Avid golfers find an 18-hole paradise tucked away in Lenexa

As spring blossoms throughout Kansas City, it’s the ideal time to get outside. For many Cottonwood Canyon residents, that means playing a round on Canyon Farms Golf Club, which encompasses more than 130 rolling acres throughout Cottonwood Canyon’s enviably picturesque terrain.

Duane and Debbie Henderson, one of the first families to purchase a home in Cottonwood Canyon, were initially drawn to the neighborhood because of “the outstanding views” and the golf course. The Hendersons play multiple rounds of golf each week.

“All 18 holes are reasonably unique,” Duane said. “We’ve played a lot of courses and at most of them, the holes look alike when you get up to the tee. When you’re out here, no hole looks like another. And historically, the course has some of the best greens in Kansas City.”

For prospective homeowners who are also avid golfers like the Hendersons, now is the ideal time to purchase in Cottonwood Canyon. Canyon Farms golf course will transition to private ownership on April 1, yet will not begin charging a $2,500 initiation fee until June 1. As a result, new course members will have a chance to take advantage of significant savings by joining before June 1. Construction will soon begin on a new clubhouse, which the Canyon Farms team said will be “one of the finest clubhouses in Kansas City.” Expected completion is 2017.

Thanks to a compelling combination of quality-built homes, a scenic Johnson County location and the inherent luxury of golf course living, Cottonwood Canyon has proven to be a popular choice for buyers, and the spring rush is only expected to increase in the coming weeks. Beat the rush and reserve one of 19 available homesites, including several premier golf and lake locations. From there, prospective homeowners can choose to work with any of the builders on Cottonwood Canyon’s celebrated building team, including Starr Homes, Don Julian Builders, B.L. Rieke Custom Homes, Brown Midwest Homes, Curtis Befort Custom Homes and Prime Homes.

Additionally, a number of speculative homes are in various stages of construction, allowing homeowners the flexibility to accommodate a range of move-in timelines. Home prices vary from $450,000 to over $1 million. Cottonwood Canyon’s current selection includes a reverse 1 ½-story floor plan from Starr Homes, priced at $979,900, that offers 4,800 square feet of living space and a location overlooking the water; a reverse 1½-story home from Prime Homes, priced at $450,000, that offers an open design and backs to golf greens; a reverse 1½-story home from Brown Midwest Homes, priced at $534,950, that includes a finished lower level with a large living area that walks out to an enclosed patio; and a spacious reverse 1 ½-story home from B.L. Rieke Custom Homes that overlooks hole 15 of Canyon Farms Golf Club and is priced at $619,900.

To further extend the idyllic feeling of the community, Cottonwood Canyon is maintenance-provided and offers low homeowner association dues ($150/month) that include snow removal, trash and lawn maintenance. Future development will include a pool and neighborhood gathering area, completing the vacation-like retreat that’s just minutes from Interstate 435 and the new Lenexa Civic Center.

“We have been so successful here at Cottonwood Canyon because the neighborhood is very attractive to buyers looking beyond a huge amount of square footage, for a relaxing, tranquil, beautiful way of life,” said Angie Ripley, who markets Cottonwood Canyon with Nita Criswell. “Consider for a moment your all-time favorite vacation spot. What if you could have that relaxed, calm and balanced feeling every day, here in Kansas City, close to work, family and friends? This is what we are offering at Cottonwood Canyon.”

To learn more and secure your own prime view and convenient golf course access, visit www.Cottonwood Canyon.info or contact the sales staff at 913-492-4444 or cottonwoodcanyonks@gmail.com.

This story was originally published April 1, 2016 at 7:06 PM with the headline "Avid golfers find an 18-hole paradise tucked away in Lenexa."