Real Estate Weekly 2.21.12

VOL. 22 NO. 08 n February 21 – February 27, 2013

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A Publication of the charlottesville area association of realtors® Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Staunton, Waynesboro

Albemarle County Antiques in the modern home + LANd, lots & a c r e a g e

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Definitely Denise for homes in Albemarle WESTERN ALBEMARLE – OLD TR AIL NEW LISTING

• Custom 5 BR home overlooking park, great mountain views!

• MLS# 505000 ~ $539,000

NEW LISTING

• 4 BR, Lots of upgrades & finished basement • MLS# 504577 ~ $499,000

• Great landscaping, HUGE wraparound front porch& screened back porch.

• MLS# 504941 ~ $699,900

• Best views of mountains and parks • To Be Built • 504574 ~ $585,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION - OLD TR AIL

Custom, quality built homes by respected Arcadia Builders. Choose your lot, floor plan, exterior and interior finishes. Homes include hardwood floors, granite counters, custom cabinetry, all the upgrades you'd expect! Build in Village Commons, Creekside, or in Overlook in beautiful Old Trail Village! Walk to the coffee shop, wine bar, pizza restaurant, hair salon, pool, fitness center, & more!

WESTERN ALBEMARLE NEW LISTING

• 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath townhome w/ 2 car garage • MLS#505760 ~ $292,500

• Every upgrade imaginable, great corner location w/ mtn views • MLS#506758 ~ $369,900

• Elegant & well designed, William Poole home • MLS#501385 ~ $799,900

• 4 BR Beautiful custom home situated on 3+ idyllic acres in Stillhouse Ridge • MLS# 506108 ~ $569,900

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NORTHERN ALBEMARLE

• 100+ acres, INCREDIBLE 360 degree • Large, level lot in Tanager Woods. mountain views!

• Lake views • 5 bedroom, 4.5 baths • 2 homes • MLS# 489354 ~ $899,900 • MLS# 502545 ~ $649,900

• 5 bedrooms AND a finished rec room in Walnut Hills • MLS# 504064 ~ $795,000

Denise Ramey, Realtor (434) 960-4333 www.deniseramey.com

• Opportunity to purchase 13 acres, potential for up to 5 div.

• MLS#496840 - $149,900

Definitely Denise

A Virginia Tradition Since 1927

Roy Wheeler Realty Co. Celebrating Over 85 years Of trust, traditiOn, and Market leadership

Since 1927

Winner

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.

BEAU MONT

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

8+ AC ON QUIET CU-DE-SAC

VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS

Enjoy a gracious country lifestyle and amazing proximity to Charlottesville. You can have the best of both worlds! Custom home features: oppulent Mstr suite w/ separate his/hers closets & sitting room w/ fp, HUGE upstairs bonus room, main lvl “en-suite” BR, basement billiard room w/ wet bar, & security/intercom system. On cul-de-sac w/ cleared/sunny yard enveloped by wooded surround. $1,050,000. Call Sharon 981-7200

23 ACRES/11 MINS TO CROZET

Quiet, beautiful setting w/ year round Blue Ridge views and a bold stream that crosses the back of the property.

Lovingly constructed custom home with a unique floor plan PLUS a 1400 sq ft studio that makes for a wonderful offering. A beautiful piece of Albemarle County with water frontage. $515,000. Call Sharon 981-7200

Enjoy breathtaking scenes from the City and beyond the Blue Ridge.

Custom wood burning fireplaces, coffered celings, bright open floor plan upgraded w/ hardwood exotics. A one of a kind, artful house of grace, comfort & charm. Uniquely situated on a very private 2 1/2 acres abutting unobstructed woodland common area, yet within site/ walk of pool and recreation areas. $799,500. Call Sharon 981-7200

CUSTOM HOME ON A LAKE

Fabulous home overlooking a lake and stunning, private setting. Home offers soaring ceilings, state of the art kitchen, full terrace level, 1st flr Master suite, & a one BR suite with kitchen over the garage. Unwind on the terraces & porches that extend the entertaining space to the fabulous outdoor setting. $689,900. Call Sharon 981-7200

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Equal Housing Opportunity

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LD REDFIELDS

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 $324,900. Ring Sonja 434-981-3523

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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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What’s Inside:

1003 WINTERGREEN LN The perfect home! Large first floor master suite with tile floor in the bathroom, hardwood floors in the foyer, living room, dining room, and 1/2 bath, eat in kitchen, and gas log fireplace are just a few of the features that make it great. Two large bedrooms on second floor with pallodian windows and under eaves storage. Outside storage shed for equipment and toys. There are two hot water heaters. Plus it’s an easy walk to the pool on hot summer days. Yard has invisible fencing for the pets! MLS# 506738 | $305,000

919 BLENHEIM AVE One of Belmont’s cutest homes! All the charm you have been looking for in a home plus lots of upgrades and renovations! This one will not disappoint you. Ready to move right in and just in time for spring.

Lovely large yard with beautiful landscaping and privacy fence.

This is one you won’t want to miss!

MLS# 506773 | $259,000

Always Talk to Bob, 989-3592

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Albemarle County 19 Open House Listings........................6 Neighborhoods......................................8 Land....................................................................9

Antiques Add Much in a Modern Home

News & Views.........................................12

feature Albemarle County.............................13

By Celeste m. smucker, phd

home finance Antiques in the Modern Home......................................19 By marilyn pribus

Home Sale Stats................................22

ranch with spaces for entertaining, hobbies, or storage. Two parcels on 1.3 acres with mountain views and spacious home with sun room, family room, hardwood floors, brick fireplace, woodstove, 2-car garage, paved drive, deck, patio, basement, workshop, greenhouse, mature landscaping. Well-maintained with central air/heat, newer roof, and new windows in 2011. Ideal Afton location less than 30 minutes from UVA and Charlottesville. $249,900

SMART MOVE

541 Afton Mountain Road Gorgeous mountain views await you in this solid, 3 BR, 2 BA brick home located only 25 minutes from Charlottesville! Home offers hardwood flooring, 2 brick fireplaces, large sun room, spacious unfinished basement, paved drive and 2-car attached garage. $249,900

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234 Afton Mountain Road Brick 3 BR, 2.5 BA

Make the SMART Make MOVE the

3149 Crabtree Falls Highway Stunning mountain views and Tye River frontage with this well-maintained 3 BR, 3 BA home situated on 5.43 acres. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, lots of windows for natural light, and 2 master suites. Located near Crabtree Falls, Appalachian Trail, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. $239,000

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2788 B Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958

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open house F e b r ua ry 2 3 r d & F e b r ua ry 24 t h

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2.23.13 Albemarle

126 WHISPERING HOLLOW LN PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS PAT MLS# 499900 $225,990

646 BAYWICK CIR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 491033 $628,925 6643 WELBOURNE LN OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 503613 $636,900 5309 RAVEN STONE RD FOOTHILL CROSSING DET MLS# 500632 $664,000

Louisa 137 TURKEY TROT LN SPRING CREEK PDT MLS# 493546 $339,990 56 BEAR ISLAND PKWY SPRING CREEK DET MLS# 492369 $497,300

Nelson

5506 SUMMERDEAN RD 5309 RAVEN STONE RD WESTHALL PDT FOOTHILL CROSSING DET MLS# 501683 $319,990 MLS# 500632 $664,000

254 IRONHOUND DR MOUNTAIN MEADOWS DET MLS# 501702 $170,750

2461 PENDOWER LN 83 JUSTIN DR 74 AVINITY LOOP GLENMORE DET SYCAMORE SQUARE PDT AVINITY ATH MLS# 503423 $799,900 MLS# 463625 $244,990 MLS# 505315 $324,900 2 WICKHAM WAY WICKHAM POND PDT MLS# 498367 $324,990

