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Brand new Slopeside renovation! Tyro ski/in-ski/out! A rare offering. The perfect mountain home right on the slope. This home has been completely renovated plus new addition, 4 bedrooms plus 2 full baths - New hardi-plank siding, New Hickory kitchen cabinets, granite counters, new appliances, new roof, new slim line Fuji ac/heat system, new bathrooms, new flooring, new windows. Handicap accessible. Come check out this incredible ski front home. Nice year round MTN views as well. $629,000. A MUST SEE! Call Rod Phillips 4340987-6399 (516247)

Majestic Mountain Views Galore! This attractive 3 bedroom/3 bath condo offers full ski and mountain views year round. Excellent floor plan-1 level living. Enjoy quiet mornings from your enlarged wrap around deck. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498 for an exclusive showing! $359,000.

Walk out the door to slopes! Lovely renovated 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo with updated kitchen, new hardwood floors, upgraded HVAC and fireplace, updated bathrooms and more! Must see to appreciate.

Strong rental revenue to owner of over $16,000 per year. New outdoor siding. Short walk to mountain village shops, restaurants and resort events. Only $235,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (515988)

Superb home built in 2005 with 2 car garage offers seasonal mountain views. More than 1,200 SF of decking facilitates outdoor living. The finest granite, tile, stone, hardwoods, plumbing & lighting fixtures, and appliances make this home impossible to duplicate at this price. Act now! $535,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-2969860 (515960)

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Original commissioned artwork on walls make this unit unique. Plus, enjoy spectacular panoramic mountain views from the deck, living room, and kitchen, and there is a commanding view of the ski slopes in winter. Priced to sell!. $192,500. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-2969860 (515867)

Nice lot for initial home overlooking the Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve. Quiet area and easy access to hiking and other resort amenities. Perfect for morning walks and all the mountain has to offer. Owner financing available. $45,000. For more information call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (515961)

Well maintained High Ridge Condo. Priced to sell! This condo has new appliances, new cabinets & new window treatments. Very clean unit. The condo association has replaced roof and siding. HOA fees are among the lowest on the Ridge. Park out front and only walk a few steps to your front door. Great easement to this unit. $215,900.

Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (509734)

Desirable top floor condo: 2BR/2BA, updated with new carpeting & window treatments. Immaculate condition ready for immediate occupancy! This ski out, walk to Mt. Inn unit is offering an additional $40,000, to be held in escrow until the completion of the Highlands restoration (expected the end of 2014.) Asking $160,000, call Joan Mummery @ 434-531-5033. (505027)

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One of the most sought after areas in Wintergreen. Potential year-round views, private and quality homes throughout. A short drive to all amenities and beautiful winter views of the slopes make this a must see. Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines. Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey. Possible seller financing available. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (515980)

Invest now in this highly rated rental unit! Furnished and bringing steady revenue, this condo has a kitchenette, full bathroom, family room and loft bedroom with two beds. Located in the Mountain Inn village you can walk to shops, restaurants, skiing, skating and many summer festivals right out your door. Invest now before prices rebound! Listed at $118,000. Steve Marianella 434-5661293, smsales1@aol.com (506827)

Brand new construction from Shenandoah Valley Construction. Hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinets and many upgrades. Lots of light throughout this cottage style 3 BR, 2½ BA vacation home. Quiet and private lot on cul-de-sac with seasonal views. $489,000. Select some of your own custom finishes. Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. smsales1@aol. com (MLS 504918).

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31 Summit Circle Renovated home off prestigious Devils Knob Loop. New gourmet kitchen, post and beam architecture with two family rooms, two fireplaces, and hardwood floors. Addition and renovation by Glen German. Includes most furnishings, many antiques and artwork. Level driveway, large deck with hot tub. 3 BA, 3 BR, wet bar, Pella windows with built in shades, hardiplank siding on addition.

New HVAC. $659,000. Must see to appreciate! Steve Marianella. 434-566-1293. smsales1@aol.com (504578)

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Nice wood laminate floor and fireplace in family room, private deck, no steps from parking lot to condo. Fireplace recently upgraded. Ready to move in. Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (510211)

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Fabulous 4 bed, 3½ bath Trillium townhome. Walk to Spa, Nature Foundation, Ski Shuttle. Gorgeous hardwoods throughout. Views and walkout to the 17th par 3 on Devils Knob. Fresh interior paint, spacious living room, huge deck, large master suite, 2 car garage. $330,000. Contact Brian Chase. www. goWintergreen.com. 434-296-9860 (504628)

Only $105,000! Invest now in this one bedroom, one bath condo in Wintergreen rental program in the heart of the Mountain Village. Walk to ski slopes, shopping, art and music festivals, restaurants and nightlife!

Offered fully furnished and producing significant annual rental revenue, this vacation condo even has some mountain views too. Great price well below market and assessed value! Contact Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (512523)

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Many upgraded finishes including appliances, countertops (Staron), hardwood floors, bay window in dining area, plantation shutters, and more! Spacious and open floor plan with a lovely screened porch overlooking the golf course. $329,000

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4 BR, 2.5 BA ranch with tremendous mountain views! Great room with brick fireplace, built-in shelving, full basement with in-law suite and storage/workshop area, sun porch, home office, garage, 2 carports, storage shed and paved drive. Newer roof, windows, 15 minutes to Waynesboro; 30 minutes to Charlottesville. 2,159 finished square feet, .52 acres. $249,900

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15 KENWOOD LN HANCOCK FARMS $439,000 MLS 513042

9 CLAREMONT LN OLD TRAIL $449,000 MLS 514753

1215 PENFIELD LN STONEWATER $634,568 MLS 514975

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2819 SHANNON GLEN CT WILLOW GLEN $464,900 MLS 502381

3434 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $689,990 MLS 507753

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2461 PENDOWER LN GLENMORE $799,900 MLS 503423

801 ELM TREE KNOLL RIVERWOOD $277,390 MLS 513852

11 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $819,990 MLS 511100

5 GOLF DR OLD TRAIL $309,900

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10 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $1,034,300 MLS 509192

2070 AVINITY LOOP AVINITY $320,645 MLS 509535

3 PENDOWER LN GLENMORE $519,900 MLS 495984

1856 WICKHAM PL WICKHAM POND $368,500 MLS 515889

1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN GLENMORE $826,825 MLS 498157

229 CLAREMONT LN OLD TRAIL $439,900 MLS 507573

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9 CLAREMONT LN OLD TRAIL $449,000 MLS 514753 2819 SHANNON GLEN CT WILLOW GLEN $464,900 MLS 502381 405 TOWNBROOK CT DUNLORA GATES $497,596 MLS 509522 9 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $604,990 MLS 508930

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3422 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $619,990 MLS 507752

28 KENDALL CT SYCAMORE SQUARE $246,990 MLS 514912 71 ROSALYN WAY SYCAMORE SQUARE $280,575 MLS 515362 21708 JAMES MADISON HWY NONE $369,000 MLS 505508

GREENE 371 LARCHMONT CIR GREENECROFT $335,140 MLS 511902

0 TURKEY TROT LN SPRING CREEK $349,900 MLS 510117 253 TURKEY TROT LN SPRING CREEK $599,9000 MLS 508750 56 BEAR ISLAND PKWY SPRING CREEK $497,300 MLS 492369

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2070 AVINITY LOOP AVINITY $320,645 MLS 509535 1856 WICKHAM PL WICKHAM POND $368,500 MLS 515889 229 CLAREMONT LN OLD TRAIL $439,900 MLS 507573

405 TOWNBROOK CT DUNLORA GATES $497,596 MLS 509522 656 BAYWICK CIR OLD TRAIL $589,900 MLS 509748 9 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $604,990 MLS 508930 3422 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $619,990 MLS 507752 1215 PENFIELD LN STONEWATER $634,568 MLS 514975 3434 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $689,990 MLS 507753 2461 PENDOWER LN GLENMORE $799,900 MLS 503423

FLUVANNA 28 KENDALL CT SYCAMORE SQUARE $246,990 MLS 514912 71 ROSALYN WAY SYCAMORE SQUARE $280,575 MLS 515362 92 VENABLE CREEK LN VENABLE CREEK SOUTH $399,950 MLS 479081 21708 JAMES MADISON HWY NONE $369,000 MLS 505508

GREENE 735 HOLLY HILL DR HOLLY HILL $310,000 MLS 508676 371 LARCHMONT CIR GREENECROFT $335,140 MLS 511902 15 KENWOOD LN HANCOCK FARMS $439,000 MLS 513042

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11 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $819,990 MLS 511100

0 TURKEY TROT LN SPRING CREEK $349,900 MLS 510117

10 CARROLL CREEK RD GLENMORE $1,034,300 MLS 509192

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

3 PENDOWER LN GLENMORE $519,900 MLS 495984 1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN GLENMORE $826,825 MLS 498157

253 TURKEY TROT LN SPRING CREEK $599,900 MLS 508750 All information deemed accurate as of 9 am Tuesday, December 17th 2013 as per CAAR MLS Open House data.

