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A PublicAtion of the chArlottesville AreA AssociAtion of reAltors速 Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange
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Residential Brokers
EASTERLY ESTATES
Like new home in thriving new community in Albemarle County. Former Winner of Best Master Suite in the Parade of Homes on 1st oor w/ sitting rm. No corners were cut. Expansive foyer, stone replace, 9’ ceilings on 1st level w/ vaulted ceillng in LR and tray ceiling in DR. Large island in Kit. w/ maple, silentshut cabinets and granite. Huge media/game rm on 2nd level. Come home to peace and tranquility. Fantastic oorplans and gracious lawns set this neighborhood apart. $799,000 Call Eve: 434-825-1878
GORGEOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS
Stylish home on bluff overlooking mountains, in golf community with lake, near town. Open and exible oor plan allows for gracious living on main level and private guest or in-law suite on lower level. Finest quality construction with 4 or 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 car garage. Professionally landscaped with many outdoor seating areas for your added enjoyment. $449,000. Ring Sonja 981-3523
Ring Sonja 434-981-3523
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?
COLONIAL HOME/ TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT
CITY LIVING COUNTY TAXES
Offering great space for entertaining/family living. 2,554 sq feet, hrdwd oors, spacious great room w/ gas fp, ktchn w/stainless appl & center island, formal din rm, & back porch. Mstr Suite & 3 addt’l BR, PLUS an ofce/ studio, and a convenient upstairs laundry rm. $299,900. Call Sharon 434-981-7200
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 often-stressed home search process into one of enjoyment and satisfaction.
Call Eve 434-825-1878
Eve Hesselroth lives in Charlottesville with her husband and two amazing children, Aidan and Maya. She has experienced 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 is highly enthusiastic about matching people up with the right place for them. She brings patience, warmth and a sense of humor to the home buying process. To learn more about Eve, check out her LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/pub/0/7a3/434 or email her at evefhi@gmail.com.
PRIVACY ON 7 ACRES
Brick home w/copper roof offers mostly 1-lvl living PLUS a full lower level w/ extra living quarters, rec room, garage & storage. Main level w/ elegant liv room w/ fp, gourmet eat-in ktchn, dining room w/ fp, lrge sunroom or family room & master suite. Enjoy in-ground pool, pond, & privacy. $499,900. Call Sharon 434-981-7200
So convenient - near Barracks Rd, schools and UVa, with attached garage on main level. Great oor plan with charm and character, hardwood oors, built in bookcases and brick replace in family room. Living room, formal dining room, family room , kitchen and master bedroom suite all on same level. Two more bedrooms & bathroom upstairs and tiled rec room and bathroom in walk out basement. Large lot with mature trees and bushes and patio. $329,000. Ring Sonja 434-981-3523
Laurie Ripper Kelly 434-882-1194 Laurie Ripper Kelly moved to Charlottesville from Northern Virginia to attend U.Va. for undergrad and law school, and has turned her passion for real estate into a fulfilling career. She enjoys using her expertise to help her clients navigate the complex process of buying or selling a home. She is certified as an e-pro Internet Specialist and American Conservation Broker. Email Laurie at laurieripperkelly@gmail.com for more info.
Anya Scott 434-882-1777
• Available to show property on short notice. • Real estate investor and world traveler. • Raised in Moscow and New York City, chose to make Charlottesville home 18 years ago. • Graduate of The College William and Mary, background in the performing arts. • Mother of two, very well versed in area schools and children’s cultural and athletic programs. • Keen understand and appreciation of individual tastes and needs. • Fluent in Russian • anyascott@gmail.com or call 434-882-1777
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GLEN LOVE
A rare offering at this price after a signicant reduction, Glen Love is surrounded by 122 acres suitable for grape cultivation. Built by one of VA’s most esteemed builders with unparallelled craftsmanship throughout. Splendid pool and formal gardens. Call/ email for more information -- Anya Scott, 434-8821777, anyashomes@gmail.com
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Sending a special “THANK YOU” to my Clients, Customers and Associates for their business in 2011
12 They call it First Night in a spirit of optimism, not irony. It’s the last night of the old calendar year, but the night when new hopes lead to new opportunities.
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3538 Preddy Creek Road Spacious custom-built brick home on 11 wooded acres w/pond in North Albemarle. Easy drive to NGIC & shopping. 4BR/3BA/2hlf w/n walk-out lower level.Huge eat-in kitchen with bfast bar, cer tile, & lots of counter space. Cherry/Hickory HWF on main level. Liv rm with FP opens to vaulted sunroom. Lg bedrooms, plus a 2nd Master suite downstairs,spacious walk-out rec room w/2nd replace. Tons of storage. Laundry/Mud room w/1/2 BA & 2-car attached garage. Wildlife/pastoral views! Call for more info!! MLS#492088
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LITTLE EGYPT ROAD - ORANGE - Don’t miss this lovely 9+ acre parcel located in beautiful Orange County Virginia. Great location build your dream home and enjoy the country life with easy access to Gordonsville or Orange. Fronts state road and has mix of mature hardwoods and pasture. Would make a delightful mini-farm or horse ranch! Septic application on le and well on site. Ready for your house plans! MLS#483255, $59,900
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If you nd yourself behind on mortgage payments and property value is less than what is owed or worse, you are facing foreclosure—call Ellen or Mike Butters today for a free condential consultation. We have helped clients save their homes just days before foreclosure, we can help you too! Go to www.EXITCulpeper.com or call 540-825-9898.
15367 BRANDY RD, SUITE A • CULPEPER, VA • (540) 825-9898
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Unit 504 at The Gleason is a spacious 2,471 SF 3Br, 3B + study/library, two gas FP, and two (2) onsite reserved parking spaces. South facing with terrific mountain views and ample light. Residents make interior design selections from a sophisticated list of interior appointments together with The Gleason’s interior design consultant. Unmatched amenities include covered parking, and a 1-year ACAC health club membership. The Gleason is located just two blocks of Charlottesville’s historic downtown mall. Only nine (5) condominium residences remain for sale.