7320 MILBURN CT OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 501385 $799,900

103 MALLARD LN DUCKS LAKE DET MLS# 503998 $499,900

2057 AVINITY LOOP 2461 PENDOWER LN 141 EAGLES CT CONDOS AVINITY ATH 6782 WELBOURNE LN 821 FIELDHAVEN DR GREENE DET WINTERGREEN CND MLS# 500083 $288,200 GLENMORE OLD TRAIL DET 200 CARNATION RD MLS# 503423 $799,900 MLS# 505253 $159,900 REDFIELDS DET MLS# 502962 $898,525 TWIN LAKES ESTATES DET 2054 AVINITY LOOP MLS# 506000 $325,000 6782 WELBOURNE LN AVINITY PAT MLS# 505513 $189,900 101 WICKHAM POND DR DET fluvanna 13 GLEN VALLEY DR MLS# 487263 $289,900 OLD TRAIL WICKHAM POND PAT MLS# 502962 $898,525 21708 JAMES MADISON HWY OLD TRAIL ATH 59 LARCHMONT CIR 1080 OLD TRAIL DR MLS# 503520 $217,990 GREENECROFT PDT MLS# 501091 $369,800 NONE PDT 83 JUSTIN DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 505508 $369,000 MLS# 504005 $284,990 3 PENDOWER LN 2819 SHANNON GLEN CT MLS# 494797 $308,277 SYCAMORE SQUARE PDT MLS# 463625 $244,990 WILLOW GLEN DET GLENMORE PDT 130 LONGFORD DR 5 BRIARWOOD DR MLS# 495984 $519,900 WEXFORD DET MLS# 502381 $429,900 101 WICKHAM POND DR RIVERWOOD PDT MLS# 495549 $398,000 PAT MLS# 486184 $309,990 WICKHAM POND 1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN 2622 PEA RIDGE RD MLS# 503520 $217,990 GLENMORE PDT 37 WEXFORD RIDGE RD NONE DET 5506 SUMMERDEAN RD MLS# 498157 $826,825 WEXFORD DET 3 PENDOWER LN MLS# 506970 $439,000 WESTHALL PDT PDT Albemarle MLS# 501463 $399,000 MLS# 501683 $319,990 GLENMORE MLS# 495984 $519,900 126 WHISPERING HOLLOW LN 89 CLAYMONT DR Charlottesville PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS PAT CLAYMONT DET 74 AVINITY LOOP 9064 SPOTSWOOD TRL 843 RAINIER RD 1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN MLS# 499900 $225,990 MLS# 496796 $599,000 AVINITY ATH CHERRY HILL ATH NONE DET PDT MLS# 505315 $324,900 GLENMORE MLS# 506246 $499,000 MLS# 505439 $285,000 MLS# 498157 $826,825 2057 AVINITY LOOP 650 EIGHT WOODS LN 2 WICKHAM WAY AVINITY ATH KENRIDGE ATH 102 LONGWOOD DR louisa WICKHAM POND PDT Charlottesville MLS# 500083 $288,200 MLS# 496838 $599,900 LONGWOOD ATH 137 TURKEY TROT LN MLS# 498367 $324,990 102 LONGWOOD DR MLS# 484693 $239,900 SPRING CREEK PDT 2054 AVINITY LOOP 646 BAYWICK CIR LONGWOOD ATH 13 GLEN VALLEY DR MLS# 493546 $339,990 AVINITY PAT OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 484693 $239,900 OLD TRAIL ATH fluvanna MLS# 487263 $289,900 MLS# 491033 $628,925 MLS# 501091 $369,800 1137 JORDAN STORE RD 56 BEAR ISLAND PKWY GREENE NONE DET SPRING CREEK DET 1080 OLD TRAIL DR 6643 WELBOURNE LN 2819 SHANNON GLEN CT 59 LARCHMONT CIR OLD TRAIL ATH OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 504755 $149,000 MLS# 492369 $497,300 WILLOW GLEN DET GREENECROFT PDT MLS# 502381 $429,900 MLS# 504005 $284,990 MLS# 494797 $308,277 MLS# 503613 $636,900

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2.24.13

130 LONGFORD DR 5 BRIARWOOD DR 650 EIGHT WOODS LN 5270 TANAGER WOODS DR WEXFORD DET KENRIDGE ATH TANAGER WOODS DET RIVERWOOD PDT MLS# 496838 $599,900 MLS# 495549 $398,000 MLS# 486184 $309,990 MLS# 502545 $649,900

All information deemed accurate as of 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 14th 2013 as per CAAR MLS Open House data.

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ATH=Attached • CND=Condominium • DET=Detached FRM=Farm PDT=Proposed Detached PAT=Proposed Attached PCD=Proposed Condominium

We shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us.

Winston Churchill 1874-1965, British Statesman, Prime Minister

A Virginia Tradition Since 1927

Roy Wheeler Realty Co. Celebrating Over 85 years Of trust, traditiOn, and M arket leadership Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 • (434) 951-5155 • Fax (434) 951-5190

Email: homes@roywheeler.com

www.rOywheeler .COM

OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH RELAX on this 10 ACRE WATERFRONT property on great fishing lake. FarmhouseColonial w/ open flr plan. 4BR/2.5 BA, 1st flr Mstr Ste, Hdwd flrs, 2-story Gr room w/gas FP. Lg custom Kit w/ granite countertops, wraparound porch plus a screened porch. W-O lower lvl with Jotel stove. Lakefront terrace. $499,900.

Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (503998)

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LIKE NEW, BE AU T I F U L LY M A I N TA I N E D home in quiet, No. Albemarle neighborhood.

Convenient to airport, NGIC, UVa Research Park & shopping yet feels like you’re worlds away from town. Large, level lot w/lake view, on quiet cul de sac. 1st & 2nd floor master suites. Quality construction, great location. $649,900. www.DeniseRamey.com • Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (502545)

Directions: Take 743 N. through Earlysville, left at Earlysville store onto Buck Mtn. Road. Right on Markwood, right into Claymont. House on right towards back of neighborhood. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS.

116 SUNDROPS COURT Time: 1-4 pm Hosting Agent: Kay Sands

LAKE REYNOVIAUNDER ASSESSMENT! This well located 4BR/3BA home is steps to the clubhouse, tennis courts, playground & pool. 2 stories-has full walkout finished basement, attached garage, elevated back deck overlooking fenced backyard w/garden. Gas heat, central air, oak cabinetry, & gas FP make this a very enjoyable family home. $239,900.

Kay Sands, 825-6129. (502762)

Directions: Avon St. Ext. to Lake Reynovia, Reynovia Dr. to Primrose Ln, left onto Sundrops Court, home on right.

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Directions: Go north on Earlysville Road past airport. Where road splits at general store, bear right. Turn left onto Frays Mtn Rd. Turn left onto Tanager Woods Dr. Home on right.

CUSTOM BUILT for the current owner, this outstanding offering features a comfortable floor plan, 1st & 2nd floor masters, 5 FP, 2-story foyer w/beautiful wood inlay, full finished basement w/in-law quarters & media room, 1st floor study, beautiful workmanship & materials. Whole house generator & wraparound porch make this a truly outstanding offering. $599,000.

Mike Peters 981-3995. (496796)

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21708 JAMES MADISON HWY. Time: 1-4 pm Hosting Agent: Kim Johnson OWN THIS IMPRESSIVE HOME for as little as $1000 down, no construction loan necessary! Parade of Homes Award winning home plan invites you w/lrg windows, open spaces, high ceilings, elegant fixtures & finishes. Every detail has been considered! Many floor plans are available or I&J can design & build your dream home with you! $369,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (505508) Directions: From Zion Crossroads – Rt. 15 South. Cross Rt. 250 & do immediate U turn into parking lot. Look for sign.

Time: 2-4 pm

OPEN HOUSES

Directions: 20 South to Rte 53 towards Monticello, 13+/- miles to right on Rte 660/619, stay on 619 (to right), 5 miles to right on Mallard Lane.

89 CLAYMONT DRIVE Time: 1-4 pm Hosting Agent: Mike Peters

37 WEXFORD ROAD Hosting Agent: Matthew Woodson

READY TO MOVE IN! 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 & 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. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS.

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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 w/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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103 MALLARD LANE Time: 1-3 pm Hosting Agent: The “YES” Team

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Augusta Co.

DREAM HOME

125 Windsor Dr, Fishersville:

5 Morningview, Stuarts Draft

• HUGE nearly 4000 sq ft home, 5 brs, 3.5 baths! Close to I64!

• Immaculate well maintained home, full basement, fenced yard • Hardwoods, granite, superior trim work, amazing! Mountain views!

• Only $359,900

Just a short drive west of Charlottesville brings you to beautiful Augusta County and the new community of Overlook. This brand new home features 4 BRs with an amazing master closet, nice kitchen, double garage and more.

Available for sale or you can lease-to-own for $1,465/month. Overlook is easily accessed from I-64 exit 94 (take Rte. 340 south through Stuarts Draft). Turn right on White Hill Road, turn left onto Lofty Circle. $256,202

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BEAUTIFUL NELSON CO.

225 ACRES IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY

Secluded & private 32 acres located in the lower elevations of Horseshoe Mountain & Davis Creek Hollow. Numerous building sites with fantastic views. Open fields with majority wooded. Small mountain stream.

Elec. & Tel on property. MLS#505743, $99,000

Fantastic Opportunity! Large Acreage Tract of Rolling Terrain, Mountain Vistas, Close to Scottsville and Charlottesville. Enjoy it Now at Below Market Price and When All is Said and Done You Have the 12 Lot Ballinger Farm Estates Subdivision, Ready to Finish / Build. Beautiful Views, Quiet Privacy. Visit Ballinger Farm. A Great Value in Albemarle County. MLS # 504923

HERITAGE LAND COMPANY

HAROLD PAYNE 434-981-0071

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$765,000

Realty Specialists

DAN CORBIN 434 531-6155

7 Davis Hwy, Louisa

Maury Atkins 434-589-2611 or Hock Hockensmith 434-951-5110

LOTS of Opportunities! BRING YOUR BUILDER

Open New Doors

in Your Search Real eState WeeklY for a Home.

Albemarle County Land For Sale Thinking of building a new home in 2013?

Check out these properties!

EARLYSVILLE Gently sloping 3 acres. Quiet & well established area close to Charlottesville, Hollymead Town Square as well as Barracks Rd. area. Well in place. Drainfields laid out & marked. Seasonal small view of the mountains. Bring your builder and check it out. MLS#504481 | $185,000

EArLySviLLE FArm

54 acres of rolling pasture w/mountain views & several streams. The land is nicely balanced between woodland and open field, has several attractive building sites w/pastoral & mountain views & a pond site within 5 min. of Earlysville proper in a rural setting.

MLS# 501859, $895,000

IRISH RD Great location, country living just 20 minutes from Charlottesville and 7 min. from Scottsville. Fairly level, private 4+ acres. Good building lot or investment opportunity. Co-listed w/ Mike Brown, 434-531-4724. MLS#504567 | $59,500

1677 STONEY CREEK DR MILL CREEK - 0.28+/- acre Lot lends itself to a walk-out basement. Convenient to UVA, Downtown and I-64.

