It is often said, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” We say, don’t judge this home by its exterior which resembles a fortress with a 4-car garage. Built in the late 1850s with native limestone and other locally-sourced materials, this marvelous home has a rich history and holds secrets few know. It was bult by French émigré Gilbert Billard who came to the United States to escape the tyranny of the regime of French emperor Napoleon III. The Billard Airport in Oakland is named for Gilbert’s grandson, Philip Billard, who died while serving in France during World War I. There are tales of this home being used as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Escaping slaves would arrive by boat at a Kansas River dike. An underground tunnel would lead them to the basement of the house. There are two covered openings in the brick cellar walls that would support this tale. Fast forward to the year 2025 and become acquainted with the updated version of the Billard Chateau, thanks to a visionary restoration. Passing through the front door into the foyer, your eyes are feasted with the timeless elegance of a two-story spiral staircase worthy of a Hollywood period drama. Off to the left of the foyer is the room originally used as a cozy library which would make a perfect home office. Straight ahead of the foyer is the living room with period furniture, a sleek electric fireplace and a spot for your baby grand piano. Walk through to the dining room and discover the matching dining room table, chairs, china cabinet and buffet. All of this furniture remains with the home. Move onward to the kitchen and be prepared for the wow factor to kick into high gear. The term “remodeled kitchen” takes on a new definition in the Billard Chateau. Pearly white cabinets. Labradorite countertops with gorgeous flashes of iridescent blues and golds. Mother-of-pearl backspashes. Chandelier. Open what appear to be pantry doors and walk through to the chef’s kitchen with its double gas stove, laundry, multiple prep areas and access to the outside. Finally, on the first floor is the “powder room.” It is the only bath on the main floor and is roughly the size of a bedroom. This full bath with an enormous walk-in shower has multiple showerheads that give the vibe of a weekend getaway at an expensive spa. Up the spiral staircase to the four 2nd floor bedrooms. The primary suite has a full bath that rivals the powder room. Appointed with a clawfoot soaking tub, marble double vanity and oversized walk-in shower, it feels indulgent. There are three other bedrooms, one with an enormous closet. The hall bath is equally elegant. The attic is finished as one large room with LVT and a mini-split. Envision it as very clean storage, a hobby room or just a place to relax far away from everyone else. The basement is unfinished, very clean and home to an old stone fireplace. In addition to the utility room and family room, there are two other rooms that would function as very clean storage or a wine cellar. Be sure to look for the slate “B” on the floor in front of the family room fireplace and the wood door with steps leading up to the outside which may have been used as the way out for Underground Railroad visitors. In an older home you expect hardwood flooring and period details. With the Billard Chateau you have not only hardwood flooring and awesome period details, you gain your own Castle on the Kaw on 2.11 acres with river-front views and modern conveniences (including a whole house generator) all bundled up with a storied past. Whether the Billard Chateau ultimately becomes your home, your weekend retreat or your bed and breakfast, you will feel as though you have stepped back in time to an era of elegance, craftsmanship and grandeur. With a dash of modern convenience added, of course.

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is full of charm and character! It features updated flooring, a walkout basement, and a unique accent wall in one of the bedrooms that adds a stylish touch. The color palette flows well with any décor, making it easy to envision your own style throughout. With great space, personality, and thoughtful details, this home is a must-see! The home is back on the market at no fault to the sellers. There has been a whole house, inspection, sewer, inspection, and termite inspection completed.

LARGE HOME, MANY ENSUITE BATHS, SHADY DECK, POOL, POND, and ACREAGE! THIS IS YOUR TICKET TO THE PEACEFUL LIFE! ***$10,000 REPAIR ALLOWANCE*** offered to buyer with an with an acceptable offer. Step inside and you're immediately met with what makes this home unforgettable- a grand entrance with a picture window view straight to the pond. 2040 SW Cottonwood Ln blends space, comfort, and natural beauty across nearly 3 acres with a private, peaceful backdrop. No rear neighbors, just water, trees, and sky. The living and dining areas glow with natural light from a bay-style picture window. The kitchen is clean and classic, with white quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, white cabinets, and LED lighting. A screened porch and back deck face east- ideal for sunny mornings and shaded evenings. Most bedrooms include walk-in closets, and the Jack & Jill bath adds smart functionality. The laundry room is conveniently located on the main floor. Downstairs, the walkout basement opens into a huge finished space with a bonus room- perfect for game nights, creative projects, or extra living area. Geothermal HVAC, added insulation, and newer carpet throughout keep things efficient and comfortable. With an above-ground pool, circle drive, extra covered parking, and just four minutes to I-70 on a paved road, this one truly offers it all- inside and out.

