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A Virginia Tradition Since 1927

Roy Wheeler Realty Co. 85 years of Trust, Tradition, and Market Leadership Celebrating Over 75 Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 • (434) 951-5155 • Fax (434) 951-5190 Email: homes@roywheeler.com • Website: roywheeler.com SECLUDED PARCEL in White Hall area off Garth Road only about 12 minutes from Barracks Road Shopping. Several home sites to choose from, one would allow for overview of potential pond site. Established pasture area available for your animals, and a year round stream runs along the southern boundary. $562,500. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (490697) Add’l acreage avail.

LOCATION – 1800 JPA! University/UVa Hospital & Downtown Mall. Conveniently located on bus routes. 6th floor, 2BR/1BA, 813 sq. ft. end unit condominium. Light-filled with wonderful window and balcony views of Carter’s Mountain & City, ample parking & a great swimming pool. $145,000. Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 dconquest@roywheeler.com (495540)

POPULAR CREEKSIDE SECTION – Old Trail Village! 5BR/3BA on .55 acres. Many upgrades/ immaculate! 1st floor bedroom, large customized eat-in kitchen and morning room. Hardwood floors/ ceramic tile in all bathrooms. Spacious master suite, 9’ ceilings, oversize large vehicle 2 car garage. $525,000. Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 dconquest@ roywheeler.com (495680)

CUSTOM BUILT HOME with 5BR, including one on the first floor with full bath, finished basement, great views of mountains & park. Great lot, great location, beautiful home. Why build or live among construction when you can move into this fabulous home? Well maintained & ready for you to enjoy! $539,900. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (495813)

IF YOU ARE into history you will be intrigued w/this totally remodeled General Store that has been converted into a charming 1920 farm home. Original heart of pine floors. Laid out w/tons of storage, spacious dining/family room, cozy living room, eat-in kitchen, large MBR & bath that is unheard of in older homes. $204,000. Sharon L. Williams, 434-906-5069. (494739)

10 ACRES of mature woodland at the intersection of Touchstone Lane and Chapman Road in Southern Greene County close to the Albemarle County line and just minutes from Stanardsville and Ruckersville. All wooded, this land has pastoral views to the East and Northeast. $75,000. Tucker Reback 996-4375/951-5128. (489284)

ONE LEVEL LIVING. Close-in County. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street less than 5 min. to 5 shopping centers! 3BR/2.5BA, 2-car garage, hardwood floors, fireplace, and screenedin porch. All this on more than 1/3-acre of fenced-in landscaped private back yard. What a value for $279,000! Joan Esposito “Your Running Realtor”, 434-760-1028. (495593)

in st li nd la ARROWHEAD MOUNTAIN. Just minutes down Route 29 South, this exceptional tract of 410 acres of hardwood timber features rolling to steep topography, springs, cascading streams, miles of trails, mountain views and beautiful rock outcroppings. Offered at less than $3000 an acre. $1,200,000. www.landofc.com Jim Bonner, 9515102. (495947)

MINUTES TO UVA. Adorable renovated AFrame nestled in the Ivy woods. Features loft bedroom, large deck, gas heat & cooktop, and expanded full size bath. Overlooks ½ acre, level, grassy yard - rest of 3.4 elevated parcel in mature hardwood could be building site. Situated 10 min. from UVa. Owner/Agent. $149,000. www.TheChaseTeam.com 296-9860. (480568)

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ARROWHEAD MEADOW. Minutes to town, this 22 acre parcel fronts on Route 29 South and features open meadow, a wooded elevated plateau, year round stream, mountain views and (3) small lot development rights. Conveniently located and well-priced at only $350,000. www.landofc.com Jim Bonner, 951-5102. (495949)

BUY THIS 1.12 ACRE LOT and if more acreage is desired then purchase the adjoining lot! The Greene Acres community offers the use of the beach and lake. Bring your house plans and envision your new home here. $25,900. Kathy Markwood 9856454/996-6734. (496293)

13 ACRES OF PURE BLISS privately situated to enjoy what nature has to offer. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, in-law suite, screened-in porch, basement, 2 car garage, media room and warranty. $334,500. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (496297)

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SO CHARMING & so conveniently located with easy access to downtown, UVA, Pen Park & 29 North. Newly updated kitchen, large family room w/ beautiful custom tile fireplace surround & easy access to rear deck with privacy fencing & access to wooded natural area. Situated on a large, level cul-de-sac lot. $234,900. w w w. D e n i s e R a m e y. c o m Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (496198)

IT’S NOW OR NEVER for this magnificent home in Stoney Creek. A stunning value at $95.1 per SF! Only 15 minutes to Crozet and 30 to Cville. Custom home with: Granite, tile, hardwoods, 5 hearths, 3-car garage, office, 4 bedrooms, 1st flr. master. 1.5 acre lot is buffered by 2.5 acres of surrounding open space. $499,000! Contact Brian Chase, 296-9860. (489731)

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Roy Wheeler Realty Co. 85 years of Trust, Tradition, and Market Leadership Celebrating Over 75 Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 • (434) 951-5155 • Fax (434) 951-5190

$20,000 PRICE REDUCTION. Exceptional location. Luxurious condominium in Charlottesville’s premier location near UVa, Farmington and Boar’s Head. Classic all-brick Jeffersonian architecture with secure entry and parking, and pastoral views. Open floor plan, one-level maintenance free living. $625,000. Phyllis Novotny, 760-0548. (493502)

MINI HORSE FARM with idyllic pond just 20 minutes from Charlottesville. Come see this beautiful 8+ acre fenced parcel with modest home and beautifully landscaped yard. The property has an income producing rental unit, many outbuildings, garage and barn. All this AND division rights! $229,000. Rick Reed, 409-2745. (492868)

LARGE 3.27 acre lot in Stoney Creek at Wintergreen Resort. Recently drilled well on site and soil work completed. Beautiful hardwoods and valley views. This lot is ready for a home to be built. $123,000. Michele Sheffield 9062923/951-5188. (488607)

COOL OFF HERE! 16x32 pool, fruit trees, fenced yard, and corner lot. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, over 2000 square feet, hardwood floors, open floor plan, cathedral ceilings and 2 car garage. One year warranty. $209,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 242-3550. (490800)

JEFFERSON LAKE FARM. Located only 15 minutes from Charlottesville on the road to Monticello you find 501+/acres of privacy, pasture, mixed merchantable hardwood timber, half ownership of a 12+/- acre lake and miles of streams and trails. Pick from numerous building sites overlooking the lake. $1,978,000. stevew@virginiafineproperties.com Steve White, 951-5112. (491262)

COMPLETELY RENOVATED one-level residence located in convenient city neighborhood of Johnson Village. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and has large eat-in kitchen, den and spacious master suite with private bath. Covered patio, large mature trees and fenced backyard. Owner/Agent. $238,500. stevew@virginiafineproperties.com Steve White, 9515112. (483014)

AFFORDABLE BUILDING LOT nestled against the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 1.22 acre parcel in a lake community is awaiting your new home ideas. $15,000. Matthew@ RoyWheeler.com 960-5187. (487947)

GORGEOUS 31 ACRES of rolling fields and vistas surround this stately home. Custom-built with 4 bedrooms, formal rooms, 1st floor master, and the eat-in kitchen and family room overlook the fenced patio/pool. Complete the unfinished basement for more living space. $675,000. Matthew@RoyWheeler.com 960-5187. (491862)

WHO SAYS you can’t have it all!? Two rural mountain lots (11.5 acres) offer potential amazing views of the valley. A great site for a retreat or permanent home. Only minutes to town of Stanardsville and Ruckersville. Lots have already been perked. $59,700. Also sold separately (5.7+/- acres) for $39,700 each. Matthew@RoyWheeler.com 960-5187. (488502)

LARGE WOODED LOT with the potential for outstanding Blue Ridge Mountain views from an elevated house site in a lake community. 3 bedroom, conventional perk on file with the health department. Community beach access. $18,900. Matthew@RoyWheeler.com 960-5187. (487945)

