Quick Summary
- Rolling R Ranch, a 1,300-acre North Texas ranch in Cooke County, is listed for $21.5 million and is owned by Tony Roosevelt, the grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- Located about 75 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth, the ranch features more than 2.5 miles of Clear Creek, a luxury main residence, a barndominium, multiple barns, a 7-mile trail system, wildlife sanctuary areas, and extensive natural landscapes.
A remarkable piece of North Texas real estate has entered the market, and it comes with a connection to one of the most recognizable presidential families in American history.
The Rolling R Ranch, a 1,300-acre ranch in Cooke County along the Texas-Oklahoma border, is now listed for $21.5 million. The property is owned by Tony Roosevelt, the grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and is being marketed by Blake Hortenstine, Cash McWhorter, and Jonathan James of Hortenstine Ranch Co.
For Dallas-Fort Worth buyers who follow luxury real estate, Texas ranches, and large-acreage properties, this is an especially interesting listing because of its combination of size, privacy, natural features, recreational amenities, and history.
Where Is Rolling R Ranch?
Rolling R Ranch is located in Cooke County, Texas, approximately 75 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and near the Texas-Oklahoma border.
The ranch sits along more than 2.5 miles of Clear Creek and features rolling terrain, hardwood forests, native grasslands, mature pecan groves, and extensive wildlife habitat.
The property is also near the historic Chisholm and Butterfield Overland National Historic Trails, adding another layer of Texas history to the property.
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Who Owns the $21.5 Million Ranch?
Tony Roosevelt, grandson of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt, purchased Rolling R Ranch in 1999.
According to CultureMap Dallas, Roosevelt and his wife, JoAnne Roosevelt, used the ranch as a weekend retreat. Over the years, the property became a place where their children and grandchildren could go horseback riding, hiking, camping, and fishing.
The ranch was reportedly assembled over decades, with Roosevelt purchasing adjoining acreage and developing the property around his vision for a North Texas ranch.
According to the listing firm, Roosevelt even delayed construction of the ranch’s hilltop lodge until he had acquired enough surrounding property to protect the views.
That detail stands out to me because it demonstrates that this was not simply a large tract of land purchased as a trophy asset. The property was intentionally assembled and developed over a long period of time.
What Does the 1,300-Acre North Texas Ranch Include?
The property is much more than open land.
The main residence is a 3,716-square-foot home built in 2014 with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The home features an open-concept great room, stone fireplace, stone flooring, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, a large center island, butler’s pantry, wet bar, screened-in porch, swimming pool, and hot tub.
The ranch also has a 2,800-square-foot barndominium that serves as both the ranch headquarters and additional lodging.
The upper level includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, an open living area, and a screened-in balcony overlooking the wildlife sanctuary. The lower level includes a climate-controlled workshop and full bathroom.
There is also a four-stall horse barn adjacent to the workshop, along with three additional barns on the property.
For outdoor recreation and conservation, the ranch includes a 7-mile trail system, owl boxes, bluebird houses, and designated wildlife sanctuary areas.
According to the listing information, wildlife on the property includes deer, turkey, waterfowl, native birds, wild hogs, coyotes, bobcats, and other species.
Why This North Texas Ranch Is Interesting
In my opinion, the most interesting part of Rolling R Ranch is not simply the $21.5 million asking price.
It is the combination of 1,300 acres, privacy, natural resources, recreational opportunities, improvements, and history.
Large ranch properties can offer something that conventional luxury real estate cannot: significant separation from surrounding development and the ability to create a private environment around the land itself.
Rolling R Ranch also illustrates how different the luxury real estate market can look outside the urban core of Dallas-Fort Worth. When most people think about DFW luxury real estate, they may think about high-end homes in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Frisco, or Prosper.
But North Texas luxury real estate also includes large ranches and legacy properties outside the major suburban markets.
This particular property is obviously in a completely different category from the typical Dallas-Fort Worth home. At $21.5 million, it is targeting an extremely limited buyer pool.
For the right buyer, however, the appeal is not simply square footage. It is the land, privacy, lifestyle, recreational use, history, and long-term legacy potential that come with owning a property of this scale.
A Rare North Texas Luxury Real Estate Opportunity
The sale of Rolling R Ranch is another reminder that North Texas real estate extends far beyond traditional residential neighborhoods.
From Dallas luxury homes to large-acreage ranches in North Texas, the region offers a wide range of real estate opportunities for buyers with very different objectives.
Rolling R Ranch is particularly notable because the property has been intentionally developed over decades rather than simply being presented as a large parcel of land.
Whether a buyer views it as a private family retreat, recreational ranch, legacy property, or long-term investment, the property represents a very different segment of the North Texas real estate market.
And at $21.5 million for 1,300 acres, it is certainly one of the more attention-grabbing ranch listings currently making headlines.
According to CultureMap Dallas, Tony Roosevelt’s Rolling R Ranch is now on the market for $21.5 million, with Hortenstine Ranch Co. representing the listing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rolling R Ranch?
Rolling R Ranch is a 1,300-acre ranch in Cooke County, Texas, along the Texas-Oklahoma border, approximately 75 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth.
How much is Rolling R Ranch listed for?
Rolling R Ranch is listed for $21.5 million.
Who owns Rolling R Ranch?
The ranch is owned by Tony Roosevelt, the grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt purchased the property in 1999.
What is included with Rolling R Ranch?
The 1,300-acre property includes a 3,716-square-foot main house, a 2,800-square-foot barndominium, four barns including a four-stall horse barn, a 7-mile trail system, wildlife sanctuary areas, more than 2.5 miles of Clear Creek frontage, and extensive natural landscapes.