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Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® Member Pat Wood Honored with Good Neighbor Award Sloan Manis REALTOR® Recognized for Volunteer Work at Charlottesville Free Clinic

tients, helping CFC be the open door to healthcare for our neighbors in need.”

From registration and health screening to assisting physicians and other duties as a Registered Nurse, Wood’s contributions help make it possible for physicians to hold evening clinics.

Wood has been a CAAR member since 1999. A $100 donation was made to Charlottesville Free Clinic in her name. Aaron Manis, who nominated her for the award, and David Sloan, a partner at Sloan Manis Real Estate Partners, presented a matching donation of $100 to CFC to show their support of Wood.

“Pat inspires everyone in the office each day. She is the glue that keeps us together and organized, and we are beyond appreciative,” Manis said.

Denise Ramey Achieves National Recognition

Pat Wood (left) receives the CAAR Good Neighbor Award on Thursday, Dec. 12 from CAAR President Denise Ramey.

CAAR, the voice of real estate in the Central Virginia region, has announced Patricia Wood as a Good Neighbor Award recipient. This recognition program highlights local REALTORS® who dedicate significant time and interest to projects that make a lasting impact on our communities.

“Pat’s commitment and spirit to serving our neighbors in need is outstanding, and the real estate community celebrates all her hard work,” Denise Ramey, GRI, ABR, CAAR president and director of relocation at Roy Wheeler Realty, said.

Wood started volunteering at the Charlottesville Free Clinic in 1999.

CFC is a unique volunteer community health support system that offers high-quality healthcare to the working uninsured population. The 160 hours that Wood has spent at CFC over the past year has directly benefited about 400 patients.

“Pat’s donation of time and talent is priceless,” Erika Viccellio, executive director of CFC, said. “The Charlottesville Free Clinic is truly grateful for all she gives to the organization and our pa-

Denise Ramey with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representation (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council. (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR).

Denise was Roy Wheeler’s Top Producing Associate in 2012 and is currently the President of the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors. She joins more than 30,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.

REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer. There are more than 40,000 active members of the organization worldwide. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is the world’s largest professional association, representing over 1,000,000 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.

Community News & Happenings Community Foundation Announces $277,400 in Community Endowment Grant Awards to 37 Local Nonprofits The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) announced $277,400 in grants to 37 local nonprofits through CACF’s Community Endowment Fund. Twenty-three agencies’ requests were fully funded. Eight agencies received Community Endowment grants from CACF for the first time.

Several grants support rural health, including the Jefferson Area Board for Aging Community Health Services Program, the Orange County Free Clinic’s nurse practitioner project, the Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic, and the Rx Partnership to provide access to free prescription medication. Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry will support the Feeding 5000 food distribution program, Meals on Wheels will provide home-delivered meals within the City of Charlottesville, and a coalition of seven churches will provide food and home food-delivery to underserved and disabled residents of Greene County.

“Since joining CACF last month, I have been struck by how many great nonprofit leaders we have here in our community, and by the depth of knowledge and expertise that they bring to

serving and supporting others,” said Anne Scott, President, CACF. “Equally impressive is the level of thought and dedicated effort that nonprofits are giving to continuously strengthen programs and services, and to make sure as many people as possible can access them. The Community Endowment Fund is a precious resource that we have to support the success of these efforts and bring positive change to many people’s lives.”

In addition, $400,700 in grants to 61 local nonprofits were given through the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band in CACF. This Fund supports charitable programs in the Charlottesville area with particular focus on disadvantaged youth, needs of the disabled, protection of the environment, and the arts and humanities.

“The Dave Matthews Band’s continued generosity to the people of this community is remarkable,” said Scott.

“Through the Bama Works Fund in CACF, established in 1998, the Band has touched and improved the lives of many in our local area. The Community Foundation is deeply grateful for their support and for the good work of the deserving organizations, which will benefit from the gifts being announced today.

For a list of individual nonprofit agencies receiving these grants, please visit http://cacfonline.org/sites/cacfonline. org/files/document_file/CE%20Oct%20 2013%20list%20of%20AWARDS1.pdf.

For a complete listing of the individual nonprofits receiving these December 2013 grants of the Bama Works of the Dave Matthews Band in CACF, please visit http://www.cacfonline.org/ sites/cacfonline.org/files/document_ f ile/Bama%20Works%20Fund%20 Grants%20December%20AWARDS.pdf Founded in 1967, The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation facilitates philanthropy to improve the quality of life in Charlottesville and

the surrounding counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and Orange. Last year it awarded more than $7 million in grants to nonprofits in its service area and has granted over $60 million in grants since its inception. www.cacfonline.org

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The third-annual Tom Tom Founders Festival is seeking bands and musicians for four days of music, art, and innovation in Charlottesville, VA, April 10th through 13th.

Tom Tom is a venue-based festival that transforms Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall through mostly free events open to the public. In 2013, it brought 390 musicians and 72 performances of all genres to over 30 bars, galleries, block parties, restaurants, and public spaces.

Applications are online at www.tomtomfest.com/playTTFF, and solicit information such as bands’ best singles, videos, and media clips to be reviewed

by Tom Tom’s music committee. The deadline for submissions is January 10, 2014.

Some of the highlights of Tom Tom’s free concerts include the McGuffey Block Party, held on the steps of a historic schoolhouse-turned-gallery, Fellini #9’s JazzFest which shuts down part of 2nd Street for a multigenre street party, the Opening Gala in the Haven Sanctuary, and Picnic Day in Lee Park.

Tom Tom’s previous performers have included The Walkmen, Josh Ritter, MiMosa, and The David Wax Museum, but the backbone of each festival are the diverse, up-and-coming artists nominated by Tom Tom’s community of Virginians.

Music is only one part of Tom Tom’s “innovation” programming. In addition to concerts, the Festival features talks, workshops, competitions, installations, and mixers on themes of entrepreneurship, technology, creativity, and community. Like Tom Tom’s musical performers, the Festival draws as much of this programming as possible from the community. Beyer calls it “crowd-sourcing.”

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SURPRISE! What: SURPRISE is an exhibit and a bicycle-based print distribution event

When: Opening Reception on Friday, January 3 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. and bicycle delivery of prints on January 17-19 in partnership with Community Bikes SURPRISE is a group exhibit featuring work by the following artists: • Patrick Costello • Victoria Long • Leif Low-Beer • Ellen Nielsen • Mike Perry • Travis Robertson • Julia Sharpe • Roger Williams Each artist will display one sculptural work and a related limited edition print. The prints will be gathered into sets, bound with twine and accompanied by a flier explaining the exhibit.

In partnership with Community Bikes, volunteer bicyclists will distribute the sets indiscriminately to passers-by on the street on January 17-19.

SURPRISE hopes to be a participatory, analog, non-commercial, and impulsive art distribution project. It is intended to take art out of the galleries and into the streets via direct delivery to the public. A knowingly unpredictable exercise, the distribution of the prints creates an unexpected interaction between artist and audience. The print sets (which will include letterpress, screen-print, photocopy, etc.) will not be sold or made available for subscription. SURPRISE is curated by Victoria Long.