ONLY A MINUTE to the Monish/Tufton gate, this impeccable ranch home sits on a large, beautifully-landscaped lot. The private rear yard is enclosed by wood fencing and large evergreens, perfect for kids and pets! Modern floor plan, open living/dining/kitchen with lots of natural light and cathedral ceilings. $189,900. Lance Hoover, 989-4187. (494032)

DOGWOOD HILL. Well-built, privately situated contemporary on 25 acres in Orange County. The residence features 3589 square feet of living space along with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and is on a high knoll that enjoys a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. $499,500. stevew@virginiafineproperties.com Steve White, 951-5112. (486513)

PRICE REDUCED, SELLER MOTIVATED! Home is move-in ready with beautiful landscaping and immaculate interior. This home has only had one owner, the love & care is obvious. Original home was born in 1964, beautiful addition was added in 1993. $259,900. Tammi Campbell 985-2348/882-5403. (475885)

GLENMORE. Charlottesville’s premier gated community offers a wonderful array of amenities for all life-styles & tastes. Build your dream home on this exceptional 1.25 acre wooded lot - elevated, with excellent seasonal views. The rear property line is adjacent to a 16 acre common area. $349,500. Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 dconquest@ roywheeler.com (489637)

COUNTRY COTTAGE on just under 3 open and wooded acres. Located in convenient Kents Store, 5 miles to the Interstate. Priced to sell! Great 2nd home, retirement or starter home, or weekend place. Beautiful bldg. sites in the woods. Live in current house while building your dream home. House has recently had some updates. $69,900. Bryant Edwards, 591-5171. (493345)

WHAT A VIEW! From this lot you get a big view of the Blue Ridge. Sunset on one side and sun up on the other. Premium Indian Springs lot, nice trees and a great building site for maximum views. Well in place and septic approved. $425,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup. com 981-1274 or Claiborne Redd Fogleman Claiborne@ foglemangroup.com (492549)

EVER WISH you could have it all? A beautiful home on a large tract of land with a private fishing pond and stunning mountain views? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE! Come enjoy spectacular mountain views in this gorgeous brick home located in highly desirable Western Albemarle just minutes from downtown Crozet. $519,000. Rick Reed, 409-2745. (490981)

MOVE-IN READY! New carpet and paint throughout. This home features spacious bedrooms, an open floor plan, jetted tub, his/her vanities, all appliances and a home warranty. Over 2 acres with a 14 x 36 shed, paved driveway and no HOA! $240,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 242-3550. (492940)

CREATE NEW MEMORIES in this brick ranch on a level lot with hardwood shade trees and a brick shed. Freshly painted with new carpet and kitchen counters. Rooms include living room, family room, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a sunroom. $179,000. Matthew@ RoyWheeler.com 960-5187. (486164)

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A VERY PRIVATE and wonderful wooded lot containing mature hardwood trees and located at the end of a cul de sac in Logan’s Run a very well designed and established neighborhood with many impressive homes. Easy commute to downtown Charlottesville, UVa, and the new Martha Jefferson Medical Center. $145,000. Duke Merrick, 9625658. (490870)

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COMMERCIAL LOTS approved and recorded. Ready for construction. 1.8 - 4.7 acres, starting at $300K. Adjacent to Devil’s Backbone Brewery & Restaurant. All lots perk & are septic approved. Common area, road and parking expenses covered by association dues. Several annual festivals held on property. Call for details, Hock Hockensmith 951-5110/9963333. (488354)

SACHEM VILLAGE. Office business park, 3 offices, reception room, half bath, kitchenette. Landlord pays all but electric, phone and janitorial. Two reserved parking spaces plus more. Convenient to Route 29 corridor and Hydraulic Road. Immediate occupancy. $895 per month. Call for details, Hock Hockensmith 951-5110/996-3333. (483829)

PRICED $17,500 BELOW the current assessment! Here is your opportunity to build your home at the Lake and enjoy all the amenities that living at Lake Monticello offers. This lot is located in the Cherokee section outside the gate. Priced at $46,000. Kathy Markwood 985-6454/996-6734. (454152)

POINT LOOKOUT. Overlooking Barboursville Vineyards, this 61 acre estate features on of the finest Blue Ridge views in Albemarle County! Light-filled, open floor plan, guest home, ancient Jefferson Poplar, fenced and immaculate. $2,450,000. www.landofc.com Jim Bonner, 951-5102. (492016)

GEER. Only 3 lots left in new estate community in Greene off Route 810. Geer offers INCREDIBLE up close and personal mountain and pastoral views from open and gently rolling lots. 2+ acres. Pricing from $177,000 - $197,000. www.MaupinGroup.com Warren Maupin, 962-8939. (432612, 13, 15)

WHERE ELSE can you find four bedrooms, two full baths and almost two acres under $90,000? With many recent renovations this home is in great shape. Call your Realtor today! $89,000. Rick Reed, 409-2745. (493412)

WONDERFUL REMODELED HOME in the country. This house is a gem and worthy of someone looking for skilled craftsmanship. It retains the original hardwood floors, handcrafted fireplace mantel, doors and banister. All of the bathrooms are tiled. The lot is a mix of open and woods with plenty of room for a garden. $195,000. www.GerriRussell. com 531-9581. (493943)

GREAT BUILDING LOT in beautiful Boxwood Estates. Fantastic location 5 minutes to shopping and dining! Build your dream home on 2 acres in this picturesque subdivision! From Charlottesville take Route 53 East to Cunningham Store. Turn right on Rt. 619 and go 1 mile to Boxwood entrance on the right. $39,900. Errin Kardos-Searcy, 9813872. (494056)

EXCELLENT LOCATION near NGIC/DIA. Shopping and restaurants nearby. New hardwood flooring in all 3BR, new carpeting in living room and hall, new linoleum in kitchen, deck and porch newly painted. Main heating and cooling is accomplished with a heat pump. Insulation added in attic to significantly reduce the utility costs. $182,500. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (494506)

APPLEGATE FARM. 17.96 acres in Southern Albemarle represents some of, if not the least expensive pasture land in the county. Property is already divided into 3 separate tax map parcels and is priced at $149,500, with the lowest individual parcel consisting of 6.27 acres offered at $49,500. Owner financing available. Steve White, 951-5112. (459405)

BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE 61+ ACRE parcel situated in NW Albemarle Cty. that offers pastures, mature hardwood forest, stream, division rights and gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views. Parcel priced to sell at over $100,000 below current county tax assessment. $395,000. stevew@virginiafineproperties.com Steve White, 951-5112. (486700)

LOVELY OPEN FLOOR PLAN rancher. Living room w/wood burning fireplace, dining & kitchen open with island that allows you to talk with family and friends while cooking. The large great room off the back of the home is perfect for entertaining. Additional two bedrooms & another full bath complete this great package. $174,000. Sharon L. Williams, 434-906-5069. (494738)

ATTN: NGIC/DIA! Pristine 3BR/3.5BA home situated on 2.7 gorgeous scenic acres. Amazing remodeling includes custom tile floors, kitchen with Corian counters, half bath with vessel sink, designer paint and huge full bath in walkout basement. The yard is mostly open, grassy and bordered by old growth trees and stream. $299,900. Sharon Wood 2426847/985-2348. (491679)

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Vaulted ceilings, upgraded kitchen, sunroom, 2 screened porches, guest suite in finished basement, covered porch, fenced backyard and 4BR/3BA are just some of the wonderful features of this home. Just minutes to shopping and NGIC. $329,900. Matthew@RoyWheeler.com 960-5187. (491068)

VACANT LOT in Free Union surrounded by farms and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has been surveyed and soil perked for a 3 bedroom home. Come live full time or make it a weekend get-away. $69,000. Matthew@RoyWheeler.com 960-5187. (486826)

