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Idyllic Nelson Cabin

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Vacation At Home!

White Horse Farm

This is the mountain getaway you’ve always wanted. Charming chestnut cabin c.1812 on nearly 100 acres near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fall asleep to the sound of the cascading waterfall, fish in the pond. $395,000 MLS#498621

A fine equestrian estate of 43 acres in the heart of Keswick.

Newly renovated brick manor home, guest cottage, 4 stall center aisle barn, board fenced pastures. Privately situated with poolside gardens and Southwest mountain views. $2,450,000. MLS#504340

Absolutely private and immaculate log home overlooking private lake on 20 acres of hardwood forest.

Features include stone fireplaces, pine floors, in-law suite, heavenly porch. Near Scottsville. Swim, fish, hunt, or just relax. $435,000.

MLS#499607

The ultimate sportsman’s estate on 279 acres in Albemarle County.

Grand manor home c. 1780, gardens, ponds, board fenced pastures, riding arena, 6 stall center aisle barn, indoor basketball, batting cage, gym and miles of private, groomed trails. In excellent condition. $3,095,000. MLS#498902.

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Heathcote, c. 1915 Gracious country manor of 16+ acres in the heart of Keswick. Old oaks, boxwood, guest home, 3 car-garage with workshop, fenced pastures. 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with 6 fireplaces, completely renovated and restored. $1,495,000.

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Extraordinary investment. 11 approved lots five minutes to town overlooking Willow Lake and Carter’s Mountain. Perfect for single family rental units. Utilities on site, public road frontage. Reduced to $795,000. MLS#497003

Bear Crossing Rustic elegance just north of Crozet.

5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths on 34 acres with mountain views, pond, privacy and 4 stall center aisle stable.

Ride the trails of adjacent new 600 acre county park. Many new updates and freshly painted. $775,000.

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Just minutes down Rt. 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 $2,500 an acre. $995,000. MLS#495947

Seven Oaks

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McConnell Angus Farm

Kincora

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with terrace level apartment.

Heart pine floors. Private 8+/- acres for horses with 2 stall barn and board fencing. Private and in excellent condition. Priced well under assessment at $425,000.

MLS#498120.

Keswick equestrian estate features 54 acres with board fenced pastures, 10 stall barn, riding arena, pool, pond and guest cottage. (13) potential division rights make it a good conservation easement candidate. $1,495,000 MLS#499845

Spectacular 350+/- acre showcase cattle farm in the heart of Somerset. Grand, new brick home and cattle show barn. Finest soils, fencing, lake and beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Adjoins Montpelier. $5,250,000.

MLS#497826

Private Keswick property of 31+ acres featuring a beautiful Cyprus sided farmhouse with in-ground pool, workshop. Lovely grounds with vegetable and herb gardens, bluestone terraces and wrap around Ipe decking, wooded trails. Includes Cedar log guest cabin. $985,000. MLS#504205

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

www.jimbonner.com (434) 951-5102 jim@jimbonner.com Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903

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Call sharon 434-981-7200

Sharon donovan, a native of Charlottesville, grew up around the construction industry and has watched Charlottesville and the surrounding area grow and blossom into one of the top ten places to live in the country. In 1980 Sharon began her career in real estate and went on to attain her broker’s license. She combines tremendous energy, experience, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market to give her clients and customers the best service one would expect from a top producer. Sharon utilizes her superior market knowledge to transform the oftenstressed home search process into one of enjoyment and satisfaction.

Call eve 434-825-1878

eve hesselroth lives in Charlottesville with her husband and two fantastic kids. She has known Charlottesville as a teenager, a UVA student, a parent and a professional. Eve utilizes all of those perspectives to help her clients find the perfect home, or market the house they are selling. She loves matching people up with the right place for them. She brings patience, warmth and a sense of humor to the home buying and selling process. Hablo español. To learn more about Eve, email her at evehesselroth@gmail.com.

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less than 2 miles from Uva in oh so convenient redfields, with its pool, walking trails, lake and playground. 4 bedroom, open, contemporary floorplan with kitchen and breakfast nook adjacent to family room, 2 story foyer and rear staircase. Hardwood on main level, formal areas contain separate living and dining room. 2 car garage. Reduced to $329,000. Ring Sonja 434-981-3523

Custom built by H. Ball...Bright & welcoming...1st Floor master suite... FP’s in living & family room, lovely arched windows, butlers pantry, new hardwood floors & ceramic tile floors. Gracious curved driveway w/cobblestones & river stone set back off the road on private 2+ acres(in a terrific neighborhood) Western schools. Very spacious rooms & unique architectural features. Southern style front porch, walk up attic, oversized 2car garage & aggregate patio...only 10 minutes to town. $550,000. Ring Sonja 981-3523

Great Value in KeY West

fabulous/CustoM HoMe in ne albeMarle

Come and enjoy a wonderful lifestyle w/ large lots & diverse home designs. A great place to take a walk by the ponds or the private lane to the pool & tennis courts. New appliances & quartz counters in the kitchen! Mstr suite features a fp & sunroom, and lrge family room has wet bar, fireplace and opens to a sunroom. $274,900 Call Sharon 981-7200

fabulous floorplan/ GorGeous settinG on 31 aC

Custom built w/ tasteful attention to details. Filtered sunlight fills the comfortable rooms, the covered front porch and screened rear terrace w/ outdoor fireplace extends the living space. The 1st flr features: mstr bedroom suite, inlaw suite w/ 4 rooms, library, great room, dining room, & a state of the art/eat-in kitchen, laundry room & garage! $658,000 Call Sharon 981-7200

Set on 42 acres w/ Mtn views & bold water frontage on Preddy Creek. Peace, privacy, secure views, just 18 mins to town. 3 geothermal systems, antique heart pine flrs, random width flooring, 6’ wide hand laid stone walk-in fp, 24’ high ceiling, wall of custom windows, 1st floor Mstr & library, & custom designed screened pavillion porch. $1,350,000 Call Sharon 981-7200

Waterfront propertY on 10 aCres

Lovely piece of land on the river boasting a beautifully crafted cottage with full basement and drive through garage. The kitchen features cabs that go to the ceiling, and opens to the great room with vaulted ceilings. Hardwood floors & many other special features. Call today for an appointment to view. $335,000 Call Sharon 981-7200

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Sonja Casero has 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. She prides herself in knowing that this experience is something her clients can depend on as she works hard to ensure successful transactions.

She is committed to integrity and a straightforward approach. She goes above and beyond normal service expectations and never stops looking out for your best interests. She feels strongly that in this business people come first. As a result, she gives 110% in every transaction. Over 90% of Sonja’s business is personal referrals - why don’t you ring Sonja to see why her clients come back to her again and again?

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n o v e m b e r 2 9 - d e c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 | I s s u e 21 - 4 8 364 Findlay Gap Road This handsome 1830 brick, 4 BR, 2 BA farmhouse has been lovingly and tastefully renovated. Hardwood floors throughout the living areas and bedrooms. Gorgeous new kitchen as well as a new bath on the main floor. Full unfinished basement for storage or extra room. Tin roof recently painted. It is sited on almost 25 acres of beautiful pasture and wooded land.

Great for horses. Minutes to James River access. $279,900

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Belmont Lots of potential with this cute Belmont home that is within easy walk to Belmont park and downtown. Needs some updating but it has a basement apartment that can help with extra income. It has a large back yard even for Belmont and with a storage shed for all your gardening tools and toys.

Conveniently located close to downtown and with easy access to I-64. As an added bonus it also has off street parking. MLS# 504141. $185,000.

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Huntley Hall Simple but sweet and at a reduced price! Nothing fancy but it sure does have good bones! Three bedrooms, eat in kitchen and large yard makes this one a very comfortable place to call home!

There’s no need to take our word for it, come check it out for yourself!

MLS# 500243. $212,000.

164 Sunnyside Lane Immaculate 4 BR, 3.5 BA home on nearly 4 acres with gorgeous mountain and pastoral views!

Hardwood flooring in the living areas, spacious great room, full finished basement with custom bar and movie room, wired for surround sound. Master bath offers a tiled steam shower. Fenced area with pasture has a 12 x 24 run-in shed—ideal for horses.

Basement features a kitchen area with fridge and dishwasher.