MLS#485060
$929,000
Visit us online at www.thegleason.com and call today to set up a site tour. for more information or call:
MARK MASCOTTE 434.825.8610
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Albemarle 102 WICKHAM POND DR WICKHAM POND PAT MLS# 491340 $239,025 2001 ASHEVILLE DR PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS ATH MLS# 493825 $239,890
294 CLAREMONT LN OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 489395 $384,900 15 WINDMERE LN OLD TRAIL PDT MLS# 485318 $482,990
fluvanna 209 AUGIE ALLEY SYCAMORE SQUARE PAT MLS# 487523 $139,990
louisa 45 TURKEY TROT LN SPRING CREEK DET MLS# 493978 $399,990 56 BEAR ISLAND PKWY SPRING CREEK DET MLS# 492369 $497,300
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59 LARCHMONT CIR GREENECROFT PDT MLS# 478964 $229,990
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656 JUSTIN DR SYCAMORE SQUARE DET MLS# 492438 $249,995
294 CLAREMONT LN OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 489395 $384,900
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113 HOLLY HILL DR HOLLY HILL PDT MLS# 487642 $214,990
56 BEAR ISLAND PKWY SPRING CREEK DET MLS# 492369 $497,300
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3426 KENTS STORE WAY FLUVANNA 4 Bedroom/1 bath ranch minutes from RT 64 and 250 at the Ferncliff Exit. An easy commute to Charlottesville or Richmond. 1152 Fin sq ft on 2 acres with shed. Great opportunity for first time buyer or investor willing to make some repairs. If you’re looking for a good buy, this is it! MLS#494316, $80,000
JUNE SEAY 434-981-9038
593 PINEHURST DRIVE SHENANDOAH CROSSING
44 GRAVEL HILL ROAD FORK UNION This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. This 4 bedroom, 1 bath is priced $33K below tax assessment. It needs some work and is approved for a HomePath Renovation Mortgage. Purchase for as little as 3% down. MLS#494266, $107,000
Beautiful Horse & Resort Community! Mtn views. Fenced in yard. 2592sf finished. Spacious master suite up w/2 walk-in closets. 2nd master suite on 1st floor. 1296sf unfin bsmt. 2 car garage. 2 story foyer. 9 ft ceilings. 4 beds, 3.5 baths. HOA includes: indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna, lake/golf access, tennis, bike/hike trails, game rooms, magician & live DJ weekly, snow removal, rd maint, 10% off: lodging, tavern meals, general store deli, horseback-carraige riding, boat rides. MLS#492700, $200,000
www.CynthiaHash.com 434-531-5351
A. SCOTT WARD, JR. 434-286-2022 • 434-981-3343
ELLY ROAD PRICE REDUCED
1840 SHORES ROAD PALMYRA Ranch home priced well below the County tax assessment. It is in fair condition and needs new roof. **SOLD AS-IS** MLS#493923, $79,900
Country Quaint! Madison County small town location, but not secluded. Partially cleared 2.0 acre lot on nicely paved road. Beautiful opportunity for affordable housing. Fronting on Elly Rd in Aroda VA. Backs up to large farm. Tax Map 50-34A. Well/septic on lot serves neighbor, but can be negotiated to serve you, too! Ask agent about putting a nice trailer or log home on this property. MLS#490550, $29,900
www.CynthiaHash.com 434-531-5351
529 JESTER LANE CAMELOT This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is priced nearly $70K below tax assessment. It is located directly across US Hwy 29 from NGIC. It needs some work and is approved for a HomePath Renovation Mortgage. Purchase for as little as 3% down. First floor bathroom to be repaired soon. MLS#494354, $122,400
A. SCOTT WARD, JR. 434-286-2022 • 434-981-3343
Price Range!
Know the one about the five Chinese brothers? Bob and Laura are just like that. Except neither can hold the whole ocean in his/her mouth. You see, Bob and Laura possess unique gifts for buying and selling real estate. Bob, being both tall and jovial, can walk and talk all day without tiring. He also can smile for three straight hours. Laura was made for office work, since she fits precisely to the contours of a swivel chair! She’s fast on a PC and you can’t chop her head off.
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$585,000 26 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE Conveniently located 2 blocks, from John Paul Jones Arena, Barracks Road Shopping Center and the Rotunda. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath brick ranch with finished walkout basement, 2 separate units and 2,605 sq. ft. MLS #492599M
434.960.8188
434.989.3592
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PCA Receives BAMA Grant The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) recently awarded Piedmont Council for the Arts (PCA) an $8,000 grant through the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band in the CACF. This Fund supports charitable programs in the Charlottesville area with particular focus on disadvantaged youth, needs of the disabled, protection of the environment, and the arts and humanities. PCA will use the funding from the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band in the CACF to support an upcoming series of exhibitions featuring the work of guest artists working with under-served youth. Each guest artist will design a workshop curriculum within his or her artistic genre and artwork will be exhibited in the CitySpace Gallery, a state-of-the-art downtown exhibition space owned by the City of Charlottesville and managed by PCA. The exhibitions series, entitled “Arts Inspire: Telling Charlottesville’s Stories,” will build on PCA’s successful Arts Access Project (AAP) and will link to Charlottesville’s 250th Anniversary Celebration, themed “A Year of Stories.” This project was designed in response to issues that community stakeholders raised in PCA’s Creative Conversation roundtable discussions as well as the AAP’s arts leadership development program (Arts Lead). Low-income citizens in Charlottesville have reduced participation in the arts for a variety of reasons, including lack of early exposure to the arts, lack of arts leadership and encouragement, and lack of resources. This project will benefit middleschool-aged youth living in lowincome areas of Charlottesville by providing them with hands-on arts experiences led by professional artists. It will also share their artistic work and experiences with the broader community, providing them with recognition and encouragement to participate in the arts.
landscape from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Colonial Parkway and the newly designated Journey Through Hallowed Ground.
Visit www.Virginia.org to request a free 2012 Virginia is for Lovers travel guide or call 1-800-VISITVA for more information.
• The latest on wine travel in Virginia at the state’s more than 200 wineries.
PCA is the designated arts agency of Charlottesville and Albemarle, with outreach to surrounding counties. Established in 1979, PCA now reaches over 150,000 people annually through programs and support services for artists, arts organizations, and their audiences. PCA encourages community-wide access to and appreciation for the arts. Images of the CitySpace Gallery are attached. For more information about PCA’s programs and services, please visit http://www.charlottesvillearts.org.
• Historical highlights including the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War and Emancipation.
New Virginia Travel Guide Available
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The Virginia Tourism Office has just released the 2012 Virginia Travel Guide with new destinations, family favorites, wineries and attractions that put love at the heart of every Virginia vacation. New features this year include vacation ideas for all four seasons, a special section on small towns, scenic drives and a listing of the newest attractions to open in Virginia. Highlights of the 2012 Virginia Travel Guide include: • Details on the newest attractions and experiences in Virginia including the Patsy Cline Museum in Winchester, new wineries, the Golden Eagle Tree House at Primland, and the upcoming OpSail Virginia 2012 event.
• Small town treasures such as oldfashion soda fountains, hardware stores and farmers markets. • Vacation ideas for each of the four seasons. • Four different cover designs feature Heartwood in Abingdon, Sandbridge in Virginia Beach, the Bluemont General Store in Loudoun County and Fort Monroe in Hampton.
GoT NeWs?