Co-listed w/ Mike Brown, 434-5314724. MLS#506524 | $115,000

KESWiCK

Off a peaceful country road, twelve plus acres (4 lots) with beautiful hardwoods backing up to Carrol Creek adjoining the Glenmore Community. Located east of Charlottesville and within 15 minutes of UVA. MLS# 500374, $372,000

EArLySviLLE

Here you will find a beautiful parcel of land with a mixture of hardwoods and pines offering a sense of tranquility and a community lake ideal for fishing and water views. MLS# 493854, $195,000

Call 434.951.7135 for information!

SUSAN TOWE

Cell: 434 825-3631 susantowe@comcast.net

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16+ acre tract in Louisa, ready for development. Could be mixed-use, apartments or other commercial-retail use.Utilities available. Fronts on two roads. Owner will consider financing and may divide. $44K per acre. MLS #496848

Anita Dunbar

CRS, SFR, SRES, Associate Broker adunbar@cfw.com

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Melina Vaughan, 434.466.8144

Shann Whited, 434.962.

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DOWNTOWN CONDO

Fantastic downtown 1 BR condo - top floor w/great views & lots of natural light.

Minutes from downtown mall. Bamboo flooring, elevator and reserved parking space. MLS# 506009, $242,500.

Glenda Howard, 434.981.0839

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Immaculately detailed home w/lg kit, DR w/trey ceiling, sun room, private den, marble FP mantle. 2 car garage, walk in bsmnt storage. Professionally landscaped. MLS# 505007, $339,000 Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

PRiVACY iN W. ALBeMARLe

4 BR, 3 Full +2 half BA home nestled on 3+ acres of mature woodlands in Waverly. Bonus room with built-ins, Oak floors, generator backup, & great schools. MLS# 461096. $525,000.

Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

CROZeT Charming, well-kept home close to i-64 & Harris Teeter. Tucked away in West Hall neighborhood. 2 stories, w/first floor MBR & 2 add’l BRs on the second floor. MLS# 506985, $279,900. Brian McCauley, 434.465.0696

NO DeTAiL SPAReD! One-owner home, beautifully maintained w/1st floor MBR, lg LeVeL 1+ ACRe LOT- priced to sell! Open flr plan, eat-in kit, LR w/FP. Lg FiN BSMT. MLS# 506913,$400,000.

Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

MeRiWeTHeR-LeWiS

Just off of Owensville Rd, on semi-private, wooded lot. Tons of natural light in all 3 BRs. First floor MBR w/att BA & laundry rm. Lg LR & DR connect to renovated Kit w/breakfast bar. MLS# 505728, $267,000.Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

ALBeMARLe

Open land surrounding this cute country cottage! Over 13 acres part cleared, part wooded. 3 BRs, 1 lg full BA. Porch and landscaped yard. MLS# 504970, $265,000. Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

GLeNMORe

Beautiful custom showcase home in an upscale-gated golf community. Built w/quality materials & craftmanship on nearly one acre. MLS# 485265. $895,000. Glenmore Marketing Team.

434.951.7160 www.montaguemiller.com/openhouse

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New to the Market

LOUiSA

Level, private 1.5 acre lot. 2-tiered deck!

Open floor plan, formal DR, kit w/island, LR/GR rm, & bonus rm/office. Lg MBR, walk-in closet & MBA suite + 3 BRs on 2nd floor. 2 car garage! MLS# 506810, $275,000. Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

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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

ALBeMARLe

immaculate property in Still Meadow.

5 BRs, 4.5 BAs w/ample living & storage space. extensive landscaping w/views from screened porch. Spacious interior, renovated kit. MLS# 502811, $539,000. Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

48 ACReS iN KeSWiCK

4 BR, 3.5 BA, first floor master, great room w/cathedral ceilings, huge unfin bsmnt for expansion. ideal for hunting, horses, small vineyard or private retreat. $549,900. MLS# 486298.

Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

RUCKeRSViLLe

Great rm w/cathedral ceiling & skylights, gas FP. Kit has new counters. Stove, D/W & sink replaced in 2011. Home office, lg storage closet. Renovated MBA w/new tub, granite counter. MLS# 506949, $216,000. Shann Whited, 434.962.4741

CAMeLOT iN ALBeMARLe

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

New paint, windows, doors, & insulation.

Shed with heat/AC. A must see, call TODAY! MLS# 504756, $170,000.

Shann Whited, 434.962.4741

SPRiNG CReeK

15 min E of Cville w/Winter views of Golf Course. 3,942 sq ft & 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, fin. terrace level & 2 car garage.

Gourmet kit w/granite counters, hrdwd floors. MLS# 505700, $339,000. Anita Dunbar, 434.981.1421

WeSTeRN ALBeMARLe

Beautiful large country home on 2+ acres w/mtn views! 5 BRs, 4 BAs, huge walkout bsmnt. Hrdwd floors, crown moulding, recessed lights & upgrades. 2 car garage. MLS# 496953, $459,900.

Brian McCauley, 434.465.0696

434.973.5393 800.793.5393 Charlottesville Westfield

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Montague Miller & Co Realtors New to the Market

Raising Your expectations of a Real estate Company for 65 Years

OLD BALLARD FARM

Stately home on 2 acres. High quality custom details. Gourmet kit, marble counters. First floor MA suite, full unfin bsmnt. Built-in bookcases, 2 masonry FPs. MLS# 505114, $995,000. Carter Montague, 434.951.7156

OLD BALLARD FARM

Custom Gaffney Home. 6 BR/5.5 BA w/ gourmet chef’s kit, cherry cabs, granite counters, lux MA suite w/FP, marble, heated floors. FR w/coffered ceilings & FP, 3 car garage on 2 acre lot. MLS# 500959, $999,900. Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

STANARDSViLLe

4 BRs, 2.5 BAs. Lg rooms w/hrdwd floors. Kitc has granite, natural gas, farm sink.. Large DR & family room/ parlor. Office on 1st floor. 2 MBRs. MLS# 499105, $339,000. Doug Burke, 996.6791, Barb McMurry, 996.4120

GORDONSViLLe

Spacious one story home. Kit has lots of cabinets & counter space, connects to dining area. LR has gas FP with stone hearth. MA Suite connects to private bath area. Sold As is. MLS# 505118, $65,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

NORTH GARDeN

Wonderful custom home on 21 wooded acres. Arts & Crafts detailing, heart pine floors, gourmet kit, generator. Maximum privacy. Mostly hardwood forest, natural area. MLS# 497585, $449,000. Carter Montague, 434.962.3419

GORDONSViLLe

Historic property renovated w/ attention to detail. Located near bank, Visitors Cntr, Town Hall. Owner financing possible. Zoned B-1. MLS# 499697, $199,000. Yates Nobles, 434.227.4444

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, $649,000. Carter Montague, 4962.3419

KeSWiCK

Thoughtfully designed & beautifully maintained home on 27 wooded acres. Flowing floorplan w/high ceilings, 1st floor MA suite & study for one level living. Screened porch, deck & pool. MLS# 500562, $997,500. Rives Bailey, 227.4446

L A N D O P P O RT U N i T i e S OLD LYNCHBURG RD

Exceptional value & location 4.5 miles out, beautiful 10 acres of hardwoods and pine. Several building sites, stream on property. Plat and soil information.Priced below assessment.

MLS# 504427, $159,900 Doug Burke 434.951.7122

BARBOURSViLLe

2+ acres in a cul-de-sac! Hrdwd floors, kit w/island, cherry cabs, & ss appliances. Full FIN BSMNT w/rec rm, office/ library, & walkout. MBR w/ceramic tile, jetted tub. MLS# 503261, $559,000.

Sal Milione, 434.882.4000

CRiMORA - AUGUSTA CO

Wooded parcel with Mountain Views of both the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Private and Quiet! Approved for conventional septic. Several home sites to choose from. MLS# 504136, $280,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

434.227.4444 866.435.9764 Charlottesville Downtown

ROSeMONT

Lot 27, level homesite w/mtn views, creek, & pond frontage across Rosemont Dr. Build a custom home in established Ivy neighborhood. w/easy access to Charlottesville. excellent W.Albemarle schools. MLS# 503136, $339,100.

Carter Montague, 434.951.7156

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14.49 S-P-e-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R acres in.

Flowing stream & wonderful path in the woods leading to home site. Awesome views of the Blue Ridge Mtns all year around. MLS# 502932, $249,000. Sal Milione, 434.882.4000

iN THe CiTY

Unique opportunity! Open floorplan, hrdwd flrs. Upscale Kit. LR, DR, office on main level. 4 BRs/2 BAs on 2nd level, incl. HUGe MBR. Walkout bsmnt MLS# 502029, $295,000.

Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

MOSBY MOUNTAiN

Hardwood floors, open floor plan, 4 lg BRs & poss. 5th in fin. bsmnt. Oversize MBR w/sitting rm & natural daylight. Upscale Kit connects to DR & LR, overlooking huge, fenced backyard. MLS# 505498, $539,000. Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

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3.36 acres! Views from porch! Lg foyer, formal DR, home office, great room, 1st floor MBR suite, 3 lg BRs upstairs, screened porch! 2 car garage w/bonus unf storage space! MLS# 504884, $575,000.

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1800 JeFFeRSON PARK AVe

Low maint. 2 BR unit w/fresh paint & carpet! Walking distance to UVA. Pool, parking, on-site laundry. On City, UVA Bus lines + Free Trolley. Near UVA, Downtown & Hospital. MLS# 506663, $127,900.

Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

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News & views Nominate REALTORS® for Community Service Award Do you know a REALTOR® who has given significant time and interest to a local non-profit or charitable cause?