$499,500

486 Bryant Mountain Road At the foot of

Always Talk to Bob, 989-3592

Wintergreen! Enjoy this custom 3 BR, 3.5 BA home, phenomenal mountain views, river frontage, much more land and privacy, and pay less assoc. fees and still be 5 minutes from resort activities. Features include views from most rooms, open flow with 800-square-foot great room, first floor master, bedroom suites, basement workshop, garage, sunroom, porch, deck. Also, high ceilings, wood beams, oak floors, stone fireplace, cherry cabinets, granite countertops, built-ins, landscaping with stone walks and walls. Under 45 minutes to Charlottesville! $549,000

www.bobhughesteam.com bobhughes@nestrealty.com Selling Residential Property

(800) 361-5155 • (434) 361-2440 www.MountainAreaRealty.com 2788 B Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958

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514 Park PLaZa

434-296-7171

Walk to the Mall - Currently 3 Apartments Live in One & Rent Out the Other Two Or Easy Conversion Back to Single Family 2900 Plus Finished Sq Ft Built in 1937 & Retains its Original Charm MLS# 503281 $625,000

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MLS# 497405 $300,000 MargarET raMsEy, 434/953-7057

1434 PLyMoUTH road

Classic 50’s Brick Rancher Two/Three Spacious Bedrooms Lg Living Room & Eat-in Kitchen, Family Rm w/FP Hardwood Flrs, Freshly Painted Interior Nearly Level Lot. MLS# 503836 $216,500 robertr@charlotteramsey.com

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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 $450,000

Spectacular Views of Greene Hills Golf Course & Blue Ridge Mtns. Stunning Hdwd Flrs Throughout Spacious Updated Kitchen. Situated on Nearly 2 Acres Oversized Detached Garage W/Finished 2nd Level Private Swimming Pool w/Pool Hse & Separate Bath MLS# 498075 $299,000

MargarET raMsEy, 434/953-7057

bEaUTiFUL a-FraME HoME on nEarLy 4 aCs 3 BR, 2 BA Plus Lg Great Rm, Eat-in Kit, Den/Fam Rm Private Master Suite Upstairs. Full Walk-out Bsmt Wide Wrap Around Porch. Easy Commute to Ch’ville MLS# 503481 $215,000.

JULiE HoLbrook, 434/989-4415

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Madison Co WELL TEndEd HoME on 10+ aCs

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bLdg LoT - 1.67 aCs, grEEnE Co Level Corner Lot MLS# 491841 $45,000 MargarET raMsEy, 434/953-7057 Land - 9.65 aC. bUiLding siTE On Hickory Creek Rd, Nelson Co. Multiple Bldg Sites, 3 BR Perc Test Done MLS# 504019 $139,900 JoHn MiMMs, 434/882-2019 LoT – .0.75 aCrEs, grEEnE Co. Middle River Road MLS# 500700 $5,500 JULiE HoLbrook, 434/989-4415

Carodon - ConVEniEnT LoCaTion Private Lot, 2 Car Garage Well Maintained 3 BR, 2.5 BA Home on 1.05 AC Fam Rm w/FP, Home Office, Eat-in Kit Well Landscaped Back Yard – Nearly Level & Great for Entertaining MLS# 503345 $223,500

JULiE HoLbrook, 434/989-4415

WaynEsboro – CoTTagE CHarMEr 3 BR, 2 Full BA, Hdwd Floors, Ceramic Tile Bsmt Storage w/Outside Entrance Oversized City Lot. Mountain Views Easy Access to I-64, Rts 250 & 340 New Roof & Plumbing in 2008 MLS# 503665 $149,000

3 BR, 2 FULL Baths, Eat-in Kit W/Appliances LR w/Blt-in Bkcases. 1500 Sq. Ft. Garage/Wkshop w/Elec Mature Landscaping. Wonderful, Sunny Garden Spot Small Stream at Back of Prop MLS# 499796 $250,000

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5 BR, 3.5 BA. Wonderful Finished Bsmt & Garage Large Deck. Fenced Yard w/Picnic Area & Playground Amish Blt Shed. Easy Access to Schools, Shopping, NGIC & Airport. NO HOA! MLS# 503134 $325,000

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G. R. Falls 434-760-2500

Stunning home by awardwinning buider! 10 mins to Lowe’s, 5 mins to NGIC, & just up the road from shopping & conveniences at Hollymeade Town Center. From the moment you step in the foyer, this home’s soaring spaces will wow you! Formal & informal living areas, gourmet kitchen, dining room, 1st floor master suite. Home theater in lower level w rec room w kitchenette & addit bedroom/office.

Screen porch & patio.

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G. R. Falls 434-760-2500

Immaculate 2 story home with basement in peaceful Laurel Park subdivision. Just off RT29 North, close to the airport and shopping. 9 ft. ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors and ceramic tile. Blue Pearl granite countertops, brushed nickel lighting fixtures.

Finished basement with possible 4th bedroom.

Private rear patio area with beautiful rose garden. $274,900

pat buRns 434-465-4444

Stunning brick ranch home.

This property has been upgraded w/ plenty of attention to detail. Hardwood throughout, molding, upgraded fixtures and more! Tuscan style kitchen, complete w/ wood burning fireplace.

Finished basement w/ second kitchen, large family room w/ additional bedroom. Attached garage and 76x20 detached garage/workshop w/ electricity, water, heat. Also, room for RV parking. Minutes to Pantops. Rent to own option available. Seller to pay $5000 towards purchasers closing costs! $359,900

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Terrific location just off Rugby Rd. Easy proximity to downtown, or anywhere in Charlottesville!

Fully upgraded home with renovated kitchen, baths, and more.

Hardwood floors. Screen porch, rear patio. Full basement, including bedroom and bath.

Unfinished area of basement and walk-up attic offer plenty of storage options. Garage! $335,000

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Two buildings currently being run as a hostel. Each building with a full bath and efficiency kitchen.

Upgraded HVAC and other systems. Solar water heater. Quaint courtyard. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, large family room and more. Convenient to downtown and all the attractions in Belmont. $320,000

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pat buRns 434-465-4444

Totally remodeled.

New paint and flooring.

Wood stove flu. Large decks overlooking your large, open lot. $119,900

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2057 AVINITY LOOP AVINITY ATH MLS# 500083 $288,200 2293 WHITTINGTON DR PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS ATH MLS# 502237 $294,900 1080 OLD TRAIL DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 494797 $308,277 13 GLEN VALLEY DR OLD TRAIL PAT MLS# 501091 $353,800 5623 UPLAND DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 484463 $394,900 2819 SHANNON GLEN CT WILLOW GLEN DET MLS# 502381 $429,900

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3 PENDOWER LN GLENMORE PDT MLS# 495984 $519,900 6733 WELBOURNE LN OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 502527 $579,900

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646 BAYWICK CIR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 491033 $628,925 2461 PENDOWER LN GLENMORE DET MLS# 503423 $799,900 1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN GLENMORE PDT MLS# 498157 $826,825 6782 WELBOURNE LN OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 502962 $898,525

2057 AVINITY LOOP AVINITY ATH MLS# 500083 $288,200 2293 WHITTINGTON DR PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS ATH MLS# 502237 $294,900 209 SURREY RD CANTERBURY HILLS DET MLS# 496683 $299,900 1080 OLD TRAIL DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 494797 $308,277 13 GLEN VALLEY DR OLD TRAIL PAT MLS# 501091 $353,800

Charlottesville

2819 SHANNON GLEN CT WILLOW GLEN DET MLS# 502381 $429,900

102 LONGWOOD DR LONGWOOD ATH MLS# 484693 $239,900

3 PENDOWER LN GLENMORE PDT MLS# 495984 $519,900

104 BAYLOR PL CARTERS VIEW DET MLS# 502518 $379,900

6733 WELBOURNE LN OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 502527 $579,900

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646 BAYWICK CIR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 491033 $628,925

130 LONGFORD DR WEXFORD DET MLS# 495549 $398,000

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2461 PENDOWER LN GLENMORE DET MLS# 503423 $799,900

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

1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN GLENMORE PDT MLS# 498157 $826,825

6782 WELBOURNE LN OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 502962 $898,525 765 SUMMIT RIDGE PT ASHCROFT DET MLS# 492893 $1,275,000

Charlottesville 102 LONGWOOD DR LONGWOOD ATH MLS# 484693 $239,900 1221 GREENWAY RD NONE DET MLS# 503169 $335,000

GREENE 2 FARMERS WAY NONE DET MLS# 496173 $299,000

181 RIDGEMONT RD GREENECROFT DET MLS# 504586 $319,900 130 LONGFORD DR WEXFORD DET MLS# 495549 $398,000 37 WEXFORD RIDGE RD WEXFORD DET MLS# 501463 $399,000

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

Nelson 32 WOOD THRUSH LN STONEY CREEK DET MLS# 488752 $399,000

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Feature Fluvanna’s History Preserved by Historical Society

Feature Living in a Planned Urban Development (PUD)

Feature Neighborhood Spotlight Dunlora/Belvedere

Feature First Night Virginia

Fluvanna County has a rich history - its Historical Society preserves that history for current and future residents.