There will be a First Fridays opening reception on Friday, January 3 from 5:00-9:00pm. This event is FREE and open to the public.

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of the Art Institute of Chicago where she lives and works. Travis Robertson is a Richmond-based artist and printmaker who most recently created screen-printed props for Matthew E. White’s stage performances. Leif LowBeer is a Brooklyn-based sculptor and artist. Patrick Costello is a visual artist and performer whose work incorporates printmaking, installation, gardening, and theater. Roger Williams is an artist and bookbinder currently studying book conservation in the UK. Mike Perry is an acclaimed Brooklyn-based designer and artist working in numerous media. Julia Sharpe is a Charlottesville-based artist working in print and film. Victoria Long works with textiles and was the 2012-2013 artist-in-residence at The Haven.

To find out more about SURPRISE and see a map of the route where volunteers will be distributing prints via bicycle, please visit surpriseshow.tumblr.com. n

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About Tom Tom Founders Festival Tom Tom Founders Festival is an annual festival held in and around Charlottesville, Virginia’s historic Downtown Mall. A not-for-profit organization, Tom Tom’s mission is to catalyze innovation. It connects people and ideas by uniting music, art, and entrepreneurship in inclusive, fun events.

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A Virginia Tradition Since 1927 Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 Ph (434) 951-5155 • F (434) 951-5190 homes@roywheeler.com • www.roywheeler.com

INCREDIBLE WATERFRONT LOCATION at Blue Ridge Shores! This 2 bedroom ranch over a full basement has been fully mold remediated and stripped down to stud walls – ready for a full renovation. Includes pier and covered boat dock. $197,500. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (516029)

RUSTIC 3 BEDROOM CABIN at Lake Monticello. Needs work but if you are handy you could make this home a showplace. High ceiling, loft and carport.

Community has lake, pool, tennis and more. $89,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-2423550. (515852)

FIVE MINUTES TO NGIC in Forest Lakes. Move-in ready townhome.

Two bedrooms, two and a half baths.

Wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookcases/entertainment center.

Eat-in kitchen plus formal dining area in family room. Patio and storage space on the back. All appliances included. $187,950. Robert Ramsey, 296-7171/242-2280. (515292)

WALK TO THE DOWNTOWN MALL from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath penthouse in Charlottesville Towers. New kitchen, baths, floors, freshly painted. Granite counters, new appliances. Beautiful mountain views. Can’t beat this great location! Condo also offered for rent (mls514728) $245,000. Alex Ix, 951-5177/962-0509. (514729)

METICULOUSLY CARED FOR, custom lakefront home w/5 beautiful acres. Intelligently designed, 2850 sq. ft., 3BR/2.5BA ranch features great room w/vaulted wood ceilings, brick fireplace, kitchen w/oak cabinets, modern appliances, library w/built-ins, farmers porch & attached 22x22 garage. Owner/Agent. $439,900. Tom Linkous, 9853250/531-3262. (511066)

BUILDING WAS ORIGINALLY the Geer School until it closed around 1955. Has been used as a church since that time. Pews still in the building, along with kitchen cabinets and appliances from another home. Wonderful project with a nice location and wonderful history. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings. Heat pump/pellet stove. $110,000. Margaret Ramsey, 9537057/296-7171. (514773)

BEST VALUE IN FOREST LAKES! 5 bedrooms with large family room, eat-in kitchen, rear deck, new wood flooring in DR, LR & FR, new tile floor in kitchen, breakfast nook, all bathrooms. New carpet upper and lower floors, 2-car garage with workbench area, many appliances to convey. A full range of neighborhood amenities. $395,000. Duke Merrick, 962-5658.

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FOXCROFT. This lovely home features open floor plan with eat in kitchen that flows into dining area, large family room with marble FP, 1st floor master with oversized walk in closet, deep tub, shower, dual vanities; 3 add’l bedrooms. Nice porch, yard & large shed.

Convenient to I64, UVA, the downtown mall & more. $259,900. Anne Oliver, 825-8174. (507299)

CUSTOM BUILT ONE LEVEL living with exquisite mountain views. Crown molding, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, garage, shed with electric. Walk to Bavarian Chef for dinner. Close by Plow n Hearth!

Privacy and land for your garden, flowers or great area for children to play. $289,000. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057.

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SOUTHERN LIVING with the covered front porch and mature shade trees. This home offers formal rooms, three bedrooms, two baths, a sun room and a detached garage with guest apartment above. There are numerous other buildings on the property. $299,500. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187 and Margaret Ramsey, 953-7057. (511936)

WATER FRONT HOME in Greene Mountain Lake Community. This fun contemporary with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths is in great condition. The owners have added a detached garage and a half bath in the basement. $246,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581.

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VINEYARD VISTA. Exquisite Southern Living Idea home with spacious rooms and many attractive features that include a gourmet kitchen, large master suite with double vanities and a jetted tub, a delightful front porch, back deck on a unique site overlooking a vineyard. $499,000. Betsy M. Watson, 249-5995. (512635)

A FABULOUS HOME w/4200 sq ft, 4BR/4.5BA, formal & casual rooms, hardwood floors, travertine/ceramic tile, granite counters, maple cabinets, 3-zone HVAC, energy star appliances, central vac just to mention a few upgrades. Detached garage/ shed, screened porch, patio, beautiful landscaped yard on 2+ acres. $549,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187.

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TWICE AS NICE and only one owner! Solid all brick rambler has 2 kitchens, 2 laundry rooms, 2 FP, & 2 levels of substantial living space. The finished basement has a separate entrance, making it ideal for an apartment or in-law suite. Private drive, front porch, deck, play set & kennel. Short drive to town! $369,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-2423550. (505952)

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PRIVATE, CONVENIENT AND BEAUTIFUL 2.98 wooded acres. Property features three bedrooms, two baths, hardwood floors, central vac, full house generator, great workshop and many more upgrades. And the John Deere mower stays! $349,000. Cinde Dodson, 540-661-8812. (516048, OR8234117)

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INCREDIBLE VALUE. Custom, top quality home with surprising flexibility and easy maintenance. Single level living on main floor with enjoyable summer/winter views - 1.3 acres with water front. Large master suite, gourmet kitchen & pantry, 3 car garage, plenty of storage. Impeccably maintained & improved.

Priced to sell! $685,000. www.TheChaseTeam.com 296-9860.

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SUNRISES WORTHY OF A POST CARD. Cozy cottage is nestled on 10+ acres overlooking farms of the South River Valley. Partially wooded that promotes privacy and wildlife and boasts impressive valley views.

Call today! $279,000. Matthew Woodson, 960-5187 and Rod Brunelle, 760-4663. (493784)

SPECTACULAR CUSTOM BUILT waterfront estate on 37.5 acres. 4/3 bedrooms 4.5 baths, 5074 fin sq. ft. 12 acre lake. Great location for commuter to either Richmond, Lynchburg or Farmville with good access to Routes 60, 45 and 522. 45 minutes to Charlottesville. Priced well below current county assessment. $595,000.Alex Ix, 9515177/962-0509. (514049)

WHITE HALL ESSENCE. You must see this lovely home with magnificent mountain views! Great living spaces, private bedrooms & baths, rooftop porch, large full length deck, lovely pool & large hot tub all with great views during the day & starlit nights. 36+/- acres would provide for a stable, pastures &/or vineyard. $2,325,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066. (514694)

ASPIAN LAWN. Own your own PRIVATE LAKE of 11 acres, with “treasure island” and a magnificent Blue Ridge Mountain panorama, in complete privacy, on 170 acres. Between Free Union and Earlysville, newly updated and delightful clapboard sided manor home, charming old servant’s quarters guest home, and classic red barn. $2,750,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102.

