Real Estate Weekly 04.11.13 by The Real Estate Weekly

VOL. 22 NO. 15 n APRIL 11 – APRIL 17, 2013 WWW.CAAR.COM A PUBLICATION OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® FREE

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1st Flr Mstr BR • 4200 sq.ft finished • Gourmet Kitchen Light-filled, open flr plan • Finished w-o lower lvl View of Rivanna River • MLS#500852

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A Native Selling Charlottesville...

New Homes

...Again and Again!

mls 501172

$2,895,000

mls 502036

$2,099,000

Commercial Property in Waynesboro • Approximately 17.22 acre(s)

• All brick Georgian • 4800 finished sq/ft • 5 bedrooms 4 full and 1 half baths

• Located on Lew Dewitt Blvd

• Over 25 acres of open and wooded land, creek and pond site.

mls 495948

$849,000

Magnolia Farm In Louisa

• High growth commercial location

mls 501713

$1,700,000

Cape Cod Style Home in Scottsville • Covered front porch • Vaulted ceiling in the great room enhances the wall of windows with backyard views. • Secluded master offers a walk-in closet and lavish bath • Salt water pool, koi pond, lush grounds • Horse facilities including barn & riding ring.

• Classic 2 over 2 farmhouse,ca. 1890 • Recently RENOVATED • Mini-farm,set on 4.5 open, board fenced acres, • 2 stall barn, detached 2 car garage w/ apartment • Commercial use is possible. • Horses, farm animals, nursery, B&B, etc. • Between Richmond and C’ville only 3 miles from I-64.

6326 BLACKWELLS HOLLOW RD - Located in Western 2412 DAVIS SHOP RD - Enjoy stunning year-round 5840 LEXINGTON LN - Lovely home on a great private Albemarle, this move-in ready home has a detached garage, views of Buck Mountain from the deck on this spacious lot in Earlysville. Enjoy the outdoors - park-like yard with workshop, and deck area on 2 private acres m with trees and patio with fire pit. Fullyl s a5mountain 0 0 5 4 5 home situated on nearly 4 acres m l s in4 FREE 7 8 1 1 UNION. 3 $ 7 5 0 , 0hardwood 00 Built towering view. The interior features hardwood floors, a large kitchen with in 2006, but never occupied,Country this lovely home offers a equipped kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless Unique Belmont Building Home in White Hall a breakfast bar, and excellent natural lighting. Just down the steel appliances. Partially finished walkout basement master, eat-in kitchen, formal living & dining• Glorious road from Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve with easy access first floor• Located in DOWNTOWN MOUNTAIN VIEWS and attached garage. 507167 | $384,900 BELMONT office. Unfinished space in the walk-up from your front porch and deck. rooms, & home to hiking trails. 508225 | $199,900 • A short walk to C’ville’s down• Custom kitchen with gas

attic above offers a myriad of possibilities for range,granite counters & tile towngarage mall backsplash • Great opportunity to own a expansion. Western mixed use property Albemarle Schools, country living• Huge dining room for entertaining, plus a bright and open family room Office suitemountain on the 1st and year •round views make this home a great floor (2 offices,reception • First floor master suite and a area,bathroom)and a 1 bedroom finished terrace level value in todays market! 503629 | $369,000 apartment on the 2nd floor

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612 GROVE AVE - Located in the heart of downtown 434.220.5656 Charlottesville in a quiet residential area, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house features hardwood floors, a cozy living room complete with fireplace, ceiling fans, and a kitchen island perfect for preparing meals. Spacious front yard offers plenty of space for flower beds. Within minutes of the Downtown Mall and the UVA campus. 508490 | $419,000

• New roof,wall heat/ac units • Great front porch, private fenced yard and off-street parking.

$Price

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• 3,078 sq ft. brick building sold as is

• Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, first floor master suite, gated security • Community walking and riding trails

• More land available

• Quiet country living, great mountain views • 25 minutes to the heart of Charlottesville

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$Price $495,000

31 UNIVERSITY CIR - Unique brick Georgian Revival-style home,

sloanmanis.com meticulously restored, and located only minutes from the Rotunda

at the University of Virginia. Flemish bond brick exterior, slate roof, diamond shaped leaded glass windows and a yesteryear sleeping porch are but a few of the features of this classic home. Wide, welcoming hallways accent the grand 4 over 4 floor plan with 4 BR,3-1/2 baths,vintage kitchen,LR, FR and a cozy library. Huge, unfinished walk-up attic and 1000 finished sq.ft. in the basement. 504448 | $995,000

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Blenheim Farm

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LOUISA 137 TURKEY TROT LN SPRING CREEK PDT MLS# 493439 $312,990

ALBEMARLE

137 TURKEY TROT LN SPRING CREEK PDT 2188 SILK WOOD CT MLS# 493546 $347,990 RIVERWOOD PAT 253 TURKEY TROT LN MLS# 508427 $207,780 SPRING CREEK DET 2192 SILK WOOD CT MLS# 508750 $669,000 RIVERWOOD ATH MLS# 508547 $209,870

NELSON

126 WHISPERING HOLLOW LN PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS PAT MLS# 499900 $228,990

2657 CARDINAL RIDGE RD WHIPPOORWILL HOLLOW DET MLS# 507406 $489,000 1432 SINGLETON LN MOSBY MOUNTAIN DET MLS# 507567 $494,900 2003 BROWNSTONE LN STILL MEADOW DET MLS# 507002 $519,900 5330 MILLHOUSE DR FRAYS MILL DET MLS# 493102 $549,900

1036 VENABLE RD NONE DET MLS# 507554 $589,000 21708 JAMES MADISON HWY NONE PDT MLS# 505508 $369,000

GREENE 59 LARCHMONT CIR GREENECROFT PDT MLS# 504005 $289,990 37 WEXFORD RIDGE RD WEXFORD DET MLS# 501463 $399,000

LOUISA 137 TURKEY TROT LN SPRING CREEK PDT MLS# 493439 $312,990

17 VILLA AVE 110 CATOCTIN DR 89 CLAYMONT DR SPRING CREEK DET WINTERGREEN DET CLAYMONT DET MLS# 495239 $329,900 MLS# 507689 $379,000 MLS# 496796 $599,000 101 WICKHAM POND DR 137 TURKEY TROT LN WICKHAM POND ATH 646 BAYWICK CIR SPRING CREEK PDT MLS# 506507 $249,720 OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 493546 $347,990 MLS# 491033 $628,925 5 BRIARWOOD DR 253 TURKEY TROT LN RIVERWOOD PDT 6643 WELBOURNE LN SPRING CREEK DET MLS# 486184 $309,990 OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 508750 $669,000 ALBEMARLE MLS# 503613 $649,900 2 WICKHAM WAY 2188 SILK WOOD CT WICKHAM POND PDT RIVERWOOD PAT 5309 RAVEN STONE RD MLS# 498367 $329,990 MLS# 508427 $207,780 FOOTHILL CROSSING DET All information deemed

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5632 UPLAND DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 504913 $412,500 1813 WICKHAM PL WICKHAM POND DET MLS# 507682 $439,000

EARLYSVILLE HEIGHTS DET MLS# 503950 $224,500

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

126 WHISPERING HOLLOW LN PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS PAT MLS# 499900 $228,990

6643 WELBOURNE LN OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 503613 $649,900

101 WICKHAM POND DR WICKHAM POND ATH MLS# 506507 $249,720

5309 RAVEN STONE RD FOOTHILL CROSSING DET MLS# 500632 $664,000 1080 OLD TRAIL DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 494797 $308,277 CAAR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY WWW.CAAR.COM

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MLS# 500632 $664,000 2192 SILK WOOD CT Friday, March 5th 2013 RIVERWOOD ATH 1825 BENTIVAR DR as per CAAR MLS Open MLS# 508547 $209,870 BENTIVAR DET House data. MLS# 503930 $825,000 660 RIDGEMONT RD 1080 OLD TRAIL DR OLD TRAIL ATH MLS# 494797 $308,277 3 PENDOWER LN GLENMORE PDT MLS# 495984 $519,900

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION

1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN GLENMORE PDT 5 BRIARWOOD DR MLS# 498157 $826,825 RIVERWOOD PDT MLS# 486184 $309,990 CHARLOTTESVILLE

2199 CRESTVIEW LN 101 LIDE PL NONE DET WILLOUGHBY DET MLS# 508496 $325,000 MLS# 507721 $244,900 3 PENDOWER LN 1452 REYNOVIA DR GLENMORE PDT LAKE REYNOVIA DET FLUVANNA MLS# 495984 $519,900 MLS# 507737 $325,000 17 SMOKEWOOD DR 1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN 2 WICKHAM WAY LAKE MONTICELLO DET GLENMORE PDT WICKHAM POND PDT MLS# 507774 $159,900 MLS# 498157 $826,825 MLS# 498367 $329,990 254 IRONHOUND DR FLUVANNA 3030 MOREWOOD LN MOUNTAIN MEADOWS DET ROCKBRIDGE DET 83 JUSTIN DR MLS# 501702 $170,750 SYCAMORE SQUARE PDT MLS# 507840 $349,000 83 JUSTIN DR MLS# 463625 $249,990 5632 UPLAND DR ATH SYCAMORE SQUARE PDT 21708 JAMES MADISON HWY OLD TRAIL MLS# 463625 $249,990 MLS# 504913 $412,500 NONE PDT 5 BOLLING CIR MLS# 505508 $369,000 1813 WICKHAM PL WICKHAM POND DET LAKE MONTICELLO DET GREENE MLS# 505564 $350,000 MLS# 507682 $439,000 59 LARCHMONT CIR 3357 PREDDY CREEK RD 1067 FOX HOLLOW LN GREENECROFT PDT NONE DET FOX HOLLOW DET MLS# 504005 $289,990 MLS# 508749 $450,000 MLS# 503161 $359,900 ATH=ATTACHED • CND=CONDOMINIUM • DET=DETACHED FRM=FARM PDT=PROPOSED DETACHED PAT=PROPOSED ATTACHED PCD=PROPOSED CONDOMINIUM

Spacious 4-BR/4-BA home on 3.4 acres with a pond. Sold to the highest bidder. Convenient to Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Only $25,000 suggested starting bid.

