE QUEEN ANNE/WRIGHT-LOVELL ESTATE



4.23



acre private gated Estate



7



Master suites with museum quality period furnishings and modern amenities



2,500



sq ft KellEy House used for
spa, Staff living quarters and business office



12,000



sq ft, meticulously Restored Historic Victorian mansion



ABOUT THE ESTATE



An Exemplar of 19th Century Design



Noted architect of the time C.W. Terry was responsible for bringing to life wealthy industrialist Curtis Wright’s original vision. The 12,000-square-foot, three-story home is an exemplar of the Queen Anne style, with its asymmetrical profile, steep rooflines, dome-topped turret and gables. More than 2,000 pieces of hand-chiseled Missouri limestone form the foundation, which is topped by cream siding elaborately trimmed in gold, brick red and royal blue. In a nod to Wright’s mining fortunes, a collection of ore samples adorns the front gable.



The Finest American Craftsmanship



Like its original owner, who retained the finest craftsmen to create the elaborate interiors of his home, Steve and Lata Lovell, who purchased the mansion in 2005, employed local master artisans in a painstaking restoration that spanned over eight years. Curators and antique experts have lauded the Lovells’ restoration — which extended from the landmarked exterior to the smallest interior detail — as nothing short of extraordinary. In addition to the extensive restoration, the couple has furnished the Mansion with a valuable, hand-sourced collection of museum-quality period pieces.



Bedroom Suites Steeped in Romance



Of the Queen Anne Mansion’s seven guest suites — all named for prominent American writers — there are three queen-bed suites on the second level (Thoreau, Emerson and Wright), two on the third level (Whitman and Dickinson), and two king-bed, outdoor accessible suites on the garden level (Alcott and Hawthorne). An inviting open parlor on the second floor provides comfortable seating and a coffee setup. Trimwork throughout the second level is of tulip poplar, a wood common to fine furniture of the 1880s and 1890s.



Luxurious Ensuite Bathrooms



Each suite’s private bathroom is expansive, luxuriously fitted, and designed with couples in mind — a comfortably upholstered chair set near a deep, claw-foot tub in one, a lavish double shower in another.



Outdoor Living at its Finest



The exterior of the Estate is exquisite. From gardens to gates, pools to putting greens, the Wright-Lovell Estate offers a multitude of areas for relaxation and sport. The resort-style pool, with its waterfalls and spa, highlight the privacy you will experience on the property. Nearby, a gas fire pit and outdoor kitchen promise further adventures in al fresco dining.



The Kelley House



The 2,500 square foot, fully-restored 1888 Victorian Cottage Kelley House provides additional living quarters for staff or guests, a Business Office and a private Satori Concept Spa (featuring VibrAcoustic therapy chaises and proven Neuro-therapy audio programs), a Finnish Sauna, a Manicure/Pedicure Salon and steam showers.



ESTATE HIGHLIGHTS



Private 2,500 sq. ft. courtyard with Italian marble fountain, 13 ft. limestone walls and commercial bar



Within walking distance to downtown Eureka Springs shopping and restaurants



Circa 1891 Queen Anne style design by noted architect C.W. Terry



4.23 acre estate includes Queen Anne Mansion and the 1888 Kelley House with room to expand



Located in the spectacular Ozark Mountains



7 master suites with ensuite bathrooms, 5 half baths & 8 fireplaces



12,000 sq. ft. of living space in the mansion and 2500 sq. ft. in the
Kelley House



Private spa, business office and separate living quarters for staff in the Kelley House



Privacy gate, putting green, bocce court, pool with outdoor kitchen



80 kW natural gas generator capable of providing power to the entire estate



The BEAUTY OF THE ESTATE



Queen Anne at Twilight



Aerial of Estate



Courtyard Fountain



Detail of Craftsmanship



Front Door of the Queen Anne



Kelley House



Queen Anne Front Hall and Staircase



Queen Anne West Exterior



Thoreau Bathroom



Pool and Outdoor Kitchen



The Lion



Putting Green



Regency Fountain



A Brief History of the Estate



1879



Eureka Springs was officially founded on July 4th and it is estimated that approximately 10,000 people
resided there. The area becomes known for its healing springs and a health industry develops.



1856



Dr. Alvah Jackson used the healing waters of Eureka Springs to treat combatants from the Civil War. He also discovered the waters cured his son's eye ailment and began bottling the water from the springs and selling it as Dr. Jackson's Eye Water.



1880



The economy of Eureka Springs developed around the springs. The springs brought in tourists as well as people with health afflictions with the result that profitable business of hotels, saloons, bathhouses, dry goods stores, groceries and liveries sprang up. The attraction of the springs also brought the investors and the railroad. During this time the Eureka Improvement Company had a major influence on the development of Eureka Springs and its environment.



1881



Large deposits of lead and zinc were found in Carthage, Missouri and caught the attention of Curtis Wright, who had a passion for geology. He convinced his wife, Nira, to move to Carthage by promising to build her the largest and most lavish house in the area. Soon after, Curtis founded the Carthage Stone Company.


  • Home

1888



The Kelley House, a 2500 square ft. Victorian Cottage is built in Eureka Springs by Ulysses Grant Kelley. Ulysses and his brother Frank open a lumber yard on 40 acres at the south end of Eureka Springs' "Mud" Street.



1891



Curtis Wright—cousin of the famed aviators—builds the Queen Anne mansion in Carthage, Missouri. He and his wife, Nira—niece to General George Crook—threw a New Year's Eve housewarming party. The Wrights become the center of the social scene in Carthage. They host famous icons such as Buffalo Bill and author Harold Bell Wright.



1918



Curtis Wright dies on April 2, 1918. The Wright Mansion had various owners over the next several decades and was purchased and renovated in 1965 by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arthur, after standing empty for almost ten years. In 1984 the mansion is up for sale again.



1985



Ron Evans purchases the Queen Anne and relocates it to Eureka Springs to preserve it from demolition. The home was moved and placed adjacent to the Kelley House. The Wright House was turned into a museum, where thousands went to visit and learn about the Victorian era. The Kelley House served
as a gift shop.



2005



Steve and Lata Lovell purchase the Wright House and begin a 6 year, $8 million restoration. The 12,000 square foot 1891 Victorian Queen Anne Mansion is impeccably restored by master craftsman beyond its original condition and then decorated with museum quality Victorian period furnishings.



2010



The Lovells opened the Queen Anne mansion to the public as a Museum. While open, 15,000 people all over the world toured the estate. They were honored by Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce as 2011 Business of the Year.



2016



The Lovells further develop the Estate into a luxury dwelling suitable for private living or commercial entertainment. The Estate serves as the setting for events such as Art exhibits, weddings and private functions The Kelley House was transformed into a business office, private Satori Concept Spa and additional living space.



Privacy and Exclusivity in "Little Switzerland"



The most enchanting, historic Victorian mansion in the Ozarks.



The meticulously restored Queen Anne/Wright-Lovell Estate hails in the heart of the historic district of beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas.



A master piece of Victorian Restoration.



The renovation of the Queen Anne and Kelley House took 8 years to complete. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, historic authenticity and aesthetics are unparalleled in the region.



Opulence in the heart of the Ozarks.



The Queen Anne Mansion and Kelley House property is a private 4.23 acre gated estate in the historic district of charming Eureka Springs, Arkansas.