Off the beaten path, but not too remote, this magnificient barndominium can be your everyday home, your weekend sanctuary or your hunting lodge. Unassuming from the outside, the wow factor does not kick in until you enter through the front doors and notice that the walls and ceilings are wood (1x8 tongue and groove pine). There is not a single panel of Sheetrock in sight. Anywhere. The towering 18' ceiling of the great room provides the wow factor. Each photo shows the hundreds of details that help you quickly arrive at the realization that this is an opportunity for an extraordinary living experience. The great room's large open space and 18-foot ceilings allow for any combination of uses you desire. The kitchen with hickory cabinets and granite countertops is in one corner, allowing you to configure furniture groupings in the rest of the room as you see fit--casual dining, formal dining, watching tv. Move the furniture to the walls and you have a sizeable dance floor. There are three bedrooms on the main level and two upstairs, all of which have mini splits. With the exception of the smallest main floor bedroom, all have large walk-in closets, some the size of a small bedroom. The upper level also has a family room with a bar, the perfect setting for entertaining after the day's activities. The garage side of the barndominium is impressive in its own right. First, there are 12' x 14' overhead doors that allow you to drive almost any vehicle, mobile home or travel trailer in one side and out the other. At 80' deep, it can accomodate all of your vehicles and equipment. There are thermostats for both the house and garage sides of the home which measure concrete and air temperatures. In the winter the garage concrete floor up to the rafters is heated. There are motion activated lights that illuminate when you enter the garage and turn off ten minutes after detecting no motion, plus high bay LED work lights. There are floor drains and a water spigot. The house has a 200-amp electric panel, the garage a 100-amp panel and there is a 50 amp RV outlet. The splits throughout the house provide summer cooling. Never run out of hot water with the tankless water heater and its 40 gallon storage tank. The boiler is powered by a 1000 gallon propane tank which is owned. The metal roof has no holes in it for venting as all pipes were directed to the outside walls. A custom design. Exceptional craftmanship. Extraordinary home built with love. Come sit under on the covered front porch to experience the best that Kansas has to offer.

Completely remodeled and move-in ready, this charming home features an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a modern full bathroom. The inviting living room offers a cozy space to relax, while the upstairs bonus room provides the perfect flex space for a home office or play area. With stylish updates throughout, this home blends comfort and functionality in every corner. Open House's on Saturday May 24th at 2:30-4:00pm and Sunday May 25th at 1:00-2:30pm.

Located just north of Harveyville, Kansas sits this exceptionally well-built residence on +/-15 surveyed acres and offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with over 3,300 sq. ft. finished living space. The well-maintained property boasts spacious room sizes with endless craftsmanship and details throughout. Pulling off the paved Harveyville Road, the private circle driveway brings you to and around the front of the residence and garage area. Walking into the front door landing area, one will appreciate the open space and closet storage area. Head up the curved staircase to the main level where the living room, dining and kitchen are located. The living room offers the perfect space with a custom limestone fireplace, vaulted ceiling with rustic overhead beams and endless natural light. Just off is the formal dining room and kitchen. The kitchen has tremendous space with solid Oak cabinets and endless countertop space. The middle area is ideal for an island to be added. The black appliances have all be recently updated along. There is a staircase leading from the kitchen down to the guest bathroom, office and garage. The sliding door in the kitchen leads you out to the back deck that overlooks the back yard and stocked pond. There also is a built-in wood burning oven just off from the sliding door perfect for pizzas and BBQ. Back inside, head up the staircase to the upstairs to the bedrooms. 3 bedrooms and on this level along with a spacious bathroom with double sinks, tub and shower. The guest rooms have custom double closets while the master bedroom boasts his and her walk-in closets. Downstairs on the lower level you will find the guest bathroom complete with walk in shower. Also on this level is the laundry room that leads out to the mudroom and wood burning furnace. The 4th non-conforming bedroom is just off the laundry room. Head down to the basement and appreciate the coziness of this space along with the 9’ trayed ceiling and wet bar. The 2nd custom limestone fireplace provides the ideal ambience as well. The utility room is just off from the bar area and houses the replaced HVAC and hot water tank and provides plentiful storage space. Evergy electric, Osage County Rural Water #8, septic system.Outside enjoy the stocked pond and fish the days away. Bass, catfish, blue gill are consistent customers at the evening feedings from the dock. Being along the South Branch Wakarusa River, the wildlife and adventures are endless. Each morning and evening enjoy the endless deer and turkey that stroll throughout the timber to the tillable fields. The +/-6 acres of tillable row crop fields, provide additional income along with the +/-5 acres of hay meadow acres. The hardwoods the wrap the property create a secluded landscape and a beautiful 360-degree canvas.With all the this +/-15-acre property holds inside and out with an ideal location, it is sure hard to find dynamics and space like this, and is one to tour in person to truly appreciate all it has to offer!