Wednesday, April 17 at 5pm 481 Gunter Hollow Lane, Roseland, VA 22967 Call Mr. Kelly Strauss at 540.226.1279

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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 www.rOywheeler .COM

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

2657 CARDINAL RIDGE ROAD Time: 1-4 pm Hosting Agent: Tom Noelke

IMMACULATE CAPE COD home close to town on two acres. The lovely landscaping and private sunny yard with trails through the woods will delight you. Generous and light-filled rooms will make you feel right at home. Come and take your personal tour. $395,000.

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

ONE FLOOR sdLIVING. Western Albemarle, Whippoorwill subdivision. This home has plenty of rooms for kids and pets in the Meriwether School District. The main floor has a laundry room, mud room, and a computer nook off the kitchen. The basement has a large play room, hearth wood stove, work shop. 1 car garage and a very large dry car port. $489,000.

Directions: From Charlottesville, Route 20 North to right on Franklin, home on right.

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

Directions: Take Garth Road to Owensville Road and take a left. Stay on Owensville Road for 1 mile and take a right into Whippoorwill Hollow. Go straight and take a left onto Cardinal Ridge Road

Mike Peters 981-3995. (496796)

Tom Noelke, 770-8902. (507406)

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704 EXTON COURT

Time: 2-4 pm

Hosting Agent: Kathleen Madison

EXCITING QUAD LEVEL DESIGN with all new windows,

hardwood and ceramic flooring, vanity in powder room. 2 bedroom suites, situated for privacy on separate levels with separate baths. Delightful screened area overlooking courtyard. Huge attic for storage, stackable washer/dryer conveys. Walk to tennis & community pool. $184,000. Simone Kerber Alley, 760-0076. (508148)

Hosting Agent: Sandra Collins

BEAUTY, WARMTH AND VALUE IN STILL MEADOW! The welcome mat is out starting with the English style stone terrace. New carpets throughout the bedrooms and family room, refinished hardwoods throughout the main level and new deck all within the past 30 days! This home is ready for new owners! $519,900. Simone Kerber Alley, 760-0076. (507002) Directions: Rio Road to Old Brook Road to right on Carrsbrook Drive to left on Still Meadow Ave to Brownstone Lane.

507 NORTHRIDGE ROAD

Time: 1-3 pm

Hosting Agent: Ginny Barefoot

1917 SWANSON DRIVE

Time: 2-4 pm

Hosting Agent: Alex Ix

ONE LEVEL Greene County home, close to Albemarle line, shows like new! Interior boasts fresh paint, new flooring throughout. Light-filled residence with vaulted ceilings, skylights and walk-in closet in master suite. Close to NGIC, Research Park and shopping. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on almost 1 acre lot. $217,000

ATTRACTIVE 5 BEDROOM, 2 bath, 2505 fin. sq. ft. brick ranch with basement in-law apartment. Open floor plan, wood floors and fireplace and large fenced yard. Centrally-located to UVa, Hospital and just steps to the new Stonefield Shopping Center. Short drive to downtown. Price to sell at $275,000.

Ginny Barefoot, 531-7864. (505377)

Directions: Route 29 to Angus Rd. (at best buy) right on cedar hill dr. RT. on Shelby Dr. Left on Swanson, Home on right, or 29 North to left at Hydraulic Road,go one block to left on Swanson Dr.,look for RWR sign on left.

Directions: Route 29 North toward Ruckersville, left on Frays Mill Road, right on Spring Hill, right on Northridge Road, to cul de sac.

Alex Ix 951-5177/962-0509. (507832)

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Directions: Rio Road to Penn Park Lane to Left on Fox Crossing, Exton Court on Right.

2003 BROWNSTONE LANE

Time: 1-4 pm

236 CHAMPIONS POINTE TERRACE

Time: 1-4 pm

Hosting Agent: Kay Sands

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)

Directions: From Zion Crossroads, North on 15 to Spring Creek entrance on Left. Around circle to Left, Right on Champions Pointe to house on cul de sac.

37 WEXFORD RIDGE ROAD

Time: 2-4 pm

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 and on. $399,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (501463)

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

21708 JAMES MADISON HWY.

Time: 1-4 pm

OPEN HOUSES

www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581.

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 with large windows, open spaces, high ceilings, elegant fixtures & finishes. Every detail has been considered! Many floor plans are available or I&J can design and build your dream home with you! $369,000.

susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550.

Directions: From Zion Crossroads – Rt. 15 South. Cross Rt. 250 and do immediate U turn into parking lot. Look for sign.

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1795 FRANKLIN DRIVE Time: 2-5 pm Hosting Agent: Gerri Russell

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375 Westfield Road New Price:

$229,000 Dir: Commonwealth (at Comcast) to Westfield. First house on left facing Westfield.

• Updated manor home • Spacious LR, DR & Kitchen • Cathedral ceilings, oak flooring, rich looking 42” natural cherry kitchen cabinets, new appliances • Gas fp in a spacious downstairs FR • Large sunny yard for gardening & play • A small playground is across the street • Ideally located near all services & 1 block to bus line MLS# 503996

HAROLD PAYNE 434-981-0071

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3800 RICHMOND ROAD SITTING ON 4 PRIVATE AC.! Rustic Cape Cod w/ charm galore just min. from the rapidly developing Zion X Road area. Features incl. 3 large BR & 2 full BA, incl. first floor master BR w/ attached BA & whirlpool tub. Bright Sunroom overlooking large rear deck. Full fin. walkout basement w/ rec-room & home office w/ full wall of custom bookcases. Level fenced yard w/ mature trees & landscaping. Spacious 18 X 25 kennel w/ utilities & fenced dog run. MLS#498221, $299,500

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RENOVATED BELMONT HOME 1213 AVON STREET

Just Listed!

Extensively renovated 1920’s home close to downtown and UVA Hospital. Major updates to plumbing and electrical, new appliances, refinished hardwood floors, new interior/exterior paint, new cabinets and countertops, contemporary bathrooms, and so much more! Huge, double lot! MLS #501791

$249,500

39 Heather Brooke Lane, Waynesboro: •

HUGE home- over 4500 sq ft on 1.6 acre lush landscaped cul-de-sac lot!

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County location but close to interstate, shopping & dining!

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4 brs, 4.5 baths, game room, floor to ceiling stone fireplace!

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Loaded with extra details like trim works, hidden TV’s, gourmet kitchen, even a Murphy bed!

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$519,900

Charity Cox

540-294-5682 www.homesweethome4u.net

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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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450 Phillips Lane Breathtaking mountain views surround this like-new home with superior design and finishes. 3.82 acres, bright, open floor plan with 4 BR, 3.5 BA and views from every room. Gourmet kitchen, first-floor master with 2 walk-in closets, 2-story great room with stone fireplace, cathedral and tray ceilings, 3-car garage with studio, porches, patio, firepit, landscaping, miniorchard, garden. One mile to Stoney Creek with full Wintergreen membership available; 30 minutes to Charlottesville and UVA. $489,900 • Home and 7.95 acres $589,900 Duncan Hollow Loop parcel Not a neighbor in sight. Convenient to Charlottesville and Nellysford. Does this sound like your wish list for a property? This wooded 8.86-acre parcel offers just those things and more! Elevated building site. $84,500

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LOVINGLY MAINTAINED, this home with a spa-

cious floor plan offers formal living and dining rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a partially finished basement Rec Room. The garage offers enough room for both cars and storage. There is a covered front porch and rear deck & patio for your enjoyment. $314,500. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (508349)

COME AND SEE this exceptionally well-maintained home nestled on over 5 acres of peaceful seclusion. This home boasts granite countertops, tray ceilings open foyer, crown moulding and much more. Property also includes a four car garage and an attached 1500 sq. ft. one-story home that can be used as an in-law, guest quarters or rental potential. $592,500. Duke Merrick, 962-5658. (507911)

IMMACULATE 3BR/1.5BA town home located in desirable Sherwood Manor, just minutes from UVa, the hospital, downtown and I-64. Excellent condition with lots of upgrades including beautiful hardwood flooring in the spacious kitchen and dining area. Private patio/ garden spot in back. $159,000. Ben Hernandez, 4664148/951-5146. (508135)

THE BEST IN SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING! 2BR/2BA unit with morning sun has new Kit. appliances, terrific storage with mountain views. 75’ heated indoor pool, fitness ctr, library, fine dining, underground parking and storage. Close to UVA and shopping. $272,000. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (508506)

NICE 4BR HOME on cul-du-sac in popular residential area. Large eat-in kitchen extends to family room with lots of windows. Formal dining room with nice bay window and a private den for reading. Updated energy efficient dual zone HVAC systems. New rear deck off family room overlooks neighboring farm. $306,990. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (508583)

JUST MINUTES EAST OF TOWN, this expanded ranch home on 1.7 acres is BIGGER than it looks! Beautiful 36 x 15 terrace level great room has soaring vaulted ceilings, and the owners have JUST remodeled the kitchen with granite counters – NOW, you can move right in! $269,900. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (504848)

COVENTRY. Lovely farmette in desirable area of Albemarle. Custom home with two separate master suites, fireplace in family room, woodstove in lower level family room. Pristine barn with hot/cold water, tack room, hay storage. Several fenced paddock areas with a training arena as well. Enjoy the nearby trails. $675,000. www. GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (506863)