What are the advantages of living in a PUD and where are they located in central Virginia?

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Home finance How to Improve Your Credit Score

Raise your credit scores and make yourself an attractive candidate to mortgage lenders.

House & home Tools Every Home Should Have On Hand The must-have tools every homeowner should have in their home to handle the every day repairs and projects

A look at Dunlora—an established planned residential community, and Belvedere which is becoming a vibrant, walkable neighborhood

The annual celebration of the New Year gets better and better each year. This much-anticipated and loved night on the Downtown Mall is jam packed with fun things to do for the entire family.

House & home Doors Set Theme For Home

House & home Keeping Warm for Less

Something as simple as changing a front door can do wonders for a home’s curb appeal.

Is your heating system burning up dollars? Learn how you can keep toasty this winter without having your budget go up in smoke!

Pick up these great issues in our blue boxes & online at www.caar.com or call Beth or Lindsay at 434.817.9330 to advertise!

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

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OPEN HOUSES Sunday, december 2nd

32 Wood Thrush road

Time: 1-3 pm

Hosting Agent: Mike Peters

FANTASTIC new price. beautiful Stoney creek home featuring 1st floor master with see through FP, tray ceiling & deck access.

Hardwood floors, tall windows for light & bright floor plan, formal DR with tray ceiling & pass-thru, fantastic lower level with office/family/exercise rooms, sitting area & more. Outstanding winter mountain views. $399,000.

Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (488752)

Directions: Main entrance to Stoney Creek, first left on Stoney Creek West, first right on Black Walnut, left on Wood Thrush.

First driveway on right. Please stop by today

37 Wexford ridge road

Time: 2-4 pm

Hosting Agent: Matthew Woodson

DECEMBER COMPLETION. This upgraded “Berkshire” model has hardwood floors, granite counters, gas fireplace, built-in cabinets, 9’ ceilings, stainless steel appliances, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths - the list goes on and on. $399,000.

MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (501463)

Directions: U.S. Rte. 29 North to Left on Fray’s Mill Rd (SR 641) for half mile to Right on Spring Hill Rd (SR 606) for one mile. Left into Wexford, stay right at Y, Home on right.

80 Turkey TroT CourT

Time: 12-5 pm

Hosting Agent: Susan Stewart

A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY to tour the Spring creek community. Spring Creek is rated one of Virginia’s best golf communities with deluxe amenities to include gated entrance, golf club, fitness center, pool & tennis. A variety of home sites are now available at reduced prices. Appointments necessary, call for an available time. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550.

Directions: I-64 to Zion Crossroads exit, North on 15 to Spring Creek entrance on Left.

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NEWS 6)%73 What’s Happening Around Town?

Montague Miller & Company Hosts annual Business Planning Event Montague Miller & Company REALTORs® of Charlottesville, Virginia hosted its 25th annual Business Planning meeting at Farmington Country Club on Thursday November 15th, 2012. The six-office firm has 85 agents who cover all of central Virginia, from Culpeper through Charlottesville and on south to Amherst County.

Search for a Home Lunch & Learn

The Piedmont Housing Alliance is hosting a “How to search for a Home” Lunch & Learn Program on Wednesday, December 5 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. at its offices at 1215 East Market street in Charlottesville.

At this program you will learn how to: • search for homes for sale • Assess your housing priorities • Determine what you can afford • Ensure equal housing and fair lending This event is free but please call or email to reserve your seat and lunch:

Left to right are: Carter Montague - VP - Montague, Miller & Co. ReaLtoRs®, Bill White - President - Joyner Fine Properties, Carol Clarke - President - Montague, Miller & Co. ReaLtoRs®, Leroy Houser - Guest speaker, Cherly Hamm - VP operations - Joyner Fine Properties, Percy Montague - Chairman, Ceo - Montague, Miller & Co. ReaLtoRs®

special guests included 27 agents from Joyner Fine Properties in Richmond, Virginia. Bill White, broker owner, said,” We appreciate being invited to this wonderful place to be part of a terrific educational opportunity.”

Montague, Miller & Co. Realtors also invited agents from other firms in the Central Virginia area to be a part of this dynamic planning event.

National Instructor, LeRoy Houser, was the keynote speaker who spoke about the necessity of written business planning and getting back to basics in your real estate career.

The Montague Miller Academy submitted the course material to the Commonwealth of Virginia and will be awarding 4 hours of Continuing Education Credit to all participants who complete the course. Course completion involves actually writing your own plan and sharing it with your broker.

434-817-2436, ext. 123 or marguerited@piedmonthousing.org.

Upcoming Info Sessions at Piedmont CASA Piedmont CAsA (Court Appointed special Advocates) will offer monthly Information sessions for prospective volunteers beginning December 6, 2012. If you’ve been thinking about serving as a volunteer advocate for abused and neglected children in our community, then plan to attend one of these sessions. Registration is required.

The sessions will be held the first Thursday of every month, one at 12:00 p.m. and one at 6:00 p.m. to accommodate peoples’ schedules.

The sessions, which will be no longer than an hour in duration, will be held at CAsA offices, located at 818 East High street in Charlottesville. These sessions provide an opportunity for

those interested in volunteering to speak with current volunteers and to learn about the wonderful work being done by CAsA. The process to become a CAsA Volunteer is quite thorough. Prospective volunteers attend an Information session (mandatory), complete an application and interview process, followed by 32 hours of training (which also includes two hours of courtroom observation). Once the training is complete, the volunteers are inducted in a formal ceremony by one of the judges in the 16th Judicial District.

CAsA conducts at least two training sessions per year, in spring and fall. No special experience is required to become a CAsA Volunteer. “CAsA Volunteers are ordinary people who do extraordinary things for children,” according to the organization. CAsA Volunteers come from all walks of life, and include people of all ages.

Last Fiscal Year, Piedmont CAsA served 213 children whose cases were before the courts of the 16th Judicial District of Virginia due to abuse or neglect by their caregivers. At the beginning of the current Fiscal Year, CAsA was already serving 40 more children than it was the same time last year. Over the past month CAsA has had a waitlist of as many as 22 children, including a newborn and toddlers.

For more information visit pcasa. org or call 434.971.7515 to register for the Information session, indicating which session (noon or 6 pm).

Memorial Illumination: A Community Celebration of Life For 21 years Hospice of the Piedmont has conducted a communitywide memorial service at the start of the holiday season, to honor and remember the lives of loved ones. The beautiful, candlelit service is nondenominational and open to the public. This year’s service will be held on Thursday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1500 Rio Road East in Charlottesville.

The memorial service is open to all throughout the nine counties served

by Hospice of the Piedmont. Individuals and families who want to celebrate the life of someone they’ve loved and lost are invited. The Memorial Illumination is not just for those whose loved one died in hospice care.

Additionally, for each contribution of $10, a luminary will shine at the ceremony in memory of a loved one.

For each light sponsored, Hospice of

the Piedmont will send a personalized card to a designee to notify them of this thoughtful gesture. Donations are not required for attendance; but all gifts sustain the mission and programs provided by Hospice of the Piedmont and are gratefully accepted. After the service, a symbolic light will be lit and remain lit until the New Year begins.