Consider nominating him or her to receive a new monthly accolade: the CAAR Good Neighbor Award. This award program gives well-deserved recognition to outstanding REALTORS® who are deeply involved in community service projects—activities ranging from coaching sports and volunteering with religious groups to fundraising and organizing donation drives. One REALTOR® will be honored each month, with a $100 donation made to the community organization for which his or her work is being recognized.

Complete the nomination form (http://share.caar.com/Awards/CAARGoodNeighbor.pdf), and submit to CAAR by the last day of the month. The deadline for the first award is Thursday, Feb. 28; the recipient will be announced at the March 7 CAAR Honor Society event at Farmington. Nominees not selected will remain in the candidate pool for future consideration. Not only are REALTORS® the trusted authority on the local housing market, but their passion to volunteer strengthens the community as a whole and contributes to making Greater Charlottesville the great place it is to live.

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Habitat to Break Ground on Belmont Cottages Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville broke ground on its newest neighborhood, the Belmont Cottages, a 15-unit, mixed-income community at 1600 Avon Street in Charlottesville. Belmont Cottages will include eight Habitat and seven market rate homes, and will help Habitat meet the ambitious building goals it established when it launched Project 20 this year.

Project 20 is Habitat’s commitment to building at least 20 homes annually in partnership with hard-working, lowincome residents of our community in response to the local affordable housing crisis. Project 20 is an outgrowth of Habitat’s New Paradigm for Affordable Housing, through which the organization is transforming trailer parks and building energy-efficient homes in attractive, walkable, mixed-income neighborhoods.

In adherence to the principles of the New Paradigm, Belmont Cottages will be close to public transportation and Belmont Park, and will have direct access to the Rivanna Trail. All homes will be built utilizing universal design (aging in place) bronze standards and will be certified to energy-efficiency standards under the Energy Star 3.0 program. These measures will allow families to remain in their homes for their full lives and will ensure minimal environmental footprint

Computers4Kids Computers4Kids, a nonprofit afterschool technology mentoring program for low-income youth, is the beneficiary of the Nickels-For-Nonprofits program at Whole Foods for the entire month of February. If you shop with your own bag(s) at Whole Foods, they will give you a wooden nickel. For every wooden nickel you place in the C4K box (located in the front of the store) Whole Foods will give C4K a real nickel.

C4K is also a new member of the CARS Vehicle Donation Program. CARS accepts car donations for C4K and over 500 other non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. Thinking about selling your car? It is this easy: CARS will pick up your car at no cost to you, you will be sent a tax receipt after the vehicle has sold, and sale proceeds will be donated to C4K in your name.

For more information, visit www. computers4kids.net.

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RESIDENTIAL BROKERS

417 P ark S treet , C harlotteSville , va 22902 LARGE 7+ BR FARMHOUSE

Beautiful farmhouse featuring a 2 room Mstr suite on a fabulous 26 acre farm w/ a beautiful, small lake, 2 cottages, kennel, 3 car garage, other small outbuildings, and an equipment shed. Almost all open, gently rolling to flat land on the corner of VSH 15 and 33 (just E of Gordonsville). $799,000

CALL SHARON 434-981-7200 PRIVACY IN KESWICK ESTATE Within the gated community, this stunning Rinehart home sits on private homesite w/ wonderful outdoor living areas. Exceptional quality, custom cabinetry/molding throughout, granite counters, marble vanities, and proximity to Keswick’s Arnold Palmer signature golf course, swimming, tennis, fitness center, croquet, archery, fishing, and spa. $2,000,000

CALL SHARON 434-981-7200

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

Sonja Casero, (434) 981-3523 Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer for over 20 years Consistent Award Winner Hall Of Fame

NEW IN BELMONT CLASSIC VICTORIAN “GINGERBREAD” 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Only 1.5 blocks from Belmont restaurants and short stroll to ACAC and Downtown Mall. The rooms are large with high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and much original detailing. Kitchen was re-done a short time ago and has glass front cabinets, butcher block countertops and warm Tuscan tile floor. Large deck , basement for storage plus fenced yard. Exterior newly painted. $368,000.

RING SONJA 434-981-3523 NORTH DOWNTOWN

Within walking distance of downtown mall, in nice quiet cul de sac of only a few homes.

Re-done within the last 6 months. Hardwood floors throughout, wood burning fireplace, with tile surround, eat in kitchen, separate dining room with French doors leading to large deck. 3 good sized bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Won’t last long at $189,900.

RING SONJA 434-981-3523

Albemarle County Spotlight

Albemarle’s Many Choices Whether you are a young buyer seeking your first home, a household moving up to accommodate a growing family or empty nesters wanting the perfect

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Leisure Activities and the Outdoors A big attraction of our region, said Duncan, is the ready access to outdoor activities such as hiking in Shenandoah National Park or enjoying a leisurely afternoon exploring Skyline Drive.

Closer to home, Albemarle offers 12 county parks that include 3,300 acres of outdoor space. There is a long list of activities available in the parks including swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and boating.

The parks are open year round in most cases from 7:00 a.m. to dark.

Three of Albemarle’s parks, Chris Greene, Mint Springs and Walnut Creek, have lakes with sandy beaches and are open for swimming during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Fees are charged for use of these parks during that time, but the rest of the year they are free.

The other nine county parks are free year round. All fees are waived for seniors 62 years and older who are Albemarle County residents.

Barbara McMurry, of Montague Miller and Co. Realtors, emphasized the importance of what she called the “rural flavor” of our region that comes from its large agricultural component.

Albemarle County has many orchards, farms, horse properties and vineyards.

Some of these properties are pretty to look at (Thomas Jefferson referred to Eastern Albemarle as the “Eden of the United States”), while others offer activities such as picking your own fruit in season and wine tastings.

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ack in 1744, the Virginia Assembly created Albemarle County, splitting it off from what was then Goochland. At that time Albemarle contained what would become Amherst, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Nelson and parts of Appomattox and Campbell Counties. After several more subdivisions, Albemarle acquired its present boundaries in 1777. Scottsville was Albemarle’s original county seat, but in 1761 the center of government moved to Charlottesville.

Albemarle County was named for its governor, Willem Anne van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle, an American colonist and British diplomat, and was home to Jefferson and Monroe, two founding fathers and former Presidents.

Today Albemarle County, including Charlottesville, has a population of close to 150,000 people and is becoming known as a major high tech center. It is also home to the University of Virginia and its highly regarded medical school. The NGIC/DIA complex is located here as is Crutchfield and branches of major corporations such as State Farm and GE. When it comes to housing, Albemarle County has everything from large horse farms and estates to subdivisions of all kinds including walkable neighborhoods and gated communities. You will also find rural homes on small lots, townhome developments and condos.

In other words, Albemarle has something to offer to just about everyone.

Often people who come to Charlottesville from more urban areas want the comfort of a gated community. If so they may end up buying a home in either Glenmore or Keswick Estates, two popular gated communities on the east side of Albemarle.

The county is also home to two walking communities, Belvedere and Old Trail, both of which have a range of residential properties at different price points. In addition, Old Trail has a village center with essential services such as a beauty salon, restaurants and a coffee shop. ACAC also has a facility there where people can work out close to home. Together the businesses in Old Trail’s center offer convenience and a gathering place for residents seeking community.

Belvedere is in process of creating a similar commercial center, making it an urban community where it is easy for residents to find what they need without ever leaving their neighborhood.

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place to retire, chances are you will find what you need in Albemarle County.

Where should you start your search?

Jim Duncan with Nest Realty often asks his clients this question: “What do you want to be close to?” For some the answer is mountains, while for others, easy access to town is a priority. Still others want to walk or bike to essential services, leaving their car at home.

Karen Kehoe with Re/Max Assured Properties explained that an array of choices is a lot of what Albemarle is all about. Residents of many of the county’s popular subdivisions are just minutes from Charlottesville and the Downtown Mall or within a quick commute to the University. Those who want a more rural lifestyle, whether they prefer a small lot or want to be surrounded by acreage, Kehoe said, will find options that allow them to enjoy privacy and the rich natural beauty of our region and still be relatively close to the amenities of town.

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said, but Martha Jefferson is also highly regarded. Of course people appreciate Martha Jefferson’s new facility with its easy parking, its beautiful grounds, and its single rooms.

Property taxes can take a big chunk out of a household’s income detracting from quality of life, but this part of owning real estate is a little easier in Albemarle. “Tax rates are very affordable compared to what people are used to paying in the north east,” McMurry explained.

Taxes are also less expensive in Albemarle County than what people pay in the city, Duncan added.

“All in all, our area offers the best of all worlds,” Kehoe said. She explained that while the mountains are close, we are also just three hours from the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean beaches and two hours from DC. She described a client she worked with who relocated here from South Africa.

He had a list of criteria and did a world-wide search for places where he could get everything he wanted. In the end he chose the Charlottesville

County. A big one is the mild climate, especially compared to what people experience further north where a lot of buyers come from, McMurry explained. A related benefit is that heating costs are much lower here, she added.

A lot of people are moving here from places like New England, New York, New Jersey and Northern Virginia, Kehoe said. Many are tech people who work from home and relocate here because they like what the area has to offer. Others work for NGIC or DIA, or for industries that support them. The Charlottesville area is becoming a real high tech center, Kehoe continued, and many of these workers are highly educated and find our university community attractive.

Also popular with Albemarle residents are the public schools, Duncan said. The local school system has a solid reputation with scores that are greater than average and reasonable class sizes. Most children live relatively close to the schools they attend which means not a lot of time spent riding on buses. The location of elementary schools right within some subdivisions is also a plus. Nearly 80 percent of Albemarle high school grads go on to college and over 28 percent get post graduate degrees.

