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Topeka Area Single Family Home

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2740 NE Happy Hollow Rd Topeka, KS 66617

3 Bed
4 Baths
2046 sqft
MLS# 240338
Cozy ranch near Lake Perry with wide open skies and even wider possibilities. Tucked at the edge of the trees, just off a paved road and with easy access to Hwy 24, 2740 NE Happy Hollow offers the best kind of balance—quiet country living with just enough connection to keep things convenient. You’ll feel it as soon as you step inside: a warm, open floor plan where light filters across brand new LVT flooring, and a remodeled kitchen becomes the heart of it all. Ball custom cabinets, gorgeous countertops, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances pull the space together with an easy elegance. Whether you're sipping morning coffee in the eat-in kitchen or serving dinner in the formal dining room, this home makes every meal feel like an occasion. With two bedroom suites, there’s room to share—comfortably. The bathrooms feature beautiful, modern tile work in the showers, giving each space a subtle spa-like feel. The primary bath even has a heated floor for starting the days out right! The layout flows intuitively, offering areas for both connection and retreat. And then there’s the land—just the right amount of space to breathe. A 35 x 35 outbuilding/garage opens the door to possibilities: a workshop, storage for toys, weekend projects, or a place to tinker in peace. Vinyl siding keeps maintenance low so weekends stay free for lake trips, garden plans, or backyard gatherings under the stars. This is more than a home—it’s a place where you can settle in, spread out, and build the kind of life that doesn’t require compromise. Quiet when you want it, connected when you need it, and ready when you are.
Listing Courtesy of Sunflower Association of Realtors / Coldwell Banker American Home / Luke Thompson
$888,000
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Topeka Area Single Family Home

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1400 NE Sardou Ave Topeka, KS 66616

5 Bed
3 Baths
5429 sqft
MLS# 239773
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.
Listing Courtesy of Sunflower Association of Realtors / Coldwell Banker American Home / Annette Harper