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INGLECRESS. Don’t miss out on the only lot currently for sale in this wonderful neighborhood. The 4+/- acre building lot has it all; an extraordinary home site, great views of the Blue Ridge Mtns. and the best of the Farmington Hunt countryside, yet is close to shopping, UVA, public & private schools and world-class golf and country clubs. $375,000. Frank Quayle, 951-5100. (492471)

SPREAD OUT on this 4 acre lot overlooking a pond. This lot has mature hardwoods for privacy and a gently sloping topography for some great views across the pond. $45,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (505024)

TERRIFIC PRIVACY in a beautiful upscale neighborhood with small clubhouse, fishing lake and picnic area. Wooded 8+ acre lot. Rear of property features mountain views. Great building site. Drilled well with excellent 10 gallon per minute flow rate. $245,000. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (498949)

OLD TRAIL VILLAGE. Bring your builder! Live in one of Central Virginia’s fastest growing communities with amenities such as golf, walking trails, county park and pool. Two parcels that offer year around Blue Ridge Mountain views in the Creekside section. 0.57+/- ac. lot for $239,000. 0.46+/- ac lot for $225,000. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (502810, 12)

ONE OF GREENE County’s newest communities offer lots from 2 to 6 acres. Protected by towering hardwoods, farms and views of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Enjoy feeling worlds apart yet only minutes from shopping and No. Albemarle County. Prices range from $125,000 to $166,000. Pick yours today! MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (470909)

BUY THIS 1.12 ACRE LOT and if more acreage is desired then purchase the adjoining lot! The Greene Acres community offers the use of the beach and lake. Bring your house plans and envision your new home here. $16,900. www.KathyMarkwood.com 9856454. (496293)

LOT 10 at Langdon Woods not only boasts a beautiful 4.42 acre wooded setting for your custom home but also a two story log cabin (with bathroom) that can be used for office space or a studio. Offered for $217,000. www.MaupinGroup.com Warren Maupin, 962-8939. (422851)

KESWICK ESTATES. Incredible 4.57 acres (two adjoining lots) of beautiful elevated, hardwood forest privately situated and quietly tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac on the grounds of the grand Keswick Estate. Priced under cost and under assessment at (2) adjoining lots. $325,000 each. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (496155)

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acre minutes from downtown Waynesboro on a quiet country lane. 2000+ sq. ft., 4BR/2.5BA, 1st floor master, completely renovated kitchen with hard surface counters, hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. 2 car attached garage and in ground pool. $274,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 951-5112. (506516)

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CASTALIA FARM. Custom-designed Country Manor House in prestigious Keswick Hunt Country. Heart-pine floors throughout, reclaimed doors, mouldings, hardware, panels. Country Estate Compound: Guest House, Manager’s House, Cottages. Extensive Equestrian Facilities designed by P.J.Williams. Mature landscaped grounds, pond. $7,850,000. Duke Merrick, 962-5658. (505854)

TIGER LILY FARM. Come and start enjoying privacy and serenity on this 15.3 acre country property in a horse community. There is already a fenced paddock area for your horses and a small pond is there for you and your horses to enjoy. The home has been immaculately maintained. Enjoy the stone fireplace, hardwood and tiled floors. $425,000. www.GerriRussell. com 531-9581. (508569)

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

HEATHCOTE c. 1915. Gracious country manor of 16+ acres in heart of Keswick. Old oaks, boxwoods, guest home, 3 car garage with workshop. Pastures are fenced for horses. four bedrooms, four baths with six fireplaces, completely renovated and restored. $1,495,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (495458)

FREE UNION FARM 54 ACRES with lovely views and private setting. This property may be as much as 74 acres. No survey. Situated in the Free Union area in the FHC hunting country. Old farm house has 1800’s chestnut log home as part of the house. The fields are rolling and there are views from every angle. $995,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup.com 981-1274. (496971)

SONNENBERG FARM. Located in the rolling hills of Northern Albemarle County this attractive 114 acre farm features fenced pastures, walking trails in the woods, a large pond, remodeled main farmhouse and a custom three car garage with beautiful apartment. $1,165,500. www.homesincville.com Mike Peters 9515119/981-3995. (490199)

RIVER ROCK FARM. Turnkey horse farm with existing boarding business. Charming home with room for expansion. Miles of trails, long river frontage with its own swimming hole and stocked pond. 36 x 24 garage/workshop with bath and plenty of room for apartment above. 8 stall barn, 10 paddock areas, automatic waterers, new hay barn. $569,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (502223)

SWEETHEART FARM. Green Springs area. 36 acres with 2 ponds, board fenced pastures, run-in sheds and a 10-stall center aisle barn. Efficient layout with completely renovated home dating to 1890. All in excellent condition. $595,000. www.GerriRussell. com 531-9581. (477459)

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on this wonderful building site. Surrounded by open land, woods and mountain views. No homeowner dues! One division right included in this parcel of 26+ acres. $200,000. Jan Shiflett, 2426057. (502948)

SPECTACULAR panoramic view from this land!! Super opportunity to build your dream home, horse farm, private & very protected site. Land can be cleared, has many more high spots on it and a couple of creeks. 54 acres. $679,000. (457575) Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@ foglemangroup.com 981-1274. OWNER SAYS BRING ANY OFFER!

DIVERSIFY YOUR PORTFOLIO. Large woodland tract of 652 acres with access to the James River in Nelson County. Excellent wildlife habitat, growing timber, miles and miles of internal roads and trails. Offered for less than $1,800 per acre. Only $1,150,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (500388)

ATTRACTIVE 21 ACRE PARCEL in the White Hall area of Albemarle County on Garth Road about 12 minutes from Barracks Road Shopping Center. Several home sites. Plenty of pasture and a perennial stream runs along the southern boundary. $548,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (491691) Additional acreage available.

OVER 30 ACRES in 2 separate parcels with additional division rights. Rolling topography with potential for mountain views. Over half the property is open pasture with 2 streams for horses or livestock. Build your dream home while you live in the mobile home presently on the property. $319,000. Matthew Woodson, 960-5187 and Lance Hoover, 989-4187. (501933)

123 ACRES OF PRIVACY in Louisa and a great location for a secluded farm or private home site. Mostly wooded, but includes two large and secluded fields ready for any agricultural use. $325,000. Maury Atkins 540-2232719. (497995)

FANTASTIC LOCATION OUT GARTH ROAD to Free Union Road. Delightful mix of 2 acres rolling pasture and 9 acres hardwood forest with pastoral views and privacy. Division available up to 4 lots. $395,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (504000)

100 MOSTLY WOODED acres on the Albemarle/ Greene line near Nortonsville. Beautiful tract of land has long road frontage, division rights, approx. 2-5 acres open, large pond, mature woods, nice mountain views, has a bold stream and lots of wildlife. $674,900. www.homesincville.com Mike Peters 9515119/981-3995. (476778)

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NEWS & VIEWS Ramsey. “It allows my REALTOR® team to work with a company that has a long standing presence in the marketplace but can give them the innovative marketing resources a smaller company like ours didn’t have.” When announcing this merger, Roy Wheeler CEO, Michael Guthrie, stated: “We have the upmost respect for Robert Ramsey and his team of agents and their downtown office will help us better serve the Charlottesville community.” The new downtown office is located at 404 8th Street Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-296-7171. For more information, contact Michael Guthrie 434951-5155, mguthrie@roywheeler.com.

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Charlotte Ramsey/Roy Wheeler Merge Charlotte Ramsey, Inc Realtors has merged its company with Roy Wheeler Realty Company. Charlotte Ramsey, Inc. opened in 1975 when Ernest Wheeler and Charlotte Ramsey left Roy Wheeler to start their own firm.

Charlotte was the first woman to work at Roy Wheeler Realty Company and quickly became a Top Producing REALTOR®. Since her death in 2005, her son Robert has run the company with the same commitment to customer service that epitomized his mother. “Joining forces with Roy Wheeler is a homecoming of sorts,” said

Piedmont Council for the Arts (PCA) is proud to partner once again with the Tom Tom Founders Festival (TTFF) this year. As part of the TTFF, a 4-day festival in Downtown Charlottesville featuring innovative talks, concerts, block parties, pitch competitions, and creative expositions from April 11-14, PCA is hosting two events: a Gallery Walk and a Public Art Bike Tour.Whether you’ve always felt a little intimidated by art, have been curious to look at local art with a guide, or are just looking for an excuse to get a first look at some the exhibits on display this month, consider this your invitation! On Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m., meet at CitySpace, 100 Fifth Street NE in Charlottesville and take a relaxing walk to explore a variety of art galleries on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. You’ll receive maps and meet others before setting off for a guided tour, featuring the opportunity to look at exhibits and take part in Q&As with

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gallery owners and exhibiting artists along the way. The pace will be leisurely, but you’ll visit a variety of local arts landmarks during the trek, including Warm Springs Gallery, Second Street Gallery, and others. The tour will culminate at the McGuffey Art Center, where you’ll meet some of the member artists and learn about the current exhibits and structure of the space. This event is FREE and open to the public. For information, email sarah@charlottesvillearts.org. Interested in finding out more about the murals and sculptures you see around town? On Sunday, April 14 at 1:00 p.m., hop on your bike for a freewheeling tour of Charlottesville’s public art! After meeting at CitySpace to go over the route and sign waivers, you’ll ride through various neighborhoods to explore installations by ArtInPlace, the Charlottesville Mural Project, and others. You’ll get the inside scoop about the artists behind the works, how they were installed, and how you can get involved. You’ll see some public art that you already know and love, but you’ll also probably find out about a hidden artwork that’s never caught your eye. Anyone with a bike is welcome to join the ride. This event is FREE to participate, though advance registration is required and children must be accompanied by a guardian. Register at info@ charlottesvillearts.org.

