OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUGUST 15TH 2026 1 PM - 3 PM! New construction sounds great until you start adding everything you actually want. This home gives you the advantages of a brand new build without the timeline, builder upgrade premiums, unfinished yard, or endless punch list all at a price below what it would cost to build and upgrade yourself. The expensive decisions have already been made, and the work is already done.  Backing up to protected common ground that will remain undeveloped, this home offers extra privacy, and a backyard feel that extends well beyond the property line.  The upgrades start at the curb: professional landscaping, epoxy stonework at the entry and rear patio, fresh interior paint, and brand-new plantation shutters throughout give it a finished polish most new builds don't have on day one.  Inside, every bedroom has new Mohawk carpet, while the main living spaces feature luxury vinyl flooring. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area is filled with natural light and flows out to a 10x14 composite deck. The kitchen itself is the one you'd be paying the builder extra for: quartz counters, an oversized island with sink, top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, pull-out shelving, and soft-close doors. The primary suite matches the finish level — dual vanities, generous storage, and a frameless walk-in shower wrapped in floor-to-ceiling tile.  A versatile bonus room at the front of the home can flex as an office, playroom, second living area, or guest bedroom. Downstairs, the walk-out lower level is already stubbed for a full bath — ready to become another bedroom, theater, gym, or guest suite, with much of the groundwork already done.  The oversized garage has also received the kind of upgrades buyers usually have to request including completed drywall and additional electrical outlets. It's clean, functional, and ready for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Outside, the walk-out patio has under-decking for all weather protection, and the professional landscaping carries the finished feel all the way to the back of the property.  Location works too: Highways 64, 70, and 364 are all close by, schools are convenient, WingHaven Country Club is minutes away, and Lake St. Louis, Dardenne Prairie, and Wentzville are all within easy reach for shopping, dining, and entertainment.  This isn't the compromise between new construction and resale — it's the smarter alternative to both.