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BLACK EAGLE FARM. Wonderful for a private retreat, antique car collector or farm. Reportedly this stately house was built for a niece of Thomas Jefferson. Dependencies on the 134 acres include 3 large open barns, indoor pool, 4-room office, 3500 sf manager’s house and guest house. Some Tye river frontage. $1,795,000. Add’l 145 acres available. Byrd@ByrdAbbott. com 242-9600. (510186)

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)

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)

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POINT LOOKOUT. The name says it all with the breathtaking views. The property offers a main residence with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal rooms; a cabin with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a barn with arena. This is a spectacular property on 30 acres and more land is available. Call for more information. $2,295,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (506428)

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. $1,050,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (493398)

AVENTADOR. Spectacular Albemarle estate overlooking a pastoral river valley. Gently rolling, board fenced pastures, old oaks and idyllic pond. Beautiful new brick Georgian manor home of 10,000+ square feet of the finest quality and detail. $4,250,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (493869)

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! $2,500,000. Maury Atkins 540223-2719. (501773)

AUBURN HILL. c.1740 center hall manor house on 208 acres has 3 chimneys servicing 6 fireplaces, heart pine flooring, exposed hand hewn wooden beams & high ceilings. The English basement features the original wall ovens. Great retreat or permanent home. $1,099,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045.

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OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE 13 acres in Southern Albemarle. According to County of Albemarle, potential exists for up to 5 division rights. Home on property is a tear down and is being sold as is. Drive out and take a look at the potential this land offers. $149,900. www.

DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (496840)

JAMES RIVER ROAD BUILDING LOTS. Beautiful land parcels in Southern Albemarle on the road to Howardsville. Good agricultural land comprising (3) adjoining parcels totaling 68 acres, offered for $550,000. See mls numbers 503488/503487/503483 for individual parcel listings. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com

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. $399,000.

Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (504000)

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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)

A Virginia Tradition Since 1927 Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 Ph (434) 951-5155 • F (434) 951-5190 homes@roywheeler.com • www.roywheeler.com

INDIAN SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD. Serene WATER VIEWS overlooking fishing lake; Four acre lot with tall hardwoods abuts common picnic area surrounding lake. Drilled well. $219,000. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600.

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IMMACULATE HORSE FACILITY easy 15 minutes to Charlottesville & I-64! Virginia Frame buildings include stable w/2 heated/cooled rooms & full bath, hay/tractor/ work barn, fenced fields w/run-ins, open fields, large outdoor arena with all-weather footing and great drainage, elevated house site with mountain views overlooking farm. $754,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (513406)

KESWICK ESTATES. Incredible 4.57 acres of beautiful elevated, hardwood forest on the grounds of the grand Keswick Estate. Enjoy peaceful tranquility and take advantage of exceptional amenities offered by the Keswick Club with its Arnold Palmer golf course, tennis, swimming and luxurious spa. (2) adjoining lots. $325,000 each. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@ jimbonner.com (496155)

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 $199,900. www.MaupinGroup.com Warren Maupin, 962-8939.

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FAMILY LAND TRUST 1st time available in over 60 yrs.

4 estate parcels fronting along scenic byway with views of the Southwest Mtn. Range. Stream traverses property and feeds into Happy Creek. Elevations provide excellent home sites.

Land maintained, seeded & fertilized. Survey 2008. 27+ to 62+ acres. From $415,000. Duke Merrick, 962-5658. (503529, 503565, 503855, 503858)

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)

PRICED FAR BELOW the current assessment!

Here is your opportunity to build your home at the Lake and enjoy all the amenities that living at Lake Monticello offers. This lot is located in the Cherokee section outside the gate. Priced at $25,000. www.

KathyMarkwood.com 985-6454. (515234)

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Large tract of wooded land with a creek bordering one side of the property that rises up to a level knoll where the present home site is situated. Very easy, short commute to downtown Cville. Soil work has been performed for possible divisions and preliminary subdivision layout is also available. $380,000. Duke Merrick, 9625658. (490792)

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.

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

ONE OF THE MOST prestigious subdivisions in Fluvanna County. This lovely 11+ acres is overlooking the Rivanna River and common area. Imagine your dream home. Aggressively priced. Come take a look and see for yourself. $135,000. susanstewart76@gmail. com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (513925)

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)

SCENIC DOUBLE LOT with 312 feet of water frontage is the perfect place to build your dream home.

Enjoy the good life in picturesque Shenandoah Crossing, a resort-style community with many amenities and activities for all ages! $55,000. susanstewart76@gmail. com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (507977)

IF YOU ARE LOOKING for privacy then look no further! This beautiful 3.5 acre lot is full of hardwoods and enjoys a creek. Flexible owner financing terms!

Build now or later! $30,000. susanstewart76@gmail. com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (510306)

IMAGINE YOUR DREAM HOME HERE! Great price on a 14+ acre property with 2 streams and hardwoods. Certified for a 4 bedroom home. Contact Susan for a plat and more information! $67,000. Adjacent lot also available for a combined potential of over 28 lush acres! susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (505032)

ELEVATED, NEARLY LEVEL LOT has spectacular mountain and water views and is located in Albemarle County. This neighborhood contains common areas featuring lake, dock & picnic area and is just behind Mosby Mountain subdivision.

Road will be state maintained. Close to downtown mall, Martha Jefferson Hospital & UVA. $275,000. Andrea Yancey, 434-9625611. (508200)

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20+/- Rolling acres in Southern Albemarle Co. with (3) dwellings, creatively designed for livestock of all sizes, adjacent to the James River. Main residence has been tastefully restored and renovated.

Separate laundry room complete with doggie shower!

Off the Grid- only 4 miles to town! (With spectacular views!) Solar powered and Self sufficient, with gravity spring fed water, pond, bounteous garden, and fabulous walking trail on 64 acres. Home, guest/ studio and workshop. Be happy in rustic luxury.

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$765,000. MLS# 513431

SO LD Wind through the hardwood forest of 20 acres to the post and beam lodge overlooking your own private “lake of the woods”. Swim, fish, hunt,or just plain relax.

Immaculate 4 bedroom log home with stone fireplaces, in-law suite and heavenly porch overlooking the water. Near Scottsville. $435,000. MLS#499607

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Wonderful opportunity to build your home on this privately situated rolling 54 acre wooded parcel. With some clearing you can have mountain views. $232,000.

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A fine equestrian estate of 43 acres in the heart of Keswick with newly renovated brick manor home, guest cottage, 4 stall center aisle barn, and board fenced pastures. Privately situated with poolside gardens and Southwest mountain views. $2,250,000. MLS#504340

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Private Keswick property of 31+ acres featuring a beautiful Cyprus sided farmhouse with in-ground pool, workshop. Lovely grounds with vegetable and herb gardens, bluestone terraces and wrap around Ipe decking, wooded trails. Includes Cedar log guest cabin. $895,000. MLS#504205

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The perfect 18.90 acre horse farm Extraordinary 70+ acre riverfront estate convenient toBeautifully Charlottesville. and horse farm. crafted of the finestall materials featuring Renovated brick home with ,dramatic 2 main open floor suites. plan. Indoor outdoor level master 5 stalland stable with fireplaces, board wine cellar, apartment, fencedpool/pool paddockshouse, and fabulous barn, magnificent a stocked pond. 4 acre lake.

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Extraordinarily private 11 acre lake, 170 acres of rolling pasture and woodland, near Free Union. farmhouse style manor home, servant's quarters/ guest home, barn/workshop and amazing Blue Ridge panorama. $2,750,000. MLS#512465

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BUILDING PARCEL IN KESWICK Water frontage on idyllic pond. A wonderful building lot of 4.2 +/- acres overlooks this serene setting. Beautiful hardwoods. New road, survey, well, soil work. Ready to build. Last lot of 5 lot subdivision in the heart of Keswick. $159,000 MLS#444215

PEA RIDGE FARM EDGEWOOD FARM c. 1799

Resting knoll, Edgewood At theon foota ofgentle the Blue Ridge, in the Farm features a beautifully renovated heart of the Greenwood estate area, home 5000 in open a private this of 137over acres rollssq.ft., gently, and and quiet quality setting,1971 overlooking rolling wooded, brick home by fields forests of 123 acres, with Catoand Powell.