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READY FOR CONSTRUCTION after final approval for 3 lots (.7 acre, .9 acre, 3.6 acres) in Callohill Business/Industrial Park, Lovingston, VA. Visible from Rte. 29, M-2 zoned, S & W available. Priced from $99,000 or buy all for $299,000. Call Hock Hockensmith 951-5110/996-3333. (489980)

SUNRISES WORTHY OF A POST CARD. Cozy cottage is nestled on 10+ acres overlooking farms of the South River Valley. Partially wooded that promotes privacy and wildlife and boasts impressive valley views. Call today! $279,000. Matthew Woodson, 960-5187 and Rod Brunelle, 760-4663. (493784)

ROSEWOOD VILLAGE: The Madison Villa - 1 level living, 2BR/2BA, gourmet granite kitchen, sunroom, hardwoods, superb craftsmanship and many features of Universal Design. Never worry again about exterior maintenance, yard work, gutter cleaning, etc. It’s all handled for you. 65 Rosewood Drive - $399,900. Andrea Yancey, 962-5611. (479631)

WINDY RIDGE. Ranch-style home built in 1995 with 3BR/2BA. Full, unfinished basement with interior & exterior entrance. Located on 25 acres of land with views of the Southwest Mtns. and an adjacent pond. Perfect for a small horse farm. Approx. 3 miles from Historic town of Gordonsville and 16 miles into Cville. $365,000. Duke Merrick, 962-5658. (487458)

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GREAT BUILDING LOT just outside the town of Palmyra in a fantastic location convenient to Charlottesville and Richmond. Hardwoods and privacy make this a perfect lot to build your dream home! From $41,500. Errin Kardos-Searcy, 981-3872. (494053)

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PreDDY CreeK! 3 Br, 2.5 Ba ColoNIal HoMe Huge Family Rm w/FP. Bright Eat-in Kitchen Formal Dining Rm w/Hdwood Flrs & Chair Rail Walkout Bsmt. Two Car Garage Located on Almost a ¾ Acre Lot MLS# 496356 $275,000

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Studio Condominium w/487 Sq. Ft. All Appliances Convey Immediate Possession is Possible Owner Financing Considered For Qualified Purchaser MLS#495817 $43,500

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3 Mins From Broadus Wood Elementary Classic Williamsburg Colonial on 4.62 Acres 4 BR, 2 Full & 2 Half Baths Corian Counters & Cherry Cabinets 3064 Fin Sq. Ft, 947 Unfin. Whole House Generator Tankless Water Heater, Whirlpool Tub MLS# 489263 $398,000

Open Floor Plan. Custom Stone FP w/Wood Storage Spacious Master Bedroom w/Attached Full BA Large Bonus Room on 2nd Level Privately Situated on 1.66 Acres MLS# 492006 $189,900

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ON 6.55 ACS In Free Union. 4 BR, 2.5 BA in Main House Spacious Apt w/Hardwood Flooring Over 2-Car Garage Great Rm w/Double-Side FP To Family Rm, Formal LR & DR Wrap Around Deck. Mtn Views MLS# 496306 $630,000

BuIlD THe HoMe oF Your DreaMS On This 3 Plus ACRE LOT! Conveniently Located Just Off Rt. 29, Ruckersville MLS# 496494 $54,900

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Four 2 BeDrooM uNITS & oNe 1 Br uNIT $2,175/Mo Income, Many Recent Improvements Extra Land Parcels Could Hold 2 Duplexes Well & Septic, Tenants Pay Utilities Coin Operated Laundry, High Traffic Area – Easy to Rent. MLS# 465428 $199,900

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BuIlDINg loT - leVel 1.67 aCS Corner Lot Provides Lots of Options For Placement of Home. All Utilities, Including Cable Available But Not on Lot Lot Cleared Only on Front Side – Privacy From Mature Trees is Still Possible MLS# 491841 $53,300 MargareT raMSeY, 434/953-7057

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A Great Opportunity to be Near UVA, Hospital, Downtown. Neat & Clean Home Offers 3 BR, Office, Full Bsmt, Fenced Yard, Gas Heat & Central Air. Call Today to See How Little CASH You Need to Buy This Home. MLS# 486245 $175,000!

MIlDreD MorrIS, 434/981-2599

laND - 9.65 aC. BuIlDINg SITe On Hickory Creek Rd, Nelson Co. Mountain & Pastoral Views Multiple Bldg Sites, 3 BR Perc Test Done Private Road Blt. Bring Your Builder or Hire Seller To Clear Homesite, Bld Driveway or Bld Home MLS: 477747 $139,900 JoHN MIMMS, 434/882-2019

eVergreeNe reTIreMeNT VIllage! Extra Large Home Having Pastoral Views,2BR,2BA Formal Living & Dining Space, Den & Sunroom Easy Access to Senior Center,Library, Shopping 55+ Community. MLS# 494319 $175,000

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Well-Maintained 3 BR, 1.5 BA Home 1368 Fin.Sq. Ft., Eat-in Kitchen, Family Rm Central Heat & Air. Large Rear Patio Huge 320 Sq. Ft. Shed. Mins to Dining and Short Drive to Ch’ville. $149,900. MLS# 489573

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1315 Rose Hill Drive 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home Great Location Near Greenleaf Park Great Condition & New Roof MLS # 486875 $244,900

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21 WINDMERE LN OLD TRAIL PDT MLS# 495710 $610,000 1113 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN GLENMORE DET MLS# 491062 $799,900

charlottesville 101 LONGWOOD DR LONGWOOD ATH MLS# 484693 $248,900

fluvanna 209 AUGIE ALLEY SYCAMORE SQUARE PAT MLS# 487523 $144,990

1565 NEWCASTLE CT PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS ATH MLS# 490341 $359,900

122 WARRIOR RUN WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE DET MLS# 496114 $497,500

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Albemarle 1301 CLINTON LN NONE DET MLS# 483151 $129,500 566 WHITCOVER CIR STONEHENGE ATH MLS# 496316 $189,900

180 IRISH RD NONE DET MLS# 489413 $191,000

1565 NEWCASTLE CT PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS ATH MLS# 490341 $359,900

2683 POWELL CREEK DR FOREST LAKES DET MLS# 494733 $244,900

1690 OWENSVILLE RD NONE DET MLS# 496524 $376,000

2639 COMMONWEALTH DR 5633 UPLAND DR ATH BERKELEY DET OLD TRAIL MLS# 489352 $379,695 MLS# 489474 $249,000 7027 HAMPSTEAD DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 491037 $259,900

5623 UPLAND DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 484463 $384,950

7035 HAMPSTEAD DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 491036 $279,900

1496 RIDING CLUB RD NONE DET MLS# 495474 $469,500

2927 IDLEWOOD DR WOODBROOK DET MLS# 490967 $284,900

1710 DORINGH PL STILL MEADOW DET MLS# 496499 $499,900

2084 AVINITY LOOP AVINITY ATH MLS# 492260 $309,900

5023 BROOK VIEW RD OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 495813 $539,900

1300 AMBER RIDGE RD ROCKBRIDGE DET MLS# 495807 $315,000

3121 EDGEWATER DR FOREST LAKES DET MLS# 494743 $574,000

2095 AVINITY LOOP AVINITY ATH MLS# 487264 $326,312

21 WINDMERE LN OLD TRAIL PDT MLS# 495710 $610,000

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three 2-acre lots in northern Buckingham Replanted pine, new survey, perk test, hard surface road frontage. Owner/agent. $25,000.00 each.

