Maintenance provided lifestyle popular at Staley Hills Villas
A variety of single family villa homes are now available in Staley Hills Villas, a popular option for maintenance provided living in Kansas City’s Northland.
Sandy Maag, ReeceNichols real estate agent and Staley Hills Villas co-community manager, has seen a trend towards those seeking maintenance provided homeownership.
“Villa living was once seen as something just for retirees or empty-nesters,” explains Sandy. “However, a growing number of young professionals and young families are looking at maintenance provided homes as a way to free up more time to focus on their career or family or both. The ‘lock-and-leave’ option is also attractive to those who travel, regardless of age or life stage. They enjoy coming home to a beautiful, well cared-for community.”
With prices starting in the mid $300,000s, Ernst Brothers Home Construction is offering a collection of well-appointed ranch and reverse 1 1/2 story floor plans ranging from approximately 1,500 to over 2,100 square feet on the main level. The homes are designed to include spacious living areas, two to four bedrooms, and excellent storage throughout. Each focuses on main level living, but also include optional lower level finishing for additional space. Only four homesites remain, each of which could accommodate any of the floorplans and easily be completed to suit the new owner’s desires.
For those who want or need to move soon, two move-in ready homes are currently available to tour: the Newbridge features three bedrooms on the main level, priced at $369,000, and the Coventry plan with two bedrooms on the main level and priced at $349,000. Three additional homes are at various stages of construction.
“As lumber prices continue to increase, these homes are a great opportunity. Owners have instant equity,” noted Sandy. “Ernst Brothers understands what finishes villa buyers are looking for and what features are important in this style of home. Special attention has been given to the layout and design of each villa to ensure features such as granite countertops, hardwood floors and ample entertaining and storage space are included. Many residents have chosen to screen in the covered porch or deck, extending their living space.”
A stone and stucco front façade requirement and lush landscaping add to the curb appeal of homes throughout the neighborhood.
“This is a small, quiet neighborhood, where the residents have a sense of community,” noted Darnell Blacklock, co-community manager. “Homeowners receive lawn, irrigation and snow clearing services for a low additional monthly fee. Residents have been attracted to the maintenance provided lifestyle.”
Staley Hills Villas residents will enjoy a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with full access to the neighborhood’s crystal-clear swimming pool, scenic walking trails, two dramatic water features, and a new playground and picnic pavilion to be completed later this year. Anne Garney Park is just a short walk across N. Woodland Ave. and includes a large playground and additional walking trails.
Situated north of MO-152 off N. Woodland Avenue and Shoal Creek Parkway, Staley Hills Villas is part of the larger Staley Hills community. The neighborhood is close to many conveniences such as Zona Rosa and has excellent access to major highways, Kansas City International Airport and downtown Kansas City.
“This area has seen a tremendous amount of growth in the past few years, fueled mostly by its accessibility to some of the area’s major employers and inclusion in the attendance boundaries of North Kansas City School District’s Staley High School,” added Sandy.
Staley Hills is a master-planned community of over 360 single family homes and 38 maintenance provided villas located on 138 acres in Kansas City, Missouri. It is developed by Hunt Midwest, an industry leader in master planned community development for more than 25 years. Hunt Midwest is owned by the family of legendary sports pioneer, Lamar Hunt, also owners of the Kansas City Chiefs.
STALEY HILLS VILLAS
Prices: Maintenance provided villa homes from the mid $300,000s.
Location: N. Woodland Avenue, just north of Shoal Creek Parkway
Directions: MO-152 East to Maple Woods Pkwy, north on Maple Woods Pkwy, past Staley Farms Golf Course. Continue north on N. Woodland Avenue at Shoal Creek Pkwy.
Hours: Contact agents for available hours or to schedule an appointment.
Contact: Sandy Maag or Darnell Blacklock at 816.533.2501