Retirees are another big group of people moving to Albemarle. Many come to be near family, others because they fell in love with our area when they were students at UVA. A lot of them are relatively young when they retire, Kehoe said.

A big draw for the retirees of any age is easy access to top quality medical care.

Not only do we have the university teaching hospital at UVA, McMurry

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area because it had the right combination of quality of life features including natural beauty and all of the cultural aspects of living in a place with a major university.

A lot of people agree with this assessment. Over the years the greater Charlottesville area including Albemarle County has often been rated amongst the top places in the country to live, and in September of 2011, Yahoo Real Estate named it number one. They cited several factors that contributed to their decision, including low unemployment and a generally healthy economy thanks to the University. The area’s many entertainment options, plus the beautiful fall foliage and temperate climate, were also part of the mix of features that put this area at the top of the list.

Albemarle’s Rich History Albemarle is well known as the home of Jefferson and Monroe. Jefferson’s home at Monticello and Monroe’s home at Ashlawn-Highland are historically significant and attract attention from scholars and tourists alike.

Their presence adds to the quality of life in this region making one more reason to call Albemarle home.

“People enjoy visiting historic places,” Kehoe said, “and like showing them off to company when they come for a visit.”

McMurry said that while someone looking to buy a home may not list our region’s history as a top reason to move here, they develop an appreciation for it after they get settled in. For example, some clients of hers who bought a home on the Rivanna River later developed an interest in bateaux and the important role they played in moving goods across the state during Colonial times.

The Albemarle Real Estate Market The real estate market is “much improved,” McMurry said, adding that “we are off to a fast start this year.”

Kehoe agreed emphasizing that it’s still a great time to buy because we continue to have all time low prices and interest rates. She predicts, however, that the market has finally hit bottom and prices may be poised to start moving up again. “We’re seeing lots of first timers and others who have been waiting for prices to stop falling.

Now people are becoming afraid of missing out and are ready to jump in and look for a house.” Kehoe warned that in some areas prices are edging up a bit already and suggests that interest rates may do the same very soon.

“The real estate market is picking up,” Duncan added stating that, “at the moment there are more buyers than there are homes to sell.” However, he predicts that this trend will balance out in the next few weeks and months. He explained that inventory tends to be seasonal and we usually see a bump up at the end of February and much bigger peaks during the spring market of March and April.

Another reason he expects more homes on the market in the near future is that “people are starting to actually feel like they can sell them.”

While this is great news for the real estate market and our local economy, it also means if you are someone who wants the many advantages of living in Albemarle, the time to act is now. ■ Celeste Smucker is a writer, blogger and author of Sold on Me, Daily Inspiration for Real Estate Agents. She lives near Charlottesville

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A Virginia Tradition Since 1927

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

Email: homes@roywheeler.com

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CUTE RANCH HOME offering so much value in a convenient location. Updated with new carpet, ready to move in. 3BR/1.5BA, large living room, covered front and rear porches, huge entertaining deck with views of mature hardwood trees in the back yard. Don’t miss out on this great home in a great location! $159,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (506193)

VIEW THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS from the covered porch, stroll through the landscaped yard, or sit in the gazebo. This home has a unique, open floor plan with hardwood flooring, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, finished basement, 2 car garage and bonus room with exit to driveway. $319,000.

MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (506486)

SPRING CREEK. Golfer’s dream home sits on a lake that borders the 18th hole. The views are stunning. Lovely brick Virginia home features one floor living, 4BR/3BA, totally modern kitchen with stainless appliances, breakfast nook and bar, laundry room off the 2 car garage. Walk to the club for swimming, tennis, or golf. $350,000. Kay Sands 825-6129. (501905)

MAGNIFICENT HOME, custom-built with quality finishes: tile/hardwood floors, floor to ceiling FP in living room, sunroom, luxurious master suite, built-ins, wet bar, paved drive, oversized garage, heated fenced pool with multiple decks, custom patio, full-length front porch and fenced backyard. Perfect home for entertainment inside & out. $399,900. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith.

531-0817/531-0795. (505541)

PREDDY CREEK. Spacious Barboursville home on quiet cul-de-sac. Are you looking for large home on over an acre, convenient to NGIC and Cville? This is it! High ceilings, new oak flooring in great room, attractive eat-in kitchen, classic dining room, large bedrooms and basement family room with tons of storage! Over-sized garage. $330,000.

Sharon Wood, 242-6847. (501685)

IN BEAUTIFUL BLUE RIDGE SHORES, this 2003 ranch home has a wide open kitchen/dining/living room floor plan plus a big storage shed in the backyard. Walking distance to the main beach! All appliances included! $117,900. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (505463)

ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE of city living at Willoughby Townes. Walk, bike or drive the short distance to the Downtown Mall, UVa or grocery store. Quality built

by Southern Development. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Owner willing to pay $4000 in closing costs for qualified purchaser. All appliances included. $220,000. Ginny Barefoot, 531-7864. (502212)

WHAT A VIEW! From this 6.3 acre lot you get a big view of the Blue Ridge. Sunset on one side and sun up on the other. Premium Indian Springs lot, nice trees and a great building site for maximum views. Well and septic approved. $425,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup.com 981-1274. (492549)

VILLAGE OFFICES. Condo office in busy office park.

Good parking, convenient location on Berkmar Drive. Vacant. Landlord pays condo fee, tenant pays electric, phone, janitorial and min. maintenance. Call for details. Rent is $895 month. Hock Hockensmith 951-5110/996-3333.

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SACHEM VILLAGE. Office business park, This 900 sq. ft. four room professional office suite has kitchenette, half bath and shower. Some carpet and some wood tone vinyl.

Modified gross lease. Tenant pays electric, phone and janitorial. Call for details, Hock Hockensmith 951-5110/9963333. (504898)

GREAT OPPORTUNITY for 100 acres in Western Albemarle with fantastic mountain views, 2 ponds, a creek, 2 rental homes and room for horses or cattle with plenty of privacy all in a popular school district. Less than $9K per acre! $899,900. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (489354)

HATFIELD FARMS. Delightful remodeled home in the country. Come and enjoy the 2 new baths, carpeting, kitchen and much more. Enjoy the pasture and mountain views from one of the many decks. There is a small 3 board paddock area. Finished room in the garage can be an office or workshop. Apt. over garage. $239,900. www.GerriRussell. com 531-9581. (505408)

COME TO SYCAMORE LANDING! Incredible value and savings on new homes plus a great neighborhood. For a limited time, this builder is offering big discounts and bonus options. Why rent when you can own a spacious home at an amazing price?! $186,220. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (506584)

LOUISA – FERNCLIFF AREA. Fronting on Route 250, only 2.5 miles to I-64, this property features a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 7 acres with a pond, 22 x 36 storage building, equipment shed, 3 car carport, 10 x 22 shed and more!

Additional acreage is available. Call today! $215,000. Lucy Watkins, 962-5829/589-2611. (505525)

FANTASTIC NEW PRICE Nestled in the woods. Outstanding winter mountain views from this attractive 3 bedroom, 3 bath home featuring an open floor plan, first floor master, formal dining room, beautifully finished lower level and large, detached 2 car garage. $399,000. www.homesincville.com Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (488752)

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CUTE BRICK RANCHER recently renovated including new HVAC, flooring, concrete driveway and appliances.

Large deck, fenced backyard and a full walkout basement for future expansion with a new full bath already installed.

10 minutes to NGIC and shopping. Immediate possession. $198,900. www.MaupinGroup.com Warren Maupin, 9628939. (504933).

A TRUE GEM on a lovely residential street in the heart of Cville. Milton Grigg-designed for the present owner, now with a modern addition. The private lot is beautifully landscaped and the home offers many doors to access the terraces and gardens for outdoor enjoyment. $965,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup.com 981-1274. (496718)

BUILDING PARCEL AT KESWICK. A wonderful building lot of 4.2 +/- acres with water frontage on idyllic pond. Beautiful hardwoods. New road, well, survey, soil work. Bring the builder of your choice to build your dream home! Subject Lot #2 is part of a five lot subdivision in the heart of Keswick. $159,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (444215)

BENTIVAR. Privacy on 4 acres on cul-de-sac. 4BR/3.5BA! Open flr plan. Spacious 1ST FL MASTER Ste w/tray ceiling & 2 W-I closets. Gourmet Kit w/granite countertops, center island, hdwd flrs, cherry cabinets, gas cooktop. Fantastic finished w-o terrace level. All BR’s have W-I closets. HOW. $669,000. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (500852)

RESIDENTIAL LOT in Mountain Vista. One of the most convenient rural lots on the market today. Only minutes to NGIC, UVa Research Park and Shopping at Hollymead Town Center. Subdivision of medium to large parcel lots offers loads of privacy with a small community feel. $115,000.

MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (483917)

GREAT EXPOSURE to over 30,000vpd on this 16 acre tract with over 600 feet of road frontage on Route 29N and Deane Road. Tremendous commercial growth potential with public water and sewer obtainable. Property located within Greene County designated commercial growth area. $1,499,900. Matthew Woodson, 960-5187 and Rod Brunelle, 760-4663. (492874)

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! Great starter home in need of a sweat equity. Cozy cottage currently offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath on an unfinished basement.