Email your news related topics to joannedimaggio@ embarqmail.com
Lots, & Acreage THREE 2-ACRE LOTS IN NORTHERN BUCKINGHAM Replanted pine, new survey, perk test, hard surface road frontage. Owner/agent. $25,000.00 each. 434-581-3073
HOMES FOR THE Patsy’s childhood home in Winchester, VA has recently been restored as a museum. • The best places for families to spend time together including beaches, kid-friendly resorts, exciting museums and camping adventures. • An entire section dedicated to Virginia’s many beaches, where families can spend a memorable vacation playing in the sand along Virginia’s 3,000 miles of coastline. • Inspiring scenic drives that traverse Virginia’s beautiful
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Afnity Group 1770 Timberwood Blvd. Suite 101 • Charlottesville, VA 22911
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417 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 AMAZING CITY/BLUE RIDGE VIEWS
22 homes sold in 2011
Custom features include: wood burning stone fp, coffered celings, and bright open floor plan upgraded w/ hardwood exotics. Uniquely situated on a very private 2 1/2 acres abutting unobstructed woodland common area, yet within site/walk of pool and recreation areas. $825,000
CALL SHARON 434-981-7200 EXQUISITE TASTE/ FINISHES Located within gated community of Keswick Estate on a wooded/ private 2.7 acre lot. Custom built, high quality construction, 3 lvls of living space w/ room for expansion, a comfortable floor plan perfect for entertaining and/or family living. $1,995,000
Donna Goings, Owner-Broker www.donnagoings.com Selling Charlottesville Since 1985
CALL SHARON 434-981-7200 .
Over $13 Million Sold in 2010. Native of Charlottesville with over 25 years of local Real Estate Experience. Hall Of Fame
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Sonja Casero, (434) 981-3523 Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer for over 20 years Consistent Award Winner Hall Of Fame
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9211 Critzer Shop Road Gorgeous panoramic Blue Ridge views from this classic 20th-century brick colonial home. Rolling 5-acre property with 2 outbuildings, 2 water gardens and magnificent landscaping. Located in the scenic Afton area of Western Albemarle, this 3 BR, 2.5 BA home is a charmer! Sun room, formal dining room, large family room and screened porch. Partially finished basement. Perfect for horses and gardening. A short drive to either Charlottesville or Waynesboro and minutes from northern Nelson County. Sellers motivated! $359,000
Adjoining Birdwood Golf Course with fairway and mountain views. So close to town, 5 mins from UVa & steps from Boars Head Sports Club. Completely updted 3 years ago. Hardwood floors throughout and wood burning fireplace in living room, Kitchen opened up to dining room with marble countertops and cherry and glass cabinets. Large rear deck, attached garage, full unfinished basement and huge attic for storage $645,000
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(800) 361-5155 • (434) 361-2440 www.MountainAreaRealty.com 2788 B Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958
RING SONJA 434-981-3523
RING SONJA 434-981-3523 FOXCROFT Four bedroom house with unfinished walk out basement just 10 mins from UVa, Downtown and stone’s throw from schools and mini-mall for last minute necessities with views of Carters Mtn. from deck. Kitchen has island & breakfast nook, family room has raised hearth fireplace. Living and dining room are combined for less formal feel. Master bedroom suite is to die for, with cathedral ceiling and 2 walk in closets! Yard is fully fenced. Great value at $362,000. Ring Sonja 981-3523
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CHARM, WARMTH, TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE! Exceptional 2-story Colonial on 2.75 acres w/gorgeous Blue Ridge Mtn. views! Superior details inside & out including a chef’s kitchen, innovative home entertainment system & irrigation system. $1,295,000. #465705 Steve McLean (434) 9811863.
KESWICK - Private, 11+ acre parcel in Keswick. Mostly wooded with 10.55+/- acres located in Albemarle County and 1+ acres located in Fluvanna County. Great location surrounded by other large farm and estate properties. $225,000. MLS #490626 Steve McLean (434) 295-1131.
Upper Brandon - Extraordinary c. 1825 historic brick Virginia estate with long frontage on the James River. Wonderful architectural details, intricate moldings and expertly carved woodwork. 282+/- pristine acres, complete privacy, guest houses, barns, museum. National & Virginia Historic Registers. $6,950,000. MLS# 492404 Steve McLean (434) 981-1863
1206 Redfields Road. Five bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Built in 2004 with many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout. 2364 square feet. Great backyard – open and flat. Nancy Roche, 981-7873 # 490469. $349,900.
ESTATE PARCEL - Wonderful 21 acre elevated parcel in northwestern Albemarle offering unparalleled mountain views & complete privacy. Attractive mix of open & wooded land, long frontage on the Lynch River & well in place. $315,000. Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410. #481444
City property convenient to UVA and downtown. Rehabbed in 2003 with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, great closets, open floor plan and off street parking. 908 Anderson St. MLS #486542. $225,000. Call Nancy Roche, 9817873, for more information.
IVY LANE - Premier residence is a Jefferson inspired interpretation of a traditional Virginia manor house in Farmington on a superbly landscaped & private lot. Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250. #482902.
Madison County - The 74+/- acres is both open & wooded. Create a weekend retreat or full time country home convenient to Charlottesville. $750,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250. #489895
Spectacular deck house in perfect condition 10 minutes from town with 360 degree mountain views. Wonderful 5 bedroom home, including 1st floor master suite with cathedral ceiling, plus spacious great room, study, 2-car garage, screen porch, shed & gazebo on 3.87 acres. Terrific natural light from every room with over 5,400 finished square feet and numerous extras including generator, central vacuum, this is a bargain! Tim Michel (434)960-1124. #494441
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)981-0076. MLS#488009
DRUMHELLER LANE -parcel on the Rockfish River tract consists of 46.75 acres of elevated timber land & new well house. The views are. The entire Rockfish River tract could be expanded to include as much as 800 contiguous acres. $350,000 Sandy Stewart (434)872-3435 #487178
Exquisite 5 bedroom contemporary on 14.5 private, but convenient acres with Moorman River frontage and stunning Blue Ridge mountain views. Located on scenic Ridge Road, 15 minutes from town. $1,250,000. Tim Michel (434)9601124. #492323 www.3280ridgeroad.com
RAGGED MOUNTAIN FARM - UNBELIEVABLE VALUE! Stately Federal-style residence w/over 6,900 sq.ft. on 3+ acres in Ivy. 1st & 2nd floor master suites, 2-story family room, breathtaking Chef’s kitchen. Magnificent Blue Ridge & Ragged Mtn. views. Superb quality & excellent attention to detail! $1,595,000. MLS #494099 Steve McLean (434) 295-1131.
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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191+ ACRE ESTATE PARCEL – Wonderful rolling mix of open and wooded land on Rt. 230/Madison Road, across from Greene Hills Country Club in Stanardsville, Greene County. Beautiful pastoral and mountain views, stream and pond. Property is under easement. Steve McLean (434) 295-1131 ofc/981-1863 cell. MLS #460818 $1,336,745.00
6.9 acres, great custom-built 4BR/3.5BA residence. Gourmet kitchen, adjoining great room with stone fireplace, main level master suite, wrap-around covered porch, and large rear deck. Elevated homesite offering long range panoramic Blue Ridge views. $569,000 Call Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076
Windy Hill, 6.05 acres, feat. 2 homes & spectacular post & beam barn. 1.5 story, c.1913, spacious main residence, feat. first level master suite, heart pine floors, high ceilings, large country kitchen, & more. Second home has over 2000 sq.ft. Property has 2 division rights. $545,000 Will Faulconer, (434)987-9455 #490858
DOWNTOWN - Designed by Eugene Bradbuery and built in 1911 with recent additions, this gracious Park Street home offers 4 BR, gourmet kitchen, generous LR & DR, 2 separate apartments, garage & garden. $1,150,000 Tim Michel (434)960-1124
BECKONING RIDGE - Wonderful new Braxton Design Group one story 10 minutes west of town in Ivy. Western schools, terrific location, Blue Ridge mnt. & field views. $799,900 Tim Michel (434)960-1124 #484689
CHARMING HOUSE ON LOCUST AVENUE. Just a 5 min walk to downtown, fenced backyard with trees, offstreet parking for 2 cars in rear. $269,000 Charlotte Dammann(434)9811250. #493240
Custom built Victorian nestled on 5 private acres seeks demanding buyer that will only accept the best! A sumptuous 1st floor Owners Suite wheelchair accessibility, easy first floor living. Convenient to NGIC. Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 #486146 $499,000.