This year, for the first time, a luminary workshop for children and teens will be offered to young people grieving the loss of a loved one. The workshop will begin at 5:00 p.m., at Aldersgate United Methodist. Attendees will have an opportunity to customize a luminary to be displayed at the Memorial Illumination service. Advance registration is requested (434-8176900) but attendance is free.

For donation information, call 434972-3568 or visit www.hopva.org.

Charlottesville Jingle Bell Run/Walk

Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis held on saturday, December 15 at King Family Vineyards, 6550 Roseland Farm in Crozet. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.

Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. on 12/15. The race begins at 8:00 a.m., following by awards ceremony. Adult registration is $25; child registration is $15. For more information, call sandy Thurston at 1-800-365-3811, x4655 or email her at sthurston@arthritis.org.

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WALNUT HILLS - Fantastic 4 BR, 4.5 BA First floor master suite, large family room with stone fireplace, home in prestigious Walnut Hill community. $770,000. Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410. # 492379

Premier lot in Ivy within Grassmere Farm offering 4.2 acres with Blue Ridge & pond views. Land is gently rolling with an almost level building spot. Beautiful landscaping already established by owner with drilled well, small garden house, perked lot & electricity established. Close to Murray Elementary. $355,000. Betsy Swett, 249-2922.

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HIDDEN HILLS -Beautiful 6.2 acres conveniently located to Charlottesville and UVA. The property has a wonderful cleared area for your residence but surrounded by established hardwood trees. A lovely spot to build and enjoy. $175,000 Charlotte Dammann (434(981-1250. #475441

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Madison County - The 74+/- acres is both open & wooded. Create a weekend retreat or full time country home convenient to Charlottesville and DC. $625,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250. #489895

Super opportunity less than 10 minutes from the center of UVA. Meriwether Lewis School. Large & elegant entertaining spaces inside & out including 3 beautiful covered porches. First floor BR/office, 4 additional BR, 4 full BA. Custom game/media room w/beamed vaulted ceiling.

Private yard on almost 5 acres. $799,000, # 500845, Punkiefeil@gmail.com 434-962-5222 or elizabethfeilmatthews@gmail.com 434-284-2105

SHERWOOD FARMS - Brick residence on 4+/- acres and yet only seconds from City, UVA & Fontaine Research Park. Spacious living room, updated open kitchen, den,rec room, four bedrooms & three baths. Comfortable house with a country setting. $359,000. Charlotte Dammann (434)9811250. #503180

Stunning Blue Ridge & Wintergreen Mtn. views from this spacious well crafted & maintained home filled w/ amenities. Conveniently located with easy access to amenities of Wintergreen, Charlottesville & UVA. $450,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 #496288

EARYLYSVILLE AREA - Traditional residence, c.

2004, stone & hardiplank exterior, 3.99 private acres. Dramatic architect-designed home encompassing over 7,100 square feet, gourmet kitchen, 3 family rooms, a REAL VALUE AT $790,000. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076. #501343

SOMERSET ESTATE PARCEL-Rare 15+ acres offering wonderful elevated pastoral and mountain views. 100% Open and gently rolling create a great opportunity for a country manor home with ample room for horses. Just south of Orange and 20 minutes north of Charlottesville. Priced to sell at $295,000.

Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410. #504566.

HIDDEN ACRES - 26+ acres in Western Albemarle w/great views of the Blue Ridge, 3BR/2.5BA main residence, 2BR/1BA guest cottage, run-in shed.

Ideal close-in building site. 6 development rights. $1,495,000. MLS #502723 Steve McLean (434) 2951131.

Quality construction privately situated on 2.76 acres just off Garth Road, within 4 miles of town. Lovely pastoral and Blue Ridge Mountain views, high ceilings, beautiful details throughout and great natural light. This home has recently been renovated and enlarged, almost 4,000 finished square feet. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0075 MLS#502478.

OCTONIA HIGHLANDS - Wonderful preservation community offering 21 estate parcels ranging from 2 to 3.25+/- acres. Protected area within close proximity to Charlottesville.

Very scenic! From $95,000 - $175,000. Steve McLean (434) 295-1131.

IVY AREA - Pristine 3.7 ac. w/superbly-built cedar and stucco contemporary, over 3400 fin. sq./ft. open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, massive stone fireplace, warm modern kitchen, main level master, huge elevated deck and spacious screened porch, much more. MLS #500006. $649,000. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076

503 Faulconer Drive - charlottesville, virginia 22903 Phone (434) 295-1131 Fax (434) 293-7377 email: homes@mcleanfaulconer.com - WeBsite: www.mcleanfaulconer.com

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SUPER DUNLORA HOME - 5 BR residence on private homesite, borders forest. Exc. Condition.

Great location near club amenities and Pen Park: golf, tennis, garden areas, hiking trails, ball fields.

Great price: $549,000. Jim Faulconer (434)9810076.

The only available LAKE FRONTAGE LOT in Greene Mountain Lake! Lovely 0.42 acre lot, perfect site to build in Greene Co. Only minutes from the town of Stanardsville, and an easy drive to shopping outlets, nearby cities. Priced to sell at $89,000. Call Will Faulconer (434) 987-9455. MLS#500364

KESWICK ESTATES - Tremendous views of Paradise Lake and the golf course beyond from this 2.2 acre lot. Custom build on a spectacular lot with water frontage and adjacent open space. $595,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 #463335

Historic Scottsville, Albemarle. Slate roof, bricks from the 1800’s. Impressive public & private rooms, tall ceilings, handsome moldings, hardwood floors. .47private acres.

5 bedrooms, 4 baths, separate apartment, detached garage. Bed & Breakfast Potential. MLS 500224. Punkie Feil 434-962-5222 or Elizabeth Feil Matthews 434-2842104 $499,000

NEW COUNTRY EXCLUSIVE – 113 Pristine acres, 14 miles NE of city, offering blend of pastures and magnificent forest, with private elevated plateau for spectacular homesite, panoramic Blue Ridge views! Jim Faulconer (434)9810076. MLS#488009

Awesome views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from this upgraded 3,658 finished square feet.

Well sited on 5.3 acres w/ lovely stream & pasture land in front. In the rear is a perfect garden spot. Property works for livestock. $690,000 C Dammann (434)981-1250 #488089

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! $985,000. MLS #494331 Steve McLean (434) 295-1131

BUCOLIC SETTING - 61+/- pristine acres of gently rolling land situated in beautiful Free Union Hunt Country, only 9 miles from Charlottesville. Property offers complete privacy, frontage on Moorman’s River, 3BR/2.5BA residence, beautiful pastoral vistas, hardwood forests, trails and a gorgeous rural setting. $1,385,000. MLS #503656 Steve McLean (434) 981-1863

FREE UNION - Immaculate 4,400+ sq.ft. residence privately situated on 5+ acres features beautifully proportioned interior spaces for both entertaining & family living. Large rear deck, gorgeous landscaping, great location for UVA, Charlottesville, North Fork Research Park, NGIC & Airport. MLS #499264. $845,000. Steve McLean (434) 981-1863.

HISTORIC PROPERTY - Four 100-acre tracts only 10 miles from Charlottesville, has a Jefferson legacy.

Magnificent land, spectacular views, perfect for horses or grapes! In protected area, but close to town, extremely scenic. From $1,595,000 $1,795,000. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076.

2ND STREET NORTH DOWNTOWN - Six gorgeous apartment units in Gabe Silverman renovated Turn of The Century house. Upper units are two stories, lots of special touches, private porches, decks and six great kitchens. $850,000. Tim Michel (434)960-1124

University Circle Investment Property! Renovated 3 BR main level, 2 one-bed apts lower level.

Separately-metered with private access. Off-street parking, large back yard, across from JPJ Arena, Barracks Rd Shopping. R-1UH $585,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 #498099

503 Faulconer Drive - charlottesville, virginia 22903 Phone (434) 295-1131 Fax (434) 293-7377 email: homes@mcleanfaulconer.com - WeBsite: www.mcleanfaulconer.com

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IVY OAKS - wonderful 4 bedroom house privately situated on 2 acres in Ivy. Minutes west of the City limits, convenient to schools, shopping $479,000. Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 #486644

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

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UPDATED RANCH ON OVER 3 ACRES. Excellent starter or retirement home with fenced back yard. Private, peaceful setting. Country location but convenient to Ruckersville and Charlottesville. $164,900. www.RodBrunelle.com/Mulberry 7604663/985-8377. (504516)

LIKE TO WORK ON CARS?! This garage is huge, the ceiling is about 12’. This building was built as temporary housing with an auto repair beneath. It is for the person who works on cars for a hobby or for a living.