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Market 216 HIGHVIEW LaNE CaRRSBROOK

Country Living-City Convenience! Original Passive Solar Design. Spacious 3 acre lot. Great 1-level living w/full bsmt. Redwood siding. 3 wood burning fireplaces. Soapstone patios on concrete pads. Potential for 7 bedrms (3-4 up, 2-3 down). Still on well/septic (no water bill), but public is available, passed water test, new coil in furnace, iron pipes. Blueprints fm orig construction avail. 2012 tax assessment $332,600

434-581-3073 CARYS CREEK RoAd foRK union Beautiful & private 200 acres fronting Carys Creek Rd. Approx. 100 acres of cropland now planted in winter wheat. Bold Martins Branch crosses the property. Property located just down stream from the old Hughes Gold Mine tract. Possible gold deposits on this tract. Also, Dept. of Minerals maps show extensive area of slate deposits on the Eastern portion of property. Elevated building site near middle of tract. Level to rolling terrain. Miles of gravel road & old railroad bed for riding . MLS# 495821, $585,000

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59 LARCHMONT CIR GREENECROFT PDT MLS# 478964 $227,990

1113 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN GLENMORE DET MLS# 491062 $799,900

35 STODGHILL DR FOUR SEASONS DET MLS# 492597 $254,990

848 COLRIDGE DR KENRIDGE ATH MLS# 461139 $961,326

120 ROSSLARE CT WEXFORD DET MLS# 488279 $379,750

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115 WEXFORD RIDGE RD WEXFORD DET MLS# 483856 $384,900

101 LONGWOOD DR LONGWOOD ATH MLS# 484693 $248,900 925 BING LN CHERRY HILL ATH MLS# 496070 $299,900 801 LOCUST AVE NONE DET MLS# 496577 $780,000

fluvanna 209 AUGIE ALLEY SYCAMORE SQUARE PAT MLS# 487523 $144,990 21 GLEN BURNIE RD LAKE MONTICELLO DET MLS# 496707 $225,000

goochland 906 NEWSOME CT VILLAGE HILL DET MLS# 495439 $259,900

212 WEXFORD RIDGE RD WEXFORD DET MLS# 492872 $394,900 43 GEER LN GEER DET MLS# 494509 $649,000

louisa 462 SHANNON GLEN DR SHANNON GLEN DET MLS# 494989 $179,500 17 VILLA AVE SPRING CREEK DET MLS# 495239 $338,000 189 BOBWHITE CT SPRING CREEK ATH MLS# 495719 $385,000

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56 BEAR ISLAND PKWY SPRING CREEK DET MLS# 492369 $497,300

791 CEDAR GROVE RD NONE DET MLS# 494223 $219,900

All information deemed accurate as of 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 6th 2012 as per CAAR MLS Open House data.

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Move in ready Italianate home. Magazine featured, interior design award winning masterpiece w/ 204 ft. of sparkling lake front, private fishing rights & canoe/ kayak access. 1st and 2nd floor Master BR. Great room overlooks lake. Upgraded kitchen. Hardwood floors. Wool Carpet. Screened Porch,2 decks. Mid-level basement excellent for guest suite/workshop. Double Basement. MLS# 494743 $595,000

3121 Edgewater Lane

Directions: FOREST LAKES NORTH, Right onTimberwood Pkwy, Left on Cross Timbers, Right on Edgewater, Home on Left.

CHerrY HIll Beautiful home w/ Elegant hardwood entry leads to living area w/gas fireplace. French doors on office space. Main level features an open floorplan w/ breakfast room, formal living, and dining room. Upgraded kitchen w/ granite, cherry cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. The upper level features the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suite with a gorgeous cathedral ceiling. MLS# 496070 $309,900

925 Bing Lane

Directions: From Downtown, take Ridge south to right on Cherry, site on left just past Johnson Elem. From I-64, take 5th St Exit. north to left on Harris St. to right on Willard Dr. to right on Cherry, site on right.

stoNeHeNGe Very spacious, well maintained home. 3 bed. 4 ba. w/ comfortable family room and master bedroom downstairs and master bedroom upstairs. Living room upstairs w/fireplace. Private backyard setting. Great location close to downtown and shopping. MLS# 496316 $189,900

566 Whitcover Circle

Directions: Driving 250 E. - take Park St. Exit; turn Left onto Park St. Park St. turns into RIO Rd. Turn left into Stonehenge

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5330 MILLHOUSE DR FRAYS MILL DET MLS# 493102 $650,000

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open houses Sunday, march 11th 1496 ridinG CluB road

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ThIs eXCepTIonAL hoMe offers privacy, 1st floor master and understated elegance. Perfect for entertaining. Enjoy gardens from sun room or hot tub. all hardwood on main level, carpet on upper level. remodeled kitchen in 2008 with granite, custom cabinets, s/s appliances, gas cooktop and pullout shelves. Beautiful landscaping and gardens. $469,500.

InDeeD A RARe FInD in an exceptional city neighborhood within walking distance to the central grounds of the university and just minutes to downtown and Barracks road shopping. 1 level residence with 2 masters and a 3rd bedroom with full bath upstairs. 2 fireplaces, breakfast area and built-ins. Quality throughout. $725,000.

FLuVAnnA’s onLY retirement community for the young at heart. First floor master, stainless steel appliances, cathedral ceilings, sunroom, garage and over 3000 square feet finished. Low monthly fees, maintenance, pool and more. $249,000.

Directions: Route 20 south, take first right turn after passing Keene junction onto Riding Club Road (Rte 714), house is first on right.

Directions: From the rotunda, take rugby rd. to left onto Fendall ave., bear left onto Edgewood Lane, house is on the right, see sign

Directions: From charlottesville, route 53 towards Palmyra, the Villages at nahor is on the left before Food Lion Shopping center.

791 Cedar Grove road

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2927 idlewood drive

WonDeRFuL oppoRTunITY to restore this family home to its prior glory. First time ever on the market. home is being sold as is. Great bones but needs some tLc and updating. $219,900.

CusToM BuILT hoMe with 5Br, including one on the first floor with full bath, finished basement, great views of mountains & park. Great lot, great location, beautiful home. Why build or live among construction when you can move into this fabulous home? Well maintained & ready for you to enjoy! $539,900.

GoRGeous hoMe! Lovely hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, spacious master w/walk in closet and lovely kitchen. this house has a hidden bonus - put in a stairway to the walkout basement with windows and double the size of the house! Lower lever patios. Backs up to open area with no houses allowed. $315,000.

LoVInGLY-upDATeD hoMe, 1st time on the market. New everything: windows, fixtures, deck, carpet, ceramic, bamboo, toilets, tubs, vanities, countertops, cook top, oven & more!! come see this ready to move in home in popular Woodbrook. Large corner lot conveniently located. $284,900

Directions: Enter Old trail from 250, turn right onto Brook View, First home on Left.

Directions: 250 W to crozet, Left into highlands, take first left on Mechums Rvr, Left again on Amber Ridge to house on r.

Directions: 29 to Woodbrook drive (across from Lowes) at 4 way stop turn left onto Idlewood. continue to back side of Woodbrook. Just before next stop sign last driveway on right.

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soMeTIMes, even in the current real estate market, there is such a thing as “trifecta.” a beautifully upgraded townhouse, with first-class finishes, a fantastic location & a rational price. Plenty of quality living space, storage space & “move-in” ready. although cliche, an absolute “mustsee.” $279,900. stevew@virginiafineproperties.com steve White, 951-5112. (496281) Directions: 29 n to right into hollymead to right onto Somer chase to end, bear left unit on right.

oLD TRAIL VILLAGe is situated just 12 miles west of charlottesville and uVa in historic crozet. the Blue ridge mountains serve as the backdrop to a growing community that offers golf, swimming, walking trails and a county park. Come visit us at our new office in the town center. Lot prices start at below $100,000. stevew@virginiafineproperties.com Steve White, 951-5112. Directions: From charlottesville 250 West to right into Old trail (across from Western albemarle high School).

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www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (494223)

Directions: From cville, 29 n to cedar Grove rd (across from Sheetz) turn left. home on left. driveway is just past home.Park around back & enter home from east side door.