Piedmont Casa Honors Ruth Stone Both volunteers and staff of Piedmont CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) were joined by members of the legal, judicial, and general community to honor PCASA’s founder and first President, Ruth Stone, who retired early

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this year. Although she has officially been gone from CASA since January of this year, Stone is hardly forgotten, as was demonstrated by the many people who came to wish her well. A search has been underway for Stone’s replacement and an announcement will be made when the new President has been named. For more information visit pcasa. org or call 434.971.7515 to register for the Information Session, indicating which session (noon or 6 pm).

Ruth Stone, left, enjoys time with CASA Board member Janet Legro and Paula Newcomb, former Board member and current Volunteer.

The Staunton show will feature the film, Marion Stoddart: The Work of 1000 that tells an inspiring story of a citizen leadership, grassroots organizing and coalition building; Gimp Monkeys, showing how a team of climbers in Yosemite National Park overcome physical handicaps; and Carbon for Water, where Kenyans find a common natural solution to pollution, poverty and disease. These are films for the whole family. A full list of the films can be found on the Wild VA website.

Door prizes will be awarded. Advance tickets are available at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports in Charlottesville, at Mint Spring Frame Shop in Staunton, and online at www.wildvirginia.org. Wild Virginia is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving wild forest ecosystems in Virginia’s National Forests.

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tesville with micro-grants, returns for its spring edition. The second Charlottesville SOUP will take place on Monday, May 27 ( Memorial Day) at the Charlottesville Day School (located near the Downtown Mall at 320 10th St NE). Doors open at 6:30pm. At each SOUP, attendees give a $10 donation at the door and in return they receive soup, salad, bread, dessert – and a vote. A limited number of tickets will be made available online in advance.

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Wild Virginia is proud to be hosting for the fourth consecutive year the Wild and Scenic Film Festival “On Tour.” The festival spans two evenings and two venues in two cities: Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Charlottesville at the Dickinson Fine & Performing Arts Center at Piedmont Virginia Community College, and Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Visulite Cinema in Staunton. Tickets are $10 each night. There will be an entirely different slate of films at each venue. The Wild and Scenic Film Festival brings together a selection of films that tell stories about our planet, our beautiful and precious wildlands, and the people of the communities who love them, play in them and defend them. They open our eyes and hearts to fantastic experiences in remarkable places. They inspire a sense of wonder, beckon us towards action, highlight issues, and provide solutions. The Charlottesville show will feature a series of short films, including Seeds of Freedom, which challenges the myth that large-scale, industrial agriculture is the only means by which we can feed the world; Last Light which photographs the breathtaking beauty of Alaska’s steepest mountains and the people who ride them; and Tailings, about uranium mining in New Mexico.

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During the meal, community members make short presentations about their creative projects in need of funding. Attendees participate in a dialogue about the proposals over a nourishing meal with ingredients donated by the Local Food Hub in handmade bowls by local artists from City Clay. Then, each attendee will enter a voting booth built to choose one project to fund with the money raised from the meal that night. They will award the grant to the winner of the most votes right away. Consider SOUP an experiment in civic engagement and a chance to play a role in supporting creativity in our community. The first ever Charlottesville SOUP took place on January 14, 2013 at The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative. A grant of $1,045 was awarded to the Charlottesville Textile Cooperative, which used the funds to buy a loom. The first event sold out and they had to turn away more than 200 people at the door. Anyone with a creative project in the arts that can be shared with Charlottesville in some way is encouraged to submit a proposal. Proposals for the next SOUP are due on Wednesday, April 24. The application is available at www.charlottesvillesoup.com. Similar efforts are taking place around the country. Charlottesville SOUP was inspired by Kate Daughdrill, a former resident of Charlottesville who helped found The Garage and went on to start Detroit SOUP. The idea was originally taken from InCUBATE (“a research group dedicated to exploring new approaches to arts administration and arts funding”), which started the idea in Chicago. SOUP is officially hosted by New City Arts. Support generously provided by City Clay, Festive Fare, Charlottesville Day School, Local Food Hub, Greenies, Tami & Michael Keaveny, Olivia Branch, and The Haven. To learn more, visit www.charlottesvillesoup.com.

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PCA Presents Spring For The Arts to Celebrate Area Arts Community Piedmont Council for the Arts (PCA) announces Spring For The Arts, on Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at CitySpace, 100 Fifth Street NE, Charlottesville (on the Downtown Mall). This annual celebration of the Charlottesville area arts community features a gallery exhibit, live music from fiddler Mark Campbell as well as winners of PCA’s Arthur C. Greene

Rising Star Award, and a silent auction with items including:

RESIDENTIAL BROKERS • A limited edition contemporary table built by Vaneri Studio • Passes to the Virginia Film Festival, plus tickets to Opening Night Gala and Late Night Wrap Party • Opening night subscriptions to the Live Arts 2013-2014 season • Passes to LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph • Gift certificates to C&O Restaurant, Ash Lawn Opera, MAS, The Paramount Theater and more

Guests will enjoy signature drinks and hors d’oeuvres by Harvest Moon Catering plus wine selections from Market Street Wineshops and beer from Blue Mountain Brewery while celebrating cultural life in Charlottesville. Proceeds will help PCA provide programs and resources throughout the year. Tickets cost $40 for PCA members and $60* for non-members and may be purchased online at www.charlottesvillearts.org. (*Includes a complimentary one-year membership for new members).

Wintergreen Adaptive Sports (WAS) 5K Run On Saturday, April 27, 2013 area runners will throw on their brightest neon colored clothing for the WAS 5k Run. Hosted by Wintergreen Adaptive Sports the 5k run fundraiser will start and finish at the Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Roseland (Nelson County), Virginia. The course is paved the entire way. Wintergreen Adaptive Sports offers adaptive instruction in alpine skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, and canoeing. Adaptive sports provide people living with disabilities individualized adaptations that break down barriers of participation and support enhanced sporting achievement. The mission of Wintergreen Adaptive Sports is to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through outdoor sports and recreation. Registration is $30 for race and tshirt; $20 for the race only. If you don’t feel up to running or walking the course, volunteers are always needed. All proceeds from the 5K race will benefit WAS. For more information, visit www. wintergreenadaptivesports.org/was5k-run. ■

417 P ark S treet , C harlotteSville , va 22902 DESIRABLE EDNAM VILLAGE Adjoining Golf Course with fairway and mountain views. So close to town, 5 mins from UVa, steps from Boars Head Sports Club. Completely updated 3 years ago. Hardwood floors, marble countertops & cherry cabinets, wood burning fireplace in living room. Two master bedroom suites. Large rear deck, attached garage, full unfinished basement and huge attic for storage. $645,000.

RING SONJA 434-981-3523 EVER POPULAR MILL CREEK So close to Downtown, I-64 and UVa, PVCC and Cale elementary school. This home in Mill Creek is on the market for the first time, newly painted and newly carpeted, it is in great shape and offers the most finished square feet for the money in this, ever so popular neighborhood. 3or 4 good sized bedrooms, one of them is a master suite on the main level, and extra private, low maintenance backyard. Priced to sell at $229,000.

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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 All of the benefits of living in the city, but yet county taxes and schools! CONVENIENTLY LOCATED 3BR, 2 BA Home FEATURES: FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, OPEN REMODELED KITCHEN with Corian countertops and Maple cabinets!!! PRIVATE PATIO! ON A QUIET CULDE-SAC! $269,900

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GREAT VALUE IN KEY WEST! Come and enjoy a wonderful lifestyle...large lots with diverse home designs...A great place to take a walk by the ponds or the private lane to the pool and tennis courts. New appliances and quartz counter tops in the kitchen! Master suite features a fireplace & a sunroom...Large family room w/wet bar, fireplace w/woodstove, built-in bookcases & opens to the sunroom (or craft room). $274,900

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PEA RIDGE FARM At the foot of the Blue Ridge, in the heart of the Greenwood estate area, this 137 acres rolls gently, open and wooded, quality 1971 brick home by Cato Powell. Private 2 bdrm cottage overlooks the lake. Believe to be 15 division rights. $2,575,000 MLS# 506942

Stately brick manor with Jeffersonian influences on 21 acres 10 minutes from town. Upon custom finishing the home will feature 6 bedrooms, 6 ½ baths with beautiful mountain, pond and rolling pastoral views. Architectural plans included, builders ready to finish to your desires. $685,000. MLS#497369

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Lovely 12.14 acre land parcel fronting James River Road in Southern Albemarle County on the road to Howardsville. Great agricultural land (three adjoining parcels available) $99,500 MLS#503486

Within walking distance of all the cultural opportunities historic Charlottesville has to offer! Custom Sears Craftsman home with fine attention to detail. Romantic master bedroom suite with fireplace, private garden and patio. $539,900 MLS#505792

Beautiful parcel of 21.50 acres in Southern Albemarle currently leased for agriculture. Good mix of open land and hardwood forest (2 adjoining lots available) $178,900 MLS#503488

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At the foot of the Blue Ridge, in the heart of the Greenwood estate area, this 137 acres rolls gently, open and wooded, quality 1971 brick home by Cato Powell. Private 2 bdrm cottage overlooks the lake. Believe to be 15 division rights. $2,575,000 MLS# 506942

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Incredible 4.57 adjoining Extraordinary 70+acres acre (two riverfront estate lots) of beautiful elevated, hardwood and horse farm. Beautifully crafted of forest privately situated and dramatic quietly the finest materials featuring tucked the plan. end ofIndoor a cul-de-sac on the openat floor and outdoor grounds ofwine the grand Estate. fireplaces, cellar,Keswick pool/pool house, Under assessment at $325,000 fabulous barn, magnificent 4 acreea. lake. MLS#496155 An adjoining lot of 64 acres is available. $1,995,000 MLS#503318

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NOW’S YOUR CHANCE! Own a home in Old Trail TODAY for less than $200k with PREMIUM WATER & MOUNTAIN VIEWS. In addition to the great views, this well maintained home features 2 spacious BRs with ensuite bathrooms, PLENTY OF STORAGE, upgraded HARDWOOD FLOORS on first level, FENCED backyard, and much more all located in the highly sought after community of Old Trail. Go ahead and sell your lawnmower because LAWNCARE IS INCLUDED!! OTV amenities: Village Center, Golf, Walking Trails, Pool, Park.

