Bickimer Homes offering Valentine’s month special

If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, then the way to a woman’s heart is through … a finished basement?

If you were thinking jewelry, candy or a dozen roses for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, think again, because Bickimer Homes is offering a Valentine’s special of up to $10,000 off a basement finish on select homes through the end of February.

“This is the third year that we are offering it, and it’s a bit tongue in cheek,” said Brian Patenaude, director of communications for Bickimer Homes. “But it works because we have a lot of folks who come in and take advantage of it.”

Bickimer Homes builds throughout Johnson County in many beautiful, upscale communities, each offering a picturesque setting and a relaxed “away-from-it-all” ambiance within close proximity to shopping, dining, entertainment, sporting venues and other lifestyle amenities.

Currently, Bickimer Homes has its community model home for sale in Polo Fields at 164th and Quivira. The Augusta floorplan, located at 12101 W. 164th St., is a stunning four-bedroom, 5- 1/2 -bathroom home featuring a custom trim package with distressed wood beams, built-ins on either side of the hearth room fireplace, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and a mudroom with a custom boot bench. The kitchen is highlighted by stained knotty alder cabinetry, a custom tile backsplash, and granite countertops.

The main level master suite has a large bathroom featuring upgraded tile and plumbing fixtures, along with a large shower with a rain-head shower fixture and a frameless shower door. In the daylight finished basement there is an entertainment center and surround sound for the movie buff, a custom bar, and a  3/4 -bathroom. The model is priced at $570,000.

Prospective buyers desiring a five-bedroom, four-bathroom two-story home will love the popular Rainier II plan. Located in The Estates of Greenview Ridge in Shawnee just off K-7 and 47th Street, this spectacular home priced at $420,000 offers a spacious open floor plan with a huge pantry and a large granite island with loads of counter and cabinet space in the kitchen, as well as a second floor laundry room with extra access to the master bathroom.

In Wilshire by the Lake, at 159th and King St. in Overland Park, there is the Madison 2.5. This two-story, four-bedroom, 4- 1/2 -bathroom home priced at $500,000 features open main floor living with a giant mud room, expansive pantry, a multiuse command center and a large, convenient second floor laundry room.

“Trends in the homebuilding industry are always changing and so do clients’ wants,” Patenaude explained. “As such, we will continue to offer new home plans designed to fit our customers’ unique needs, desires and lifestyles.”

Other available inventory available now and within the next 30 days include two new home plans: The Jefferson II and the Augusta II.

In Wilshire by the Lake, The Jefferson II, a beautiful reverse 1- 1/2 story home with four bedrooms and 4- 1/2 -bathrooms, features a second bedroom/study on the main floor and a laundry room conveniently located on the main floor off of the master bathroom.

In Mills Crossing, also in Overland Park, their new model is The Augusta II. Awe-inspiring features in this 1- 1/2 -story, four-bedroom, 5- 1/2 -bathroom, 3,300 square foot model home include an additional bedroom/study on the first floor, a loft, a finished lower level with a bar and stone arches, and an inviting outdoor fireplace under a covered patio.

Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, Bickimer Homes remains dedicated to building a business based on integrity, quality construction, attention to detail, and excellent customer service to the customer before and after the sale. And, Bickimer is one of only six homebuilders in the State of Kansas certified as a RESNET EnergySmart Builder.

“We take pride in the fact that all of our homes are tested for energy efficiency,” said Tommy Bickimer, president of operations. “Comfort and affordability are important aspects of owning a home, and we take the extra steps to ensure that our homes are constructed with that in mind.”

As one of the oldest family-owned and operated homebuilding companies in the Kansas City Metro Area, Bickimer Homes stands behind every home it sells, whether a client buys an existing new home or hires the company to build a house from the ground up.

“Be assured we are striving to the best of our ability and experience to deliver a quality product at a competitive sales price,” Bickimer said. “Each home is backed by an assurance that we will be there for the new homeowner today, tomorrow and the next day, just as we have for the last 34 years. That’s why our motto is, “Building Dreams on a Solid Foundation.”

This story was originally published January 28, 2016 at 6:05 PM with the headline "Bickimer Homes offering Valentine’s month special."