2 bedroom, 1 bath living upstairs. 960 square feet for the special person. $170,000. Bonnie & Joe Field - The Field Team, 589-2611. (504314)

JAMES RIVER ROAD BUILDING LOTS. Beautiful land parcels in Southern Albemarle on the road to Howardsville. Good agricultural land comprising (4) adjoining parcels totaling 80 acres, offered for $695,000. See mls numbers 503486/403488/503487/503483 for individual parcel listings. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com

ACREAGE! LOCATION! PRIVACY! With ample features, an expansive property, and a great location, this all brick home is truly a great find. Highlights include a convenient location near Pantops and Monticello, new carpet, hardwood floors and more! $284,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (503020)

BUILD YOUR NEW HOME HERE! This nice wooded lot offers privacy and is only minutes to the gate, tennis courts and the playground. Ask about special builder packages! $29,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 242-3550. (499997)

BRAND NEW HOME is ready for its new owner featuring a spacious kitchen, family room, living room, country front porch, garden tub and nice flat lot for children and pets. Located only minutes to Zion Crossroads and in a quaint subdivision with common area, pond for fishing and more. $197,090. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (499926)

MOUNTAIN VIEWS from the rear (building site?) of this 8 acre wooded lot in Indian Springs. Drilled well with excellent 10 gallons per minute flow rate. $245,000.

Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (498949)

168 ACRES of beautiful rolling farmland in Orange overlooking the Pamunkey River with distant mountain vistas from multiple home sites. Includes a 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home, equipment shed and many productive fields. $895,000. Maury Atkins 540-2232719. (485829)

HUCKLEBERRY HILL FARM consists of 264 acres of beautiful rolling fields and woodland just north of Earlysville. A well-preserved historic home (circa 1880) is the centerpiece plus a state of the art 18 stall horse barn provides the backbone of a full horse boarding operation. Call Maury for all the details! $2,750,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (501773)

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RED HILL ESTATE. Huge price reduction on 21 gorgeous acres SCLATERS FORD ROAD. This prime 5.5 acre Fluvanna parcel PRIVATE LAKE OF THE WOODS. Absolutely private and estate at Red Hill. The home is awaiting your custom finishing has commanding mountain and pastoral views. Electric in place immaculate log home overlooking private lake on 20 acres of hardtouches with beautiful views of mountains and pond with rolling and soil perc tested for 4 bedrooms. No subdivision, no HOA. Just wood forest. Features include stone fireplaces, honey pine floors, pastures and board fencing. Way below assessment at $775,000. privacy and the opportunity to build your dream home. $79,000. in-law suite and heavenly porch. Near Scottsville. Swim, fish, hunt, JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (497369) JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (501772) or just relax. $435,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner. com (499607) This information, although deemed accurate at the time of publication, is not guaranteed.

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BLUE RIDGE MTN. PARCEL. Extraordinary parcel w/280 degree mountain & valley views.

Supremely private w/ multiple streams/springs.

Adjacent to thousands of Wintergreen’s permanent wilderness acres.

Elevations 1600’-2200’.

Minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, shopping, wineries and micro-breweries. $975,000. www.

TheChaseTeam.com 296-9860. (497651)

AUBURN FARM. Great little horse farm of 19+ ac. 5 miles to town. Lovely home & 4 stall barn w/add’l apt. in private setting. Another home could be built. Great location for riding.

Lake is shared with neighbor and very easy to access. $1,175,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup.com 981-1274. (464053)

EXTREMELY WELL-BUILT Contemporary home located in Earlysville, 10 mins. to airport/Hollymead Town Center. This spacious, light-filled home features upgrades such as Hardiplank siding, 50 yr. roof, upgraded appliances, slate floors, Anderson windows, wooden vaulted ceilings, 2 floor to ceiling brick FP and 2 detached 3-car garages. $520,000. Kim Johnson, 465-5138. (501518)

HOW CONVENIENT is this home? Within walking distance to shopping, the home is on the corner of Route 33W and the entrance to the Gateway Center (Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, etc). Ranch with unfinished basement, new windows installed in 2011, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Live in or possible office space. Currently zoned residential. $169,000. www.KathyMarkwood.com 985-6454. (498543)

EARLYSVILLE ICON. Never before on the market, 12,856 sq. ft. former grocery store, 3532 sq. ft. building divided into restaurant and 3 other shops. 6.31 total acres, space for an additional 12,000 sq. ft. of buildings. C1 zoning. 30614 sq. ft. paved. $2,000,000. www.

MaupinGroup.com Warren Maupin, 962-8939.

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ONLY SLOPESIDE TIMBERS CONDO under $100,000! Very cute and rustic with great mountain and ski slope views. Turnkey furnished with full sized refrigerator. Low dues of $600/quarter. $99,000. Christy and Rod Phillips, 434987-6399. (501775)

HICKORY RIDGE. Gorgeous Palladian-Style brick home with 4 fireplaces. Large, handsome rooms with walls of glass, spill onto the bricked pool area. The superbly landscaped grounds are accented with a koi pond and gazebo. A separate pool/guest home offers a large living room, complete kitchen, bath and additional room. $649,900. Frank Quayle, 951-5100. (486869)

LAKE MONTICELLO. You MUST see this pristine Post & Beam home with soaring ceilings, wrap around decks front & back, open floor plan AND a great lot for a FANTASTIC price!! Lots of upgrades throughout. Ready to move right in.

New appliances, new lighting, & new flooring. $229,900. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (502915)

INCREDIBLE VALUE in Southern Albemarle! Gorgeous land tract 30 minutes South of Charlottesville with many building sites. Gently rolling topography, hardwoods, springs and long creek frontage make this parcel highly desirable and quite unique. $84,500.

Rick Reed, 409-2745. (491110)

HERE’S A CHANCE to own a very well taken care of church building. The inside is very nice and turn-key for another church. You could also make it a home with some imagination. There are two parcels with this property. $169,900. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581.

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COME AND EXPERIENCE the peace and serenity of Primrose. This 1900 gem is a welcoming haven for those seeking a comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle.

The interior has had many updates and upgrades.

There are gardens to enjoy as well as a stocked pond, fenced paddock areas and a five stall barn for your equine friends. $699,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (503780)

GREAT LOCATION, an easy drive to 250 and 64. Minutes to Zion Crossroads, commute to Charlottesville or Richmond. Cottage-like home on just over an acre. Screened in front porch, two bedrooms on the first floor, third in the basement.

Huge family room in the basement. Hardwood floors and fireplace. $199,900. Mandy Yancey, 760-1882.

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NICELY WOODED, approximately 1-acre, elevated building site just a few steps to Batesville. Attractive price for desirable Western Albemarle!

Excellent potential. Bordered by established homes with lots of large, mature trees in between, so it’s easy to site the house for maximum privacy! $49,000. Ben Hernandez, 4664148/951-5146. (500842)

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Property is adorned with landscapes of rolling hills, decadent gardens and a babbling creek. Exceptional! $564,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434242-3550. (498936)

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By Joanne DiMaggio

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hen it comes to holiday festivities the whole family can enjoy, Central Virginia is the place to be. It all starts the day after Thanksgiving and continues through the end of December, culminating with First Night Virginia on New Year’s Eve.

Virginia Gingerbread Christmas Downtown for the Holidays invites residents to join its 9th Annual Gingerbread Competition, December 6 through December 9, at the Omni Hotel, 235 West Main Street.

The theme this year is “Houses from the Past, Celebrate 250.” The competition is open to everyone.

The mission of Virginia Gingerbread Christmas is “to maintain and grow an established community

event, open to all, that encourages the feelings and memories of “Old Fashioned Family Holidays” while spotlighting children’s charities and creating positive public awareness of local business.

Registration forms must be received by Monday, December 3. Entry fees are $25 professional; $15 adults; $10 families; and free to teens, youth and children. Houses from the Gingerbread competition will be on display for everyone to enjoy from December 6 through the 9th.

