Golf-course lots are popular for a variety of reasons—the desire to be surrounded by rolling green space (that you don’t have to tend yourself), the appeal of increased privacy, or simply the quiet respite nature provides—so such lots go for a premium in most neighborhoods. But to have an entire community built around a thriving course, with the chance to build the house of your dreams on such exceptional lots? That’s a rare opportunity in and of itself. Such is the case at Rodrock Development’s Greens of Chapel Creek in Shawnee.

The community feels tucked away from the noise and bustle of city living, yet is just minutes from key metropolitan area destinations. And with a variety of single-family ranch, two-story, story-and-a-half, and reverse story-and-a-half homes—built by some of Kansas City’s premier builders, including Rob Washam Homes, Chris George Custom Homes, and Dreams & Design Building—families have a fantastic array of choices, priced from $450,000 to $700,000. The Greens of Chapel Creek is now open to all approved builders. 

Many lots range from 83 to 100 feet in width, providing for a variety of unique floor plans. Such careful preparation helps ensure the community is anything but cookie-cutter in appearance. As well, the impressively sized space provides for plenty of privacy between neighbors and ample room for kids and pets to play. Yet another bonus? Many of the lots have views of the golf course lakes!

Shawnee Golf & Country Club is the source of such gorgeous views, and it also offers affordable club memberships for both individuals and families. The club boasts a 27-hole championship golf course—designed by Lyndy Lindsey—four sets of tee boxes, an aqua driving range, three swimming pools (swimming, sports, and a wading pool for small children), a hard-surface tennis court, fitness center, and luxurious clubhouse with women’s and men’s locker rooms and dining facilities.

Still, that’s only part of all that the Greens has to offer: A gorgeous new pool is frequented by residents, and the city park, Erfurt Park, is almost complete, promising to offer yet more beauty—and green—to this exquisite community.