What Does Luxury Living Look Like at The Elms?

Every home we build on our Elms lots meets the same, elevated standard that defines the rest of our home portfolio, and that consistency shows the moment a prospective homeowner pulls up the driveway of our display home. Soft-close cabinetry and marble detailing turn ordinary rooms into a retreat from daily life, while generous ceiling heights add a sense of scale lacking in a standard subdivision lot.

As each of our Elms homesites sits on 3+ acres, your view from your new kitchen window or primary suite balcony is private and uninterrupted, something increasingly rare in new builds these days. The result feels less like a subdivision and more like a private estate, where craftsmanship and space work together to create this sense of an elevated community of like-minded homeowners who also value quality, community, and privacy. That mix of scale and seclusion gives The Elms its own version of luxury, one built around how a family lives rather than the finishes and appliances alone.

What Is The Elms Community in Troy, Missouri?

The Elms sits in Lincoln County within commuting distance of the greater St. Louis area. Sixteen lots make up our tree-filled community, each of which are 3 acres or larger. Home plans are 1,600-square-foot minimum to start.

Homes at The Elms draw from CMS Homes’ full base plan lineup, including the split-floor-plan Seneca, the 4-bedroom two-story Remington, and the farmhouse-style Prairie Crest.

Every lot comes with a private well, which means no monthly water bill and no municipal water restrictions during dry stretches. High-speed internet reaches each homesite too, useful for family members who need high-speed internet to work and stream. To see the exact process from contract to move-in, our step-by-step build process walks through what happens at each stage.

How Much Does a Home at The Elms Cost, Lot Included?

Contact our Sales team for the most up-to-date pricing.

Your initial cost covers the land and the base home as built. It does not include customization or upgrades, and per CMS Homes’ standard disclaimers, it also excludes site preparation, water and electric trenching, and street bores, all of which vary by lot and get priced on their own. Your sales and design team will walk you through a full, itemized estimate before you sign anything, so the number you see reflects your actual homesite and plan.

Who Do I Talk to About The Elms?

Kevin Kruser (Sales Manager, 217-440-9984).

Kevin works one-on-one with buyers on lot selection, plan fit, and pricing, and they can walk you through current lot availability and schedule your display home visit.

What Are the Benefits of Living on 3+ Acres?

• A community of fellow home owners who care deeply about quality of life and are, like you, committed to best practices when it comes to home ownership.
• Aesthetic, well-designed, curated homes. We build each and every one of our homes in the Elms. With that continuity of quality build, you know that each of the homes in your neighborhood are built with the same high standards for craftsmanship and aesthetic.
• True privacy that doesn’t involve a neighbor peeking over your fence (Wilson W. Wilson style)
• Room for a large garden, a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, a workshop, space for your children, grandchildren, or pets to play.
• A private well means water use is yours to manage, without incurring fees or restrictions during periods of drought
• The peace that comes from true quiet. You’re set back from the road, so traffic noise fades away in your countryside getaway.
• Less light pollution means you have a clear view of the night sky.

The research backs up what many acreage owners already know. As this study demonstrates, time spent in green space is often correlated with better sleep and lower blood pressure, and notes that children are outside more and on their screens less. What would it be like to remove the barriers that keep you and your family indoors?

What Are the Drawbacks of Acreage Living?

• More yard means more upkeep. Mowing, tree care, and general maintenance take both time and budget for equipment and help.
• Rural properties often rely on private wells and, depending on the site, a septic system rather than city sewer, which shifts some maintenance responsibility onto the homeowner instead of a utility.

None of these are reasons to avoid large-acreage living. It is a reason to go in with eyes open, and it is the very reason our sales and design team walks every buyer through homesite specifics, well and utility details included, before a single line is signed.

Who Thrives on a Large-Acre Homesite?

Acreage living rewards a certain temperament more than a certain income.

Your home, particularly your sprawling backyard, becomes your oasis. Envision birthday parties around your large, sparkling swimming pool and pool house, summer grillouts facilitated by your outdoor kitchen, and, as the weather turns chilly, watching the Big Game on your screened-in porch with an outdoor TV.

People who value quiet and time in nature tend to love it here. So do families who want their kids to grow up outside, with room to build forts, or ride their bikes without scanning for cross traffic every ten feet. Hobbyists stand to gain as well: gardeners have plenty of space and sun, woodworkers can build their own shop. If you’ve outgrown your two-car garage and small backyard, it might be time to upgrade.

If you already own land or are close to owning it, our post on where to start when building on your own land covers the groundwork. And if you want to weigh a homesite here against a build somewhere else in the region, Build Anywhere with CMS Homes explains how far our service area reaches.

How Does Acreage Living Benefit a Family?

Beyond space and quiet, a large lot changes the shape of family life.

Holidays and gatherings stretch outdoors or into one of our larger, open-floor plans like the Prairie Crest or Kensington, instead of cramming into a living room. And, because The Elms sits close enough to Troy, Moscow Mills, and Wentzville for an easy commute, families get the acreage without losing access to schools, jobs, medical providers, and everyday errands.

What Standard Features Come With a Home at The Elms?

Every home at The Elms starts from CMS Homes’ elevated standard feature package, which sits above what many builders count as standard. Details like soft-close custom cabinetry, marble tub and shower combinations in most primary suites, and a 10-year limited warranty come built in, not tacked on as an upgrade. Our post on what it means to build an elevated home breaks down what separates that baseline from a builder-grade home.

Financing a homesite and a build together is easier than most people expect, thanks to our Easy Build Program, which removes the need for a separate construction loan.

How Do You Choose a Home Plan for a Large Lot?

A 3-acre homesite opens up plans that a smaller lot cannot hold. Our 2-story Remington gives a growing family separation between bedrooms and living space. The Seneca’s split floor plan puts a primary suite on one side of the home and secondary bedrooms on the other, a layout large-lot buyers often request. The Prairie Crest brings a farmhouse look that suits the rural setting without sacrificing an open, modern interior.

Whichever plan you start from, most homeowners at The Elms adjust it to fit their homesite and their wish list. Our guide on how to personalize a semi-custom build covers how far that customization can go.

Answers Before You Ask

How many acres do you need for privacy?

It depends on terrain and tree cover, but 3 acres is enough to put tangible distance between homes in most layouts.

Does a home at The Elms use city water?

No. Every lot has a private well, so there is no municipal water bill and no city-imposed water restriction.

Is The Elms far from Troy?

The Elms sits just outside Troy in Lincoln County, close enough for an easy commute to Troy, Moscow Mills, and Wentzville.

Can I customize a home plan for my lot at The Elms?

Yes. Every base plan can adjust to fit your homesite and preferences, and our sales and design team walks through those options at no cost.

What does a lot and home at The Elms cost together?

The cost of a semi-custom, large-acre home varies. Please contact our Sales team to learn more about pricing your semi-custom home.

Ready to Build on 3+ Acres in Troy, MO?

The Elms offers a rare combination in this market: real acreage, an easy commute, and a builder who includes elevated features standard rather than as an upsell.

Sixteen lots means this community will not stay open long. Contact our sales and design team to see current lot availability and walk through a free, no-obligation estimate for your future home.