Dunlora. One level living. Hardwood floors, extensive moldings, tall ceilings, large windows. Living room with fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen with fireplace, private study, three bedrooms, three baths, large screen porch. Top quality entertainment area, beautiful terrace, plus exercise room. Many upgrades; built-in security system, automatic sprinkler system, exterior lighting, built-in bookcases, laundry room and two car garage. Almost 4,000 square feet of space. $495,000 MLS 494435, Call Punkie Feil, 434-962-5222.
4.2 acre Grassmere Farm lot in Ivy with Blue Ridge & pond views. Beautiful landscaping done by owner. Small garden house, drilled well, perked lot & electricity established. Murray Elementary. $355,000. Betsy Swett, 249-2922. MLS 494034.
LOCATION! LOCATION! Perfect light filled south facing 1 BR in the uber secure Barringer with covered parking. Looks like a model. Right next to UVA Campus. Priced below assessment $269,900 Tim Michel (434)960-1124 #488184
PICTURESQUE RURAL SETTING - 101+ acres of pristine rural countryside located in eastern Orange County. Charming 3BR/2.5BA home, complete privacy, beautiful setting, great mix of open & wooded land, barn, storage buildings & huge pond. $850,000. MLS #493830 Steve McLean (434) 295-1131
BLACKWELL HOLLOW FARM – Beautiful and protected +34 acre Western Albemarle property, mtn. views and privacy. Great riding trails, 4-stall barn & ring, lovely landscaping and spring fed pond. $799,000. Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410. #487737.
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The fun starts with the first annual First Night 5k run, a five-kilometer race beginning and ending at the Charlottesville Pavilion on the east end of the mall. Runners and walkers are both welcome, with or without dogs and strollers, and all participants will receive a “First Night Virginia 5K” shirt. Awards will be given to top finishing men, women and children. Registration is open until 10:00 a.m. on the day of the race at $25 for individuals, $30 on race day. Families get a discount rate of $20 a person, $25 on race day. The Virginia Discovery Museum will offer free admission with a First Night wristband from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Discovery Museum will also have maps and clues available for a treasure hunt sponsored by the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. Main Street Arena will offer half-priced admission for skating fans with First Night wristbands from 5:15 p.m .to 1:00 a.m. Eight local art galleries will also be open. Hungry First Nighters will have their choice of vendors including Carpe Donuts, The Lunchbox, Last Call Dogs, Dan’s Food and the Whole Foods vending truck.
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They call it First Night in a spirit of optimism, not irony. It’s the last night of the old calendar year, but the night when new hopes lead to new opportunities. It’s a night when kids can stay up late and parents can choose from a couple of dozen entertainment options on the cheap, like this year’s big screen broadcast of the University of Virginia Cavaliers football team in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. It’s a 30-year Central Virginia tradition, a family-friendly, alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration on and around the heart of Charlottesville, the red-
bricked Downtown Mall. And it’s a whole lotta fun. This year’s bash will feature over 50 performances, events and activity opportunities in 11 hours, beginning at 1:00 p.m., two hours earlier than previous revels, and ending with a laser show at midnight. Think of it as the kickoff party for Celebrate 250, Charlottesville’s year-long 250th anniversary celebration.
Kid Fest in the Omni Hotel ballroom from 1:00 to 5:45 p.m. will feature face painting, juggling, magic, balloons and a Bounce and Play inflatable. Creation Station will offer crafts, and Triple C Camp’s Green Adventure Project will have a campsite display and a touch tank where kids can pick up a snake skin and feel a turtle shell. At 5:45 p.m. performers and staff will join kids for the annual Kids Processional, a march down the mall to the Pavilion replete with noisemakers and party hats, and a stop along the way for best video op of evening, the Bubble Wrap Stomp. Charlottesville Ballet’s Nutcracker Suite is a 45-minute interactive performance specially designed to introduce young audiences to the beloved Tchaikovsky classic. The dancing will take
place at the Herman Key Rec Center at 1:00 p.m. Barefoot Puppet Theatre tells world folk tales, classic tales with a twist, and their own original stories to young audiences in theaters, schools, libraries and children’s museums up and down the East Coast. They’ll put on a show with handcrafted puppets, sets and scenery at CitySpace at 3:30, 4:45 and 6:45 p.m. Buffalo Bill will bring his one-man Wild West Extravaganza and Revue, and his “world famous persona” to Grace Covenant Church 4:45, 6:45 and 8 p.m.
Teen Extreme Big kids – 10 and older – will have a chance to ditch parents and younger siblings and cut loose at Teen Extreme in the Herman Key, Jr. Rec Center, with its Ultimate Adrenaline Rush obstacle course, 22-foot Roaring River Slide, and mechanical bull. They can even beat on each other with oversize boxing gloves in the Big Glove Boxing Ring. Teen Extreme will be open from 3:30 p.m. till midnight.
Magic and Comedy Monkeys in the House is a family show by John Hadfield with original music, comedy, magic and juggling tricks. The monkey business will be happening at Grace Covenant Church 1:00 and 2:15 p.m. Captain Shiny Pants juggles, performs magic tricks, and sings funny songs along with first mate robot bird Nelson Beakley and Soupy Seal. They’ll be silly at Grace Covenant Church at 3:30 p.m. Master juggler and comedian Mark Nizer will be playing First Night for the fourth time since moving to town in 2000. Nizer says his audiences should expect the impossible. The Los Angeles Times says he’s “one of the best practitioners of the art.” He’ll show his stuff at the Paramount Theater at 4:45, 6:45 and 9:15 p.m. “Digital dexterity,” “cunning sleight of hand” and “a charming personality” – that’s what to expect from magician Monkeys in the House
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place where “Johnny Cash shook hands with Lightning Hopkins, on the road with Bob Wills.” They’ll play it old school on acoustic and electric instruments at First United Methodist Church at 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. Dr. Levine and the Dreaded BluesLady are singer Lorrie Strother and guitarist and University of Virginia blues historian Stephen Levine. They specialize in blues from the 1920s and ‘30s, the Mississippi Delta slide guitar style, and the Piedmont
Band and Baaba Seth. They’ll let us hear that old time rock and roll at the Omni at 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. and at the Pavilion after the ball game until midnight. A ball drop and laser light show will follow!