Four SeaSonS – 55+ Community Time: 1-4 pm Hosting Agent: Betsy Watson

onLY 2 hoMes LeFT! resort style living where you can walk to the incredible clubhouse w/activities galore, indoor pool, & exercise facility in this active community. Close to shopping, restaurants & medical offices. Visit 47 Stodghill to see these two homes right next door to each other. $254,990. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (492454) Directions: From 29 & 33 intersection, L on 33 go 1 mile to L on Greencroft Blvd (Four Seasons entrance). L on Four Seasons dr., r on Stodghill.

Time: 1-4 pm Hosting Agent: Kay Sands

www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (495813)

7027 HampStead drive Time: 1-4 Hosting Agent: Errin Kardos-Searcy

QuALITY-BuILT townhome offering high quality finishes, FP, rear fenced courtyard, 2 car parking pad, soaking tub & shower in huGE master bath. Easy access to Old trail golf, pool, town center w/wine bar, coffee shop, hair salon, Dr’s office, & more! Convenience, quality, location, come see it! $259,900. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (491037) Directions: rt. 250 west to Old trail, across from the entrance to WahS, follow Old trail drive to right onto West End dr. right onto Grassdale Lane to left onto hampstead drive.

susanstewart76@gmail.com susan stewart 434-242-3550. (496635)

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nancy Barrett, 825-3279. (495474)

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Time: 1-4 Hosting Agent: Errin Kardos-Searcy

www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (490967)

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142 Saddle Ridge Lane This is one of the most desirable locations in Stoney Creek, with mature landscaping, a creek in the rear yard and wonderful mountain views. This 4 BR, 4 BA home (2 half baths as well) is bordered on two sides by the golf course, but set back nicely from the fairways. A 2-story guest house is at the rear of the 2-car garage and connects to the main house by the deck and breezeway. Many renovations and upgrades since 2004. $549,000 WPI 83 Deer Run Every day is a vacation with this lakefront home with Wintergreen Resort amenities and additional perks such as the backyard lake, large fenced yard, private decks and hot tub. Features 3 BR, recently renovated bathrooms and kitchen with granite, open flow, finished basement with family room, rock fireplace, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, exposed wood beams, cedar-lined closet, shed, paved driveway, and more. $359,900 WPI

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NEWS 6)%73 you to support the 2012 Gators Shamrock’n Swim. This event will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Gator Dome at Fairview Pool, 707 Belvedere Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Team members will be swimming laps to raise $10,000 in sponsorships for the benefit of area swimmers. To sponsor a swimmer with a tax-deductible donation, please email cmsohara@comcast.net or visit www.VirginiaGators.org and click on the Donate button.

Starting Your Own Business Seminar

James Madison’s Birthday Celebration The Montpelier Foundation invites you to a commemoration of the 261st anniversary of the birth of President James Madison on Friday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the Madison Family Cemetery. The United States Marine Corps will present the Presidential Wreath from President Barack Obama, and several local organizations will also present wreaths. After the wreath layings, John A. Ragosta, Resident Fellow, Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, will give remarks entitled “Is James Madison Still Speaking to Us About Religious Freedom?” Montpelier’s curatorial team honors Madison’s 261st birthday with the public unveiling of the newly refurnished study, called “Mr. Madison’s Room” by nineteenth-century visitors to Montpelier. House tours begin at 9:30 a.m. In the Grand Salon—The Center for the Constitution launches ConText, an online, crowd-sourced commentary of “Notes of Debates on the Federal Convention of 1787 by James Madison.” Presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. In honor of James Madison’s birthday, admission to Montpelier’s grounds and ceremony is FREE! House tours are only $10 for adults, and $5 for children ages 6-14.

Swim Team Fundraiser The Virginia Gators of Charlottesville swim team invites

FOCUS Women’s Resource Center, as part of its 40th anniversary celebration, is offering monthly Brown Bag Lunches on Timely Topics for Women at its offices in the Ix Project, 953 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville. Ample free parking is available, and the lunches will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. To help celebrate Women’s History Month, March will hold three Brown Bag Lunch Seminars. The next seminar will be held Friday, March 16 on Starting Your Own Business. Led by Hollie Lee of the City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development, the seminar will cover topics such looking at whether business ownership is right for you and the steps it takes to set up a successful business. She will cover removing life clutter to make room for entrepreneurship, setting up your business from idea to market, writing a business plan, and where to go to get help. Bring your own lunch, and FOCUS will provide drinks and dessert. Pre-registration is appreciated by going to FOCUS’ website at focus. avenue.org or calling 293-2222.

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Privacy & Serenity on 3 acres with 1982 finished sqft, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Great Room w/fireplace & woodstove insert, hardwood floor & ceiling fan. Living Room, Study, Dining Room and Kitchen w/oak cabinets. Refrigerator, washer & dryer convey. Oversized 2-car garage with additional storage area and 12 x 12 storage building! Landscaped yard, covered front porch w/brick floor and rear deck. This home comes with a 1 year Home Warranty!!

Over 2,300 finished sq. feet in this well maintained 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA home w/Gourmet Kitchen, Stainless Appliances, Cherry Cabinets, Hardwood Floors, 1st floor Master Suite, Master BA w/Ceramic Tile flooring, Garden Tub and Raised Vanities, Formal LR & DR, Great Room w/gas Fireplace, full unfinished Basement and rear entry 2-car Garage in Spring Creek. Offering $3500 in closing costs with acceptable contract.

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2310 TARLETON DRIVE One story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Screened porch will be the gathering place in warmer weather while you gather around the gas log fireplace this winter! Large flat yard could have a nice garden and still have plenty of space for the family and pets to play. Low maintenance brick exterior will leave you plenty of time for the playing. Wood floors are currently covered with carpet. MLS# 494919. $230,000.

OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE! Conveniently located downtown office space available! If you are looking for downtown office space to buy, look no further. Located in the Maclin Building on East Market street with 1,633 square feet of space. This is an interior office condo in the heart of downtown Charlottesville with high ceilings and the perfect location! MLS# 495359. $189,000.

Always Talk to Bob, 989-3592 www.bobhughesteam.com bobhughes@nestrealty.com Selling Residential Property

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OLD BALLARD ROAD –5 BR, 5 BA brick +6100 sq/ft residence in Ivy. All custom features of only the finest materials, 1st floor master suite with FP, FR, professional kitchen all Thermador appliances, home theater, 3-car garage, and a lovely setting with sweeping pastoral views. Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410. #489761

KESWICK COUNTRY CLUB-Spectacular new residence on golf course, PRICED TO SELL!!! 10,000 total square feet (7,794 finished), superb quality and craftsmanship, Priced below tax assessment: $1,975,000. Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076

WINGATE FARM - Classic brick Georgian nestled on over 5 private acres, minutes west of Charlottesville. 4BR, 4 full & 2 half BA’s, updated gourmet kitchen, 1st & 2nd floor master suites. Heated pool, 2-car garage, deck. Blue Ridge Mtn. views! $1,100,000. MLS #494331 Steve McLean (434) 295-1131

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DREAM KITCHEN & ADJOINING FAMILY ROOM - Greenbrier School District. Fenced yard, 4 BR, 3 full baths, formal and informal living areas. 2 Fireplaces. On City bus line. Punkie Feil (434)9625222. $299,900 #479703

Custom built Victorian nestled on 5 private acres seeks demanding buyer that will only accept the best! The gourmet granite kitchen is designed for entertaining. Hand-made custom cabinetry throughout, a sumptuous 1st floor Owners Suite & wheelchair accessibility, easy first floor living. Convenient to NGIC. Paradise! Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 #486146 $499,000.

