One Park Place Kansas City

New Residents Appreciate Advantage of Lock and Leave Lifestyle at One Park Place

Panoramic Views and Maintenance-Provided, Stress-Free Living

Dominick and Shelley Armato moved from the suburbs to One Park Place just seven months ago, but have already come to enjoy their new home in the heart of Kansas City.  Their spacious 1,900 square foot two bedroom, two and one half bathroom home, which includes a cozy study, affords penthouse-like views of the skyline, spectacular amenities, biometric security and maintenance-free living.

For the Armatos, who own MySmartPlans, a third party manager of construction software, this new lifestyle at One Park Place is relaxed.

With its location in the center of everything, the couple’s commute to MySmartPlans headquarters is minimal, and condo living is providing a great improvement in their quality of life.  They now spend less time driving and more time living; enjoying more time at home together and the ability to quickly drive to some of the city’s best shopping and restaurants downtown, on the Country Club Plaza, in the Crossroads Art District and along the West side.

The Armatos first visited One Park Place when they decided to downsize from their large Parkville home.  “We didn’t look at many other properties and knew we didn’t want to deal with the traffic on the plaza,” said Dominick, about their search for an urban setting for their next home.  “The lifestyle, the view, the neighbors – it’s like living in a five-star resort every day.”

Among their requirements was a view with green space, which they have plenty of, thanks to the beautiful scenery provided by their 15^th floor unit.

“I always tell people that we purchased acreage,” said Dominick, referring to the presence of 176 acres of green space of nearby Penn Valley Park.  “We have all of this green space in our back yard. From here we can see the city and experience art from the pop-up display in Memorial Park.  You can’t buy a condo downtown or on the Plaza that offers all of this.”

One Park Place had everything the Armatos were looking for:  an ideal blend of natural, scenic surroundings with sleek, luxurious accommodations and a concierge staff that is unmatched in the city.

“The staff is so accommodating,” said Shelley.  “The door man greets us upon our return home, sends our dry cleaning off and helps carry groceries to our kitchen – there’s peace of mind in knowing that every little detail is attended to and handled with care.”

According to Dominick, their location high above the city also allows them to enjoy the changing seasons, including this spring’s storms, without worrying about damage to their home.

“When you’re a home owner who travels as much as we do and there’s a storm, you’re always worried about the damage you’ll find when you return – will the roof be damaged?  Are we going to have to clean up after fallen trees?  Here, we can sit back and enjoy the storms rolling in because any maintenance issues will be taken care of for us.”

At One Park Place, residents are not only privy to a home tailored to meet their lifestyle, but are also able to enjoy million-dollar amenities.

The lobby level houses a billiard room, an extravagant temperature-controlled wine cellar with private lockers and a tasting room, a chic demonstration kitchen, wet bar and complementary entertaining area.  A beautifully decorated lounge, along with an elegant fireplace, enhances the sitting room and cigar parlor. All homeowners in the building have access to a multi-screen media lounge equipped with flat-screen televisions, an inviting bar area, demonstration kitchen and spacious party room. Year-round amenities include a virtual indoor driving range and a pet-grooming room.

The couple benefit from the convenience of an onsite, premier fitness area that includes a full weight room equipped with the latest cardiovascular machines.  An indoor saltwater pool, steam room, mirrored Pilates/Yoga studio and a massage room are also available on the lobby level.

“It’s so convenient to get on the elevator and in a matter of minutes have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center,” said Shelley.  “You don’t have to pack a gym bag or spend time driving to the gym.  It’s all right here.”

From inside their home, the Armatos are able to entertain clients, family and friends without having to step a foot outside the building.  The open floor plan of their kitchen, dining and living areas with floor-to-ceiling windows and rich wood flooring provides the perfect backdrop for intimate gatherings and larger entertaining.

Residents are able to enjoy the privacy and security that the building offers and when traveling, the Armatos enjoy this convenience.

“When we leave One Park Place, it’s very turn-key,” said Dominick.  “Knowing we’re going to come home to everything that is just the way we left it gives us peace of mind and makes traveling out of town a very care-free experience.”

One Park Place offers a distinctive advantage: a tax advantage. One Park Place has received a real estate property tax abatement that will reduce the amount of property taxes payable by approximately ninety percent, representing a substantial, bottom line benefit for its homeowners until 2016.

One Park Place

• Prices: From the mid-$200,000s
• Location: 700 W. 31st St., Kansas City.
• Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 1-5 pm
• Contact: Mindy Hix, Andrew Mall or Ellen Vap (816) 756-2221.
• Web: www.OneParkPlaceKC.com

When Pattie Petty, wife of former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, moved to Kansas City last fall to oversee the birth of Victory Junction Midwest, a camp for chronically-ill children, she was looking for the perfect place to call “home.”

