Award-winning model homes now for sale

Stand on the highest spot in the new-home community of Chapel Hill and it will definitely feel like you are not in Kansas anymore. The expansive views reveal the large stands of trees surrounding the Overland Park neighborhood, acres of green space preserved by the developer and many entertainment, dining and shopping options close by.

Although the community is spread out on 240 acres of beautiful, rolling terrain, the developers decided from the very beginning to set aside 70 acres of open green space, said Bill Gerue with Weichert Realtors Graham-Welch, who markets the community. Residents love the heavily wooded tree preserve, small pocket parks, open green spaces and hike and bike trails that will link into more than 300 miles of Johnson County trail systems.

Most recently beautiful new lots opened to potential buyers in the second half of the Estates of Chapel Hill, Gerue said. These larger size lots offer outstanding views, provide wide open green space and back to the community’s timbered tree preserve area. The majority of these lots have cul-de-sac, walkout or walk-up opportunities.

One exclusive cul-de-sac in this newly opened area will be marked with a separate monument as the Enclave. These custom homes will sit on these larger lots, back to the timbered tree preserve and have beautiful views.

“Chapel Hill has been built in one of the most beautiful areas of southern Overland Park,” said Gerue. “Not only are we close to all the best shopping, dining and entertainment, our homes’ sites have expansive views and lots of green space on gently rolling terrain.”

The current building companies in Chapel Hill include Don Julian Builders, Rodrock Homes, Bickimer Construction, ParkView Homes, Dan Smith Homes, James Engle Custom Homes, Ashlar Homes, Nick Zvacek Construction, Comerio Construction, Midwest Realty, LLC Builders, AZ Custom Homes, C & M Builders and Suma Construction, all of which offer a variety of plans that may be viewed on the Chapel Hill website at LiveatChapelHill.com or on the builders’ individual websites. Buyers may bring in their own builder and custom plans, as well, with developer approval.

“Chapel Hill understands that having a wide diversity in floor plans in a community builds value,” Gerue said.

There are several reverse 1 1/2-story homes underway in Chapel Hill. Each features at least two bedrooms on the main floor, two or more bedrooms downstairs, three to five garages and the affordable luxury found in every Chapel Hill home. The plans, which range in size from 2,405 square feet to 3,800 square feet, are priced from the mid $300,000s to upper $500,000s. Several traditional two-story homes are also currently available starting at $338,900.

All reverse ranch homes under construction have four bedrooms (three on the main floor), three or more bathrooms and three to five garages. Prices range from the upper $300,000s to upper $500,000s. Living spaces are approximately 3,100 square feet to 3,500-plus square feet.

Also for sale are the current model homes open to the community’s visitors. They include ParkView Homes’ Broadmoor reverse 1 1/2-story at 13440 W. 172nd St., priced at $547,280; Rodrock Homes’ Weston III two-story at 13436 W. 172nd St. priced at $399,900; five homes by Don Julian, the Overland 1 1/2-story at 13432 W. 172nd St. priced at $449,900, Wyndham four-car reverse 1 1/2-story at 13016 W. 170th St. priced at $519,900, Wyndham three-car 1 1/2-story reverse at 13208 W. 170th St. priced at $499,900, Kensington four-car reverse 1 1/2-story at 13112 W. 170th St. priced at $529,900 and Edgewood four-car reverse ranch at 13200 W. 170th St. priced at $519,900; and two by Dan Smith, the Vail Valley reverse 1 1/2-story at 16709 Haskins priced at $569,8950 and the Toscana 1 1/2-story at 13403 W. 169th Terrace priced at $599,950.

New models are under construction now for spring 2016 by Rodrock Homes, Parkview Homes, Bickimer Construction, James Engle Custom Homes and Don Julian Builders.

In addition to the beautiful outdoors and hike and bike trails, residents enjoy a pool and play area with a second pool and clubroom for the community planned in the next phase. Also providing recreation is the Heritage Park complex adjacent to Chapel Hill. It covers more than 1,200 acres and features an 18-hole golf course and a 40-acre lake for fishing, sailing and swimming. A 30-acre off-leash dog park is a popular amenity as are picnic cabanas, sports fields and green spaces.

The sales office is staffed by Bill Gerue and Krissy Kempinger, who are ready to answer any questions or help you with a home or lot selection. Chapel Hill is at the intersection of 167th Street and Pflumm Road in Overland Park. The sales information center has relocated to 16708 Haskins St. Visit the community’s web site at LiveatChapelHill.com.

This story was originally published November 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Award-winning model homes now for sale."