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Incredible 4.57 acres (two adjoining Gracious country manor of 16+ acres lots) of beautiful elevated, hardwood located in the heart of Keswick. Old oaks, forest privately situated and quietly boxwood, guest home, 3 car-garage with tucked at the of a cul-de-sac on the workshop areend included and pastures are groundsforofhorses. the grand Keswick Estate. fenced 4 bedroom, 4 bath home Under assessment at $325,000 ea. with 6 fireplaces, completely renovated MLS#496155 and restored. $1,275,000. MLS#495458

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Monticello means “little mount” in Italian, and the house that bears this name crowns an 850-foot peak in the Southwest Mountains south of the Rivanna Gap, offering sweeping views of Charlottesville and the surrounding valley. But while Jefferson’s old place has the most famous view around, there are properties galore to rival it. A recent online search found 670 properties for sale in Central Virginia with mountain views, with prices ranging from $30,000 – yes, $30,000 – for a humble home in Schuyler, to seven figure numbers topping out at $14 million for grand, luxurious homes in Wintergreen, Stoney Creek, and the Albemarle County hunt country around Keswick.

“Nelson, Albemarle, Greene counties all snug right up to the mountains,” REALTOR™ John Ince of Nest Realty Group says, “and offer not just spec-

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tacular views but a hint of a bygone lifestyle of self-sufficient folk living off the land with kitchen gardens, a milk cow, apple butter and moonshine.”

“A home with a great view is high on the list of priorities of people moving from densely populated areas,” says Denise Ramey of Roy Wheeler Realty Company. “Typically you have people from northern Virginia who’ve been accustomed to living on quarter-acre lots with nothing to see but other neighbors and roads and townhomes, and the number one thing they want when they look at Charlottesville and other areas is some kind of a view.”

There are a few basic factors to consider when searching for homes with mountain vistas. “You can be up on the mountain and have Blue Ridge Mountain views, or you can be down in the valley and looking up,” says RE-

ALTOR™ Brian Chase of Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties. “There are those two drivers of interest: do you want to be up looking down, or do you want to be down looking up. Obviously the grander the view, the greater distance that you can see, the more dramatic those cascading mountain views are, the more value it has in the marketplace. But you can get a mountain view in a condominium setting for a relatively affordable amount of money.”

“A view to one person is not a view to another,” says Mary Newton of Keller Williams Realty. “So when I’m working with buyers and they say they want mountain views, I say ‘describe how it looks; show me a picture.’ People that want mountain views often want to create a scene for themselves.

Some people, when they say they want mountain views, want the vista, and

other people want it in their face.”

Buyers also should keep in mind how long the view lasts. As Newton puts it, “There is such a thing as winter views versus year ‘round views versus can-get views with select cutting. Those are the three criteria.”

Ability to preserve the view is another factor to consider. “Protecting the viewshed can be difficult because you’re not necessarily going to own all the land in your view,” Newton says. “Are there any conservation easements? What’s going to protect that view from changing? Are there trees in front that you don’t have control over that are going to obstruct your view in 10 or 15 years?

Nelson County “Nelson County is one of those counties where the Piedmont hits the Blue Ridge,” Ince says.

“In Nelson County, areas like Faber, Roseland, and Montebello will afford sweeping views of the Blue Ridge from any high knoll.”

“Nelson County and Wintergreen attract many buyers because of the natural beauty and amenities they offer,” says Chastity Morgan, REALTOR™

In Nelson County, areas like Faber, Roseland, and Montebello will afford sweeping views of the Blue Ridge from any high knoll.

AERIE c. 1850 ~ 170 acre estate located in the Somerset area

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BARNES TRACT ~ Possibly the best views in all of Rappahannock, this 305 acre 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, with extensive internal roads & power. Preliminary investigations indicate significant value available for placing property into conservation easement. MLS#507686

LAUREL RIDGE ~ English country manor home designed by Kurt Waasenaar & built by Carl Hrebik. Located amongst large protected estates in the North Garden area of Albemarle County just 20 minutes from town. Property also has a swimming pool, storage barn, kennel & workshop. House is in very good condition & the kitchen was recently redone.

Completely private setting with long frontage on the Hardware River. MLS#515310

CATTAILS ~ Custom built home nicely situated on 7 acres between Gordonsville & Keswick. Stunning mountain views enhance this very well built Rinehart home which includes Geothermal heating & cooling, custom woodwork throughout, large kitchen with high-end appliances and quartz counters. The house has been meticulously maintained by the owners and is in like-new condition. MLS#505454

CHESTNUT HILL ~ 300+/- acres mostly open and active-

HIGHGROUND COTTAGE ~ A rare offering in Keswick; charming 3 bedroom cottage situated well off the road on 15 mostly open acres. The very private cottage offers a ground floor master, 2½ bathrooms, cozy den with fireplace, sitting area/sunroom, kitchen, laundry/mud and a 2-car attached garage. This great property is ideal for horses and has a great second building site. A rare chance to purchase a 15 acre property surrounded by large estates in Keswick. MLS#513597

HIGH FIELDS FARM ~ 141+ private acres located 10

ly farmed property in the Keswick Hunt area of Orange County.

Strongly protected by conservation easement and can be divided into three parcels. Property includes two tenant homes, numerous dependencies and stunning Piedmont views. MLS#484789

of Orange Co. The 1850 manor home (6400+/- sq. ft.) 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

~ 507 acre Estate located in the beautiful Charlottesville area. Large manor home with well proportioned rooms, large center hall, 6 bedrooms, and 8 bathrooms. Complete privacy, yet only minutes from fine dining, shopping, superior medical facilities and the University of Virginia. Can be purchased with less acreage. MLS#492122

minutes from Charlottesville with a contemporary residency situated to afford views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There is a studio for guests. The land is beautiful & gently rolling with a mix of woodland & about 40% in open pasture. The property is fenced with board & high tensile wire ready for cattle or horses. MLS#513556

To inquire about these properties and other fine properties, please contact

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FAIR OAKS ~ 359 acres located in the heart of 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, 2½ 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. MLS#5066455

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with Mountain Area Realty. “There is something for everyone, whether it is hiking along the Appalachian Trail, fishing in the rivers and streams, a day of golfing or skiing, or just enjoying the beauty of the area . . . the list goes on and on.”

“The desire to own a home with a mountain view is typically found across the board,” Morgan says. “A person looking for a starter home in Nelson County may list a mountain view in their criteria, just as well as someone searching for a second home at Wintergreen. View homes come in all shapes and sizes. We have small cabins up to large contemporary homes. These homes can be found on a half-acre lot in Wintergreen or Stoney Creek, or on larger parcels throughout the county.”

“Nelson County appeals to buyers from all walks of life,” agrees Ince.

“There are some spectacular antebellum estates around Norwood and Win-

pleasures, including the seven wineries, three breweries and one cidery off picturesque Route 151 that have made Nelson County now a destination for beer and wine tourists.

City folks looking for the country life can choose among single -family homes, townhomes, and home sites on the slopes of Wintergreen Mountain or in the valley below. “You can find properties just about anywhere in Nelson County that offer mountain views,” Chase says. “Probably half of the properties at Wintergreen offer some sort of mountain view.”

Named the “best snow skiing spot” by the Washington Post, and one of the “Top 50 Golf Resorts in the World”

by Conde Nast Traveler magazine, Wintergreen Resort boasts gorgeous views and a wide range of year ‘round activities. The resort offers 30 miles of marked hiking trails, 45 holes of golf, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and

That Wintergreen community comprises 1,100 homes and 1,250 condos and townhouses on 11,000 acres of land, most of it permanently open space, the better for great views. “There are several hundred condos on the mountain that offer really terrific views ranging in price from $75-$500,000,” Chase says.