TREMENDOUS REDUCTION! NORTH DOWNTOWN - just two blocks from the Downtown Mall, this totally upgraded elegant residence is a rare find. In addition to the main house there is a fully equipped studio apartment over the two car garage. $1,295,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)9811250 #486907

Elevated 357 acre property 30 miles south of Charlottesville with 360 degree views of Nelson County and Wintergreen. Mostly wooded with mature timber, stocked pond, and open feeding plots. Timber appraisal and additional acreage available. #483099 $892,500.00 Sandy Stuart (434)872-3435

Elegant living in Albemarle Country ideally located minutes from UVA and downtown on over four acres. Custom designed with oversized “Old Virginia” handmade brick, copper roof, extensive moldings, and high ceilings. Formal and informal rooms, four bedrooms, three full and two half baths, pool and pool house. Over 4,700 finished square feet. $2,500,000. Call Punkie Feil, 434-962-5222 punkiefeil@gmail.com #496549

UNIVERSITY AREA – Beautiful 3,258 sq.ft. brick colonial home in sought-out University of Virginia neighborhood. 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths, kitchen, living room w/fireplace, dining room, study, built-ins & private back yard. $697,500. MLS #495568. Steve McLean (434) 295-1131

THREE SPRINGS FARM – 5 BR traditional brick manor home, over 7,000 finished sq. ft. There is also a separate guest home and barn. Perfect for small horse estate, private and quiet, only 4 miles from Charlottesville. Tim Michel (434) 960-1124 or Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. #485463

WOODLEA - Unique, one-level home in Farmington with excellent potential! 5 BR, 5 full & 3 half BA’s, LR w/16’ tray ceiling offering views of the 11th fairway, guest wing, spacious kitchen, library/study, sunroom. Superb privacy on 2.3+/- wooded acres. $2,000,000. MLS #494335 Steve McLean (434) 295-1131.

Quintessential Virginia horse property, magnificent, Blue Ridge views, Only 10 miles NW of Charlottesville. 271 mostly open acres, c.1800 clapboard home, numerous other improvements. Moorman’s River frontage. Price upon request. Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. MLS#492414

ENDERLY c.1859, large antebellum home handsomely restored and added to with uncompromising attention to quality and detail. On National Historic Registry. Move-in condition w/new kitchen and FR. Tim Michel (434)960-1124 $997,000 #482172

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ADJACANT TO UVA CAMPUS AND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - The Barringer Condominiums offer the best location in a very secure building with 1 covered parking space in garage. The one sunny bedroom unit faces south with all appliances included. Tim Michel, (434)960-1124. #494758 $269,900

MEADOWBROOK HEIGHTS-Solid 2-level classic home w/full basement in great neighborhood, convenient to entire city. Large LR and rec room w/FPs, 1st level BR and BA, or in-law quarters. Total 4 BR, 3 BA. Great yard! Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076. $399,500

WALNUT HILLS - Fantastic 4 BR, 4.5 BA First floor master suite, large family room with stone fireplace, home in prestigious Walnut Hill community. $899,000. Andrew Middleditch (434)9811410. # 492379

KESWICK - Walnut Grove is an impeccably maintained & updated brick residence on 6.9 park-like acres. Residence has LR; DR; huge FR adjacent to kitchen & screen porch; 4 BR/ 3 baths & 3 fireplaces. Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250. #468844

Exciting new listing in Briarwood near GE, NGIC and the Research Park. Only one on the market in this newer section. 2400 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Great light. Three finished living levels and additional parking behind home. $215,000. MLS# 493006. 4733 Blue Jay Way. Call Nancy Roche, 981-7873, for more information.

BELLAIR - Exquisitely renovated 4,700+ finished sq.ft. residence offers a wonderful split-level floorplan w/ spacious 1st-flr master suite, formal LR & DR, beautiful kitchen, family room, billiard room. Detached 3car garage with 2BR/1BA guest quarters above. Great location minutes west of UVA & Charlottesville. Murray Elementary School District. $1,295,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 #496399

CAMERON LANE - Arts and crafts style five bedroom two story house with screened porch; easy walk to UVA. Separate spacious studio over garage with full bath; private gardens. A quiet touch of country in the city. $549,000 Charlotte Dammann(434)981-1250 #490444

Exquisite English Country home on a premiere 2.5 acres in Keswick Estates. Lovely views of the golf course & mountains in the distance yet very private. The architecturally designed 7000+ sq ft residence offers a beautiful light filled spacious LR; DR; gourmet kitchen; library w/ limestone FP surround; luxurious master complete w/ dressing rm & office; media rm & 4 additional BDRS. The highest quality materials & workmanship. C Dammann (434)981-1250. #451592 $2,500,000

Quality abounds in this recently remodeled allbrick ranch! Great location on almost a half acre, close to UVA. Many improvements since 2008, including gourmet custom kitchen. The property has a fenced backyard that borders woodlands. 5 BR, 3 FB. $419,000 Gail Hubbard(434)242-7073 #491994

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t’s the grandest room in town; a neo-classical beauty with brass chandeliers, plaster molding, and lush silk tapestries. It was the Saturday night dress-up destination for decades of Charlottesville families eager to catch the latest Technicolor Hollywood hit. First opened on East Main Street in Charlottesville in 1931, long before the street was turned into an outdoor mall, the Paramount Theater went dark in 1974, a victim of hard times in the movie industry and the advent of indoor shopping malls, which drew consumers away from traditional downtowns. Plans for the empty structure came and went for years until a group of community leaders set their minds to restoring the historic building to its former glory and pride of place in Albemarle County cultural life. Since 2004 evenings at the red brick building with the Greek Revivallike facade have been special occasions again, opportunities to catch a wide variety of nationally and internationally known acts and even a few films from yesteryear in a grand old movie palace that’s a source of visual delight and civic pride. Visitors to Charlottesville marvel at the “European atmosphere” of the bricked-over Downtown Mall with its charming specialty shops, restaurants and cafés. The revived and rejuvenated Paramount sits smack dab in the middle of all that charm and creativity, drawing people there to discover it. Situated on East Main Street on land originally owned by Martin Hardware Company, the Paramount was designed by Rapp and Rapp, a Chicago architectural firm with over 400 film theaters to its credit throughout the United States. In a nod to the area’s favorite son and unofficial first decorator, Thomas Jefferson, the Rapp brothers eschewed the then popular Art Deco style and built an octagonal auditorium with damask walls framing colonial scenes. Twelve hundred and sixty-one seats faced a stage 50 feet wide by 26 deep and proscenium 50 feet high.

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ing cartoons, fashion shows, and live musical entertainment along with first run films. Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller and other top stars took the stage in the Swing era. Sock hops, limbo parties and rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n rollers including Roy Orbison came later. Nights at the Paramount were elegant and theatrical, with valets stationed at the front doors and a red velvet rope splitting the grand

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Madison Regional Library building), the Daily Progress reported. Some people had to be turned away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The popular impression of the playhouse was that it is a place of charming design, harmonious varicolored lights and luxurious seats.â&#x20AC;? Stars including Marlene Dietrich, Maurice Chevalier, Clark Gable, and Joan Crawford sent congratulatory cables and flower baskets that night,

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The state of the art, air-conditioned theater opened on Thanksgiving eve, November 25, 1931, with a showing of the gridiron drama â&#x20AC;&#x153;Touchdown,â&#x20AC;? starring athletic legend Jim Thorpe alongside Richard Arlen, Peggy Shannon and Jack Oakie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A line, with people three and four abreast, was extended down the block to Second Street East, and around the square to the post officeâ&#x20AC;? (todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jefferson-

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“Good Times are Here Again” and other popular songs. Admission was 25 cents for adults, 10 for children. But the fancy treatment was undercut for a large part of the audience by Southern segregation. African-American patrons suffered the indignities of a separate entrance on Third Street, separate concessions and restrooms, and balcony seats. Not for three decades did the theater integrate, finally closing the balcony and the side entrances in 1963, the same year Sidney Poiter made history as the first black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in Lilies of the Field.