Unfinished addition offers room for addition bathroom or bedroom or whatever you can vision. $125,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (505072)

TERRIFIC RANCH with hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, unfinished basement and a geta-way in the finished bonus room above the detached 2-bay garage/shop. All of this in a lake community with beach. $229,000. Matthew Woodson, 960-5187 and Rod Brunelle, 760-4663. (503853)

KING-SIZED Ross plan offers four spacious bedrooms, a grand master suite, 2 car garage plus the option to add a 3rd floor! For a limited time, builder is offering $15,000 in additional upgrades. Amazing value on a spacious new home! $218,750. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434242-3550. (506587)

FOX GLEN. The 4BR Wallace model boasts an impressive a 2 story foyer, open FR/kitchen/nook and a 2 car garage.

NOW includes a front porch, bay windows, soaker tub, gas FP, hardwood floors, deck and separate tub/shower, large walk-in closet and private commode in the master suite. To be built, similar to photo. $240,800. Susan Stewart 434242-3550. (504709)

FRESH NEW HOME features a country front porch, deck, 3BR/2.5BA and spacious great room. Luxurious features include maple cabinets and vanities and brushed nickel fixtures. You cannot afford to miss this special offer. Call today to find out how you can own this brand new home for under 160,000! susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (505331)

NOW PRICED BELOW $200K! Opportunity to restore this home to its former glory. All it needs is some TLC and updating. Home is being sold as is. $199,900. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333.

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WATER VIEWS in Indian Springs. Lot 53 boasts 2.51 acres and adjoins the 25+ acre common area with community lake.

Perked for a 4 BR home and the well is already in place. Offered for $157,000. www.MaupinGroup.com Warren Maupin, 962-8939. (438491)

VACANT LOT. wants a new home. Opportunity awaits in this community with lake and beach for your pleasure.

Bring your home design to fit on this 1.3 acre lot in Greene Acres. $16,900. www.KathyMarkwood.com 985-6454.

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LAKEFRONT HOME on 1.28 acres in Twin Lakes!

Beautiful lot offers incredible views of the lake from the deck. 3BR/3BA, finished basement has 2 family rooms, 2 bedrooms (windows/closets) and private entrance great for in-laws or older children. Large storage shed has electricity and workbench. $197,000. www.TammiCampbell.com 985-2348/882-5403. (502233)

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Wooden floors, FP, new appliances, wine cellar, southernstyle front porch and a large brick terrace for outdoor entertaining. $493,000. Duke Merrick, 962-5658. (504750)

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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 • 434-979-9200 • Toll Free: 800-211-4494

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PLEASANT HILL. An architectural gem! This all brick Virginia farmhouse, c. 1821 is in meticulous condition. The 4000 finished square feet includes five fireplaces, four bedrooms, four full and 1 half baths. Located on 55 acres with great mountain views. No better value at $1,365,000. Frank Quayle, 951-5100. www.FJQiii@aol.com (498460)

KESWICK HORSE FARM. 50 acres of open fields surround a center isle 16-stall stable with a nice apartment, 3BR home and riding ring. Within 1-2 hours of numerous “AA” Hunter/Jumper shows including the Virginia Horse Center & Commonwealth Park, over 11 Foxhunts, Eventing & Dressage shows and trail riding. 5 division rights. $1,075,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066.

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MCCONNELL ANGUS FARM. Spectacular 350+/- acre showcase cattle farm in the heart of Somerset. Grand, new single level brick home and cattle show barn. Finest soils, fencing, lake and beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Adjoins Montpelier. $5,250,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (497826)

AMAZING VIEWS from this 60 acre tract. Rolling pas-

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acres awaits! Charming I & J home features a first floor master and split bedroom design. Or design your own home using I & J’s affordable design/build services!

Contact Susan today! susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (505032)

SECLUDED 22+ ACRE PARCEL in White Hall area off Garth Road only about 12 minutes from Barracks Road Shopping. Several home sites to choose from, one would allow for overview of potential pond site. Established pasture area available for your animals, and a year round stream on southern boundary. $562,500. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (490697) Additional acreage available.

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HUNTING PROPERTY of over 32 acres with 1300 feet of water frontage. 4 wheeler trails, pasture land and (2) 3000 square foot buildings. So many possibilities! The river is suitable for fishing and canoeing. Must see! $155,000. susanstewart76@gmail. com Susan Stewart 242-3550. (505589)

10 ACRES of mature woodland at the intersection of Touchstone Lane and Chapman Road in Southern Greene County close to the Albemarle County line and just minutes from Stanardsville and Ruckersville. All wooded, this land has pastoral views to the East and Northeast. $75,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/9538045. (504317)

ville and close to the Albemarle County line, this 13.82 acres slopes gently to a bold stream along it’s south/southwestern border. All wooded, this private and secluded parcel is surrounded by rural woodland with not another house in sight. $103,500. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (504319)

JORDAN RUN FARM. This beautiful 5,200 square foot brick Greek Revival residence with 1stfloor master, whole house generator, DSL and wine cellar sits on 21 acres of rolling pasture with pond/ stream. The pasture is fenced for horses. $995,000.

JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (493398)

PRIVATE WOODED SETTING near the village of

Rochelle (southern Madison Co.) delivers views of neighboring fields and pond from several homes sites. This property offers over 41 acres with a good mix of young hardwoods and rolling topo. Property can be purchased as the total 41 acres or separately (31.58 ac. or 9.78 ac.) $419,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (502534)

parcels of 21 to 52 acres of gently rolling fields and forests in Albemarle County along historic Blenheim Road. Ideal for horses with extensive community trail system. Offered from $275,000. JimBonner. com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com

tures nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers elevated home sites with distant views of the Southwest Mountains. Just across the street from Greene Hills Country Club and 5 minutes to the town of Stanardsville. $525,000.

MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (503148)

rolling land. Several home sites to choose from.

Unbelievable value and priced over $76,000 below assessment. No HOA or restrictions. $159,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (502403)

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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)

WHITE HORSE FARM. 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. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (498902)

This information, although deemed accurate at the time of publication, is not guaranteed.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, land with just under 13.5

acres. Take a walk through the woods and discover your new home site. Priced below assessment.

No HOA or restrictions. More acreage available. $98,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 9605187. (503380)

Antiques Add Much in a Modern Home

Other possibilities: An oversized headboard from a bedstead could become a room divider. A former marble candymaking counter can become a dining room buffet. That antique silver cocktail tray can now hold magazines or a silver-plated saltcellar might hold your garden’s first spring bulb in bloom. An antique sleigh could even be converted into a coffee table.

When a large antique piece can’t be incorporated into a practical function for your particular decor, you can turn it into a focal point as a piece of art.

Could it be mounted over a buffet or mantelpiece? Smaller pieces, such as jewelry or thimbles, might be mounted in shadow boxes and used in a wall

arrangement with small paintings, musical instruments or similar items.

“The most important ingredient in a home is the spirit of the owners,” said Roden, the interior designer. “A person walking into a home should feel invited in by the essence of the life that goes on there.” And a well-placed antique can definitely enhance that essence.

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Marilyn Pribus and her husband especially love their antique dark-wood, curved-glass-fronted secretary bought in California. The underside of the drawer is marked National Biscuit Company making it clear the craftsman repurposed the top of a shipping box.

Antique lovers know our region is blessed with a great variety of antique dealers, both large and small. For example, Graves Fine Art Gallery in Gordonsville offers a variety of antiques and objets d’art from furniture and rugs to paintings and bronzes.

Interior designer Jan Roden and her daughter are owners of And George, a Charlottesville establishment offering antiques and decorating accessories. Circa, also in Charlottesville, deals in items of all ages from “very early antiques” to furniture to knickknacks. A web search for “Central Virginia Antiques” provides dozens more individual listings and links to homepages describing the specialties of particular dealers.

Antiquer’s Mall at 8287 Seminole Trail in Ruckersville is the largest in Central Virginia with more than 200 shops. “Huge place, friendly staff, well worth the drive,” posted one visitor on an Internet review page. River Town Antiques in Scottsville, home to about 75 dealers, was winner of the 2011 Rural Virginia’s First Place for “Favorite Antique Store.”

The highlight of the year for both antique devotees and casual shoppers, is Charlottesville’s annual Antiques Show which draws both dealers and shoppers from a considerable distance. Antiques Show Manager Jay Melrose praises our region. “Charlottesville is the ideal venue for an antiques show,” he says. “It’s steeped in history and has great architecture. Antiques enthusiasts in and around Charlottesville are sophisticated.”

This year’s show will be held March 15 – 17 at the historic Fry’s Spring Beach Club at 5212 Grove Park Avenue, Charlottesville 22903. The location, new this year, offers ample free parking and easy access. Melrose, the show’s manager, says he always assembles a corps of dealers with outstanding reputations and highquality merchandise. “These dealers agree to properly identify and totally guarantee their wares,” he says.

“Their honesty must be unassailable.”

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When Beth Davis’s father gave her mother an antique-reproduction doll, it led to Davis and her mother opening a doll shop in Pennsylvania. Davis is no longer in the business, but her Keswick home today incorporates a number of antiques, both dolls and furniture.

“Antiques always add to a home’s décor,” she says. “They bring that extra depth.”

“I find that antiques add soul and an anchor to the home,” echoes interior designer Jan Roden of Charlottesville. “Whether you have family antiques or something old that is new to the family, they bring an energy of another much less complicated time and offer us a peaceful comfort in our hectic twenty-first century world.”

Some people might think antiques “don’t fit” in a brand-new twenty-first century home. Not true, says Roden.

“It’s not so much the style of home you live in, it’s how you live. Often a little decrepitude is just the thing to take the starch out of a room. On the other hand you don’t want to end up looking Victorian Grandma-ish which is so not now.”