A chance encounter with One Park Place owner Shelley Armato introduced Petty to the lifestyle afforded from inside the striking structure that stands atop the highest point in Kansas City. According to Petty, it was love at first sight.

Now, just weeks after settling in, she is enjoying her ‘home away from home.’  The two bedroom, two and a half bathroom condo includes a cozy study and nearly 3,000 square feet of luxury living space.  With views extending over both sides of the state line, Mrs. Petty has meticulously designed her home to truly reflect her personality and lifestyle.

Though not a professionally trained interior designer, one step into her eighth floor home and you’ll quickly realize she’s no novice.  Her living area is a modern retreat with sleek and stylish furniture in shades of gray and white.  Contemporary barstools from Interior Landscapes located in the Crossroads, provide additional seating for family and friends around the kitchen bar. Innovative light fixtures, spacious area rugs and dramatic works of art make each room truly unique.

From inside her home, light shines abundantly on the illumined surfaces of granite countertops and stainless steel appliances which, along with a granite tile backsplash, create a fully equipped workspace ideal for creating lunch for two or dinner for twelve. Double-compartment stainless steel sinks and energy-efficient stainless steel GE appliances including refrigerator, microwave oven, gas range and oven and dishwasher are standard. Walk-in closets are located in each bedroom and features of the en suite master bathroom include a large bathtub and shower, granite countertops, dual sinks and ample drawer space and under-sink storage.

“I love buying from furniture markets to make each of my homes a special space,” said Petty. “Once I visited One Park Place I knew this is where I wanted to be.  The floor-to-ceiling views of the city provide an ever-changing backdrop.  I watch [for] the city to go sleep and see it come to life in the morning.  I enjoyed adding my own personal flair to each room.”

Located just minutes away from the soon-to-be location of Victory Junction Midwest in Wyandotte County, the office headquarters of Victory Junction Midwest in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, the exclusive stores at the Country Club Plaza and countless restaurants, One Park Place is perfectly situated for those seeking the convenience of a lock-and-leave lifestyle in the heart of the community.  Its location affords short drives to various destinations and easy access to the airport, which is an added benefit for the couple, whose work takes them to various parts of the country each week.

“I miss my husband when he’s on the road.  His job on TV and my efforts here with Victory Junction Midwest keep us apart for weeks at a time. If I’m going to be spending time in the city, I want to end each day and wake up each morning in a place that feels like home,” said Petty.

Beyond its central location, Mrs. Petty is also able to enjoy million-dollar amenities.  The lobby level houses a billiard room, an extravagant wine cellar with private lockers for residents, along with a chic demonstration kitchen, wet bar and complementary entertaining area.  An onsite, premier fitness area that includes a full weight room equipped with the latest cardiovascular machines is found on the main lobby level near the indoor saltwater pool, steam rooms, mirrored Pilates/Yoga studio and massage room.

Residents are able to enjoy the privacy and security that the building offers and Petty notes this as a key benefit.

“When I’m at home, I feel safe – knowing that there’s 24/7 staff, biometric security and a very secure indoor parking garage,” said Petty.  “And when I’m traveling, I feel just as safe knowing that I’ll come home to everything that is just the way I left it.  Each time I leave, I do so with peace of mind.”

Another of Mrs. Petty’s favorites is the urban lifestyle afforded by One Park Place.  Softened by the presence of 176 acres of green space of nearby Penn Valley Park, homeowners enjoy the ideal blend of natural, scenic surroundings with sleek, luxurious urban accommodations.

One Park Place offers a distinctive advantage: a tax advantage. One Park Place has received a real estate property tax abatement that will reduce the amount of property taxes payable by approximately ninety percent, representing a substantial, bottom line benefit for its homeowners until 2016.  Additional savings is offered to every new owner in the form of a one-year home warranty.

Kyle and Pattie Petty founded the original Victory Junction just outside Randleman, North Carolina, in honor of their son, Adam. Since opening in 2004, more than 15,000 chronically-ill children and their families have attended this medically influenced camp free of charge. The overwhelming success and popularity prompted Kyle & Pattie to look for another location that would serve children and families throughout the Midwest, and Kansas City was an obvious choice also evident from the Petty’s ties with NASCAR and Sprint.

Plans for the brand-new camp, Victory Junction Midwest, call for a spring 2012 groundbreaking in Wyandotte County located near the Kansas Speedway.

“I’m just so happy to be in Kansas City to help carry on our vision to open a camp to serve our families in the Midwest,” said Petty. “We are thrilled with the response to our arrival in Kansas City. Being able to come home to One Park Place every night is just icing on the cake.”

