Escape to the stately luxury of the English countryside during Artisan Home Tour
Are you craving an escape, a change of scenery? Transport yourself to the picturesque English countryside during this year’s Artisan Home Tour, which is underway the next three weekends.
Tom French Construction brings French’s eye for impeccable detail and inviting design to life in the idyllic surroundings of the Reserve at Meadowbrook Park. It’s fitting that the home, built in a Country English style, is enveloped by the lush, 84-acre Meadowbrook Park, accessible from the home via a short stroll along paved walking paths.
This stately, 4,277-square-foot home is one of several homes featured on this year’s Artisan Home Tour, a favorite annual event. As the tour continues on weekends through the end of the month, it’s a prime opportunity to experience the expert blend of timeless English style and modern amenities.
A majestic Manchester front door adorned with a herringbone design leads into the four-bedroom home with four bathrooms and two half-bathrooms. Step inside and you’ll be greeted by a stunning switch-back staircase, which gently winds down to the home’s lower level. A wall of windows showers the staircase and entryway in natural light.
Throughout the home, light walls, woodwork and richly stained accents create a welcoming warmth reminiscent of an English manor home. A spacious great room and adjacent dining area includes a high-vaulted ceiling with a stained boxed ridge beam and decorative alder trusses. Of course, no Country English-style home would be complete without a fireplace. This one is full stone surrounded by tall windows. Just imagine watching the snow gently fall outside while you’re curled up in front of a roaring fire.
Cooking enthusiasts will love the elegant, all-white kitchen outfitted with ample custom cabinets and a full range of state-of-the-art appliances, including multiple ovens, a warming drawer, wine cooler and a built-in refrigerator/freezer. A large window over the sink keeps the space light and bright, an aesthetic further extended by soft gray tones that quietly contrast the all-white cabinets and countertops.
Additional highlights of this show-stopping home include a formal pantry, an abundance of built-in shelves and storage (including bookcases and a boot bench), paneled walls and eye-catching tile accents. The spacious layout effortlessly blends areas for comfortable everyday living and large spaces that are ideal for entertaining.
That includes an inviting lower level, complete with a big-screen TV, a detailed bar and a separate, fully conditioned custom wine cellar. Two additional bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms, await, in addition to a private powder bath that’s perfect for guests.
That same level of thought and detail are immediately apparent in the home’s outdoor spaces. Large sliding doors lead from the home’s main living area to a covered, raised terrace with vibrant blue stone flooring and a paneled ceiling. Just a step away is a spacious private patio area in a beautiful open terrace, an ideal spot to cook outside, entertain or simply kick back and relax amid the community’s peaceful surroundings.
Once you’ve finished exploring this enviable home, take time to enjoy the lush, quiet surroundings of Meadowbrook Park, nestled in the heart of Prairie Village. Thanks to attributes like a prime location, lifestyle-enhancing amenities and beautifully built homes, sales traffic at Meadowbrook Park continues its brisk pace. A limited number of homesites remain in The Reserve at Meadowbrook Park for prospective buyers eager to bring their dream home to life with one of the community’s respected builders: Ambassador Homes, Holthaus Building, Koenig Building + Restoration, Lambie Custom Homes, RM Standard & Co. and Tom French Construction. Homes start at $1 million.
The Reserve at Meadowbrook Park is a gated community that’s part of the larger, mixed-use Meadowbrook Park development. Residents are within a short stroll of exciting services and amenities, including the newly opened Verbena restaurant (part of the newly built Inn at Meadowbrook), which showcases the flavors of New England seafood and Midwest comfort food. A market and café offer grab-and-go menu items, coffee and ice cream. Stop by for a refreshment or a bite after your Artisan Home Tour experience concludes.
The Artisan Home Tour continues today and resumes on Aug. 21-23 and Aug. 28-30. Homes are open Friday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, the proceeds of which benefit JDRF, visit artisanhome.kchba.org
Meadowbrook Park
Prices: Single-family homes from $1 million
Location: Nall Avenue between Somerset Drive and 95th Street, Prairie Village, Kan.
Artisan Home Tour Hours: Noon to 7 p.m., Friday through Sunday, Aug. 16, 21-23 and 28-30.
Contact: Teresa Hoffman, (913) 302-6258.