“Most fall into the $200,000-$300,000 range. At the $75,000 level you are getting one bedroom, one bath, maybe 700 square foot. In the $200,000s you’re getting a two bed, two bath unit, in the $300,000s you’re getting a three bad, three bath unit. There are some four-bed units in the upper $300,000 and $400,000s.”

Even in today’s relatively affordable marketplace, Chase says, “It’s much more difficult and much more expensive to get a really dramatic view in a home at Wintergreen. If you want a year ‘round mountain view, you’re starting at a half a million dollars. Generally,

gina along the James River priced in the millions, but at the same time there are some really reasonable properties with acreage available under $200,000.

There is some residential development in Nelson but I really think of it as a perfect county to find an affordable small farm without a lot of threat from encroaching development.”

“Nelson County has always appealed to the buyer who is fed up with urban living and wants to get away from neighbors, noise and traffic, so we get a lot of buyers who are retiring from northern Virginia. You can definitely find a slower pace in Nelson if that is what you are looking for.” But that slower pace comes with sophisticated

swimming pools, ski and snowboard slopes, a summer music festival, and fine and casual dining destinations.

The 18-hole Devil’s Knob golf course sits at 3,800 feet above sea level, offering lower humidity and temperatures in the summer, and dramatic views of mountain foliage in the fall.

“A lot of folks that we see that end up buying at Wintergreen or Stoney Creek, which is the valley portion of Wintergreen, become acquainted with the area through experiencing some of these amenities first,” Chase says. “They come to ski, or they come to play golf, or they come for a business conference in the summertime, and they see this incredible mountaintop community.”

you’ve got to go into the $700,000s and $800,000s to get really fantastic views.

Larger and more significant homes are easily over $1 million for the best Wintergreen has to offer in a home.”

For buyers who want to look up instead of down, the valley community of Stoney Creek at Wintergreen “is very popular with people who are downsizing or retiring,” Ramey says, “because it has the rural feel but also has shopping within close proximity, and beautiful golf courses. You’re 10 minutes to the Wintergreen ski resort, and you have great mountain views.”

“When you get off the mountain and you’re into the valley, or ‘Stony Creek at Wintergreen,’ it’s geared

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much more towards year ‘round living, retirement living,” Chase says. “Homes and lot sizes are bigger.” There are no condos here.

Nelson’s higher end properties attract many buyers from other parts of the state, and far outside it. “In Wintergreen and Stony Creek, probably 85-90 percent of buyers are out of the local community,” Chase says. “People are buying second and third homes for vacations or they’re relocating to the area for retirement.”

Albemarle and Greene Counties Prices in Albemarle County start in the mid-$200,000s for a townhouse, but high end, custom built homes are popular here as well. “If someone wants something that is very private, we’ve got lots of great homes with great views,” Ramey says, “and if someone wants more of a neighborhood, they can live in Old Trail (in Crozet) or Western Albemarle. Part of the reason Old Trail has been one of the fastest selling neighborhoods in our area is it has the best of all worlds – amenities in the neighborhood like walking trails and parks and playgrounds and a vibrant commercial center. At the same time, while you’re sitting at the swimming pool or playing golf you have incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. And you’re also 10 or 15 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, so for people who love the outdoors and love to hike and enjoy outdoor activities it’s the best of all worlds.”

Indeed, the little town of Crozet west of Charlottesville offers “some incredible views,” Newton says. “You’re looking at Blue Ridge. You can get really good mountain views for $150-175,000 for the land alone.”

The 320 lots of the Dogwood Valley subdivision in Greene County, sitting close by Shenandoah National Park, are prime terrain as well for homebuilders who want mountain views.

“Some of the best views we’ve got are Greene County,” Newton says. “In Dogwood Valley you can get some really nice views for $25,000.”

Chase himself owns a home on the mountain that gives him “million dollar views for the price of a condo. I’ve had that for just about 14 years,” he says. “Nothing is better than stepping out in the morning and sipping your coffee and looking out over the long mountain views. It’s pretty awesome.”

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Chestnuts ROASTING ON AN

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“Historically, people heated their home with an open wood-burning fireplace in every room,” says Jonathan Schnyer, co-owner of Wooden Sun, a fireplace and stove retailer in Charlottesville. “Basically, though, they were taking most of the heat out of the house.”

The National Association of Home Builders says fireplaces are in the top three “want-to-have” items in a house.

The glow of a fire is romantic and welcoming, however as Schnyer points out, fireplaces are very inefficient. Much of the heat goes straight up the chimney and leaving the damper open as the fire dies is like leaving a window open.

Traditional masonry fireplaces are usually lined with special fire-resistant bricks. These days, some “prefab” fireplaces are factory-built metal boxes lined with refractory bricks that withstand high temperatures while having low thermal conductivity to keep the heat inside the fire box.

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Airtight glass doors prevent much heat loss while allowing you to see the flames and also provide a measure of safety for children and pets. Still, most glass doors are not really airtight and they quickly can get sooty and require cleaning. There are also systems available that use fans to direct more of the heat into the room—some installed when the fireplace is built and others as add-ons.

More Efficient Heating “Fireplace inserts and free-standing wood stoves both work better than a simple fireplace,” Schnyer comments.

“They are very comparable as a way to retrofit a fireplace with something that really produces heat.” An insert fits inside the existing fireplace while a wood stove is freestanding on a hearth, often has legs and heats a little better, although it requires more clearance.

EPA-certified inserts and stoves are efficient and clean burning. Because the chimney is closed except for necessary venting, much less heat escapes than with a traditional open fireplace.

Also, because modern inserts and stoves burn more efficiently, often by recirculating the heated air within the unit, there is less outside air pollution than with an open fire.

If you have an existing fireplace and chimney, you can get a free-standing

stove for as little as $1,000, says Schnyer. You can also spend up to $8,000 for a fancy European-looking stove, but much of that cost is simply aesthetic.

The venting system could be as little as a few hundred bucks. He explains that an insert costs a little more because it requires a firebox or “surround,” which covers up existing bricks in fireplace.

Pellet stoves are another option.

“They are not particularly popular in our area,” says Stuart Harter of Acme Stove and Fireplace Center in Charlottesville, “partly because inexpensive cut wood makes them less attractive economically. In some places they are a very good option. They burn very cleanly and can be vented right out a wall, so you don’t need a chimney.”

Increasingly these days, many people choose a high-efficiency wood-burning fireplace. “It’s basically a factory-built wood stove,” explains Schnyer. “It functions exactly like a wood stove but it’s designed to be installed right into the wall in a new home or during a complete retrofit. It doesn’t require special clearance or even a hearth.”

He says these systems are definitely more expensive than inserts or stoves.

“They start around $2,500 plus the cost of the chimney and the installation. But there are some super-efficient systems out there and you easily can cut your heating bill in half. If you can get free wood, it’s even better.”

Schnyer heats with wood. “I have a small wood stove and a large house and I love it,” he says. “I enjoy the fire and hauling the wood around.” He pauses for a moment, then concludes with clear satisfaction, “There’s something spiritual and meditative about lighting and tending a fire.” n Marilyn Pribus and her wood-splitting husband live in Albemarle County near Charlottesville. A freestanding Jotul wood stove provides most of the heat for their home.

Be Fireproof It’s important to have an approved, properly-sized stove or insert and a safe liner for your chimney. While you can buy a stove or insert yourself, most people don’t know the ins and outs of safe installation.

Jonathon Schnyer of Wooden Sun suggests that installation should be left to professionals. “Not having your system installed correctly can be frustrating to operate, burn more wood than necessary and, even worse, be a fire danger.”

Stuart Harter of Acme Stove and Fireplace agrees.

“The National Fire Protection Agency and the Underwriters Lab have guidelines that comply with fire codes,” he says. “Professionals have specific training and deal with installations all the time.”

Harter also urges annual chimney inspection. “With some of the newer stoves, people only need to have the chimney swept every other year, but it’s a good idea to have it checked annually.”

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thE holsingEr luxurious upscale 2Br/2.5Ba condominium located on quiet side street one block off charlottesville’s popular downtown mall. spacious living area of 2,237 sq.ft.