Rather, antiques lend character and individuality to the newest of homes and people can spend many a pleasant hour visiting antique dealers all over our area. These days, many dealers have websites featuring specific pieces in their inventories. This helps greatly in the hunt for the perfect antique. But then again, sometimes shoppers find something they didn’t even know they were looking for. They may love it, but not really have a place for it. That’s the time for thoughtful repurposing.

“I like it when people have taken an old piece for modern purposes,” REALTOR®âRaupp says, citing a family that used an antique pie safe to house their television behind closed doors.

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Farm, EstatE and rEsidEntial BrokErs

Well designed contemporary on 9 acres in ivy & meriwether lewis school district. Bright & sunny with hardwood floors, rock fireplace in living room, dining room, spacious kitchen, sunroom, lst floor bedroom. master is upstairs plus another bedroom each with bath. study/bedroom in basement, 2-car garage. $739,000. Betsy swett, 249-2922, mls 506707

an exceptional traditional home, built by expert craftsmen, mission home Builders, and recently upgraded and remodeled by the current owners. this beautiful home is 3 miles from town, off garth road in inglecress. $1,195,000 mls#506090 call Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076

BuFFalo lodgE - Wonderful country home with charm and character. 10’ ceilings, spacious halls (5’ wide), sunroom, pool. mountain views. lots of privacy. 2-car detached garage, stable with water and power. meriwetherlewis/henley/Western albemarle. $545,000. steve mclean (434)9811863 #505944

colthurst Farm - Beautiful architect designed home on just over 3 ac. offers privacy & gorgeous mountain views, all within minutes west of charlottesville! Wonderful open floor, large flat yard area, beautiful landscaping, huge stone terrace area. $1,100,000 steve mclean (434)981-1863 mls#506327

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ivY vallEY-superb and spacious 6 Br brick georgian; over 11,000 sq/ft offering quality construction, moderate technology; finished with beautiful materials and details; Blue ridge views and mintues to town. Well priced at $1,795,000.

Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076.

rosenstiel-Phase iv-Blandemar Farm-middleditch BlandEmar Farm EstatEs –the setting is exceptional with bold mountain views, beautiful streams and hardwood forest and lovely open pasture land. Each lot has a unique quality from lakefront to mountain tops allowing for a variety of home design and lifestyles. andrew middleditch, 9811410.

stony Point. 3 bedrooms, bonus terrace level master with jetted tub & shower. two family rooms, two fireplaces.

Beautiful kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances. new hvac, tankless water heater, whole house generator.

Extensive outdoor living spaces, access to hiking trails. mls# 502746. $269,000. call Elizabeth Feil matthews, 1-434-284-2105

tuckEdaWaY - timeless character & charm are embodied in this early vernacular home on 9 acres. truly tucked in an idyllic private valley with a meandering stream & beautiful rock outcroppings yet totally convenient to town. lovingly maintained & first time on the market in 40 + years. charlotte dammann (434)981-1250 $598,000

First timE on thE markEt - 25+ open acres (additional acreage available), 4 acre lake, bold Blue ridge mountain views. custom built home with 8,000 fin. sq/ft, first floor master suite, 6 Br, 5 full Ba, 2.5 half Ba and 14’ ceilings. andrew middleditch (434)9811410 or steve mclean(434)981-1863.

shEEP crEEk Farm - spectacular mountain retreat situated on 96 acres adjacent to the Blue ridge Parkway & Peaks of otter. gorgeous contemporary custom residence w/ multi-level decks overlooking a wonderful mnt. spring creek. andrew middleditch (434)981-1410 or charlotte dammann (434)981-1250.

Pristine mcguffey hill condo- complete renovation 2012. all new: stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, bathrooms. one block from downtown mall. $ 365,000. Elizabethfeilmatthews@gmail.com 434-284-2105 mls# 505640

immaculatE condition - 3 Br brick home, just south of town, on 1.27 acres, almost level yard, in “like-new” condition. Features include: formal living and dining rooms, spacious kitchen/family w fireplace. large deck, over 2,000 fin.sq.ft. and 2000 unfin.sq.ft. well priced, $369,000. mls#498687. call Jim Faulconer (434) 981 0076

Wonderful 123 acre farm adjoining the north Fork of the hardware river less than 20 minutes to charlottesville. Property has several creeks, attractive pine and hardwood forests, lovely fertile bottomland and 30 or 40 acres of pasture land. long road frontage,great location and loads of potential. $845,000 steve mclean (434)981-1863. #505550

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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Fabulous value and location! classic brick georgian with modern floorplan, over 7000 finished sq/ ft. Excellent craftsmanship and quality materials, main level master, gourmet kitchen, much more. $1,599,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 #506735

thimBlE Farm - gorgeous pastoral & mountain views from over 36 private acres, only 10 minutes west of charlottesville. handsome 1.5-story tommy craven designed brick home, built c. 1949, pool, guesthouse, barn, tenant cottage, garages & other outbuildings, pond, stream. $2,450,000. mls #503708 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

Pristine 4 bedroom in redfields. Bright kitchen with large granite island & breakfast bar. open floor plan, living and dining rooms. second floor laundry, master bedroom with extra high ceilings. Professionally landscaped fenced backyard. attached two car garage. $ 349,900 Elizabethfeilmatthews@gmail. com 434-284-2105 mls#506117

doWntoWn classic. gracious 4Br brick residence, superb location just off Park street within walking distance to downtown mall. this charming home is quality-built with well-proportioned rooms, large unfinished basement, detached 1-car garage, private fenced-in backyard. $765,000 steve mclean (434)981-1863 mls#499564

ivY oaks - wonderful 4 bedroom house privately situated on 2 acres in ivy. minutes west of the city limits, convenient to schools, shopping $449,000. charlotte dammann (434)981-1250 #486644

Exquisite English country home on a premiere 2.5 acres in keswick Estates. lovely views of the golf course & mountains in the distance yet very private. the architecturally designed 7000+ sq ft residence offers lr; dr; gourmet kitchen; library, & office; media rm & 4 additional Bdrs. c dammann (434)981-1250. #451592 $2,500,000

lovely brick home built in 1987 in Farmington. living & dining rooms, library, sunroom, spacious, bright kitchen & guest suite on 1st floor. three bedrooms on 2nd flr. + bonus room, lots of closets & office or playroom. Exquisite grounds, rock walls, slate terrace, garden areas. $1,750,000. Betsy swett, 249-2922, mls#499712

Farmington - many special features. Formal living and dining rooms, bright sunroom with cathedral ceiling, country kitchen with fireplace. master suite with fireplace, three additional bedrooms and in-law suite. $999,000. elizabethfeilmatthews@gmail. com 434-284-2105 #506555

octonia highlands - unique preservation community located approximately 20 miles north of charlottesville offering 21 estate parcels ranging in size from 2 to 3.25+/- acres. magnificent farmland, mtn. & Blue ridge mtn. views. Protected area & very scenic! Prices from $95,000 - $175,000. steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

EnJoY lakE FrontagE, FrontagE on mEchum’s rivEr & exceptional privacy from over 13 mostly wooded acres in Western albemarle! Well-maintained 3Br/2.5Ba contemporary-style residence. gorgeous views & superb location! $765,000 steve mclean (434)981-1863 #497264

Farmington- newly remodeled residence in quiet location. traditional home recently expanded, features exceptional mostly one level floor plan: charming reception room w\fireplace, spacious dr w\French doors to covered porch, new kitchen, top quality appliances large master suite. $1,275,000.

Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076

holladaY housE- Queen anne style victorian circa 1883 residence is elegant & gracious. located on the campus of hampton sydney college on 3.38 acre. $395,000 charlotte dammann (434)9811250 #504300

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 - Quality 5,600+ fin. sq.ft. custom home on gorgeous rural setting, 42+ private acres, pond, streams, 1 mile of hiking trails - all within 8 miles of uva. $1,960,000. mls #505441. steve mclean (434) 981-1863.

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City of Charlottesville www.charlottesville.org Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 of assessment

For the week ending 02-08-13

Albemarle County www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.762 per $100 of assessment

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33 sales in the seven-county area.

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Fluvanna County www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $0.5981 per $100 of assessment

• Fifteen were in Albemarle with an average price of $245,465 • Five were in Charlottesville with an average price of $447,800 • Three were in Fluvanna with an average price of $120,925 • Three were in Greene with an average price of $202,275

Greene County www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.69 cents per $100 of assessment Louisa County www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.65 per $100 of assessment Madison County www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.59 cents per $100 of assessment

• Four were in Nelson with an average price of $224,250

Orange County http://orangecountyva.gov Real estate tax rate: $.72 cents per $100 of assessment

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3 BR, 2.5 BA, Home Office Lg Fam Rm, Kit w/Breakfast Nook FP/Wdstove Insert. 1,000 Sq.Ft. Wkshop w/Attached Stalls. 6.36 ACS Pasture w/Bd Fence. Easy Access to I-64 Baby Boomer’s Dream!

MLS# 506001 $389,900

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GLENMORE - WONDERFUL BRICK HOME!

5 BR, 3.5 BA. 4,420 Fin Sq. Ft. Spacious Main Level w/Detailed Moldings Lg Kit Fully Equipped w/White Appliances & Cabinetry w/Island Gas Range. Enormous Master Suite Fully Finished Terrace Level. Cul-de-sac Location

MLS# 506340 $465,300

JULIE HOLBROOK, 434/989-4415

514 PARK PLAZA

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

ROBERT RAMSEY, 434/242-2280

1426 GROVE RD – FOXBROOK

Formal & Casual Spaces & 1st Floor Master Vaulted Ceilings, Stone Fireplace Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Steam Shower Lovely Sunroom Addition Off Kitchen 2,760 Finished Sq Ft, 480 Unfinished MLS# 506864 $415,000

JIM MILLER, 434/825-1321

TOWN CENTRE – HEART OF STANARDSVILLE 3,654 Total Finished Sq. Feet 2 Apartments & 2 Commercial Spaces Perfect for Retail, Offices & Residential Public Utilities & Off-Street Parking MLS# 506378 Offered at $362,500.