Films Light House Studio, Charlottesville’s independent media center for kids who want to express themselves and tell local stories on film, will hold a Short Film Showcase at 6:45 and
Music Musical choices this year run the gamut from classical string quartet to classic rock, barbershop choral to bluegrass gospel. In Vivo String Quartet—two violins, a viola and a cello—are members of the award-winning Charlottesville High School String Ensemble. They’ll play chamber music at CitySpace at 1:00 p.m. Singer/songwriter Billy Caldwell came to Charlottesville from the Green Mountains of Vermont. He’ll play his “Roots & Roll” blend of Americana, classic rock and R&B at the Haven at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Albemarle Pipes and Drums was formed in 2006 to play and pass on the tradition of the music and culture of Scotland and the British Isles. They will perform at First United Methodist Church Main Sanctuary at 2:15 and 3:30 p.m. The Deanes are a bluegrass gospel band from Standardsville. They’ll pick and sing at the Haven at 3:30 and 4:45 p.m. The Jeffersonland Chorus, directed by David Rogers, are a 19-man, nattily dressed acapella ensemble specializing in barbershop music and horseplay. They’ll harmonize at First United Methodist Church at 3:30 and 4:45 p.m. The five guys in the Downbeat Project sing soulful melodies over a unique instrumental blend of mandocello, upright bass, slide guitar, and drums. The young Charlottesville group will play their groove-filled tunes at the Haven at 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. Janet Muse of Charlottesville and Mike Dunn of Crozet play dance tunes—English, Scottish and contra dance tunes, that is. They’ll play traditional and original compositions at First United Methodist Church at 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. The Buzzard Hollow Boys got together here 20-odd years ago, but locate their old-timey music “somewhere between the Dust Bowl and the Mississippi Delta,” in the virtual
Groove Train (above) and Downbeat (below) will both be performing at this year’s First Night event.
fingerpicking style characteristic of the Southeast. They’ll play the Omni Hotel at 8:00 and 9:15 p.m. Carleigh Nesbitt is a young upand-coming singer/songwriter from Ivy with a Southern drawl and a love of country and Americana folk music. Nesbitt and friends will play First United Methodist Church Main Sanctuary at 9:15 and 10:30 p.m. The Groove Train takes audiences back to the 70’s with disco beats, wild costumes and big hair. They’ll party in their platform shoes at the Omni at 9:15 and 10:30 p.m. Soul Transit Authority is an eightman soul and jazz band that loves Motown and cocktail party tunes. They’ll sock it to dance fans at the Haven at 9:15 and 10:30 p.m. The Gladstones are C-Ville rock royalty, veterans of popular bands including The Casuals, Skip Castro
8:00 p.m. The program will include documentary, animation, and short fiction works from the past year, including the winner of the Virginia Film Festival’s Adrenaline Film Project, “The Iranian Job” by Jake Sarrell, Sam Gorman, and Will Jones.
History The first First Night was held in Boston in 1976. Charlottesville and Worchester, Massachusetts followed suit in 1982, and soon these community-wide, no-alcohol celebrations were being held all over the country and overseas. A Charlottesville resident named Nancy Rudolph attended Boston’s inaugural First Night, envisioned a similar event on the mall, and brought the idea to the Piedmont Council for the Arts. Partnering with Downtown Charlottesville, Inc., Darden Towe of
the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Colin Ross of WINA, Kate Punch, marketing director for Ash-Lawn, and Rudolph herself, they booked Lou DeWitt of the Statler Brothers as the featured performer, and sold admission buttons for a mere $3. “We had 3000 buttons,” council member Sandra Levine remembers, “and we said if we can sell 1500 we’ll feel pretty good about it.” They sold them all. “It was a very balmy evening, fortunately, because we had things going on outside in Jackson Park and Lee Park,” Levine says. “There were no special events for children so everything was available to families. And they came. They came in droves! It was really exciting to be outside, and then at midnight the fireworks went off and people just sort of gathered. It was an amazingly communal experience.” The whole event was relatively inexpensive according to former executive director Chris Eure. “You had artists performing for peanuts, basically because most of them couldn’t get a gig on New Year’s Eve or it was a smoky drunken gig and they didn’t want it. First Night offered them the opportunity to entertain in a family setting.” Thirty years later, it’s still a family affair, and still an all-volunteer, non-profit production, funded this time by 31 Presenting Sponsors, 26 Community Patrons and a joint citycounty grant. Five thousand people bought admission wristbands last year, and an estimated 7000 people thronged the mall. 2011 sales look even better. “I think we’re ahead of schedule,” says Cindy Adams of Carpet Plus, First Night’s chief sponsor this year and last.
Admission Wristbands for admission to First Night may be purchased online at http://www.firstnightva.org/index. php/howto at $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 -15. Family Packs for two adults and two kids are $35. Prices rise slightly on December 31, when they will be available at the Omni. All events are general admission only with no reserved seating, except for the Mark Nizer and Bone Hampton shows at the Paramount, for which tickets must be purchased at the Paramount box office or online at http://tickets.theparamount.net/ eventperformances.asp?evt=118. To register for the 5k run visit http:// www.firstnightva.org/index.php. First Night Virginia is a community effort. To volunteer go to http:// www.firstnightva.org/index.php/volunteer or call 434-975-8269.
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Jones. He’ll bring it all to the Omni Hotel at 4:45, 6:45 and 8 :00 p.m. Bone Hampton has starred in a film with Sandra Bullock and appeared on ABC’s popular morning show, “The View.” He’ll do stand-up comedy at the Paramount Theater at 8:00 and 10:30 p.m. Bent Theatre has been making Charlottesville laugh since 2004 with its Second City-style improvisational skits that riff on pop culture and audience suggestions. We’ll Say It, They’ll Play It at CitySpace at 8:00, 9:15 and 10:30 p.m.
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BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL with finished basement, garage, paved driveway and fresh landscaping tucked away on one of the loveliest streets in Lake Monticello. Open kitchen has ample counter and cabinet space and an eatin area with tons of natural light. Master suite is spacious with a generous walk in closet and luxurious master bath. $275,000. Errin Kardos-Searcy, 981-3872. (492897)
5 ACRES in Newlands subdivision located near Wintergreen and award-winning breweries and wineries. Great price, winter views and low HOA fees. Small development offers privacy and flexibility. This is not a cookie cutter neighborhood, all homes are different. Less than 5 minutes to the “village” of Nellysford. $35,000. Michele Sheffield 906-2923/951-5188. (489449)
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A CHARMING 1961 salt-box with 3BR/2BA, 2100 sq. ft. situated on 30 acres, at the top of Old Drivers Hill (the hill on the east side of Scottsville town). In a park-like setting, with rolling lawns, many large mature hardwood trees, and a spectacular view looks down on the James River horseshoe bend. $415,000. Peter Lee 951-5142/960-6486. (494432)
STARFIELD COTTAGE. Older Cape Cod of 2763 square feet with full basement (wine cellar) situated under tall oaks on 4.5 acres overlooking an idyllic pond. Adjoining building lot securing ownership of pond also available. $249,000. www.landofc.com Jim Bonner, 951-5102. (491168)
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COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SITE located off Rio Road that is ideal for Churches, Clubs, Florists, auto repair or small business. This 1.4 acre site has been graded and is only minutes to Downtown. $595,000. Please contact Mike Peters at www.homesincville. com or call 951-5119/981-3995. (444726)
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MISTY RIVER FARM
Extraordinary 106+ acre riverfront estate and horse farm. Beautifully crafted by Abrahamse in 2000 of the finest materials featuring dramatic open floor plan. Indoor and outdoor fireplaces, wine cellar, pool/pool house, fabulous barn, magnificent 4 acre lake. $2,450,000. MLS#493735
Overlooking Barboursville Vineyards this 61 acre estate features one of the finest Blue Ridge Mountain views we’ve seen in Albemarle County! Light filled open floor plan, guest home, ancient Jefferson Poplar, fenced and immaculate. $2,450,000. MLS#492016
STARFIELD COTTAGE
Older Cape Cod of 2,763 square feet with full basement (wine cellar) situated under tall oaks on 4.5 acres overlooking an idyllic pond. Adjoining building lot securing ownership of pond also available. $249,000. MLS#491168
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Beautiful Albemarle horse farm on 21 private acres with 13 board fenced acres, 3 automatic waterers, 2 barns and immaculate 2001 farmhouse with wraparound porches and in-ground pool. All in perfect condition. $885,000. MLS# 491918.
