Floor plan: Youngwood, Village Cooperative of Leawood (Active Adults 55+), Overland Park, KS 66213

As one of the safest places to live in the Kansas City metro, Leawood offers high-end suburban life without being far from all the activities and amenities of KC city life. As residents know, you'll find gorgeous neighborhoods in Leawood with pristine homes, manicured parks and playgrounds for the kids, great dining, some of the best gyms in the area, and shopping centers that will literally make you want to "shop til' you drop." Whether you are working or retired, if you're looking for a stable environment to enjoy the good things in life, then Leawood—and the new Village Cooperative of Leawood that is coming soon—may be just the place you'll want to call home! That's because the Village Cooperative is the best hassle-free home ownership option for active adults (55+). You simply won't find a better value anywhere in the area with all the amenities. It offers a carefree lifestyle that lets you enjoy more of what you love in a safe and secure community of peers. Only 59 homes are being planned for this community. The homes range in size from approximately 900 sq. ft. to over 1,600 sq. ft. of one-level living space within in a four-story building built over secure underground parking. Standard features of this living community include a community and club areas, hobby shop, reading areas, guest suite, garden plots, while-you're-away services, underground parking with a car wash bay—all wrapped up in a fully secure building. The homes are equipped with all appliances including a washer and dryer, in-home storage, walk-in closets and individually controlled HVAC systems. The Village Cooperative is a community of like-minded adults who want to live near other people their age, but not in assisted living or rental housing. It offers maintenance-free living in a vibrant environment with many unique amenities that are suited for both working and retired residents.