MARGARET RAMSEY, 434/953-7057

BEAUTIFUL CAPE W/OVER 5,000 FIN SQ FT

ON 6.55 ACS In Free Union.

4 BR, 2.5 BA in Main Hse Spacious Apt w/Hdwd Flooring Over 2-Car Garage Great Rm w/Double-Side FP To Fam Rm Formal LR & DR Wrap Around Deck. Mtn Views MLS# 496306 $450,000

MARGARET RAMSEY, 434/953-7057

FOXWOOD FOREST

WAYNESBORO – COTTAGE CHARMER

MARGARET RAMSEY, 434/953-7057

JULIE HOLBROOK, 434/989-4415

Gorgeous Home on 2.11 Acs Gourmet Kit w/Granite Countertops & Island 4 BR (1st Flr Master), 3.5 Baths. 4,741 Fin Sq Ft LR w/Rock FP, Blt-in Bookshelves & Cathedral Ceilings 2 Car Garage. MLS# 505181 $575,000

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 $120,000

SPACIOUS UPGRADED MODEL IN PREDDY CREEK!

BEAUTIFUL A-FRAME HOME ON NEARLY 4 ACS

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

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.

1434 PLYMOUTH ROAD

CHEROKEE SECTION – LAKE MONTICELLO

MARGARET RAMSEY, 434/953-7057

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

ROBERT RAMSEY, 434/242-2280

MARGARET RAMSEY, 434/953-7057

4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. Lots of Natural Light Hdwd Flrs in Foyer, Dining Rm & Living Rm Large Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace With Gas Logs Large Deck off Family Rm. Over-sized 1 Car Garage Dual Zone Heatpump. Move-in Condition.

MLS# 505626 $199,900

JULIE HOLBROOK, 434/989-4415

1915 Laurel Spings Drive

2029 Stone Ridge Condo

Superb value for an easy to build gently sloping lot with seasonal mountain views. The location is very lightly trafficked which translates into peace and solitude. Public water and sewer available. Less than a five minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, dining, and spa services. $58,900. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (506690)

Beautifully furnished, superb mid-level, 2 bedroom unit overlooking the 18th fairway plus winter views into the Shenandoah Valley. Adjacent to the Spa, short walk to the Devils Grill & Nature Foundation. Two minute ride to tennis, skiing, dining, and shops. $139,900. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (504494)

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87 Devils Knob Loop One of the few remaining golf course lots on soon to be private Devils Knob Golf Course. Some seasonal valley views from lot also. Gently sloping, easily buildable lot. Seller/builder happy to quote on new home also. Quiet area within walking distance to Spa, Devils Grill, golf, tennis and numerous hiking trails. Call Steve Marianella 434566-1293. (506731)

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280 Fawn Ridge Drive Brand new construction by Solid Rock Properties/ CopperLeaf Homes. 3 bedrooms /2.5 baths, 2000 sq ft. Open floor plan w/eat-in kitchen & island. Large great room plus basement family room. Lots of natural light; Pella windows/doors; Hardi-Plank siding; nice location. Great quality by the best craftsmen on the mountain. 1 year builder warranty. $329,000 great value for brand new construction . Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399.

2124 Fairway Woods

8 Fernwood Court

10 Laurel Point

Top floor 3 bedroom furnished condo on #18 of Devils Knob Golf Course. Walk to Wintergarden Spa & Pools, Nature Foundation, Devils Knob restaurant, tennis & golf.

Large master bedroom & attached bathroom. Fireplace in family room, full kitchen with all appliances,only $175,000 Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol. com. (501741)

Charming Log Cabin Home in the heart of Wintergreen Resort. Brand new Roof, Heating System, and appliances.

4 beds, 2 full baths makes this a perfect family retreat.

The great room has two sitting areas, a dining area, a open kitchen and a cozy wood stove. The home is located on a quite street, but close to everything in the resort. A rare find a Wintergreen! Offered at $315,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (502711)

Panoramic year round views from this home without breaking the bank! 2 family rooms, 4 bedroom, wood burning stone fireplace, screened in porch & more.

Hardiplank siding, Trex decking, level driveway.

Completely furnished & ready to enjoy this ski season.

Only $529,500 ! Contact Steve Marianella for showings at 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (504683)

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Great location near the Mountain Inn. Easy to show.

Low condo dues of $600 per quarter. Priced to sell at $99,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (501775)

202 Timbers

2005 Stone Ridge Woods

NO STEPS to this great location near the slopes, Mountain Inn shops, restaurants & village. End unit w/seperate bedroom (not a loft) occasionally rented by owners. New carpet, appliances, windows, countertops & sink. Sold furnished. $99,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (504115)

Great price for nice income producing condo. Very popular rental. Great natural light, open f loor plan, large deck, fireplace, nicely furnished. Park & walk right in - NO STEPS. Proof of rental income with request. $138,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399.

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15 Trillium Place Fabulous 4 bed, 3.5 bath Trillium townhome. Walk to Spa, Nature Foundation, Ski Shuttle. Gorgeous hardwoods throughout. Views & walkout to the 17th par 3 on Devils Knob. Spacious living room, wood burning fireplace, huge deck. Large master suite, 2 car garage. $325,000. Contact Brian Chase www. goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (504628)

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31 Summit Circle Fantastic Shenandoah Valleys views from this renovated home off prestigious Devils Knob Loop at Wintergreen Resort. New gourmet kitchen, post & beam architecture w/2 family rooms, 2 fireplaces, & hardwood floors.

Addition & renovation by Glen German. Includes most furnishings, many antiques & artwork. Level driveway, large deck w/hot tub. 3 full baths and bedrooms, wet bar, Pella windows w/built in shades, hardiplank siding on addition. New HVAC. $685,000. Must see to appreciate!

Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol. com (504578)

34 Poll Axe Lane

420 Three Ridges Condo End Unit

Brand new construction from one of Wintergreen’s highest qualit y builders, Shenandoah Valley Construction. Hardwood f loors, gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, custom cabinets, & many upgrades.

Lots of light throughout this cottage-st yle 3 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath vacation home. Quiet & private lot on cul de sac w/seasonal views. $489,000. Call now & select some of your own custom finishes, listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (MLS 504918).

At only 75 yards to the ski slopes, this 2 bdrm Three Ridges condo has everything the ski-front condo has except the premium price! Enjoy private, gated Three Ridges parking; short walk to amenities of Mountain Inn Village including shopping, restaurants, kids center, skating. Renovated bathrooms - beautifully furnished. $139,900. Contact Brian Chase www. goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860

remier Properties

Preserving the Wintergreen legacy - Protecting your investment.

The Mountain Inn P.O. Box 706 | Wintergreen, Virginia 22958 The Mountain Inn P.O. Box 706 Wintergreen, Virginia 22958 Toll Free: 866-905-9777 | Office: 434.325.8018 | Fax: 434.325.8017 Toll Free 866-905-9777 434.325.8018 Fax 434.325.8017 wintergreenresort.com web: wintergreenresort.com email: homes@wintergreenresort.com homes@wintergreenresort.com A partnership with Roy Wheeler Realty Company.

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407 Three Ridges Beautifully updated, 2BR/2BA condo, just 3 min to Blue Ridge Express Chairlift. 18x18 ceramic tile f looring & Berber carpet in 2 private bedrooms. Newer appliances & updated bathrooms & furniture. Backs to woods. Seasonal views. REDUCED! $144,500.

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OLD TRAIL

Light and Airy All Brick 2-story w/mountain views • 5BR/3.5BA • Tray ceiling in MBR • Crown molding, Hdwood floors, Kit w/cherry cab and granite countertops • Fin. lower level • $539,000. MLS#506010

2432 Walnut Ridge Lane

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4 BR/ 3.5 BA • Privacy on 4 acres • 1st Flr Mstr BR • Gourmet Kit • Light-filled, open flr plan • Finished w-o lower lvl • 5 mins to shopping. $669,000 MLS 500852 UNDER CONTRACT

1325 Branchlands Dr, Unit B

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961 Devon Springs Ct.

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2 BR + Den w/ Fr doors, 2 BA • Senior Living • 1st Lvl End Unit • Open Flr plan • Good Storage/Closets • Secured Bldg Entry. $199,900 MLS 499829

Fabulous one-level LIVING! • Patio Home w/ 3BR/2BA • Open floor plan • Skylights, cathedral ceiling • Gas Fireplace • Kit w/ maple cabinets, ceramic tile • Two Terraces and private back yard. $210,000 MLS#506840

5 Indian Ridge Drive

47 Springforest Lane

INDIAN SPRINGS

Wooded 8+ acre lot • Mountain Views • Terrific Privacy • Great bldg site • Drilled well w/ excellent flow rate. $245,000 MLS 498949

Byrd Abbott,

INDIAN SPRINGS/EARLYSVILLE

Water views overlooking fishing lake; 4 acre lot with tall hardwoods abuts 100 ft. common area surrounding lake. Drilled well. $225,000. MLS#492605

ASSOCIATE BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES

434.242.9600 byrd@byrdabbott.com