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Fox Ridge Farm A spectacular country estate, Fox Ridge Farm offers awesome equestrian facilities along with complete privacy on over 200 acres. With some of the best views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this elegant manor house has beautiful rooms with additional architectural designs for future development and will meet all expectations! Endless places for children to explore and play and outstanding areas to entertain inside or out. This farm also offers a pool with pool house, charming Quaker cottage, a manager’s house, another guest cottage/office and 2 exquisite 20 stall barns with 2 fantastic apartments attached to the main barn. Along with 6 ponds this property also has about 1 mile of frontage of the Moormans River. With the best views from every angle and only 10 minutes to Charlottesville, this farm should not be missed. $10,950,000 | MLS # 503593

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Freshly Painted 3BR, 3 BA, cathedral ceiling w/skylights and woodstove in great rm, family rm & workshop in lower level. Private .73 ac. Lg. deck, Pella windows & sliding door. Sold “as is”. MLS# 508578, $174,000. Shann Whited, 434.962.4741

NORTHFIELDS Renovated home on .87 park-like acre. Open floor plan, updated Kit w/ss appliances, maple cabinets & Corian counters. Wood flooring. Updated BAs. Fam Rm w/ FP. 4 BRs, & bonus room! MLS# 508621, $285,000. Pat Sury, 434.760.2999

AFTON One story home at base of Blue Ridge Mtns. Only 10 easy miles from I-64. 3 BR w/wood floors. Cathedral wood slat ceiling w/skylights. Off Rt. 151 near breweries/wineries.MLS# 508398, $244,900. Brad Conner, 434.953.8124

CHARLOTTESVILLE

WONDERFUL INVESTMENT PROPERTY W/ 2 YR TENANT.. Fresh Paint, shows great! WONDERFUL LOCATION to Historic Downtown and University of Virginia. Great condition! MLS# 507428, $239,000. Glenda Howard, 434.981.0839 CAAR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY WWW.CAAR.COM

LAKE MONTICELLO

First floor living, like new! 3 BRs, 2 BA, hrdwd floors, ceramic tile. MA suite w/jetted tub. LR w/gas FP, eat in Kit w/pantry. Near Hollymead Town Cntr/ NGIC. MLS# 508606, $315,000. Anita Dunbar, 434.951.7135

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One level home, hrdwd floors, cathedral ceilings, & stunning Kit. MBR w/trey ceilings, private BA, jetted tub & double vanity. Lg LR w/stone hearth FP, natural light. 2 car garage & storage. MLS# 505175. $229,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

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, $235,000. Glenda Howard, 434.981.0839

CHERRY HILL

ALL BRICK end unit w/granite counters, 3 story bump-out (brkfast rm, MBR/BA, fin. bsmnt w/space for add’l BR) Spacious MA suite w/walk-in closet, sep soaking tub/shower. MLS# 503334, $309,000. Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435 www.montaguemiller.com/openhouse

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CITY LIVING

Less than 10 yrs old & minutes from UVA & Dtown Mall! 3 BRs + 3rd floor bonus rm/study. Chef’s kit w/ ss appliances, LR w/gas FP, spacious MBR w/ balcony, deck. Full unfin bsmnt. MLS# 508608, $329,000. Anita Dunbar, 434.951.7135

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, $945,000. Rives Bailey, 227.4446

WESTERN ALBEMARLE

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. Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

SCOTTSVILLE IN FLUVANNA

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

EARLYSVILLE

Lots of living space. Level yard. LR w/FP, 3BRs, 2.5 BAs, rec rm w/bar & FP. Upgraded E-2 windows, new roof. Beautiful views. Storage Barn. MLS# 508600, $315,000. Anita Dunbar, 434.951.7135

REDLANDS, C. 1910

Hunt Country estate set on 8.93 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

GREENE LEA

Great room w/cathedral ceiling & skylights, gas FP. Updated Kit, lg home office, 3 BR, renovated MBA w/new tub & granite counter. Level lot, workshop, dog run & raised veg. garden. MLS#506949, $216,000. Shann Whited, 434.962.4741

KESWICK MEADOW

Custom Home TO BE BUILT by Kingma Developers, between Keswick Club & Glenmore. Inviting cottage detailing w/floor plan to match. EarthCraft cert. Geothermal. MLS# 499123, $425,000. Deborah Kingma, 434.242.4592

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MILL CREEK

Less than 4 miles to UVA. Loads of upgrades: kit w/ maple cabinets, corian counters, stainless steel appliances, HVAC. Access to hiking/biking trails from back yard. MLS# 507787, $286,000. Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419

BENTIVAR

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

N. ALBEMARLE

Church Hill home on 2.8 acres w/water view & 2 car garage! 4 BRs, spacious MBR, updated MBA. Formal DR; 2-story foyer; updated Kit w/granite counters, s. steel, & LR w/ gas FP. MLS# 508749, $450,000. Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

HYDRAULIC RD

Exceptional 1ST level condo/office space available immediately! 5 of 6 condo spaces occupied by dental practices. Great location. Ample parking. MLS# 507731, $299,500. Anita Dunbar, 434.981.1421

WAYNESBORO

Unique city home in park-like setting. Family rm w/brick FP & built in shelves. Island kit connects to DR. Formal LR & FP. MBA w/ walk-in tub. 2nd floor bonus rm, FP & full BA. Gazebo. Det Garage/shed. MLS# 507514, $209,900. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

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Over 3,000 sq ft and 2 car garage at this price is a steal! Lg rooms. 1st floor MBR opens to screen porch overlooking landscaped yard. Sitting Rm/BR/BA above garage. MLS# 508665, $260,000. Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419

ASHLEIGH

Custom Colonial on 4.56 acres. 5BR, 2.5 BA. 9FT ceilings on 1st floor. Open plan, screened porch & wrap deck. Cherry cabinets, granite counters, FR w/gas FP opens to kit. Mtn views! MLS# 502670, $449,900. Carol Carder, 434.242.0459

GRAVES MILL FARM

664 acres. A blend of rolling pasture, hardwood forest, & best views in area. 3 homes on property, barns, & homesite overlooking stocked 5 acre lake. $4,695,000. Carter Montague, 951.7156 www.gravesmillfarmva.com

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Elevated wooded mtn top nestled in Greene Valley. 3.17 acres. Vacation, camping or residental homesite. Min. to Conway River fishing, Parkway & VA conservation area. Winter views. MLS# 503270, $30,000. Doug Burke, 434.996.6791

HOLLY HILL

Large 4BR house, fin. bsmnt located N of Hollymead Town Cntr, CHO airport, DIA, NGIC. MBR, sitting room, hrdwd, bay windows, intercom/stereo system. MLS# 505325, $295,000. Brad Conner, 434.953.8124

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

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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# 508105, $339,100. Carter Montague,

NORTHERN ALBEMARLE

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

SCOTTSVILLE

20 Minutes To C’ville. Beautiful home waiting for Your Personal Touch. Spacious rooms, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, 2 FPs, sun room, patio, garage, manicured landscaping. MLS# 508639, $275,000. Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

CAMELOT IN CVILLE

3 BR home w/heated workshop. Oversized patio enjoy spring & summer evenings. Lots of upgrades. Hrdwd floors. Min. to NGIC, airport, shopping. Call today for appt. Shann Whited, 434.962.4741 MLS# 504756, $170,000

GLENMORE

Gorgeous home boasts interior filled w/FPs, impressive Kit leading to 2-story great rm, screened porch, lg MBR/BA, upstairs play area w/4 BRs (3 w/att. BAs) lg unfin bsmnt. MLS# 504812, $749,000 Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

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Lux Town Home w/2 car Garage. 3 fin. levels w/fam rm, bright study, full BA on main level. Kit has maple cabinetry & granite counters. Sunroom, Lux MBA, terrace-level bonus rm. MLS# 508428, $267,500. Pat Sury, 434.760.2999

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affodils, tulips and azaleas in glorious bloom are sure signs of spring and so is the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association (BRHBA) Home & Garden Festival. This is the largest home trade show in central Virginia, showcasing the latest in great ideas for home building and renovation concepts, interior design, landscaping and much more. For nearly 50 years, the BRHBA has tied the central Virginia home-building community together, keeping members informed about ever-changing government regulations in the housing industry and consolidating their collective resources. This is the 40th year the BRHBA has hosted the

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1108 WARE ST $172,500 | MLS 508834

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Home & Garden event, which will be held Friday, April 12, through Sunday, April 14, at the University of Virginia’s John Paul Jones Arena. JPJ is an ideal venue with plenty of parking and space for exhibits. “We changed the name from ‘Show’ to ‘Festival’ to add some pizzazz and reflect that it’s fun for the whole family,” declares Troy Yancey, owner of T.E.A.L. Construction and chair of this year’s event. An Albemarle County native, he explains that the Festival serves three functions. “First,” he says, “we want to show the public that the BRHBA is the face of the local building industry. Two, we want to show what products are new to the market and what trends are popular. And three, we want to allow the public to interface with local builders.” The Home & Garden Festival is always a marvelous gallery of new ideas from homebuilders, remodeling contractors and others with innovative products and services. There’s plenty of information for DIYers—those DoIt-Yourself people—especially focusing on ways to cut energy costs. Talking with various exhibitors about specific home projects always yields helpful pointers and guidance. For those not

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inclined to pick up a hammer or wrench, there’s a chance to compare products and services from neighbors, since the majority of the booths will feature businesses in our area of Central Virginia. Brand new this year is a charming “Garden Walk” area on the main concourse of the arena. Visitors have the opportunity to see more than 130 exhibitors. There are always trends in building and remodeling and this is definitely the place to see what’s on the horizon. “Right now, national, state and local trends are about renovating kitchens, bathrooms and closets,” says Yancey. “People remove a wall to make a walk-in closet or steal a hallway closet that’s hardly used. Home energy audits are also very popular.” In response, exhibitors will be mounting exhibits ranging from flooring to roofing, insulation, paint, lighting, countertops and other kitchen items, windows, doors, closet organizers and appealing growing things in the nursery exhibits. As usual, there will be emphasis and plenty of information on “green” ideas that will appeal to both new and existing homeowners.