On Thursday, December 6 the Winter Wonderland will have its grand opening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., complete with elves and helpers, Mrs. Claus, and electric trains. Stroll through the gingerbread houses that will be on display. Santa will even stop by with some surprises from the North Pole!

This year’s Winter Wonderland will run for four days, concluding

with the St. Nicholas Reception. Winners for the gingerbread competition will be announced, and prizes will be awarded at the reception.

For more information, contact the Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville at 434-295-9073 or visit www.downtowncharlottesville.net.

Greene County’s Parade of Lights The 2012 Parade of Lights will take place on December 1st in historic Stanardsville. Pre-parade events begin at 5:00 p.m. and include a Disney moon bounce across from the Lafayette; “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” playing at The Lafayette; the Shenandoah Shakers at Towne Centre; and the Spring Hill Youth Praise Band at Stanardsville Hardware. At 6:00 p.m., the parade begins, followed at 7:00 p.m. with post parade events, including a visit with Santa and tree lighting at Town Hall, and the Deanes in concert at William Monroe High School. For more information, visit www.greenecoc.org.

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Winery Wonderlands Wineries across Central Virginia get in on the holiday action by hosting open house celebrations.

Get in the spirit with hot mulled wine, unique gift shopping, warm hospitality and a festive setting at

Nellysford Lodge and Country Store

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Commercial is across & down the street. Features of its era w/bullseye molding on doors and window frames, built-in cabinets, wainescotting, solid pine doors, hdwd. flrs., wood mantels, chair rail, high ceilings, etc. Older section in rear with enclosed porch used as storage area. $250,000 MLS#485806

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For those who love nostalgia, Nelson County’s Walton’s Mountain Museum in Schuyler is hosting its annual Christmas weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on December 1-2, and December 8-9. The museum will be decorated inside and out and they will serve cookies and cider. This is the only time you can go beyond

Wintergreen Winery in Nelson County. From Friday, November 23 through Sunday, November 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., enjoy complimentary tastings of the winery’s award-winning wines and delicious holiday refreshments. Artisanal cheeses, Virginia-made and gourmet food products will be available for

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If you live in Orange or Nelson counties, there are a number of holiday celebrations practically in your backyard.

Bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday season in downtown Orange. The Orange County Holiday Parade will be held on Sunday, December 2 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Immediately after the parade, head over to Taylor Park for the Orange Community Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. For more information, www.visitororangevirginia.com or call 540-672-1653.

If you live in Gordonsville, head downtown for the Gordonsville Memorial Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. This annual tree lighting ceremony kicks off the Gordonsville community holiday tradition. Light refreshments are served while a visit from Santa is enjoyed by children young and old at the Exchange Hotel.

The community comes together to carol down Main Street from the Exchange Hotel to the Town Hall for the Christmas tree to be lit. The lights on the tree are lit in memory of loved ones that are no longer with us during the holiday season. If you are interested in having a light on the tree or have any questions concerning this festive celebration, contact The Town Clerk at 540-832-2233.

the restrictive ropes in the museum.

There is a fee. For more information, call 434-831-2000 or visit www.waltonmuseum.org.

Downtown Lovingston will hold the Nelson County Christmas Parade, “The Greatest Christmas Gift” on Sunday, December 2 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Floats, fire, rescue and sheriff’s departments, bands, riders on horseback, veterans groups, vendors and Santa Claus will participate. The parade will travel north on Front Street through the village of Lovingston. For more information, visit www.nelsonchamber.org.

For a full-blown winter wonderland experience, there’s no place quite like Wintergreen Resort, an 11,000 acre, four-season resort located in the Blue Ridge Mountains southwest of Charlottesville. Enjoy snow skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing; a full-service spa; and a variety of enticing dining options.

This year celebrate the season with Santa on the slopes, in holiday workshops, with games, story time with Mrs. Claus, and a New Year’s Eve Celebration. The festivities take place from Saturday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 1. For more information, visit www.wintergreenresort.com.

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Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery in Nellysford will celebrate the holiday season by offering visitors an opportunity to taste “True to the Fruit” wines and historical honey meads paired with samples of food. Find a unique gift for someone special from Hill Top’s gift shop or wine selection.

Free logo glass with wine purchase and a 10 percent discount on Christmas items in the shop. The festivities are on Saturday, December 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit www.hilltopberrywine.com.

In Orange County, Barboursville Vineyard is hosting a holiday open house on November 23 and 24 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Taste their awardwinning wines by the fireplace. A special sampling from Palladio Restaurant will be available. Visit www. barboursvillewine.com.

Burnley Vineyards in Barboursville has its Holiday/Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors will enjoy a tasting of new releases including Riesling and Hot Mulled Wine (Spicy Rivanna). Items to nibble will be available.

Cost is just $2 per person to taste up to 14 wines. Call 540-832-2828 or visit www.burnleywines.com.

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materials (straw wreath forms, pins, wire, etc.) will be provided, including a cornucopia of natural materials.

Bring hand pruners. Wreath Workshops will be held on November 29 & 30 and on December 1-3, 5, 7-8.

Times are listed on the Monticello webpage: www.monticello.org where you can also purchase reserved tickets. The cost is $55.

Monticello also is hosting the Holiday Classic 5K on Saturday, Decem-

org for more information.

And finally, what would the holidays at Monticello be without the famed evening tours? These smallgroup house tours, which include the seldom-seen Dome Room, offer visitors an intimate look at how the holidays were celebrated in Jefferson’s time, plus the rare opportunity to experience Monticello after dark.

Tours will be held December 8, 15, 20-23 and 26-30. They begin at 5:45

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Events at Historic Properties Last, but certainly not least, are all the holiday festivities taking place at three of our most cherished historic properties—Monticello, AshlawnHighland, and Montpelier.

One of the great things about visiting historic properties during the holidays is that it gives children a chance to see how Christmas was celebrated when our country was young. They quickly discover to their surprise that it was a far cry from what we do today.

During Thomas Jefferson’s time, for instance, holiday celebrations were much more modest than what we do today. Socializing and special food were the focal points of the winter celebrations—not lavish gifts or decorations.

One of the ways to become engaged in the historic Christmas is through the Holiday Wreath Workshops held at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center Theater. These ever-popular workshops, now in their 26th year, produce a gratifying and tangible end product: a beautiful holiday wreath. Join Janet Miller, Lou Hatch and Maggie Stemann Thompson as they lead participants through the process of creating their own wreaths in these three-hour workshops. All

pes found in Jefferson’s own hand to inspire your holiday table. Arrive early to the Museum Shop and leave your items to pick up at the conclusion of your tour. Cost is $75 and reservations are required.

Just up the road from Monticello, Ashlawn-Highland will deck the halls from December 3 through 31.

Fresh boxwood, fruits, holly and more will adorn the home in the early 19th century style of President

Ashlawn Highland ber 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Join in on the festivity and fun during the 3rd annual race. This family-oriented 5k begins at the East Walk of Monticello and ends at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center. Kids 12 and under can enjoy the Deck the Halls Kids Dash, a quarter mile loop around the West Lawn within the shadows of Monticello. Adults are $30; kids $10.

Add $5 for race day registration. Reservations are required. Visit Monticello.

p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on each date. Cost is $45, with reserved tickets required.

Holiday Evening Tours are not recommended for children under age 6.

Portions of this tour are not handicapped accessible.

For a more personal tour, Monticello is offering private house tours on December 14 and December 16 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Begin your evening with an intimate tour including the third-floor Dome Room. At the conclusion of your tour, sample culinary delights from Jefferson’s time paired with Virginia wine. You will go home with a copy of one of eight reci-

James and Elizabeth Monroe, with a late 19th century emphasis in the Victorian addition.

On December 9, Ashlawn-Highland’s skilled crafters will direct a Gingerbread and Lace Ornament Workshop. Each participant in the workshop will be guided through the process of making three Victorian inspired tree decorations.

For more information, call 434293-8000 or email info@ashlawnhighland.org.

On December 7- 9 at Montpelier in Orange County, you can enjoy centuries of Christmas traditions during the Montpelier Candlelight Tour.

There you will be greeted by Dolley Madison and learn about early 19th century Christmas customs while exploring the Madisons’ home by candlelight. See the Madison Dancers perform in the Grand Salon. Linger in the DuPont Gallery, enjoy light refreshments, wine and wassail while enjoying harp music and carolers.

