Featuring lovely growing subdivisions with predominately sprawling lots of one or more acres, Frontenac offers an ideal community for those who prefer luxuriously spacious homesites.  These elegant estate properties set on beautiful wooded lots provide the finest in gracious suburban living in close proximity to the bright lights of St. Louis.  This beautiful community also features more than 100 older, established estates for those who prefer homes that feature historical charm and warmth.  New residents will find an array of custom housing designs that please a wide range of tastes and lifestyles, with executive ranches and stately homes being the most common.  Known as a family-oriented community, Frontenac is also home to excellent schools, beautiful churches, and bustling shopping centers.  The prized historic landmark of Des Peres Presbyterian Church, an extraordinary stone structure built in 1833, lies in the heart of the city.