Whispering Ridge captures beauty of Kansas landscape

Located in western Wyandotte County just west of Interstate 435 and Leavenworth Road, the Whispering Ridge development captures the essence of the beautiful Kansas landscape.

Encompassing four distinct communities — Swanson Farm, The Bluff, The Lake and The Meadow — the development was designed to preserve the beautiful natural native grasses, scenic elevation changes, dense foliage and natural creek meandering through the countryside. Each offers a wide variety of lot, home design and amenity options to suit anyone from first-time buyers, to single professionals, young families, empty-nesters and retirees.

The exclusive builder in Whispering Ridge is Ashlar Homes LLC, one of Kansas City’s premier home builders, focusing on designs incorporating brick, stone, stucco or combination masonry for optimal strength, durability and lasting beauty.

Swanson Farm is the only all-brick community in Kansas City. The homes, situated on walkout, daylight and level lots, feature brick and stone on all four sides, providing buyers with a quality built, worry-free, low-maintenance exterior. These spacious plans encompass 1,700 to 2,100 square feet on the main level plus a full basement.

The captivating interior features can be experienced at the model home, the Pepperwood, a four- bedroom, three-bathroom home priced at $344,701 and one of the community’s most popular floor plans.

These include hardwood floors in the entry, kitchen, dining and family room; an open kitchen with quartz counter tops; 9-foot main-floor ceilings; a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the hearth room; tile floors in the bathrooms, mudroom and laundry room; a generous master suite with a spectacular walk-in shower with dual shower head in the bathroom; and a laundry room adjacent to the master closet with a sink and oversized linen/storage closet.

Among the other home features are a second main-floor bedroom or office with a full bathroom, large covered deck, an additional living room and two more bedrooms with walk-in closets on the lower level, a storm room and a walkout basement with 9-foot ceilings.

The Laurel, a true ranch, features a brick and stone exterior with similar options featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, priced at $279,900.

At The Bluff at Whispering Ridge, prospective buyers will find lots situated at the highest point in the community with incredible views to capture the breathtaking scenery. These 11/2-story, two-story and ranch designs are great for entertaining and family gatherings with 9-foot main and lower-level ceiling heights, luxury kitchens and incredible master bathrooms.

A great example of this is the Pinehurst II. Located at 3541 N. 110th Terrace and offered at $309,900, this gorgeous, over 2,600-square-foot home is highlighted by a dramatic two-story entry, 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors throughout the main level, a carpeted formal dining room, an amazing 7-foot by 12-foot pantry, and a large eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops. There are tile floors in the bathrooms, granite counter tops in the master bathroom and almost 16 feet of space in the master closet.

Buyers in The Lake community have the option of choosing a ranch, split-entry, two-story or reverse 11/2-story floor plan on lots surrounded by an abundance of mature trees that give the feeling of country living.

Here, four homes are currently under construction. Two are being built as The Redbud ranch style. This popular design, offered at $213,426 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a three-car garage, and $229,900 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms and lower-level rec room, feature hardwood floors in the entry, kitchen and dining room, granite counter tops in the kitchen, and tile in the master bathroom, among other notable highlights. These homes are expected to be completed between March and June.

The two spacious split-level floor plans under construction encompass the same beautiful interior features. The 1,905-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is priced at $224,900, and the 2,075-square-foot, four-bedroom, 21/2-bathroom home is offered at $244,900.

Prospective buyer will also find many beautiful treed walkout lots available starting at $32,600.

In all, the Whispering Ridge community offers 15 different floor plans, nine of them either ranch or reverse 11/2-story homes, providing all the modern amenities new-home buyers expect today.

In addition to the homes and picturesque landscape, one of the biggest draws to the development is its location in the Piper School District, easy access to Interstates 435 and 70, and proximity to local lifestyle amenities, shopping and entertainment at the Legends Outlets Kansas City, Kansas Speedway, Sporting Park soccer stadium and Hollywood Casino.

New homes in Whispering Ridge are exclusively marketed by Weichert, Realtors Graham-Welch LLC. For more information, visit its website at whisperingridgekc.com or contact Tory Graham at 816-536-1763 or Susan Inich at 913-226-9635.

This story was originally published March 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Whispering Ridge captures beauty of Kansas landscape."