New Homes Continue Legacy of Famed Golf Club Maker
As Kenneth Smith spent his life creating custom-built golf clubs coveted by golfers from Sammy Davis, Jr. to President Eisenhower, he also laid the foundation for another legacy.
Tucked along 71st Street between Quivira and Pflumm, Kenneth Estates is the new destination for exemplary new home construction in Shawnee. The history-filled property provides a rare opportunity for new homes inside the Interstate 435 loop, close to the shops, services and attractions of Shawnee yet surrounded by trees and carefully preserved greenspace.
Within Kenneth Estates, three communities await, giving prospective buyers an exciting selection of homes and price points. In The Cottages, single-family villa homes offer the convenience of maintenance-provided living with prices from the upper $400,000s. In The Manors, single-family homes on walkout, daylight and level homesites are priced from the $500,000s. And in The Residences, larger homesites host distinguished custom homes priced from the $700,000s. Home styles include reverse story and a half, one and one-half story, and two-story plans, depending on a buyer’s needs.
A team of renowned local builders, including Lambie Custom Homes, J.S. Robinson Fine Homes, JFE Construction and Olympus Custom Homes, is hard at work as Kenneth Estates comes to life. Seven homes are underway, all sold to buyers before a model or speculative homes were built. As construction on those custom homes continues, several furnished speculative homes will soon begin. At this pace, the 92 homesites of Kenneth Estates are expected to sell quickly, a testament to the community’s appeal.
At one time, the property hosted a 9-hole golf course where Smith’s famed clients could try out their new golf clubs. Several of the course’s natural features were preserved for Kenneth Estates, including two large ponds and 20 acres of dedicated greenspace. A network of walking trails connect the three communities of Kenneth Estates and creates scenic paths through the community, giving homeowners a chance to immerse themselves in peaceful, scenic surroundings.
And just outside this enclave, a prime location puts homeowners in the heart of Shawnee. Schools, shopping and attractions like Tomahawk Hills Golf Course and Shawnee Mission Park are all nearby. Plus, easy access to I-435 helps residents get to other destinations throughout the Kansas City area in just minutes.
Kenneth Estates residents will notice another remarkable feature of the community: the original Smith family home, a stone house that dates back to the late 19th century. Kerwin Holloway, who manages Kenneth Estates for ReeceNichols Real Estate, said plans call for the home to be renovated and turned into a residence, preserving another piece of this community’s storied history.
A model office is expected to open in Kenneth Estates in July. In the meantime, prospective buyers are encouraged to contact Holloway directly at (913) 579-9272 for information about available homesites and floor plans. Once the sales office is open, be sure to stop by and see a display of Kenneth Smith golf clubs. And then, find your dream home on the same land where Kenneth Smith built the life of his dreams.
Kenneth Estates
Prices: Single-family villas from the $400,000s; single-family homes from the $500,000s
Location: 12925 W. 71st Street (between Pflumm and Quivira), Shawnee, Kansas
Contact: Kerwin Holloway, ReeceNichols Real Estate, (913) 579-9272 or kerwin@reecenichols.com.