One Park Place

• Prices: From the mid-$200,000s.
• Location: 700 W. 31st St., Kansas City.
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
• Contact: Mindy Hix, Andrew Mall or Ellen Vap (816) 756-2221.
• Web: www.OneParkPlaceKC.com

We recently had a photographer come and capture what all of our owners get to experience from their windows each evening.  It truly is spectacular!  We suspect this weekend you might even see the American Royal BBQ unfold from down in the west bottoms.  Fall is a wonderful season.  At One Park Place it’s wonderful x 100!  Watching the sun set and the city buzz with energy is beautiful.

This photo was taken from the 16th floor in a home that could be yours!  Call our sales team today at 816.756.2221 to schedule a private evening viewing!

Get the best that Kansas City has to offer — entertainment and the sights and sounds of city living just minutes away. Stroll over to explore the Liberty Memorial or take in a free summer concert at Crown Center.  Catch a movie in the Power & Light District then enjoy the the best of local art in the Crossroads Art District during Free Fridays.  Tour the Country Club Plaza’s shopping, dining and nightlife. From the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to the beautiful galleries at the Nelson-Atkins, an enticing mix of boutiques, bistros and bars are within easy reach of One Park Place.

At One Park Place, each residence is framed with walls of windows that allow for open and spacious living.  Beautifully modern details, sleek appliances in the kitchens and decadent finishes in the bathrooms are found in every home.

With a number of move-in ready luxury condominiums and prices beginning in the mid-$200,000s–this weekend is perfect for touring several furnished models featuring very distinct design styles.

A home located on the fifth floor has 1,470-square-feet, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is listed at $270,000. Owners will enjoy the well-appointed kitchen with GE stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tile backsplash and an abundance of storage and pantry space.  A cozy fireplace in the main living area and a floor plan that allows for a variety of configurations complete the open entertaining area.

Plans are underway for our KC Aviation Expo Watch Party!  No need to stand outside in the 100+ degree temperatures when  you can join us on the 16th floor to see the The USAF A-10 Thunderbolt amaze you with its low altitude maneuverability and powerful display or the The U.S. Army Golden Knights perform their silent, skillful and graceful routine!

Join us from high above the city and enjoy flight-themed food and beverages as we enjoy the incredible view of the city and of the 2011 KC Aviation Air Expo!

RSVP to info@oneparkplacekc.com by August 11th so we can reserve a seat for you!

A beautifully written (and photographed) feature on one of our owners and his home can be found in the new issue of SPACES magazine!
On the Park.

If you are searching for a home that is in the heart of all that Kansas City has to offer, search no further!

One Park Place is surrounded by some of Kansas City’s most popular attractions. The Country Club Plaza, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Sprint Center, and the Power and Light District are all a mere hop, skip and a jump from these condominiums. However, even those destinations farther from the city are easily accessible thanks to nearby access to all of the metro’s major thoroughfares.

The newest attraction in Kansas City, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, hosts its free grand opening open house event on Sunday, September 18. With a home in One Park Place, you can take in the breathtaking exterior of the Center before the show. From the amazing view, to the close proximity, One Park Place is the ideal location to take full advantage of the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, where world-class entertainment from the Kansas City Ballet, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, the Kansas City Symphony and the Theater League can be enjoyed.

The maintenance-free living at One Park Place gives residents the perfect excuse to take a day and enjoy the shopping at the Country Club Plaza, enjoy dinner at any of the delicious restaurants in the Crossroads or discover the nightlife offered in the Power and Light District.

One Park Place’s 176 acres of green space, combined with its location in the heart of Kansas City, make it unique in that whether you are looking to escape city life, or jump head first into it, One Park Place has you covered.

Who do you know that can honestly say the New York Museum of Modern Art featured their home in an exhibit?

Well, as a One Park Place homeowner, you can!

The architectural genius of firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill brought this building to life nearly four decades ago, for the national headquarters of the Business Men’s Assurance Company.

Today, this building remains a beautiful beacon on the Kansas City Skyline. One Park Place offers 176 acres of green space, giving it a very unique condominium living experience. These homes offer beautiful interiors as well. Whether it be the elegant finishes, or the absolutely breath taking views; One Park Place is beautiful both inside and out.

One Park Place offers a variety of modern, luxurious touches to compliment the condominium’s honorable history. Both indoor and outdoor amenities ensure that no matter what the season, One Park Place has got your entertaining and personal needs covered!

At One Park Place, you’re more at the heart of all that Kansas City has to offer.  In fact, the only better view in town is from center orchestra at th new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts!

One Park Place offers new, move-in ready condos starting in the $200s, tax breaks until 2016 and amenities to rival most resorts, such as an indoor saltwater pool, outdoor resort-style pool, golf simulator, temperature-controlled wine locker, media room…the list goes on.

This could be the view from your living room!

Stop by One Park Place today for a private tour of our beautiful 2 and 3-bedroom homes.  Only a few remain in the $200,000s!