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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. $7,950,000. MLS#456873
Spectacular Albemarle estate of 100 acres overlooking pastoral river valley. Gently rolling, board fenced pastures, old oaks and idyllic pond. Spectacular new Georgian home of classic proportions and 10,000+ square feet of the finest quality and detail. $3,450,000.
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Splendid country property on over 20 acres with woods, gardens, barn, and an amazing and completely renovated 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath farmhouse. Copper roof, antique appointments, ceramic tile counters. Priced well below cost. $795,000. MLS#488417
LLANDAFF Carters Bridge estate area. Extraordinary offering of nearly 20 acres with (3) homes, currently leased. New well, septic, cash flow, and beautiful views and seclusion, surrounded by thousands of acres of land in conservation easement. $675,000. MLS#491842
Carved from an historic estate this 4 bedroom/3 ½ bath home on 4+ wooded acres has incorporated antique architectural elements with new features like granite counters, grand sunroom and new HVAC for comfortable country living. $499,000. MLS#484609
Private and peaceful family home built in 1997 on nearly 30 acres on the Rivanna River. First floor master suite, cherry cabinets, granite counters, home office, beautiful wrap around porches and raised bed gardens. $745,000. MLS#491266
JIM BONNER
The Top Producing Agent 20 consecutive years.* Since 1998 sales volume in excess of $331,000,000 including over 36,500 acres.
Located near Old Rag Mountain in Madison, this handsome Victorian home c. 1911 graces 15 acres with stocked pond, guest cottages, barns and studio. Currently operating as a B&B. $679,500. MLS#487808
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HILLTOP - KESWICK
Surrounded by horse farms this light filled 4 bedroom/2 bath Cape Cod on 21+ quiet and peaceful acres has new upgrades and additions, babbling waterfalls, and beautiful grounds all in excellent condition. $675,000.
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Threats of
IdentIty theft Through Social Networking Sites By RogeR A. VARneR, II
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ocial networking and media has become a part of nearly everyone’s life with sites such as Facebook.com, Twitter. com or Linkined.com. Having an online profile allows for easy communication among friends, family and business associates. The sites create an almost intranet feeling experience where nearly all needs of the user can be met without leaving the social site. While many people understand that the act of surfing the web has a threat of identity theft, these cyber hangouts create a false sense of security that everyone is on there for the same reason—for social contact. Identity thieves are on the search for any useful identifying information about a perspective user. Social Security numbers, date of births, present mailing address and phone numbers
are the prime information they are after. This information does not have to be obtained from the same source, as they may store it in a database while continuing to gather a user’s overall identity profile from multiple sites and sources. This information can be used to create a credit facility in the user’s name without their knowledge and then max it out leaving the user to deal with the mess. Other information that may not seem critical can be used for other purposes, such as answering security questions to financial institutions the user already has assets in or credit with. This information could be something as simple as the user’s dog’s name, the high school they attended or their mother’s maiden name. Information can be obtained from users who have little to no privacy security features turned on, which allows anyone with a computer to take a glimpse into their personal lives. Users should turn on the privacy features that restrict access to their information to only users and members that the profile owner knows and trusts with the access. Identity thieves have been known to create fake accounts and trying to befriend/follow/
link to users in an attempt to by-pass the privacy features the users have set and begin viewing information on their profile. Do not accept an invite from someone that is unknown to the user no matter what his or her profile picture may look like. These fake account users may then send a message containing a link or file with the intent of infecting the computer with
spyware and/or malware. The link may also direct the user to a phishing website that emulates another website that requires the user to enter their username and password into. The phishing website will connect the user to their website and log them in while collecting their sign-in information along the way. Be sure to look at the top of the browser to confirm that the website’s address is the intended one. With the login information identity thieves can login and obtain all the information that the user has uploaded to the site either in the profile, inside of messages, or in notes. Users also tend to use the same passwords for multiple sites or passwords that are similar. Identity thieves will try to use this login information to access additional sites such as email accounts or to give their password cracking software an incredible head start. Social websites, just like the rest of the Internet, is full of identity thieves that are on the lookout for easy targets. Be mindful of what information is divulged onto social sites and that every possible security measure be taken. Being informed and proactive about security threats can be just as important and effective as having security software. Couple an informed user with modern security software, and identity thieves are likely to move to the next potential target.
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Compare this 2,160 ďƒžn. sq. ft. 3 BR., 2 BA., Brick home with today’s construction! Admire this well-built Georgian Colonial on several lots located in village of Lovingston with spacious rooms, formal Dining Rm., Eat-in Kitchen w/custom cabinetry and all Appliances conveying, Family room, Living Rm.& Basement for storage. All Window Treatments Convey. Enjoy cook-outs on rear Patio. New Heat Pump, new Hot Water Heater, Washer & Dryer Convey. $180,000 Carole Saunders 434.981.3089
Relax and enjoy the Holidays from this 3 BR., 3 BA home’s cozy Family Room with views of surrounding mountains. Privately located on 4.97 ac. off of a state maintained road and perfect for children and animals. Floor Plan Designed for open living with adjoining, fully equipped Kitchen. Hardwood Floors, Custom Cabinetry throughout home, spacious Baths, Skylights are just a few features of this Great Buy. Light & airy Den in walk-out basement offers extra space for possible 4th Bedroom or ofďƒžce. $198,500 Carole Saunders 434.981.3089
REDUCED!! Move right in. Top Quality Renovations. All New Sheetrock Wall/Ceilings w/New Insulation. ALL New Wiring/Electrical Service Upgrade. New Plumbing & Bathroom Fixtures. New Pella(ďƒ&#x;ip-out)Windows. New Interior(solid)& Exterior Doors. New Laminate Kitchen Flooring, New Appliances, New Granite Tile Counters. New Carpet In Bedrooms, Beautiful Original Hardwood Floor in Living Room. New Ceramic Tile in Laundry Room. New Duct Work. New Well Pump & Pressure Tank. A MUST SEE DELIGHT! $109,000 Nanette Kirt 434.962.6602
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Viewswooded of both acres Three minutes Ridges and TheUS Priest. About 5.62 from 29 but very half of the property is open fencedCommunity pasture thatin privately situated in the Stagebridge has animals nowclose and proximity the rest is with Nelson Co. with to wooded Charlottesville. Paved entry road to each Soilruns analysis has been great building sites. Cub lot. Creek through the done plus a great producing well on site. $79,500 property. Multiple building sites with long road Carole Saunders 434.981.3089 frontage. $249,000 Jim Wood 434.981.6382