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BARNES TRACT ~ Possibly the best views in all of Rappahannock, this 305 Ac. parcel is the perfect mix of open meadows & mature forest. Located in the desirable F.T. Valley, this estate caliber tract has numerous beautiful building sites. Property has frontage on the Hazel river, & many trails. Fronts on Rt. 231, w/ extensive internal roads & power. Preliminary investigations indicate significant value available for placing property into conservation easement. MLS#507686 $3,350,000 Justin Wiley

MONTEITH ~ ca. 1844 manor house privately situated

GILBERT STATION ROAD- 16 acre farm in bucolic Stony Point. 1920’s farmhouse, stable, barn, chicken coop, guinea house and orchard (apple, pear, peach plum and cherry, all atop a knoll with good views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 11 miles to Charlottesville. Excellent small farm. $525,000.

FAIR OAKS ~ 356 acres located in the heart of the Historic Green Springs, just 15 minutes from Charlottesville. The circa 1895 house has been completely renovated from the ground up and has a commanding view of the surrounding country side. The 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is complimented by a 2 bed guest cottage, a stunning pool house and pool. The grounds are all professionally landscaped with numerous stone walls. Farm is fenced for horses and cattle and has numerous year-round streams. Additional land can be purchased. MLS#506645 $2,950,000 Justin Wiley

STONY POINT ROAD ~ Recently renovated cottage and property close to town. Both home and property are in excellent condition. House has a first floor master. A perfect, small farm or Huntbox. Privately situated on 14 acres and surrounded by beautiful old hardwoods and native trees. New stable, run-in shed and fencing. Lovely pastures and fields for exercising horses or other agricultural pursuits. Spring fed pond. Low maintenance. Turnkey. Nine miles to downtown Charlottesville. MLS#505830 $495,000 Peter Wiley

HIGHTOP DRIVE ~ Bundoran Farm parcel encompassing protected forest and horse pasture. Good pastoral views and very private. Electric and fiber optic to lot. Parcel H7 is designated as an equestrian lot. Owners have access to miles of riding and hiking trails across 2300 acres of Bundoran Farm. 15 minutes from Charlottesville. MLS#495347 $595,000 Peter Wiley

AERIE, c. 1850 ~ 170 acre estate located in the Somerset area of Orange Co. The 1850 manor home (6400+/SF) has had numerous recent additions including a new 20x34 paneled living room. The 4-bedroom home has all the modern conveniences while keeping the old world charm. Dependencies include a 4 bed 3 bath guesthouse, 3 bed tenant house, 3-stall stable, pool and gardens. MLS#500278, $2,795,000, Justin Wiley

TWILLINGATE~ 100 year old cabin incorporated into high-end custom home. Superior construction, materials and finishes; no expense spared. On the edge of the historic village of Brownsburg long, pastoral and mountain views. A one of a kind property for a discerning buyer. Large kitchen with everything custom. MLS#506136 $695,000 Peter Wiley

on 54 ac., 25 min. from Charlottesville in Orange Co. Built by the master builder William Jennings out of brick laid in the Flemish bound pattern, this home retains its original mantels, moldings, floors & is in exceptional condition. The 3-story hipped roof house has 10 ft. ceilings on the lst and 2nd floors, plaster walls & over 5,000 fin. sq.ft. that includes 5 bedrm.& 3.5 baths. The land is predominantly open & is ideal for horses. MLS#508499 $1,495,000 Justin Wiley

HAZEL RIVER PARCEL ~ 148+/- acres located in both Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties with significant frontage on the Hazel River. Very private, a good mix of open and wooded land with an abundance of wildlife. This property is ideal for the outdoorsmen and is priced to sell. The river can be canoed a good part of the year. MLS#491407 $795,000

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The Home & Garden Festival will also feature a number of community service booths such as Habitat for Humanity and Charlottesville’s LEAP—our Local Energy Alliance Program—a community-based nonprofit organization providing property owners with those trendy home energy audits and offering a one-stop Home & Garden continued on pg. 31

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This year will be the first time at the Home & Garden Festival for van der Linde Recycling. “Our parent company, van der Linde Homes, was a regular exhibitor in the past,” explains company spokesperson Andrea Johnson, “however this will be the first show for van der Linde recycling and Container Rentals.” Their “monster” recycling machine has recovered thousands of tons of material that would have otherwise gone into a landfill. Some of these products are sold to manufacturers, while others—such as mulch and recycled gravel—are sold directly to local consumers. “We take environmental stewardship very seriously,” Johnson continues. “It is something that we work towards on a daily basis. We will be selling two colors of our mulch at the show. These are two of five products we make at our facility and the profits go directly back to our mission to keep quality material out of landfills.” After several years’ absence, Allied Concrete Company is again an exhibitor. Concrete, in a variety of forms, ends up in projects ranging from foundations for structures to floors to coun-

system with fresh air intake,” explains festival chair Yancey whose own construction company earned a 2011 EarthCraft Contractor of the Year award for 2010 projects in seven states. He’s also proud that, for the past three years, BRHBA has been named EarthCraft Virginia’s Association of the Year. “We take the green certification very highly and respect what it stands for,” Yancey adds. As an example, he points out that the first EarthCraft light commercial project to be certified north of Atlanta is the Triple C Camp. A popular day camp located off Scottsville Road about five miles south of I-64, Triple C is also available most weekends for youth organizations, company or sport team picnics, birthday parties and even weddings.

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tertops. Founded back in 1945, locally owned Allied has three locations in central Virginia, specializing in concrete, masonry and hardscaping. “When we say hardscape,” explains Cliff Diaz, an Allied hardscape sales rep, “we mean landscaping that involves natural stone and also manufactured stone like pavers and retaining wall blocks—anything that involves manmade or natural stone.” Diaz emphasizes that stone can be environmentally friendly, especially in areas where paving isn’t desirable like a particularly large driveway. In these cases, permeable pavers and stone can let water seep through rather than end up as runoff. “Our exhibit will have hardscape products,” he continues. “It’s going to have a retaining wall with mulch behind it and a waterfall into a small pond.” Allied will be offering brochures as well as some sort of giveaways. As usual, the Home & Garden Festival is focusing strongly on exhibitors who can help visitors to “go green.” One such idea provider is repeat exhibitor EarthCraft Virginia, which supports a voluntary green building certification program specific to our region’s climate. An EarthCraft House isn’t a particular building brand, but rather a home or other building that

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shop of what to do, whom to consult and how to pay for improvements to make their dwelling more efficient with the resulting lower long-term energy costs. “The Home & Garden Festival showcases Habitat’s mission of building homes, neighborhoods and community,” explains Caitlin Riopel, Store Operations Manager for the Charlottesville Habitat resale store. “It communicates the availability of a place to shop that reuses furniture, building supplies and other items as a source for low-cost ways to alter or spruce up your home. It also publicizes the Store’s important involvement in that mission by showing a community engagement opportunity and recruiting new volunteers, donors, and customers.” The Habitat resale store is an excellent place to purchase new and previously used furniture, building supplies, and other items ranging from windows and carpeting to lighting, plumbing fixtures, tile, paint and much more. Donations are always welcomed. “If you are remodeling or cleaning out your attic, this is place to donate your used belongings and materials,” Riopel adds. “The proceeds benefit an important local cause.”

Seminars Offered The seminars offered at the Home & Garden Festival are always popular. They offer time for visitors to learn more about specific topics and ask experts some specific questions. There are a number of topics and times and presentations generally last about 45 minutes. Topics range from Residential Energy Efficiency 101 and Energy Efficient Lighting Options to Heat Pumps and Geothermal Pumps. These seminars are not repeated, so if you have particular interests, be sure to check the times and locations as soon as you enter the JPJ arena. In addition, youngsters will enjoy the traditional Treasure Hunt with prizes. There are always live demos and JPJ has a food court for snacks or a meal. Many of the vendors offer incentives for attendees, which just might give you the nudge to move forward with a project you’ve been thinking about. Look for exclusive Show discounts on products. You’ll also find plenty of ways to take ideas home with you. Many vendors have brochures, mini-magazines and catalogs packed with illustrations, specifications and suggestions about their specific products.

And finally, be absolutely sure to enter the drawings for some great door prizes. The Home & Garden Festival will run from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $5 at the door and children under twelve are free when accompanied by an adult. Senior Sunday offers seniors $1 discount. Parking—1100 spaces in the surface lot and garage right next to JPJ—is free. ■

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BE A HERO! There’s no question that donating blood is a heroic act making anyone who donates blood a hero, says Virginia Blood Services. This year the BRHBA is sponsoring a Virginia Blood Services Blood Drive during the Home & Garden Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The VBS Bloodmobile will be stationed outside the John Paul Jones Arena and donors will receive free admission to the Festival and, while supplies last, a Community Heroes tee shirt. Whether you are a regular donor or a first-timer this is an excellent opportunity to be a community hero by donating blood that will help save lives right here in our community. Virginia Blood Services provides blood service to hospitals and dialysis centers through central Virginia. We are very fortunate to live in a region where sophisticated medical and transplant programs are available and these programs require many donations. Only about a third of the population is eligible to donate—there are restrictions because of age, medical history and other factors—and of those, only about ten percent actually donate, so the need is great. Walk-ins are always welcome or you can make an appointment by contacting Jessica at Jessica.Ammons@ ferguson.com. Remember, all donors must present their VBS donor card or a valid government ID such as a driver’s license, military ID, or passport. A credit card, school or work ID is also acceptable when registering to donate. Visit vablood. org for more information.