Manager S.F.WeSter in granD Lobby 1958

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Decline and Decor Back in 1959, the Paramount’s owners had given it a dubious remake. Paramount Executive Assistant Sandy DeKay grew up in Charlottesville, a daughter of two avid movies buffs, and spent Friday nights at the theater with her parents and sister. “I remember the big old candy counter,” DeKay remembers, “and having popcorn and Baby Ruth candy bars and coming up the grand lobby.” But the place was “suffering from its 1959 redecoration,” Dekay says, a “huge alteration in color scheme from the original muted earth tone beige and calm green to burgundy and black.” And there were mirrors, oodles of mirrors. “Each mirror was a square foot and they just attached them to the wall in the lobby.” The mirrors may have seemed hip in their day, but “they pretty much obliterated the 1931 atmosphere.” The decorators gave the auditorium a facelift as well but, perhaps due to prohibitive expense, spared the lovely murals. Whatever the merits of the makeover, by the early 70s the theater was showing its age. “It became very bedraggled,” DeKay says. “It needed some TLC.” The crowds that might begin shopping on Main Street and then take in a show at the Paramount had fallen off, hurt by the 1959 open-

ing of Barracks Road Shopping Center, which billed itself as a “progressive shopping center typical of Charlottesville’s modern expansion program, offering its residents the latest in every form of shopping conveniences.” One Friday night in 1974, a malfunctioning popcorn machine started a fire. The audience members were evacuated safely–all twelve of them. This was the year the Paramount’s operators took note of the times, declined to renew their lease, and decamped to Greenbrier Drive where they built a new double-screened theater.

Save the Paramount In the years that the building stood empty and unused, proposals were made to raze it for a mini-mall, an office high-rise, and a national jazz hall of fame. But some people still cherished the old theater. As part of the festivities when the Tour de Trump bicycle road race came

through town in 1990, 3,000 people toured the place and many signed a pledge to clean or paint or do whatever to restore it. Around this time, Save the Paramount shirts went on sale downtown. In 1992, with grants from the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, the non-profit Paramount Theater, Inc. bought the building, restored the marquee, and lit it up on New Year’s Eve, a neon promise that the Paramount would live again. BAMA Works Fund, the charitable arm of the Dave Matthews Band, contributed $500,000. Over the next 14 years, hundreds of individuals, businesses and foundations made contributions ranging from $5 to more than $1 million. The Washington architectural firm Martinez & Johnson Architecture was brought in to partner with Charlottesville’s Bushman Dreyfus

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Architects. A $16.2 million renovation plan was drawn up with the goal of restoring the theater to its original elegance and preparing it for a “new role as a regional performing arts center.” Work began in March 2002. Seats were widened to 20 inches, and the space between each row was lengthened to 36. For better accommodation of live performers, the stage was deepened from 14 to 24 feet, and a retractable orchestra pit was added, reducing the number of seats from 1261 to 1040. The fly loft was modernized, and a three-story annex was built to house a box office, a ballroom and meeting spaces, and a community rehearsal room. To undo the 1959 changes, researchers analyzed original carpet squares from theater storage room and paint samples from the walls to determine their original colors. “If you look up

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A Community Theater The long awaited grand reopening finally took place in December 2004 with a fundraising concert by crooner Tony Bennett and an official opening show by opera star Denyce Graves. “I can vividly remember Mr. Bennett asking the staff to turn off all the microphones and the sound system in the theater,” says recently appointed Paramount Executive Director Chris Eure. “He then stepped to the front of the stage and sang without any technical enhancement. After he finished singing he stood there shaking his head with deep nostalgia in his eyes and said ‘they don’t make them like this anymore!’” In the past seven years the Paramount has reached out to the whole community, presenting everything from country to classical, ballet to the blues, old time Hollywood to high-definition live broadcast. Bill Cosby, Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis and Joan Baez have all appeared. So have Ralph Stanley, B.B. King, Randy Newman and Jeff Tweedy. Moscow City Ballet makes regular appearances and the theater’s elegance provides the perfect setting for high def (HD) broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera and London’s National Theatre. The Virginia Film Festival reserves the theater for its top-billed films each November. This year’s free Martin Luther King Community Celebration featured civil rights heroes Harry Belafonte and Julian Bond, and celebrity chefs like Peter Chang and Tom Colicchio have brought out the foodies. The theater serves local school kids as well. As part of Theater Education,

programs intended to foster understanding and love of the performing arts, 70,000 Central Virginia students and have come for theater, poetry, dance, music, and science. The Paramount was brought back to life with community support, and that support is what keeps it going. The 155 names on the donor wall in the lobby honor people who gave $5,000 or more to the theater’s restoration. Hundreds more made smaller gifts. Nowadays ticket sales cover roughly 47 percent of the Paramount’s operating expenses, but doubling prices isn’t an option, Eure says: “If we did, then we would only be serving part of our community.” Contributions to the annual fund, corporate and individual sponsorships of performances, fundraisers, foundation support, and gifts to the historic preservation fund make up the gap instead. Along with the theater’s 1000 annual financial supporters, several hundred volunteers serve as ticket takers and ushers, help with administrative work, and paper the town with flyers advertising upcoming performances. Thanks to their work and support, Central Virginia has a jewel of a theater that’s both an arts and entertainment venue and an economic anchor to a revitalized downtown. More than 75,000 people came to The Paramount just last year. That translates into more than $1.7 million in incremental sales receipts for neighboring restaurants and businesses. Research indicates that each ticket the Paramount sells generates an additional $27 income for other downtown merchants. The Paramount’s mission is to operate “for the artistic, educational, and charitable benefit of its community,” Eure says. “I want to ensure that it is around for generations to come to inspire more and more moments of magic. We are here for the community, and the community in return has responded with great generosity and support.”

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in the main lobby you’ll see a series of three barrel vaults,” DeKay says, “and they have a gold hatch marked stencil on them which we didn’t even know was there because they had painted them burgundy. Now they’ve been restored and it makes the whole structure much lighter. It was sort of like walking in a cave before, comparatively speaking.”

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If you watch hGtV’s “Get It sold,” you know that home staging doesn’t break the bank to make a huge difference in how your home is perceived—it revitalizes your space from dated to fresh, from gauche to graceful. for homes on the market that aren’t making the ‘presentation’ grade, this article provides the staging tools needed to help put that “sold” sign on the property. anita dunbar, associate broker with Montague Miller (www.anitadunbar-realtor.com), states that staging has had an undisputed, positive effect on the quickness of a sale. “I offer a stager to all my listing clients, who appreciate the advice and enjoy the results. since 90 percent of all buyers preview homes on the Internet, this is actually the ‘first showing,’ so photos must present the home to its best advantage. done well, the buyers will take a second look, where the feel of the home and the particulars really make the sale. however, if they don’t like the initial impression, they won’t explore further.” Mary Newton (http://marynewton.yourkwagent.com) of Keller williams Realty agrees that staged homes sell faster and this applies to all houses—from the most modest cottage to the highest end, “landheavy” horse farms. she tells us that “sometimes the barns are better built than the house, but staging can create the proper setting.” Newton favors a “light hand” in staging (not interior decorating) since staging’s purpose is twofold: “…to portray a comfortable feeling that a buyer senses when walking in, and a demonstration of a room’s use, i.e. desk in a study, bed in a bedroom. Buyers need to ‘get’ a house and it can be a mental challenge to fill in empty spaces. doing it makes it much easier for them to say, ‘yes, this is the house for us.’”

