“Homebuyers in the market for luxury living in the mid-$200,000s are finding it in The Estates of Prairie Haven, especially now that we’re featuring special summer homebuyer incentives on these new homes,” said Darol Rodrock.

For more information about the new summer buyer incentives, contact community managers Kathleen Ellis or Mike Slaven at 913-254-7144 for details. The Olathe community is just east of Kansas 7 and south of 119th Street at 121st Terrace and Valley Road.

Rodrock, the founder of locally owned Rodrock Development, recently purchased 57 home sites in the Olathe community and is teaming with award-winning builder Skeet Jameson of James III Homes to bring “a unique luxury-infused offering to the mid-$200,000s new-home market,” Rodrock said.

“Prairie Haven’s land plan makes the most of the natural rolling prairie terrain. There are no through streets or busy intersections to mar the tranquil setting,” he said.

Home sites include walkout, daylight and cul-de-sac options, some backing to wooded vistas featuring mature trees, or a future Olathe city park.

“In addition to making the most of the area’s natural setting, the homes in The Estates of Prairie Haven incorporate a measure of style, flexibility, privacy and convenience, and are designed to appeal to buyers seeking luxurious finishes, sophisticated layouts, even a three-car garage, yet also wanting a smaller footprint,” Jameson said.

The new floor plans range from 1,600 to 2,500 square feet and include three and four bedrooms, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 bathrooms and three-car garages.

Six new plans are now ready for touring, including an all-on-one-floor ranch, a California split-level offering two master suite placement choices and three two-story homes with open first-floor layouts. The new plans are being built in The Estates of Prairie Haven for the first time anywhere. Move-in availability ranges from immediate to approximately 45 days, “which means that some buyers may still have the option to choose paint, tile and stain finishes,” Jameson said.

Jameson has been a prominent Johnson County-area homebuilder for more than 24 years and his company has built more than 800 homes. He acknowledges that his new plans borrow from upper-bracket elements typically reserved for the larger homes for which his company has long been known. He cites as examples 9- and 10-foot ceiling heights in entry foyers, great rooms and master suites; custom ceiling and base molding detail throughout; custom cabinetry; granite counters in kitchens; dual-head showers with Euro-styled glass doors and jetted tubs in master suite bathrooms; and built-in master closets connecting to the laundry room.

“We position the laundry room adjacent to master suite closets, which are also accessible from the hallway,” Jameson said. “Featuring laundry rooms in master suites is an uncommon detail in this price range, one that scores very high on our homeowners’ convenience scale.”

Also included are upgraded kitchen and bathroom tile, large walk-in kitchen pantries, large kitchen islands, iron spindles in staircase railings and upgraded tub, shower and sink faucets.

Energy efficiencies are also standard, including low-E dual pane windows, Energy Star-rated stainless steel kitchen appliances, direct-vent sealed unit fireplaces, Tyvek wind-barrier wrapping the entire outer perimeter and 13 SEER-rated HVAC system.

Also standard are 30-year roofing; steel, insulated garage doors; and an engineered-truss floor system designed to minimize wood shrinkage and shifting during and after construction.

“These new technologies allow us to do the best job of framing and insulating homes in order to eliminate drafts, gaps and cold spots during winter months, and improve energy efficiencies year round,” Jameson said.

The Sheridan, an all-suite, three-bedroom ranch plan with three bathrooms, features an open great room with a corner fireplace. Windows along the back overlook a patio partially covered by a thoughtfully designed roof overhang. Two bedrooms, including the master suite, comprise one wing. A second bedroom suite near the front entrance is ideal for guest suite or home office. The third bedroom suite is just off the kitchen, suitable for use as guest quarters, a sewing room or a computer suite. A mudroom with a built-in boot box connects the three-car garage and the kitchen. A full basement houses HVAC and other mechanicals.

The Addison, a four-bedroom California split-level, gives buyers two choices for master suite placement: one version places the master suite on the main level, with two bedrooms up and the fourth bedroom on the lower level. Another version allows for the ultimate privacy by reserving the upper level solely for a private master suite and placing the two additional bedrooms on the home’s main level.

The three new two-story plans offer four upstairs bedrooms and their own special touches. Plan details vary and may include soaring entry ceilings, great room with fireplace, sitting room off the master suite, office or flex room off the kitchen, a built-in butler’s pantry plus walk-in kitchen storage pantry and a kitchen island with sink.

Community amenities in The Estates of Prairie Haven include a swimming pool and a changing cabana. Olathe School District schools are nearby and include Forest View Elementary, Mission Trail Middle and Olathe Northwest High schools. Convenient highway access, only minutes to Kansas 7 via 119th Street, allows for efficient commutes.

Well-known in Johnson County real estate circles, Rodrock built his new-home community development company based on the idea of creating “neighborhoods of lasting value,” evidenced by his company’s 35-year track record.

“When the opportunity came along to become part of Prairie Haven’s future it was one I couldn’t pass up,” he said.

By Rodrock’s calculation, more than 25,000 people come home to a Rodrock community every day, “a statistic we’re very proud of,” he said. The company numbers more than 60 Johnson County new-home communities in its properties portfolio.

“The Estates of Prairie Haven offers an ideal location, a best-in-class builder and a development team committed to helping homeowners preserve long-term values,” Rodrock said.

As always, Rodrock invites homebuyers to compare before deciding.

“Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most folks ever make. We encourage homebuyers to ask lots of questions, compare community amenities and review developer and builder success track records before making a final decision,” he said. “At The Estates of Prairie Haven our full-time, on-site real estate professionals are also available to help buyers navigate the new-home buying and building process.”

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