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historic scottsville, albemarle. slate roof, bricks from the 1800’s. impressive public & private rooms, tall ceilings, handsome moldings, hardwood floors. .47private acres. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, separate apartment, detached garage. Bed & Breakfast Potential. mls 500224. Punkie Feil 434-962-5222 or Elizabeth Feil matthews 434-284-2104 $475,000

Well loved, comfortable cape cod home off Profitt road in northern albemarle. this 3 Br, 2.5 Ba home is ready to move-in and priced to sell quickly. owner has done significant and expensive upgrades. Enjoy the wonderful, private yard from the large screened porch. $299,900 tim michel (434)960-1124. mls#508391

CE D sPring hill - spacious contemporary on 6+ acres in ivy. Bright open floor plan, over 4,000 fin. sq.ft., 1st floor master, beautifully updated kitchen, 2 fireplaces, pool, hot tub, ample storage. mostly wooded, completely private & lovely mountain views in the winter. $699,500. mls #493483 steve mclean (434) 981-1863.

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ivY arEa - Pristine 3.7 ac. w/superbly-built cedar and stucco residence, over 3400 fin. sq./ft. open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, massive stone fireplace, warm modern kitchen, main level master, huge elevated deck and spacious screened porch, much more. mls #507100. $649,000. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076

colEs mountain-314 acres of spectacular pristine mountain land. Beautiful views, mature hardwoods, streams, wildlife and total privacy. close proximity to lake moomaw for fishing, kayaking or canoeing. more acreage available. $1600/ac. steve mclean of mclean Faulconer inc. (434)2951131.

kEsWick EstatEs - tremendous views of Paradise lake and the golf course beyond from this 2.2 acre lot. custom build on a spectacular lot with water frontage and adjacent open space. $595,000 charlotte dammann (434)981-1250 #463335

huntington village. 3-level end unit w/ 3Br, 2 1/2Ba. living room, dining room, powder room, deck & kitchen/family rm w/ fireplace. Full unfin. walk-out basement w/ fireplace. mtn. views & walk to darden & law school. $215,000. Judy s. campbell 434-466-6688

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Free union – one of the best small farm values today! 53 acres, mostly open, 4 Br home (rented, $1,200 mo.) creek pond, 8 miles out. $845,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076. mls#503239

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Wonderful 4 Br, 4.5/Ba home just west of town in Ednam, convenient uva & c’ville city limits. spacious, quality-built residence features large lr/dr area, kitchen w/breakfast area & abundant cabinet space. hardwood flooring throughout, interior windows w/wood shutters, high ceilings, large cedar walk-in closets. Full partially finished walk-out basement w/large storage area. attached 2-car garage, patio, deck. $825,000 steve mclean (434)981-1863 mls#507860

Quality construction privately situated on 2.76 acres just off garth road, within 4 miles of town. lovely pastoral and Blue ridge mountain views, high ceilings, beautiful details throughout and great natural light. this home has recently been renovated and enlarged, almost 4,000 finished square feet. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0075 mls#502478.

raPidan rivEr – long frontage in madison county, 114 acres, pastures, hardwoods, beautiful cleared homesite with Blue ridge views! rare offering. Jim Faulconer (434)9810076 mls#500359

university area investment Property! university circle location! Property is in move-in/rent condition. 3 Br main level, 2 one-bed apts lower level. separately-metered. Private access to each unit. half acre +. off-street parking, large back yard, across from JPJ arena, Barracks rd shopping. r-1uh $575,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 #498099

delightful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with finished basement. living room has fireplace and adjacent dining area. open kitchen with breakfast bar and walk in pantry. large master bedroom, bath with double sinks and walk in closet. short walk to community pool and tennis. 172 Buttercup lane, $237,500. call nancy roche 98 -7873. mls #503211

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ivy Farms, meriwether lewis school, 5000+ sqft. Five bedrooms, four baths. tall ceilings, extensive moldings, custom features, three covered porches. 4.9 acres. $789,000, mls 500845, contact elizabethfeilmatthews@gmail.com, 434-284-2105

Extraordinary keswick golf course Parcel- Priced to sell! Below county assessment, surrounded on two sides by the award winning arnold Palmer golf course this beautiful 2.4 acre building lot represents the best value in keswick. $350,000 tim michel (434)960-1124. #503871

stunning Blue ridge & Wintergreen mtn. views from this spacious well crafted & maintained home filled w/ amenities. conveniently located with easy access to amenities of Wintergreen, charlottesville & uva. $429,000 charlotte dammann (434)9811250 #496288

Premier lot in ivy within grassmere Farm offering 4.2 acres with Blue ridge & pond views. land is gently rolling with an almost level building spot. Beautiful landscaping already established by owner with drilled well, small garden house, perked lot & electricity established. close to murray Elementary. $355,000. Betsy swett, 249-2922. mls 494034.

US CL EX W NE awesome views of the Blue ridge mountains from this upgraded 3,658 finished square feet. Well sited on 5.3 acres w/ lovely stream & pasture land in front. in the rear is a perfect garden spot. Property works for livestock. $690,000 c dammann (434)981-1250 #488089

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.

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

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rivErrun townhome,3 bedrooms,2.5 baths, new energy efficient heat pump, private deck, fireplace, com. pool, walking distance to park, golf, tennis, hiking trails. new paint, carpet, hardwood floors, washer, dryer, pristine condition. $239,900. gail hubbard (434)2427073 (owner/ agent) #508598

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PigEon hill -Exquisite waterfront estate in pristine condition within close proximity to gloucester Point & Williamsburg & richmond. Extensive York river views and frontage. timeless c. 1939 residence offers spectacular river views from almost every room, high ceilings, spacious rooms, hardwood flooring throughout. Private. gardens, pool, pool house, guest cottage. large detached garage, generator, pond. additional adjacent 12+ acre waterfront lot available. $1,545,000 steve mclean (434)981-1863 mls# 508320

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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. $295,000. andrew middleditch (434)981-1410. #505940

two story brick home on 5.6 lovely acres near White hall. meriwether lewis school district. 4/5 bedrooms, 4&Â˝ baths, study, family room, spacious kitchen, formal living & dining rooms, exercise room, & office. absolutely gorgeous mountain & pastoral views. $674,500. Betsy swett, 249-2922, mls 506971

hiddEn hills -Beautiful 6.2 acres conveniently located to charlottesville and uva. the property has a wonderful cleared area for your residence but surrounded by established hardwood trees. a lovely spot to build and enjoy. $175,000 charlotte dammann (434(981-1250. #475441

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Farmington countrY cluB-classic brick estate home, circa 1935, beautiful and private 2.4 acre elevated home site, extensively landscaped. 5 Br, 4.5 Ba traditional home, over 5500 fin. sq./ft, call Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076. mls#506597

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rockFish rivEr Farm -235 acres on the albemarle/nelson line with long frontage on the rockfish river. Beautiful rolling land with a great mix of pines and pasture. Brick residence with formal spaces offering 4 Br, 2 Ba, living room with fireplace, great room. ideal for small cattle or equestrian farm, stable, barns and views. $1,295,000. steve mclean (434)981-1863. mls#507939.

Beautifully renovated, c. 1939, architectural gem adjacent to uva grounds yet private. 4,000 sq/ft, brick residence with slate roof gourmet kitchen, family room, wonderful large sunroom, exquisite master bedroom, luxurious bathrooms, superb wine cellar and generator. Private with lovely gardens, fish pond and spacious terrace. 1,895,000 steve mclean (434)981-1863 mls#507950

JamEs rivEr FrontagE - Wonderful 463+/- acre farm with approximately one mile of frontage on the James river. dungannon Farm includes tenant houses, sheds, a pond, gorgeous pastoral, mountain and river views, complete privacy and a scenic rural setting. $2,250,000. mls #503312 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

BluE acrE Farm - award winning contemporary on an elevated homesite on 190 beautiful acres of rolling to hilly fenced pastures and hayfields, deep hardwood forests, stunning Blue ridge mtn. views, sunsets and pristine countryside! spectacular setting 18 miles nW of charlottesville. improvements are in excellent condition. $2,195,000. call Jim Faulconer 434-981-0076. see brochure at website:www.blueacrefarmvirginia.com

EarYlYsvillE arEa - traditional residence, c. 2004, stone & hardiplank exterior, 3.99 private acres. dramatic architect-designed home encompassing over 7,100 square feet, gourmet kitchen, 3 family rooms, a rEal valuE at $790,000. Jim Faulconer (434)9810076. #501343

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historic 5 bedroom, 6 bath home, circa 1870, with spacious rooms and lots of light, plus 2 bedroom guest cottage on 6.52 acres. Property is just one mile to the downtown mall. there are extensive gardens and in-ground pool and a very private setting. $1,175,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 mls#508699

charming 3 Br/1.5 Ba cottage on elevated landscaped homesite in coveted Ednam Forest, walking distance to Boars head inn and sports club. the park-like 2 acre homesite, is elevated, well off the road, with a lovely pastoral view. $745,000 Jim Faulconer (434)9810076 mls#508619

Fox ridgE Farm - spectacular 200+ acre country estate offers extensive equestrian facilities, complete privacy, extensive frontage on moorman’s river & sweeping Blue ridge mtn. views. Elegant brick manor home, pool, pool house, multiple residences/cottages. numerous outbuildings, 6 ponds, trails. $10,950,000. mls #503593 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

Park strEEt – terrific five bedroom house in north downtown w/ a separate home office on over half an acre. Built in 1893 this Queen anne home is described in the city landmark survey as being “once one of the most elaborately decorated homes on Park street.” $875,000 charlotte dammann (434)981-1250. mls#508205

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The Switch to Solar

Realtor and solar consultant Roger Voisinet displays an example of solar thermal panels, or solar water panels.