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liz Blankenship of stage to sell (http://stagetosellvirginia.com) concurs that all houses benefit by a stager’s professional assessment and light touch. she cautions against overdoing remodeling or decorating to sell, since tastes are so personal and the

als, homeowners can do quite a bit themselves. starting with basics, the first rule of staging is to ‘de-clutter.’ Renting a storage space is a good idea since garage and attic should be clutter-free also. If using the garage, make sure it is clean, and the storage

updating means to de-clutter and rearrange unwieldy furniture. “Mustgo’s”: border wallpapers from the 90s (remove and paint the walls); knickknacks that are too period specific; wildly unique wallpaper or paint; living rooms as children’s playrooms are a turnoff (set aside a neat section in family room or bedroom); too many ‘collections’; too much of anything (furniture, books, photos, plants, clothing, etc.). clutter-removal prepares you to let go and make your home accessible for others to claim. yet, clutter is subjective and one may see ‘comforting treasures’ instead, so get others’ opinions. one objective way to de-clutter is to just start packing—books, dishes, gadgets, linens, clothes, photos, etc.—all items you will not absolutely need during listing. clutter is anything that’s going to distract a prospective buyer from seeing the space and themselves in it. finally, a few quick tips on the feeling to convey: • living spaces: clean and not too impersonal. a few items show someone actually lives in the home. • some kitchens can be made to look spiffed up without remodeling. But watch the staging: six Granny smith apples or an opened bottle of wine with cork and two glasses half full is not realistic. • Vacant rooms should have at least a vignette indicating their purpose. use plants judiciously to soften corners. • daily: make your beds, pick up clothes, clean the kitchen (empty dishwasher), and clean bathrooms. essentially, staging is showing your home to its best advantage. contemplate the message and lifestyle your home is to portray and cre-

Clean means more than vacuuming, dusting, and giving the once-over to bathrooms and kitchen. Clean rooms sparkle and are dust-free idea is to appeal to a variety of buyers. the prime motive is to freshen the home and make it livable for current, as well as future, owners, i.e., “stage to live.” when pressed for the most important recommendation to ready the home, she states unequivocally, “clean and update. Get rid of the clutter!” everyone agrees that a staged home presents much better and, following the advice from profession-

neat and organized. clean means more than vacuuming, dusting, and giving the once-over to bathrooms and kitchen. clean rooms sparkle and are dust-free (even lampshades and bulbs); scrub floors, baseboards, corners, appliances (inside too); pare down closets (a few empty hangers and open floor space give an illusion of space); immaculate kitchens, baths (scrub grout, no moldy loofahs); no smoking or pet odors.

ate a setting for prospective buyers to enter and envision themselves living there comfortably. the upside to all this work: the home sells faster and you may permanently revamp your lifestyle.

Francesca Toscani (Interior Editions) helps you edit your home. She specializes in reworking and remodeling difficult kitchen, bath and other interior spaces to unlock their potential. francesca.toscani@ yahoo.com; 434.823.1817.

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City oF Charlottesville www.charlottesville.org real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 of assessment albeMarle County www.albemarle.org real estate tax rate: $.742 per $100 of assessment Fluvanna County www.co.fluvanna.va.us real estate tax rate: $.54 per $100 of assessment greene County www.gcva.us real estate tax rate: $.69 cents per $100 of assessment louisa County www.louisacounty.com real estate tax rate: $.62 per $100 of assessment Madison County www.madisonco.virginia.gov real estate tax rate: $.44 cents per $100 of assessment nelson County www.nelsoncounty.com real estate tax rate: $.55 per $100 of assessment orange County http://orangecountyva.gov real estate tax rate: $.47 cents per $100 of assessment

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DOWNTOWN STORAGE 1,000 square feet of secure, conditioned storage space in the Bank of America building on the downtown mall. Includes access to dock-high loading area on Water Street. $5 psf or $416 per month. Email if interested: bill@c-ville.com No phone calls, please.

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OWNER FINANCING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spacious 2-bedroom condo with garage in Augusta County. No steps, no outside maintenance, excellent owner financing. Only one available. $211,900. Call or Text: 540-487-0480. WAYNESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Just a short drive from Charlottesville. Several new homes available: spacious 2-story and adorable ranch. Starting at $189,900 and owner will finance. Call 540-487-0482. SPACIOUS & OPEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brand new 1,600 sq ft home in a new neighborhood in Augusta County. Sidewalks & lots of open space. $214,900. Owner will finance. Call Beth, Valley Real Estate Brokers, 540-241-5986. BEST LOCATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BEST VIEW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Charming NEW Victorian 2-story in Augusta County with over 2000 ft. 3 bedrooms, lots of living spaces, great porches & 2-car garage. Sidewalks & street lights. 1 minute to restaurants, churches & grocery. $309,900 and owner will finance. 540-487-0480.

â&#x20AC;˘ one was in Madison with a price of $179,000 â&#x20AC;˘ three were in nelson with an average price of $320,333

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LOTS & ACREAGE OK FOR MOBILE HOME â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 acres of woods. Paved state road frontage. Just off Rt. 60 in Nelson County. Only $35,900 with easy financing. 434-444-5088. HOMESTEADER WANTED to reclaim 6 acres of wilderness on Carter Creek in Nelson County. Mobile home welcome. $39,900. Easy owner financing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nothing down. 434444-5088.

for rent GREAT SELECTION of homes and apartments just a short drive west in Waynesboro and Augusta County. Check out our website for current availability: www.ValleyRent.com or call 540-886-6155.

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keswick estAtes Incredible 4.5 acres (two adjoining lots) on the grounds of the grand Keswick Estate. Beautiful elevated, hardwood forest privately and quietly tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac. Priced under cost at $695,000. MLS#496155

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1919 GreenBrier Drive

Picturesque Shenandoah Valley farm of 152 acres fronting on bold creek and adjoining Blue Ridge Parkway forest land. Renovated/expanded manor home, guest rental home, big beautiful cattle barn, large well fenced pasture. $1,200,000. MLS#495348

heAthcote, c. 1915 Gracious country manor of 16 acres located in the heart of Keswick. Old oaks, boxwood, guest home, 3 car-garage with workshop and pastures are fenced for horses. 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with 6 fireplaces, completely renovated and restored. $1,695,000 MLS#495458

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Charming and immaculate describe this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home minutes from downtown with Rivanna Trail and neighborhood schools just around the corner. Large light filled rooms. Two fireplaces. Fresh paint throughout, new carpeting. $335,000. MLS#495238

ivy FArms estAte Imagine 80 acres so close to town. Majestic brick Georgian built in 1976 on an elevated plateau above Ivy Creek. Easily divided into two estates. Inground pool, 2-car garage and location, location, location. MLS#489444. $2,450,000.

ArrowheAD mountAin Minutes down Rt. 29S, this exceptional tract of 410 acres of hardwood timber features rolling to steep topography, springs, cascading streams, miles of trails, mountain views, and beautiful rock outcroppings. Less than $3000 an acre. $1,200,000. MLS#495947

sAGe hill Beautiful and private Albemarle horse farm of 21 acres near the James River. 13 board fenced acres with 3 automatic waterers, 2 barns and immaculate 2001 farmhouse with wraparound porches and in-ground pool. All in perfect condition. $885,000. MLS# 491918.

Jim Bonner

The Top Producing Agent 20 consecutive years.* Since 1998 sales volume in excess of $340,000,000 including over 37,000 acres.

GlenDower, c. 1808

Classic Albemarle estate of nearly 600 acres with charming brick guest cottage c.1745. The handsome brick and slate main residence of over 8,500 square feet was expanded in the 20th century. Extraordinary landscaping. A rare offering. $5,250,000. MLS#496652

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mcconnell AnGus FArm

Spectacular 350+/- acre showcase cattle farm in the heart of Somerset. Grand, new single level brick home and cattle show barn. Finest soils, fencing, lake and beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Adjoins Montpelier. $5,850,000.

willow lAke view

Extraordinary offering of 11 premium lots, with lake/mountain views, road frontage, utilities in place. A perfect investment for single family rental homes. Assessed for over $1,200,000. Now only $895,000. NE w LI KE ST S IN wIC g K

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meGAn’s meADow c. 1800

Historic Southern Albemarle farmstead of 62 acres with private winery, guest house and some great farm out buildings. Ample water, excellent garden with greenhouse. Beautiful, mostly open rolling fields. Only $585,000. MLS#495736

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eDGewooD.c. 1799 Private Blue Ridge vistas and long frontage on the Conway River in Greene County make this 123 acre property infinitely enjoyable. The 5,000 square foot home has been tastefully renovated and restored, as have the grounds and gardens. $1,950,000.

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