Lake living, in a grand style at Tera Miranda Shores

The Parade of Homes showcases beautiful homes throughout the Kansas City area, but what are the choices for those Parade-goers who want more than a home in Kansas City? If it is a lake home you want, have you considered Tera Miranda Shores at Grand Lake, Okla.?

The visionaries who bring you Loch Lloyd Country Club, The National Golf Club of Kansas City and Sporting KC are building your dream home in Grand Lake, Okla. This special place, less than three hours from Kansas City, offers a carefree lifestyle in a private gated community with all the amenities you would want in a lake house, according to Kim Clark, sales associate for FiveStar Lifestyles.

Once you arrive and the gates close, the stress of everyday life vanishes and you begin to enjoy the amenities, which include walking trails, a zero-entry pool, a children’s splash pool, children’s playground, health club and amenity building. Within a five-minute golf cart ride you can dine at Grand Lake’s People’s Choice-award-winning restaurant, The Quarterdeck, or be on your boat to watch the sunset while on Grand Lake.

In addition to these amenities, Tera Miranda Shores also offers homeowners maintenance for their boats, a ship store, boat ramps, on-site fueling station and 10 fully remodeled lodges so they and their guests can enjoy everything Tera Miranda has to offer.

“You may think why look at a lake house today when the end of boating season is right around the corner,” Clark said. “Have you considered next year’s boating season? If not, you should. We have several picturesque lots to choose from with floor plans ranging from 1,200 square feet up to 3,300 square feet and everywhere in between.

“You can contract by the end of October and you will be in your dream home by Memorial Day 2015. Of course if you want to enjoy the beautiful fall colors, a peaceful cruise on the lake, gaming at one of the lake’s casinos and/or golf at one of the lake’s many championship venues, you can choose to purchase one of our existing three models ranging in price from $189,900 to $399,900.”

She continued, “As you enter Tera Miranda Shores you will be taken back by the well appointed entry monuments, meticulous landscaping, Oklahoma Craftsmen architecture and well maintained exteriors. You feel a level of comfort, knowing as an owner you never have to take time out of your life to paint your home, repair the roof, fix or clean gutters, mow, mulch, trim and fertilize your lawn.”

The landscaping and exterior finishes are just the beginning; walk in the front door and you will see quality throughout, Clark said.

“In our three existing models you will find high ceilings, large expanses of windows and efficient living spaces with the kitchen, great room and master suite on one level,” she said. “The homes feature custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, hardwood floors and exquisite tile work.”

It is hard to imagine leaving Tera Miranda Shores, but golfing enthusiasts will have to make the short 10-minute drive to Shangri-La Golf Club and Resort (shangrilaok.com). The resort boasts 27 championship holes, a full-service clubhouse, casual and fine dining and a golf experience second to none in the Grand Lake region. If you do not want to drive to play golf, you can take your boat on a short 10-minute cruise across Grand Lake to Patricia Island Golf Club (patriciaisland.com).

Tera Miranda Shores is on Grand Lake in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma. The less than three-hour drive from downtown Kansas City takes you south on Interstate 49, west on Interstate 44 until you exit on U.S. 59, then an easy 15-minute drive to Route 125. The winding around on narrow streets to get to your lake home is a thing of the past when you become part of Tera Miranda Shores.

Grand Lake was created in 1939 with the construction of The Pensecola Dam. The dam created a lake with 46,500 surface area acres providing the boater with a large main channel. This wide open channel gives the boater a sense of freedom when on the lake versus other lakes which have many coves and narrow channels. Grand Lake continues to gain in popularity for the boating enthusiasts.

At Grand Lake you can enjoy the lake without any concern for over-crowding, even on holiday weekends. A little known fact about Grand Lake is that it is one of the best bass lakes in the Midwest. Grand Lake has hosted many major bass tournaments including Bassmasters Classic.

This story was originally published September 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Lake living, in a grand style at Tera Miranda Shores."