Community captures the beauty of the Kansas countryside

Located in western Wyandotte County just west of Interstate 435 and Leavenworth Road, the Whispering Ridge development captures the essence of the beautiful Kansas landscape.

Encompassing four communities — Swanson Farm, The Bluff, The Lake and The Meadow — the development was designed to preserve the beautiful natural native grasses, scenic elevation changes, dense foliage and natural creek meandering through the countryside.

The community offers a wide variety of floor plans, lots and modern amenity options to suit anyone from first-time buyers to single professionals, young families, empty-nesters and retirees.

The exclusive builder in Whispering Ridge is Ashlar Homes LLC, one of Kansas City’s premier home builders, focusing on designs incorporating brick, stone, stucco or combination masonry for optimal strength, durability and lasting beauty.

Swanson Farm is Kansas City’s only all-brick community. The homes, starting at 1,750 square feet and situated on walkout, daylight and level lots, feature brick and stone on all four sides, providing buyers with a quality built, worry-free, low-maintenance exterior.

One of the community’s most popular floor plans and the current model home is the Pepperwood, a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home priced at $344,701. It is currently for sale as well as another Pepperwood under construction on a walkout lot, offered for $345,000.

Captivating features include hardwood floors in the entry, kitchen, dining and family room; an open kitchen with quartz counter tops; 9-foot main-floor ceilings; a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the hearth room; tile floors in the bathrooms, mudroom and laundry room; a generous master suite with a spectacular walk-in shower with dual shower head in the bathroom; and a laundry room adjacent to the master closet with a sink and oversized linen/storage closet.

A new model under construction is the Laurel, a true ranch on a walkout lot with similar interior features, 1,800 square feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a three-car garage, priced at $310,000.

At The Bluff, prospective buyers will find level and heavily treed walkout lots situated at the highest point in the community with incredible views to capture the breathtaking scenery. The 1 1/2-story, two-story and ranch designs are ideal for entertaining and family gatherings. Currently underway on lot 4 is a new reverse plan, the Greenwood Villa, with 1,650 square feet on the main level with a partial lower level finish and priced in the low $300,000s.

Buyers in The Lake can choose from ranch, split-entry, two-story or reverse 1 1/2-story floor plans on lots surrounded by an abundance of mature trees that give the feeling of country living. Walkout lots with treed common space behind are available as well as some interior lots ideal for the spacious and functional split-level plans.

The top-selling Redbud plan, a ranch style with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage, can be built starting at $220,000 on a level lot, or with a fourth bedroom, third bathroom and second living area finished in the lower level, expanded laundry and a three-car garage on a walkout lot, starting at $270,000. These affordably priced plans include hardwood floors in the entry, kitchen and dining room, granite counter tops in the kitchen and tile in the master bathroom, among other notable highlights.

Several well-designed split-level plans are also available in The Lake and encompass the same beautiful interior features. The Briarwood, a 1,905-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is currently available at $219,000. The Linden, a fabulous 2,075-square-foot, four-bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom home is underway, as well as a brand new California split level, the Cali, with 1,616 square feet above grade, priced in the low $200,000s. An optional lower-level finish can include a fourth bedroom, an additional bathroom and recreation room.

In addition to the well-designed and quality built homes and the picturesque landscape, one of the biggest draws to the development is its location in the highly acclaimed Piper School District serving western Wyandotte County. Other development benefits are easy access to Interstates 435 and 70, and proximity to local lifestyle amenities, shopping and entertainment at the Legends Outlets Kansas City, Kansas Speedway, Sporting Park soccer stadium and Hollywood Casino.

This story was originally published January 16, 2016 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Community captures the beauty of the Kansas countryside."