Premium finishes, beautiful hardwood flooring, 10-foot ceilings, secure lobby & secure garage parking. southern views of monticello, carter’s & the green mtns. $1,085,000 steve mclean (434)9811863 mls#510635

grEat valuE, ExcEllEnt condition, invEstmEnt PotEntial. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome features spacious living room with fireplace near stonegate just outside city limits. Fenced backyard. gas heat/central air conditioning. $131,100 steve mclean (434)981-1863 mls#516010

grEat valuE - Energy efficient, geothermal hvac, superb quality, open floor plan, 5 pastoral acres. main level master, hardwood floors, 4 bay garage, pool, gardens. Priced below tax assessment. call Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. mls#512168

toWnhomE dEvEloPmEnt ProPErtY - rare opportunity for townhome development on 28+ acs. in lexington,va. Wonderful views & easy access to rt. 11 & i-81. Preliminary plan for 122 townhomes has been approved. $779,000. #500654 steve mclean (434)981-1863.

4.2 acre grassmere Farm lot in ivy with Blue ridge & pond views. Beautiful landscaping. small garden house, drilled well, perked lot & electricity established. murray Elementary. $320,000. Betsy swett, 249-2922. # 494034.

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ivY-architect designed one-story contemporary on 2 private acres off owensville road offering 3 Br, 2 renovated baths, great room with atrium, artist’s studio or workshop, study and dark room. $499,000 tim michel (434)960-1124. mls# 513398

PigEon hill -Exquisite waterfront estate in pristine condition within close proximity to gloucester Point & Williamsburg & richmond. Extensive York river views and frontage. additional adjacent 11+ acre waterfront lot available. $1,545,000 steve mclean (434)981-1863 mls# 508320

Wonderful 2 Br/2.5 Ba end-unit townhome in Parkside village of crozet. conveniently located. large Fr, eat-in kitchen, 2 mBr w/ private baths & walk-in closet. $189,000. mls#515088. Will Faulconer (434) 987-9455

c.1935 home on Potomac river w/spectacular panoramic view. 2Br, 1Ba, wrap-around screened porch for dining, entertaining on river side. Bulkhead, pier w/ deck. near coles Pt., marina, restaurant, montross shopping 10 m. away. $495,000 Jim Faulconer (434)9810076 mls#513835

glEnWood station – terrific 1st floor condo, freshly painted, spotless and in move-in condition with customized upgrades, all appliances included and wood floors throughout. offering 2 Br, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, lr w/FP and great covered private terrace. see this wonderful condo so in convenient northside glenwood station nest to Fashion square with lots of amenities. $179,900 tim michel (434)960-1124 #515927

hancock hill-alBEmarlE countY –119 acres with long beautiful rivanna river frontage, fertile fields and wonderful views back towards monticello. hancock hill is a strong candidate for a conservation easement. $830,000. tim michel (434)960-1124. #513627

colEs mountain-314 acres of spectacular pristine mountain land. Beautiful views, mature hardwoods, streams, wildlife & total privacy. close proximity to lake moomaw for fishing, kayaking or canoeing. more acreage available. $1600/ac. steve mclean (434)295-1131.

octonia highlands - Wonderful preservation community offering 21 estate parcels ranging from 2 to 3.25+/- acres. Protected area within close proximity to charlottesville. very scenic! From $95,000 - $175,000. steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

Building sitE in BlandEmar-21 acres, mostly wooded, with high elevations offering a dramatic homesite with big mountain views! this tract is priced below tax assessment! Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 mls#497384

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ivY - complete privacy on 13 acres in meriwether lewis school district. 3Br/2.5Ba contemporary, mechum’s river frontage, lake, walking/riding trails, gorgeous views! ideal for horses w/fencing & barn. $675,000 steve mclean (434) 981-1863 #497264

silas Jackson court - impeccable brick georgian residence conveniently located minutes from garth road, c’ville & uva.

Privately situated on cul-d-sac & surrounded by estate properties. $1,095, 000 charlotte dammann (434)981-1250. mls#514568

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QuakEr run Farm - magnificent Blue ridge views, superb location near national Park, trout streams, & trails. Expertly restored, enlarged, and appointed 3Br, 3Ba farmhouse, barn, pool & panoramic views! $1,100,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076. mls#513585

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ivY – stately 4Br residence, over 5,800 fin. sq/ft, on 5 acres in the murray school district. Quality-built home, open floor plan, high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, 1st floor master, 2 FP’s.

Finished terrace level, 3-car garage, large rear deck. Beautiful mountain & pastoral views! $985,000. mls #511414 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

old kEsWick – this extraordinary estate with 550+/-acres including a circa 1745 & 1832 residence, numerous dependencies & stables provides a unique, private domain in a premier location nearby charlottesville and the university of virginia. Price & brochure available. call charlotte dammann (434)-981-1250 or cdammann@aol.com mls#515126

Exquisite English country home on 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 Bdrs. c dammann (434)981-1250. #451592 $2,500,000

ivY - 5,600+ fin. sq.ft. custom home designed by vito cetta offers superb craftsmanship & superior finishes both inside & out. 42+ Private acres, pond, streams, 1 mile of hiking trails - all within 8 miles of uva. guest apartment, pool, pool house/workshop, 3-car garage. $1,960,000. mls #505441. steve mclean (434) 981-1863.

andrEWsia- gorgeous 253+/- acre parcel with views of the mountains in the distance. currently being used as fertile crop land. one of the best land parcels to come on the market in a long time. $1,554,000 charlotte dammann (434)981-1250. mls#509267

sWEEPing mountain viEWs from this extraordinary architect designed European style stone and authentic stucco residence on 21 acres in parklike Blandemar. custom built, 4 Br, 4.5 Ba home. $1,599,000 tim michel (434)960-1124 or Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076. mls#512258

BlandEmar - 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)981-1410 or steve mclean(434)981-1863.

BluE sPrings – over 21 gently rolling acres with superb 6,700+ finished sq.ft. residence, minutes west of charlottesville. magnificent 6 Br home, 1st & 2nd floor mBr suites. Excellent for outdoor entertaining with pool, hot tub, gazebo. lush pastures, 3-board fencing, barn/stables. $1,295,000. mls #507550 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

vEnEaBlE crEEk Farm –180 acres, pastures, hayfields, creeks, pond and forest offering a private and idyllic country setting with close proximity to charlottesville, near Ferncliff. guest cottage, stable, garage & barns. Well priced at $1,395,000. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 mls#508784

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FORK UNiON Bungalow near the James River! New roof, windows, well, plumbing, wiring, HVAC in 2007.

Great rm, updated kit, hrdwds, front porch, deck, full bsmnt, attic for future expansion, 3.97 acre lot. MLS# 514838, $140,000.

Errin Kardos-Searcy 434.466.3212

Pretty Brick ranch just N of UVA in the city.

Well cared for w/elegant finishes & builtins. Wood Burning FP in formal LR w/Oak floors. Terrace level incl. lg fam rm, 4th BR, 3rd BA. MLS# 512335, $269,000.

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History buffs, water lovers - Beautiful historic property fronting on the North Rivanna. Former Mill/Country Store site parcels w/dam, water frontage, river views. MLS# 516240, $149,000.

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Live downtown and lease the legal apartment below or lease both levels.

Updated with new windows, roof & more.

Hardwood floors. Wood Kit cabinets.

Cul-de-sac. MLS# 510593, $338,500.

Anita Dunbar, 434.981.1421

Vacation all year at Blue Ridge Shores!

Beach life, boating, tennis, & more. One level living, w/fin. bsmnt! Covered front porch, roomy backyard. Convenient to Zion Xrds, Louisa, & Cville! MLS# 512802, $89,100. Sal Milione, 434.882.4000

BUCKiNGHAM Elegance & style! 3 BR Ranch w/fin. bsmnt, maple cabinets, FP, rear deck, front porch & garage. 2.5 acre lot.

