5818 N Lucerne Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64151

From the moment you arrive, this Casa Bella former model home feels less like a house & more like a private retreat. Set on a wooded lot in The Preserve at Forest Ridge Estates, the Northland’s premier luxury community, you’re perfectly positioned just minutes from Parkville & downtown Kansas City, w/effortless access to MCI airport for quick getaways & seamless business travel. Urban convenience meets serene seclusion in the best possible way. Inside, soaring ceilings in the gathering room draw your eye up, while a wall of windows pulls your gaze out toward the trees & the screened-in covered patio, creating a true indoor/outdoor living experience. The heart of the home is a chef-inspired kitchen that quietly extends into a hidden Caterer’s Kitchen tucked inside a spacious pantry, ideal for hosting holidays, catered events, or intimate dinners where everything feels beautifully orchestrated, & nothing feels cluttered. The owner’s suite is designed as a sanctuary, w/a spa-like bath & a sunlit, generous walk-in closet. An additional main-level bedroom offers versatility as a refined guest suite or an elegant home office, giving you flexible space that adapts to the way you live. On the lower level, the home transforms into an entertainer’s playground. A striking wet bar features a one-of-a-kind wine feature wall & a dedicated wine & beverage refrigerator, opening into an expansive rec room w/a custom entertainment wall perfect for game days, movie nights, or hosting friends. Two spacious bedrooms on this level ensure everyone has their own comfortable, private retreat. A fully suspended (excavated) garage offers exceptional storage or future finish possibilities, whether you imagine a fitness studio, golf simulator, or theatre room. The canvas is yours. With its modern design, curated finishes, & unbeatable location near Parkville, downtown Kansas City, and MCI airport, this residence is more than a home; it is a lifestyle, waiting for its next chapter.