Adult advance ticket price (until December 1) is $25. Afterwards it is $35. Children 6 through 14 are $5.

Please enter through the Main Gate, park and check-in at the Visitor Center. The Museum Shop will be open.

Tours will be held between 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. For more information, call 540-672-2728, x141.

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CVILLE IN ALBEMARLE CO

Renovated Cape Cod on 2 private, level acres. Kit w/gas stove, brkfast bar & skylights. Spacious LR/DR area, 1st floor MBR! Shed/wrkshop/studio w/electric & water. Move in ready! MLS# 504671, $346,000. Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

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9’ ceilings, open LR & DR w/crown/ chair moldings. Gourmet Kit w/brkfst nook & mtn view. MBR w/tray ceiling, att. BA, walk-in closet. Huge bsmnt w/ gas heat. MLS# 502995, $245,000.

Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

SCOTTSVILLE IN FLUVANNA

Secluded compound w/2 homes on 41 wooded acres. Multiple decks/porches & windows. Workshop/garage w/apt, 1540 fin. sq.ft., decks & porches. Wooded, 2 creeks. MLS# 499133, $699,000. Carter Montague, 434. 962.3419

EARLYSVILLE FOREST

3 BR, 2.5 BA home on acre of private, wooded land, cul-de-sac lot. Well maintained! Open floor plan, sunroom/ brkfast rm, wall-to-wall windows, bonus room. MLS# 504213, $309,500.

Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

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CAMELOT IN CVILLE

Minutes to NGIC. 3 BR, renovated BA w/hardwood floors, FP, 21 SEER heat pump. Recently painted, new insulation.

Separate shed with heat/AC. Call today to see! MLS# 504756, $170,000.

Shann Whited, 434.962.4741

FABULOUS MILL CREEK VALUE

Versatile great rm plan, 1st floor MBR, whirlpool BA, full fin. bsmnt. Gas heat & appliances. Wrap-around deck, fenced rear yard, shed. Hiking trails close by!

MLS# 502519, $279,500. Alice Nye Fitch, 434.981.4562

2315/2317 NORTH BERKSHIRE

Duplex for sale - both leased. 2315 leased thru 9/30/2012 & 2317 leased thru 6/30/2012. Convenient and close to everything! This is a perfect opportunity for an investor! MLS# 493755, $279,900. Jan Bas van Beek, 951.7134

WOODBROOK

Spectacular 4BR home with beautifully remodeled kitchen, maple cabinets, soap stone counters, Italian ceramic tile, heated floors. Formal DR, LR with FP & cherry floors. MLS# 504367 $324,900.

Carol Carder, 434.242.0459 www.montaguemiller.com/openhouse

CLOSE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE

Attractive & affordable! Close quickly at your convenience!. 4th BR in the City!

Sliding glass doors to backyard, great for entertaining & relaxation. Quality cedar sliding. MLS# 504720, $80,000.

Sal Milione, 434.882.4000

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Private location - easy commute to C’ville or Augusta Co. Level one story home has lg rooms w/ample storage.

Backyard w/spectacular mtn views.

Two storage buildings. MLS# 503875, $174,500. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

WILLOUGHBY TOWNES

Blue Ridge views from this custom home.

Unique design w/hrdwd & stone floors, granite counters, high ceilings, stone & marble FPs, & full unfin. bsmnt. 5 acres, barn - potential for horses. MLS# 502489, $899,900. Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

Fresh Paint, shows great! WONDERFUL LOCATION to Historic Downtown & UVA. Great condition! Lease for $1375 or will consider renting with option or delayed closing. MLS# 496636, $239,000.

Glenda Howard, 434.981.0839

STANARDSVILLE

D’TOWN CVILLE Walk to UVA, D’town Mall, the Corner!

1920’S home completely remodeled, new windows, flooring, high ceilings, w/charm & character. 4 BRs/3 BAs. MLS# 497968, $295,000. Jamie White, 434.906.3944

Newly remodeled on 1.64 acres. Great Rm w/open LR/DR. Vaulted ceiling in MBr, new vinyl windows, new carpet/ vinyl flooring. Eat in kitchen 360 view of Blue Ridge Mtns. MLS# 480779, $99,000. Sal Milione, 434.882.4000

CHARLOTTESVILLE

3 BR, 2.5 BA home close to all City conveniences. Brick end unit, small grassy backyard, privacy fence. One of the best lots in private cul-de-sac neighborhood!

Move-in ready! MLS# 504212, $215,000.

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FANTASTIC VALUE! Contemporary w/ open floor plan, soaring stone FP, cathedral ceilings & clerestory windows! Lower level has office, study, full BA, fam rm, 2 car garage. MLS# 486852, $249,000.

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LR, FR, newer addition (rec rm w/built in bookcases, tall ceilings & FP) Lg terrace & screen porch. Chefs kit, DR, office/study, lg MBR & BA (w/heated floors) + 3 add’l BRs. MLS# 496468, $439,000. Anita Dunbar, 434.951.7135

BENTIVAR

Custom built Barry Meade Home on 2 acre lot w/5BR, 3 1/2 BA, formal LR/ DR, gas FP. Lg MBR w/FP. Walk-out terrace level with beautifully landscaped yard. MLS# 497349, $625,000. Carol Carder, 434.242.0459

CARRINGTON PLACE

Gaffney built townhome near everything. Huge BRs w/private BAs. New bsmnt expansion w/3rd BR/rec room & full BA. Sunny, spacious, open interior. MLS# 503051, $210,000.

Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

UVA - RUGBY RD AREA

Private location on 1 acre in lovely neighborhood, near C’ville amenities. Walk to Barracks Rd shops & UVA. Deck overlooks woods & creek. Space for ext family. Many updates+3-car garage. Yates Nobles, 996.0888 MLS# 498232, $1,200,000

GLENMORE

Spacious & in beautiful condition!

Two-Story Family Room w/FP, opens to deck & privacy. Bright Kit w/granite & stainless. Lg MA suite, + 3 BRs, study & media rm. MLS# 500166, $545,000.

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REDLANDS, C. 1910

Hunt Country estate set on 8.9 ac. on outskirts of Orange Co. Greek Revival manor w/grand portico, elegant foyer, formal rooms, lg MA suite, & fin. bsmnt.

5 BRs, 5500 fin sq ft. MLS# 499082, $749,000. Carter Montague, 4962.3419

LAND OPPORTUNITIES GREENWOOD HIGHLANDS

2 acre lot at the foot of Bear Den Mtn. Level site surrounded by hrdwds, perc’ed for 3BR home, bordered by Stony Run. Well in place & rough driveway. Strong spring. MLS# 494917, $239,000. Carter Montague, 434.951.7156

GREENE COUNTY

Move-in ready w/surprisingly large interior, 4 beautiful BRs, fully fin. walk out bsmnt, dbl garage, new cabinets & granite counters. Rear deck/side patio. Culde-sac lot. MLS# 502117, $219,500.

Jamie White, 434.906.3944

2 ACRES IN ALBEMARLE

Build your country dream home on this 2 acre S.Albemarle property min from vineyards & homes of U.S. Presidents.

Near I-64 & Historic Downtown Charlottesville. MLS # 497065, $65,000.

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CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

8 lot development ready to build-out.

2 of 8 lots front on Harris Rd, new road to be installed by developer.

Possible owner financing. Near Fry Springs neighborhoods. MLS# 501870, $450,000 Jamie White, 434.906.3944

BLUE RIDGE MEADOW

Gem of a lot w/ gorgeous mtn & vista views! Large 21 acre lot in West.

Albemarle nestled onto the side of Bear Den Mtn in Greenwood Highlands.

MLS# 494918, $489,000. Carter Montague, 434.951.7156

SPRING CREEK

Best Buy in exclusive gated community w/golf course. 15 min to Cville/40 min to Short Pump. Bsmnt & Garage. Exc condition. Golf membership separate from HOA. MLS# 504301, $199,900 MLS# Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419

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Affordable home in good condition.

Private setting on 1.8 acres southern Albemarle Co. One level living w/2 BRs/1 BA, lg yard. Min. from Howardsville & James River. MLS# 503573, $62,500.