Panels for both solar thermal (water) and heat are installed upon this Virginia homeowners roof. The three solar thermal cells are in the center surrounded by multiple solar photo voltaic heating cells.

Once the savings potential is determined, a homeowner can opt to go for a more detailed energy assessment and can decide to make changes oneby-one or all at once. When the changes add up to a 20 percent or better savings, homeowners earn a Home Performance with Energy Star certificate for the home. Guidelines for the HPES program are set by the U.S. Department of Energy to make homes more energy efficient, said Fiori.

“They are tailored for the most energy savings,” she said. Initial recommendations of the LEAP program might include insulating the attic hatch, using an attic stairs tent, using honeycomb and pleated blinds, both which reduce temperature transfers when the sun is shining or during long, cold winter nights. “These are do-it-yourself items that are affordable,” said Fiori. Both experts agree that sealing the home with better insulation such as

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ecent news stories about global warming have many people considering a switch from traditional power to heat and cool their homes to more conservationfriendly solar energy. But it is the decreases in cost that actually has some people performing the changes. So says Roger Voisinet, a solar consultant and real estate agent since the late 1970s. “There has always been some solar,” he said. “It started in the 1960s to 1970s with professional businesses.” That was when Voisinet had his busy Charlottesville business, Virginia Solar Contracting Services, at the end of the ‘70s, when federal tax credits were 40 percent and Virginia offered another 20 percent, during the Carter presidency. The solar boon at that time included conversions to solar thermal (water) and solar heating. During the Reagan years, tax credits were scrapped and the solar industry once again became financially restrictive to many middle class homeowners. For example, Voisinet’s client, Jiffy Clean Car Wash, paid $30,000 to install solar in the mid-1980s. Today, “solar water heating is the smartest way to use solar,” said Voisinet. “Solar electric is more expensive and not as cost efficient.” For homeowners today, that equates to about $8,000 to $10,000 for solar thermal and from $18,000 to $25,000 for solar electric. To get the most savings from the investment, home preparation is key. “The first step to consider is to make the home as energy efficient as possible,” said Laura Fiori, a residential energy manager for the Local Energy Alliance Program in Charlottesville. “Then choose a solar system based on your reduced energy needs.” LEAP has a program that will help homeowners do just that: During a one-hour walk-through, LEAP staff will determine a home’s potential to save energy. Comfort problems and indoor air quality concerns can be addressed during the assessment. “The assessment will show how much a house is breathing, or leaking,” Fiori said. “And it’s only a matter of degrees between both.”

weather stripping or caulking around bath/kitchen fans, duct work and recessed lighting help to reduce losses in paid-for heating or cooling. Making the suggested do-it-yourself changes can increase energy efficiency in the home by 20 percent or more, which is why it is important to do before installing renewables. Voisinet also recommends conservation lighting such as the new LEDs, which reduces wattage used and waste heating affecting air conditioning. New and current federal tax credits (30 percent with no cap) are available through 2016 to install solar and other renewables. Plus a partnership between LEAP and the University of Virginia Community Credit Union now provides low-cost loans for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy installations. “It’s very exciting to have the PowerSaver loan available in our area,” Fiori said. A benefit to homeowners going through the LEAP program, other than energy savings, is that if a homeowner should decide to sell the home later, the real estate multiple-listings service has a checkbox to indicate the home has been through the HPES program. Homes can be searched via this indicator. Another benefit recently in the news, which will be available to some homeowners, is the Dominion Virginia Power’s Solar Purchase Program, approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, will purchase energy from qualified solar installations and sell it back to these same solar generators at a lower price, akin to what they pay currently. Applications for this program will start being taken June 20 online, on a first-come, firstserved basis. New home solar installations should excite lenders: On March 19 of this year, the University of North Carolina and the Institute for Market Transformation found that the risk of mortgage default is one-third lower for Energy Star labeled homes and recommends that lenders consider the information when underwritings mortgage loans, especially for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA financing. For some buyers, “It’s not just the purchase price that is important, but how much it will cost to operate the home,” Fiori said. ■

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4813 HIGHLANDS PLACE HIGHLANDS | ALBEMARLE $360,000 $148 per fin. square foot On market for 65 days

Local Government Information (Note: Real estate tax information gathered from local government Web sites and is believed but not guaranteed to be accurate as of publication date. Towns may assess real estate taxes in addition to those charged by each county.)

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE www.charlottesville.org Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 of assessment ALBEMARLE COUNTY www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.762 per $100 of assessment FLUVANNA COUNTY www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $0.5981 per $100 of assessment GREENE COUNTY www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.69 cents per $100 of assessment LOUISA COUNTY www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.65 per $100 of assessment MADISON COUNTY www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.59 cents per $100 of assessment NELSON COUNTY www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.60 per $100 of assessment ORANGE COUNTY http://orangecountyva.gov Real estate tax rate: $.72 cents per $100 of assessment

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401 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902

434.977.4005 lwoodriff@loringwoodriff.com

LIGHT-DRENCHED, NEW FARMHOUSE IN IVY

2021 Catlin road

JUST LISTED IN IVY OAKS

$1,245,000 Loving care and attention given, inside and out, to this remarkable New England-style home with wide variety of manicured landscaping and hardwoods. Wrap around front porch and back deck perfect for relaxation and entertaining. First floor offers formal living and dining rooms, den, gourmet kitchen with breakfast room overlooking family room with fireplace and two staircases to second floor bedrooms, landing sitting area and laundry room. Terrace level billiard and family rooms, full bar, home office/5th bedroom, full bath & LOTS of storage. MLS# 508704

1515 GRAY FOX TRAIL • $524,900 Live your ideal life in this spacious 4BR, 2.5 BA home on a cul-de-sac in Ivy & walking distance to Meriwether Lewis. Handsomely updated with light, bright kitchen & open floor plan. Wonderful combo kitchen/great room/family room opens to enormous rear patio/deck. Large BR’s, updated tile baths. Kristin Cummings Streed (434) 409-5619. MLS# 507989

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CITY LOVER

NEW ON THE MARKET – BELMONT

RENOVATED EARLYSVILLE GEM

626 WATSON AVENUE • $289,900 Charming home within walking distance to the Downtown Mall. Offers 4 good-sized BRs, 2 fireplaces, DR addition, finished basement, and deck. Huge fenced backyard w/shed & play area. Recent improvements incl’ roof, AC, sewer line, Pella windows throughout main level & more. Inessa Telefus (434)-989-1559. MLS# 508395

712 GRAVES STREET • $296,000 Diamond in the rough Arts & Crafts era home in Belmont, strolling distance to Downtown Mall. Relaxing front porch, gorgeous hardwood flrs, period millwork & light fixtures w/original doors. Glassed-in breezeway connects a recent 2 BR apt addition to rear of the home. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 507941

464 WOODLANDS ROAD • $398,000 Pristine interior and exterior entertaining spaces, located less than 6 mins to Barracks Rd. Situated on just under 2 acres w/beautiful views of mountains and pastures. Outside entertaining space incl’ a 480sf deck w/hot tub, sparking in-ground pool & stained concrete terracing. Lindsay Milby (434) 962-9148. MLS# 508381

CHARM MOMENTS FROM EVERYTHING

RENOVATED 1920’S BRICK VICTORIAN

27 ACRES ON THE RIVANNA RIVER

346 BENNINGTON ROAD • $284,900 This 3BR home at the end of a cul-de-sac is a real sweetheart, with Cape Cod charm throughout. Amenities include 2 fireplaces, parquet living & dining rooms, a remodeled kitchen w/granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. King-sized master, spacious deck & fully fenced yard. Christine Lisle (434) 825-7446. MLS# 508050

515 AVON STREET • 415,000 Steps to the Historic Downtown Mall, this home has an open floor plan, fp, hrdwd flrs & an updated kitchen w/Travertine tops. Rear outdoor space is made for entertaining w/large deck & fenced yard. Newer windows, copper roof & gutters, and upgraded systems. Lindsay Milby (434) 962-9148. MLS# 507663

2150 MILTON ROAD • $1,699,000 “River Anna” is truly an exceptional offering. Showcased by an outstanding 5/6BR custom home w/1st-flr master, 2BR guest house w/3-car garage & river-front patio w/ walk-down access to the water. Features incl’ generator, smart house capacity, gourmet kitchen. Just 4 miles to C’ville. Sally Neill (434) 531-9941. MLS# 508319

Briar Creek Farm

UNDER CONTRACT

$1,295,000

425 WHITE GABLES LANE, #203 • $650,000 Spacious light-filled 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath “city-like” condo located just inside Albemarle County. Highlights include large, luxurious kitchen just steps away from comfortable open living spaces. Gas fireplace, hardwood floors, high ceilings, a study/library/media room and masterpiece view from balcony. Courtney Sargeant (434) 962-3100. MLS# 508036

170-ACRE ALBEMARLE RETREAT AND FARM

Weekend getaway for the extended family? Not one but two comprehensively renovated, updated, character-rich farmhouses (circa 1860 and 1905) on 170 tranquil, private and protected acres in Albemarle County, 25 minutes to Downtown Charlottesville, moments to Scottsville conveniences. The land offers meadows, mature hardwoods and is traversed by Briar Creek. The long driveway sets the scene as it crosses the bold creek, passes a pond and winds through open and wooded acreage. Guest cabin, stables, and additional renovated dependencies. MLS# 508429