Living the Care-Free life in Villas of Parkwood

Moving to a new home can sometimes entail taking a long, complicated journey. By contrast, Michael and Cinthia Herbert’s transition to their new home in the Villas of Parkwood, located in Lee’s Summit off 150 Highway, might be considered just a short jaunt.

The Villas of Parkwood is a short a 10-mile drive from the Herbert’s former home on the east side of Lee’s Summit, allowing the couple to initiate the moving process with just a few quick car rides.

They weren’t familiar with the development before their house-hunting search began, though, “We had specific search criteria,” said Cinthia Herbert, 57.

Their goal was simple: find a home with a three-car garage, walk-out basement and no one building behind them. The Herbert’s were also shopping for something a little smaller than their previous 3,600-square-foot home.

“We decided it was time to downsize while the market was so good,” Cinthia said.

They stumbled onto the Villas of Parkwood, a care-free maintenance provided community within Stoney Creek. They admired the development’s luxury finishes, the community’s great location and peaceful atmosphere. The maintenance-free plan covers exterior upkeep, including lawn mowing, trash pickup and snow removal on roads and driveways.

“It gives homeowners the freedom to not worry about their home while they travel,” said Kristi Pinnick, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Summit Homes, Stoney Creek’s exclusive builder.

The Herbert’s fell in love with the Palermo floor plan and signed a contract last August.

“We were coming from a 3-story, 6 bedroom home. With one child out of the house and another in college, we knew this floor plan was ideal for our family.” Cinthia Herbert said. “I remember saying ‘How could this be so perfect’?”

They aren’t the only new homeowners in the Villas of Parkwood. The community currently has 79 homes. That number will rise to a number when the community is built out with just 7 lots left and three move-in ready homes available. 

“We believe the Villas of Parkwood will sell out in 2020,” Pinnick said. “It’s been over a year since the new sales centers have opened, and buyers are quickly calling the Villas home.”

Square footage in the Villas ranges from 1414 to more than 1925 square feet. All the homes feature first-floor master suites, Mediterranean exteriors and open floor plans. The Herbert’s chose a home with a lower level finish, for an additional 800 square feet of living space.

Amenities include access to three community pools, clubhouse, playgrounds and walking trails. Summit Homes hosts quarterly meet-and-greet gatherings in the model home, and the community has social groups that meet, as well.

“The homeowners are so friendly. Everyone seems to be at the same stage of life and you actually have the time to stop and chat,” Cinthia said.

The Herbert’s began attending the social events and bunco nights. They’ve already settled in as a wonderful addition to the community.

“We love this place,” Cinthia said. 

For more information on the Villas of Parkwood or another Summit community, text or call 816-326-2909 or email sales@summithomeskc.com.