Carter Montague, 434.951.7156

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Insulation

Greens

Up

Your Budget

By Joanne DiMaggio

Adding more insulation to your home is the ultimate green home improvement, offering you a quick energy-payback project that is guaranteed to lower your heating and cooling bills.

Homes built before 1980 are notorious for not having enough insulation. But starting in 1980, people began talking about energy awareness. Now over 30 years later, you can bring your home’s insulation up to current standards and in the process, save anywhere from 10 to 50 percent on your energy bills.

First a brief class in R-ratings. The label on insulation lists the R-value per inch, which is a measure of resistance to heat transfer. The larger the number, the more effective the insulation. The more effective the insulation, the lower your energy bills.

Seems simple enough.

Insulation types range from that irritating itchy stuff to cushiony pillows made of blue jean fabric—how’s that for “green” insulation! The right type of insulation really depends on what part of the house you’re working on, and whether you’re starting from scratch or doing an upgrade.

Insulation material comes in all shapes and sizes. Batts and blankets come in convenient rolls that are easy to carry. This is the type of insulation suitable for do-it-yourself projects, but be careful to cut the material to fit around plumbing pipes and wires.

Don’t just stuff it.

Fiberglass batts and blankets are widely available in standard widths and thicknesses. They’re ideal for putting between studs, joists, and rafters. Paper- and foil-faced versions have stapling flanges that make insulation easy. The disadvantage is that

it can be itchy to install. You’ll need protective clothing.

Phenol formaldehyde, linked to cancer, is being phased out as a binder and warning labels about a possible cancer risk from inhaled fibers also are being phased out because regulators have concluded the fibers break down quickly in lungs.

Rock wool batts and blankets are more fire-resistant than fiberglass and they don’t itch. They spring into shape against studs, and installation is staple-free and quick. It has a few disadvantages, however. It is not widely available and it retains moisture so if allowed to get damp it can harbor mold growth. It has a highrecycled content (up to 90 percent), but it also contains crystalline silica so inhaling it over a long term could cause lung disease, including cancer.

Cotton batts (aka “blue jeans”) don’t itch and come in easy-to-handle rolls. It’s not widely available, but if you can find it, you’ll have insulation that contains at least 85 percent recycled fiber and needs little additional energy to make. It also contains a borate fire retardant, which deters some insect pests.

Let’s look at the places where additional insulation can really make a difference.

Attics Attic insulation can lower heating and cooling costs by as much as

$600 a year and is one of the places where it’s easiest to add. In an unfinished space, simply add layers to what’s already there. If you have the kind of attic that can be finished, put the insulation against the roof. This is a better way to insulate the attic if your heating and cooling ducts pass through the space.

For do-it-yourselfers, use the blanket-type material, as that’s easiest to work with. If you’re insulating the roof, sprayed foam polyurethane works best because it molds to rafters, blocks water vapor, and has a high R-rating per inch.

Walls on Main Floors Adding wall insulation will lower energy costs by as much as $130 per year. If you don’t already have insulation, it’s fairly easy to add it in stud bays. If your walls already are insulated, you probably won’t be able to add more without tearing into the drywall or plaster. If you’re remodeling, that’s a good option, but if not, wait until you need to replace the siding and then add insulating sheathing underneath it.

Basements and Crawl Spaces Energy losses of as much as 30 percent happen in the basement and crawl space. Adding insulation can save about $170 per year in heating and cooling costs. You can either insulate under the bottom floor and

Attic insulation can lower heating and cooling costs by as much as $600 a year and is one of the places where it’s easiest to add. treat the crawl space or basement as outdoor space, or insulate the walls and treat the area as indoor space. If you do this, then close off all exterior vents except those needed for combustion air or exhaust.

It takes about a third less material to insulate the walls of a 36 x 48 foot basement as it does to insulate the subfloor above. Key here is to place a layer of rigid foam insulation against the foundation to keep moisture from condensing against the cold walls. When you’re ready to finish the basement, you can cover the foam with a stud wall, fill it with unraced fiberglass insulation, and then cover it with drywall.

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CLASSIC NORTH DOWNTOWN HOME

726 PaRk stReet $525,000 This classic, circa 1950 North Downtown home on over a third of an acre offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths in over 2,800 square feet of sunny, sophisticated living spaces within walking distance of Downtown.

The terrace-level apartment is light filled and charming, as is the entire home. The owners are designers and it shows, from their choice in light fixtures and window treatments to paint colors and flooring.

Brand new roof and many systems, rear play area, garage, quality 1950’s brick construction!

FRY’S SPRING – CLOSE TO UVA

201 CLEVELAND AVENUE • $325,000 This charming, circa 1938, bungalow sits on a large, lovely wooded lot within walking distance of UVA and Downtown and on the city bus line. Living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, central air and heat, a new roof, upgraded 200 amp electric service, and detached garage. Joan Jay, (434) 295-1806. MLS# 503765

CUSTOM HOME ON 3.48 ACRES

STATELY HOME ON 3 PRIVATE ACRES

NEW TO THE MARKET IN ALBEMARLE

260 TERRELL ROAD WEST • $949,000 This fabulous 1-level custom, architect-designed home, sits gracefully in a quiet neighborhood. A renovated kitchen-sitting rm w/ cathedral ceiling & commercial appliances, a large master suite, opulent mstr bath, 3 stone-faced fireplaces, nanny suite & add’l bedrooms on lower level. Joan Jay (434) 295-1806. MLS# 502782

2835 EARLYSVILLE ROAD • $575,000 Custom built home on a beautiful secluded lot, just 6 mins to Barracks Rd & 4 mins to Hollymead Town Ctr. Grand foyer, formal dining/living rms, kitchen w/eat-in, great rm & 1st-floor BR. Gorgeous hardwoods, extensive trim details & crown molding.

Pool & cabana. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 503874

5295 TANAGER WOODS • $650,000 Custom-built home just 10 mins to Hollymead Town Center on a private, partially wooded/cleared lot. With both 1st & 2nd flr master suites, gorgeous hardwoods throughout, formal living & dining rooms. Expansive front porch and spacious deck. Full finished basement. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 504288

ONE-LEVEL LIVING ON GARTH ROAD

UNIQUE HOME IN SMALL COMMUNITY

LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING AT ITS BEST

2461 GARTH ROAD • $699,000 Highly desired W. Albemarle home on immaculate 3 acres, with the convenience of proximity to town & secluded mtn views. 1-owner, hardwoods, 2 fireplaces. All bedrooms & living space on 1st flr.

Newly-built 2-car garage used as a workshop/converted to a cottage/home business. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 504211

*$5'(1 &2857 ‡ ‡ 5('8&(' Garden Court charmer with over $50K of upgrades. Completely new kitchen (granite/maple/tile) new baths, windows, hardwoods, plumbing, HVAC, roof, and deck. Hardwoods throughout most of the 1st floor and woodburning fireplace. Back deck & front patio. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 503564

108 BOXWOOD COURT • $225,000 This 2-BR, 2-BA home features a 1st-flr master suite, hardwood flrs, stainless appliances, maple cabinets, ceramic tile, crown molding, ceiling fans, & private patio. Convenient to Downtown, UVA & shopping. 2-car off-st parking. HOA incl’ all exterior bldg & lawn maintenance. Harmony Thurston (434) 996-0006. MLS# 503756

IDEAL DOWNTOWN LOCATION – REDUCED

507 2ND STREET, NE • $579,000 A light-filled, 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath end unit townhome on historic N. 2nd Street, just 3 blocks to the Downtown Mall.

Low-maintenance living on a quiet residential block. A rare opportunity with only four townhomes in this bldg. Renovated kitchen & powder room, built-in bookcases, fireplace. 2 reserved, off-street parking spaces. MLS# 494742

921 RosseR Lane $750,000

ESTABLISHED UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD

A rare find, this nearly new home sits on a quiet street in an established city neighborhood.

Architect-designed, built with quality and care, offering a gracious open floor plan: first-floor master suite, woodburning fireplace, hardwood and tile floors throughout.

In a neighborhood with streets that were made for walking, this home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, tons of storage in an expandable attic and basement/garage. A short walk to the University of Virginia. Joan Jay, (434) 295-1806. MLS# 503690

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