867 WALKERS MOUNTAIN RD.
Access to the Tye River and privately located on 5 ac., this 1680 sq. ft., 2002, 3 BR., 2 BA., w/open Ă…oor plan features cozy Den w/FP, Kitchen w/ Breakfast Area & separate DR, Tiered Deck off Kit., Detached Metal Workshop/Garage. Lovely wrought iron gate at entry. Reduced to $148,500! Carole Saunders 434.981.3089
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Call for details on possible Owner Financing on this private 12+- hardwood acres fronting on a paved state road with multi building sites, stream, electric and less than 3 mi. to US 29 at Colleen. Seller will consider selling 10 ac. without road frontage and pay for Survey. Great Location with mountain views and Investment for your future. Offered at $88,500. Carole Saunders 434.981.3089
PARRISH LANE pool on these Enjoy a dip 458 in the above ground 38 acres of beauty surrounds2 this charming Living home tucked hot days. 3 Bedroom, Bathroom, Room away at the base of the Blue Ridge. The property features and Family Room. Sliding doors leading out to a 3BR, 1BA home that sits among a mature setting with deck and&24’ round pool. Fenced in yard great outbuildings barns including a unique building in the yard forcan pets. withora playhouse. room overtop. Well that be 16x28 used as aGarage shop, cabin The land is about half pasture and half woodslot. with$129,800 a spring starting on landscaped 2 acre corner Nanette the property. $389,900 Jim Wood 434.981.6382 Kirt 434.962.6602
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Gated community w/rst class golf course. Bargain priced home - only 15 min to Cville, 40 min to Short Pump. Walk to the rec facilities & driving range. Excellent condition! MLS# 494598, $215,000. Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419
TWIN LAKES
Wonderful 3 BR w/unn. bsmnt in Ruckersville. Superb property w/open oor plan. Hrdwd oors, high ceilings, back deck, front porch, replace, on 0.76 acres! MLS# 494528, $181,000. Sal Milione, 434.882.4000
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PADDOCK WOOD FARM
Beautiful working horse farm on 32 acres in Keswick. Ten stall barn with heated tack room, wash racks, hay and grain storage, plus ten paddocks with four board fencing and riding ring - all in excellent condition! A beautiful 5 bedroom home graces the property with wrap around porches overlooking a pond, plus 3 cozy replaces. The basement features an apartment with a private entrance perfect for help on the farm! MLS# 493950, $1,895,000. Karyn Trumbull, 434.951.7191, The Trumbull Group
GEM OF A HORSE FARM
47 ACRES, 8 Fenced elds, 8 stall center aisle barn, trails, pond, w/Rivanna River frontage. Cottage style home w/hdwd oors, custom cabinets, Master w/ vaulted ceilings & lg tub. MLS# 484620. $645,900. Pam Dent, 960.0161
HOG CREEK FARM
c.1790 farmhouse in S.Albemarle, restored w/original materials, period details & mod. conveniences. 85 AC, open pasture, two streams. MLS# 487417. $895,000. Carter Montague, 434.951.7156. Pat Sury, 434.760.2999
GLENMORE
Beautiful Two Story with European air. 1st Level Master, guest rooms on 2nd level. Finished terrace level. MLS# 482587. $935,000. Glenmore Marketing Team, 434 .951.7160
CONVENIENT CONTEMPORARY
Well-kept one-level, bright contemporary w/ 2 Master suites, 2 additonal BR’s. Parquet rs. Close to shopping, Downtown, UVa, I-64. MLS# 481818. $273,000. Edwina St. Rose, 434.284.0094
WILLIAMSBURG STYLE
2 story colonial on wooded lot in Advance Mills. Oak hdwds. Walnut cabs in kit, upgraded appl. Screened porch off DR, deck. Rural preservation on border. MLS# 490666, $249,000. Joe Portereld, 434.906.1616
PERFECT FOR HORSE LOVERS!
3 AC board-fenced pasture, creek, runin sheds, 4-stall stable, tack/feed rm, paddock, storage sheds, fenced yards for goats, dogs, etc. 2788 sf residence. $375,000, MLS# 492296. Alice Fitch 434.981.4562
ALBEMARLE CO NEAR NGIC
Exquisite one level 4141SF home. 11+ AC w/2 buildable lots. Magnicent setting overlooking a 10 ac lake, w/ oating dock, & beach. See also MLS 486111. MLS# 487248. $899,900. Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419
COZY CAPE IN WAYNESBORO
On corner lot w/shade trees & fenced yard. MBR, BA & utility area on 1st oor. Carpets over hdwds. Recently installed HVAC. Priced for quick sale! MLS# 61241, $90,000. Mike Vest, 540.294.4446
HESSIAN HILLS
4 BR/3.5 BA Colonial on park-like corner lot. Formal LR & DR w/bay windows. Hdwd oors, upgraded Kit w/ granite, new stainless appliances & eat-in area. MLS# 488625, $479,000. Ronda McCauley, 434.760.1718
EARTHCRAFT HOME
Near DT Cville & UVA. 5 BRs/3.5 BAs. eat in-kit w/maple cabs, stainless & granite. Custom colors, hdwds, tankless hotwater heater, 1-car garage. SPECIAL FIN. INCENTIVES! MLS# 494081, $339,900. Ronda McCauley, 434.760.1718
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GREAT VIEWS IN FISHERSVILLE
Raised ranch design w/recent updates incl/stonework inside & out, ceramic tile, 2 level deck. MA suite w/BA & walkin closet, whirlpool tub. MLS# 486583. $214,900. Trish Owens, 825.5393. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131
CLOSE IN - REDFIELDS
4 BR, 3.5 BA home near UVA! Fam Rm w/ gas FP opens to an eat-in kit w/ island. MA suite w/vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, dbl vanity, jetted tub. MLS# 490067. $369,900. Ronda McCauley, 434.760.1718
AFFORDABLE FARMETTE
PROFFIT STATION ROAD
Home+23 acres. Multiple farm bldgs & fenced areas! 23 acres in Albemarle Co. 1 div. right for sep 2 acre lot. Built in 1998 & wing added ‘05. Creek & Stream! MLS# 490552, $465,000. Trish Owens, 434.973.5393
Bring Offers! New Price! Great starter home or rental property. 3 BRs, 1.5 BA on 3 acres. Several outbuildings & carport. Large homesite w/garden. Near town/shopping. MLS# 489275, $64,900 Doug Burke, 434.996.6791
VILLAGE COMMONS-OLD TRAIL
A HOUSE FOR THE PRICE OF A CAR!
