Longtime builder brings creativity, craftsmanship to maintenance-provided homes
Jim Lambie started his homebuilding career right after college in 1978. Since then, Lambie Custom Homes has become a cornerstone of the Kansas City building market, creating beautiful and functional homes in communities throughout the metro area.
As the Spring Parade of Homes continues this weekend, the annual event is an ideal opportunity to see Lambie’s work in-person. To start, he’s building several maintenance-provided homes in a number of communities managed by Weichert, Realtors Welch & Company.
“Both of our companies specialize in new home communities with an emphasis on quality, so it made sense to partner together,” Lambie says.
The Villas of Red Bridge Greens beckon from the heart of Kansas City near the Minor Park golf community. The close-knit community features maintenance-provided townhomes, giving residents more free time to enjoy their homes, neighbors and the nearby services and dining at the newly updated Red Bridge Shopping Center.
Tour Spring Parade entry #135, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch home in the Villas of Red Bridge Greens. Priced at $335,690, the move-in ready home offers 1,402 square feet of living space. An open layout moves effortlessly from the living area, complete with a fireplace, to a large dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Step outside on a screened-in porch to enjoy morning coffee or an evening meal. Additional features include a master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and a two-car garage.
Across the state line, the Cottages at the Wilderness is tucked within the larger Wilderness community. This charming enclave of maintenance-provided homes is near Blue Valley schools, Blue Valley Recreation Center and plenty of shopping.
Inside the community, residents can pay a membership fee to enjoy The Wilde, the neighborhood clubhouse that features a fitness center and swimming pool. Spacious gathering areas within the clubhouse host neighborhood events throughout the year, ranging from potluck dinners to holiday-themed gatherings.
Lambie Custom Homes features a three-bedroom, three-bathroom reverse 1 ½-story home, Spring Parade entry #215. An open living area is made even more spacious with soaring ceilings and large windows. The large master bathroom features dual sinks and plenty of cabinets and drawers, along with a generously sized tiled shower. Downstairs, a cozy rec room is the perfect place to gather, complete with a wet bar. The 1,834-square-foot home is priced at $395,390.
More maintenance-provided living is available in The Enclave at Prairie Star, located west of Interstate 435 on Prairie Star Parkway. This exclusive community features luxury maintenance-provided villa homes priced from $400,000.
Spring Parade entry #231 is at trim stage and available to tour. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom Wisteria floor plan features 1,468 square feet, a two-car garage and a covered patio, a picturesque spot to enjoy the surrounding views. A front bedroom could easily be converted into a study, while a spacious master suite features a laundry room connected to the walk-in closet for convenient access. The home is priced at $404,998.
No matter which home you tour, you’ll feel the Lambie Custom Homes commitment to quality craftsmanship, functional creativity and personal satisfaction as soon as you step through the front door. Plus, maintenance-provided living gives each homeowner more time to enjoy the activities and people they love.
“We work with a lot of clients who want to downsize from their larger homes and don’t want to deal with yard work or snow removal, but still want to do things like gardening,” Lambie says. “Our maintenance-provided homes give homeowners that flexibility.”
The Spring Parade of Homes continues through June 28. Visit www.LambieCustom.com or www.WeichertHomesKC.com for a complete list of available homes and floor plans. Additional Spring Parade information is available at KCHBA.org.
Lambie Custom Homes for Weichert, Realtors Welch & Company
Prices: From the low $300,000s
Contact: 913-897-0040
Hours: Communities open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during the Spring Parade, through June 28