Ashner Legacy Community

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Story by Judy Goppert | Sponsored Content

Now is the time to reserve your lot at Wilshire Hills! This established neighborhood is the brainchild of Jeff Ashner, Ashner Construction, and his brother, Chris Ashner, Bodine-Ashner Builders. The development is in its latter stages, with approximately 16 great lots and new homes remaining.

Wilshire Hills is truly a unique piece of land, featuring a 1,000-foot-long entry before you arrive at the first lot. The entry island features their iconic tapered columns. Surrounded by mature trees and nature, it is high on a hill, with many residents benefiting from spectacular mile-long views. The native vegetation provides a natural buffer between residents and surrounding neighbors. Resembling a nature reserve, it is comprised of cul-de-sacs and enclaves, with all community amenities located at the heart of the neighborhood, providing residents easy access whether walking or biking.

“We offer amenities, including a pickleball court, resort-style pool and children’s playground,” Chris said, adding, “In typical Ashner style, we invited all our residents to enjoy a pancake day at their grand opening!”

When you drive in, you’ll notice lots of rooftops and unique architecture from traditional to modern. There is not only a wide variety of architectural choices, but also a wide variety of homesites.

The road leading into the neighborhood at 167th and Hayes Street is now open and offers convenient access in every direction. The new AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk is just a quarter mile from the entrance. This provides an unbeatable combination, with the convenience of the shopping center, restaurants, and a hospital just beyond the serenity of the wooded neighborhood.

Jeff and Chris Ashner revered their father, Leo Ashner, who lived to the age of 95 as spry and creative as he was as a young man. He created the first master-planned community in the Midwest, Four Colonies in Lenexa, Kansas, in the early 1970s. His sons are inspired by his forward-thinking ingenuity.

Their dad had a handwritten list of names inspired by the English countryside, including Berkshire, Wilshire and such, so they used the name Wilshire as a starting point. They built the first Wilshire in the early 90s and now have Wilshire Woods, Wilshire South, Wilshire Place, Wilshire Ridge, Wilshire by the Lake, Wilshire Farms, in addition to the newest, Wilshire Hills.

“We have been in this community a lifetime and are writing the next chapter with Wilshire Hills. We like taking a piece of new ground and building our community and seeing people move in and enjoy it. We drive around sometimes in past neighborhoods we have built so we can enjoy how well they are maturing and flourishing. They age nicely and that’s really something we pride ourselves on,” they concurred. “It’s not just a business to sell lots, we are building neighborhoods where people can put down roots and grow their families throughout a lifetime.”

What’s next on the horizon for this ambitious pair of builders? Watch and see. The sky is the limit! They will continue to bring their unique imagination, talent, and insight to not only the developments they create, but also any new homes they build.