Wonderful Model Home built by Peak Builders,Ltd. In early complete w/great detail. 9 ft ceilings, Garage, Cherry Cabinets in Kit, Oak Floors.3 BR, 2.5 BA. MLS# 487471. $399,000. Andrea Gruber 434.960.7738
GREAT LOCATION GREAT PARKING
Great value! Turnkey operation. Successful restaurant w/bar. Patio adds 20 seats. Connects to add’l restaurant. MLS #485475, # 485477. Buy both at discount. Owner will mentor buyer if desired. Yates Nobles, 434.996.0888
Built in 1898, near Walton Mtn with several outbuildings, possible ofce/ studio. High speed internet. Private back yard adjoins wooded tract. MLS# 490873, $69,900. Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419
DOWNTOWN WAYNESBORO
Building has 3 separate units. Retail space varies dependent upon use. Each unit has 1/2 bath. Top Unit has Kit. Sold AS ISSeller Will Make No Repairs. Some Owner Financing Available. MLS# 492508, $200,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131
L A N D O P P O RT U N I T I E S ROSEMONT BUILDING LOT
Lot 27-Level 11.2 acre homesite w/mtn views, creek, & pond frontage across Rosemont Dr. Opportunity to build in established Ivy neighbrhd close to C’ville. MLS# 484660, $450,000. Carter Montague, 263 5088
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE
End unit w/mtn views,in of one Cville’s premier 55+ condo communities. Conv. to Boars Head Inn, Farmington CC, UVa, & shopping. MLS# 486799. $285,000. Anita Dunbar, 434.951.7135
SOUTHERN ALBEMARLE
5 minutes from the historic town of Scottsville you’ll find a beautiful 10 acre parcel of land ideal for your next home. No restrictions, no HOA fees. MLS# 480271. $169,900. Victor Ray, 434.962.2628
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LOT IN FAIRGROVE II-EARLYSVILLE
Opportunity to purchase a beautiful 2.1 acre lot in Fairgrove II located between Earlysville/Charlottesville. Gently rolling. Very nice property. MLS# 488225. $79,000. Anita Dunbar, 434.951.7135
CONVENIENT COUNTRY LIVING
Wooded 2.769 acre building lot on a quiet country road minutes from Zion Crossroads. Easy commute to Cville or shopping at Short Pump. MLS# 491808, $60,000. Pam Dent, 434-960-0161
EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS
Lovely 3Br/1Ba home in Stanardsville -excellent condition. Beautiful hdwd oors, fresh paint, new windows, ceiling fans, gas FP, & dream kitchen with extra wall oven. $178,000. MLS# 489774. Mandy Bass, 434.962.9730
DOWNTOWN CITY CHIC!
This Charlottesville Water St. condo has 2100+ n. sq.ft on two levels. 3BR, 2.5 BA, 793 ft of OUT DOOR space on top oor! Buyer makes nal selections! $800,000. MLS# 476717. Trish Owens, 434.825.5393
GLENMORE
Fantastic floorplan with space for all. 6 BR, 5.5 BA, Great room w/stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, fabulous lower level with media rm & wetbar. $849,000. MLS# 478071. Glenmore Marketing Team 434.951.7160
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LUXURY HOME IN N. ALBEMARLE
Mtn views & LOTS of space! 6 BRs, 4.5 BAs, vaulted ceilings & picture windows, MBR on 1st w/ att. BA, 2 car gar, stone FP, n bsmnt, LR, media rm. MLS# 490656, $619,900. Sasha Farmer, 434.466.3212
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FORECLOSURES (Bank owned properties) See them all at www.homesofc.com Jim Bonner (434) 951-5102 (24 hours) Roy Wheeler Realty Co.
commercial space 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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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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Linda Broadbent CRS, GRI, SRES
Certied Residential Specialist Senior Real Estate Specialist
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Charles and Carol Shifflett Realtor Licensed in Commonwealth of VA
434-984-7409
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Daniela Irion Office: 434.817.9300 Fax: 434.296.1614 Toll Free: 800.868.0025 Cell: 434-996-8986 Email: danielairion@realestateiii.com
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PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2011
POPLAR GRANGE: Spectacular 21st century iteration of the centuries-old Hunt Country ideal. Set on 103 rolling acres of preserved land, 12,000 square foot, artisan-crafted home, stables, carriage house, fountains and riding arena. The estate lies between Upperville and Middleburg. Just 50 miles from the U.S. Capitol and 30 minutes from Dulles International Airport. SOLD
1701 BUNDORAN: 54 ACRE ESTATE NEAR UVA - 7 bedroom manor house 15 minutes south of Charlottesville. The house sits on an elevated parcel among large shade trees and mature English boxwood. The private setting offers long panoramic views of the surrounding valley. SOLD
HORSE SHOE HILL FARM: Charming Gentlemen’s Farm located in the heart of Keswick. Ideal for horses or just a private residence within minutes of Keswick and Charlottesville. The 42+/- acre property has a main house, tenant house, four-stall stable with tack room and equipment shed. The land is a mix of open fields and woods. SOLD
AMHERST FISHING CAMP: 118 acres of hardwoods with a stocked pond and native trout stream. This perfect retreat offers complete privacy, cool temperatures and great fishing all within 1 hour and 15 minutes from Charlottesville, 45 minutes from Lexington and 30 minutes from Lynchburg. SOLD
DAVIS CREEK: Incredible Opportunity! Priced at approximately $1600 per acre. 1600+ acres of mountains and hardwood forests with incredible views of the Rockfish Valley within 30 minutes of Charlottesville! A breathtaking piece of property with large amounts of game, outdoorsman paradise. SOLD
GLEN FARM: 577 acres located within 70 miles of Washington, D.C. Some of the most beautiful and private land in Rappahannock County as well as the entire state of Virginia. Comprised of partially rolling pasture and mixed hardwoods with the Hazel River flowing through! Significant mountain views. SOLD
WEST WADEFIELD: Located conveniently to Little Washington and Route 211, this 257+/acres is ideal for a large country estate. Currently being used as a cattle farm and other uses could be horses, hay production, hunting or recreation. Numerous streams flow through the property and the Covington River meanders along the boundary of the farm. SOLD
GILBERT STATION: Charming farmhouse in a superb Stony Point location privately situated above Gilbert Station Road with broad views of the Southwest Mountains and the Blue Ridge. Five-stall stable with wash rack, tack room and storage. Nice little farm with fruit trees. Great spot on Turkey Run Creek. SOLD
CARPENTER’S TRACT: A large acreage offering of pasture and hardwoods provides both breathtaking views and complete privacy. An excellent estate parcel within 15 minutes of town. Property is within the Bundoran Farm community. SOLD
Justin H. Wiley (434) 981-5528 or Peter A. Wiley (540) 219-3771
PIEDMONT OFFICE 132A East Main Street, Orange, VA 22960
(540) 672-3903
Fax: (540) 672-3906
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