Open floor plan. Family room on lower level. MLS# 509030, $195,000. Sal Milione, 434.882.4000

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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Excellent Condition w/laminate floors, fresh paint, natural light. Lg eat in Kit & formal DR. Full bsmnt, storage, shed.

Backs to play area. HOA covers mowing, trash, rd maint. MLS# 516255, $189,900 Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419

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CViLLE - AFFORDABLE LUXURY Gated community, unit furniture incl’d.

W/D, built in desks/shelves. Private BAs & balcony. Water/sewer, trash, cable, wifi incl’d in HOA fee. Near Rivanna Trail.

Free shuttle. MLS# 516253, $125,000.

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Brick home w/hrdwd floors. Newer cabinets, solid surface counters & great flow in Kit/DR/LR. Replacement windows, central HVAC, carport. Bsmnt is partially finished. MLS# 516133, $75,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

AUGUSTA

Former model home w/great floor plan with loads of space. Hrdwd floors, cathedral ceiling, open kit/DR area & lg LR. Huge MBR, trey ceiling, private BA. Trex deck, 12’x 16’ Shed w. elec. MLS# 513866, $172,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

MiLL CREEK SOUTH

4 BR, 3.5 BA w/fin. terrace level. Like new! Totally renovated. Over 3000 sf. Exercise room & 2nd kit. Lg wrap around deck & patio. Cul-de-sac location. MLS# 511819, $334,900.

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Robert Hauser Savannah Model.

4BR, 3.5 BA. 4000 sf w/2nd level BR, fin. walkout terrace & storage area.

Att. side-entry dbl garage. Overlooks cleared common area. MLS# 512945, $519,000. Steve King, 434.825.5019

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KESWiCK RD

Beautiful New Construction by Kingma Developers. Traditional Farm house.

Certified Earth Craft. Accessability. Kit. island, pantry, granite counters. Great Rm has beamed ceilings. MLS# 513659, $470,000. Deborah Kingma, 242.4592

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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, $897,000. Rives Bailey, 227.4446

BRANCHLANDS

Retirement Condo near Fashion Sq. Mall & Senior Cntr. Very quiet. Private balcony. Lg MA suite, 2 BR. Add’l storage in bsmnt. Common areas w/lake, nature trails, & park. MLS# 515822, $187,000.

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LUXURY Gated community. Unit furniture incl’d. Free shuttle to Grounds/PVCC. Pool, volleyball ct, basketball ct. W/D, built in computer desks/bookshelves. Priv.

BAs, balcony. MLS# 516223, $130,000.

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Beautiful & Spacious. Upstairs Loft/BR. Renovated BA, updated Kit, counters, new water heater & heat pump. Balcony and loft, basement. Built by CRAiG BUiLDERS. MLS# 516117, $210,000.

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GLENWOOD STATiON Model town home & Parade of Homes winner! Many upgrades - custom Kit, Bosch appliances, granite, cherry cabinets, hrdwd, dbl MA suite floor plan.

READY FOR OCCUPANCY. MLS# 513834, $391,900. Anita Dunbar, 981.1421

Charming farmhouse set among rolling hills on 4+ private acres. Historic gem w/old-world character, upgrades for contemporary living. 3+ BRs, 2.5 BAs, 2 studies, garage.MLS#515054,$427,000.

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Quality home on 5.37 wooded acres in Woodcreek. Showcased w/first-floor MBR, gourmet Kit, hdwd floors, spacious great room, screened porch, builtin bookcases, garage. MLS# 513549, $525,000. Anita Dunbar, 434.981.1421

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WAYNESBORO

All brick one story home in park like setting. Great floor plan, arched doors, hrdwd flooring & Kit w/center island.

2 FPs (LR & FR). Screened porch.

Mature landscaping. MLS# 514455, $158,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

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Charming, move-in ready! Near Historic District! New roof, water heater, HVAC, deck, carpet, fresh paint. Half acre lot. ideal for first-time home buyers or for 2nd home! MLS# 516101, $162,000.

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Ranch on 3.16 Acres. Kit opens to Fam rm, brick FP. Formal LR & DR. Sun Room.

MBR w/private BA. Fin bsmnt, family area, 2 office rms. 2 car garage & wrkshp. Det garage & shed. Mtn views. MLS# 507499, $325,000 Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

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Picturesque country homestead. 2-family design w/2 Kit split-plan or open up main level for single family home. Updated terrace level w/4 add’l fin. rooms. 2 car garage/wrkshop. MLS# 514373, $298,000. Joe Porterfield, 906.1616

LAND OPPORTUNiTiES 21+ ACRES W/BLUE RiDGE ViEWS

10 Stall Horse Stables + lg equipment barn. Spectacular home site. All open pasture on rolling hills with mutiple paddocks and board fencing. Currently in land-use. MLS# 500345, $520,000.

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Country feel, convenient to i-64, UVA D’town! Spacious end-unit backs to wooded area, enclosed private yard. Lg 1st floor Den and spacious LR. Newer windows/carpet. Storage. MLS# 515759, $145,000. Pat Sury, 434.760.2999

GLENMORE

Thinking about building a new home in Glenmore take a look at this great homesite with with wide frontage, mountain views and great hardwoods.

MLS# 507843, $249,000. Anita Dunbar, 434.981.1421

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Tremendous value for this 13.4 acre wooded lot. Elevated, private homesite with sweeping views to N/NW. 4 BR drainfield already designed, and a 25 GPM well already in place. MLS# 505611, $79,900. Carter Montague, 434.951.7156

AUGUSTA COUNTY FARM

49.7 Acres. Rolling land w/good views & several home sites. Part pasture, part wooded. in agricultural land use. Will subdivide. One of listing agents related to owners. MLS# 508113, $437,900.

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Pretty Brick ranch just N of UVA in the city.

Well cared for w/elegant finishes & builtins. Wood Burning FP in formal LR w/Oak floors. Terrace level w/lg fam rm, 4th BR, 3rd BA. Greenbrier Elem! MLS# 512335, $269,000. Joe Porterfield, 434.906.1616

NELSON COUNTY

Charming cottage, Blue Ridge views.

New roof, HVAC, updated kit & BA, refin. floors, fresh paint. 26 acres w/ pasture, mature hardwoods/standing timber. MLS# 512233, $299,000.

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6 BRs, 4 full BAs. Gourmet kit w/granite counters, ss appliances. Formal DR. Gas FP w/marble hearth. Oak hrdwds & custom trim. MBRs & BAs on both floors.

Elevated pastoral view. MLS# 510079, $318,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

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SEVEN OAKS

EAGLE HILL

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Virginia Historic Land-

Incredible panorama of the Blue Ridge Mountains - French Colonial style residence, C. 1969-7,500sf 5 bedrooms 5 full 2 1/2 baths, over 2900 sf of covered porches encircling the house on two floors. 202-acre farm w/ full complement of farm buildings include 7 bedroom guest house, pool house and 60 ft. oval pool, putting green, several barns, stables, indoor arena, renovated office, and equipment sheds and tenant house. Less than 7 miles to Charlottesville and UVA. MLS 500523

ALBEMARLE COUNTY

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mark. C. 1847 the Greek Revival manor home is sited in the center of 100-ac. in historic Greenwood, Va. The 4-bedroom residence was extensively renovated in 2002 and is in excellent condition. Several dependencies include a pool house and office, 5 more secondary dwellings, barn, fitness facility and vineyard. There are a dozen mid nineteenth-century structures on the property, stunning mature gardens and Blue Ridge Mountain views in every direction. MLS 512383

WOODSIDE

RIVER VIEW FARM

DANCING CREEK FARM

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY

MADISON COUNTY

ALBEMARLE COUNTY

Woodside is a stunning Greek Revival Manor of over 4000 S.F. and sited on 62 private acres in Buckingham Court House. The land is buffered by hardwood trees on all boundaries of the farm with substantial open pasture suitable for live stock or hay production. There is a large barn, a functioning horse stable, a guest house and stocked pond in addition the main house which boasts 11’ ceiling hight and stunning architectural detail. Woodside is a gem. MLS 510326

Set in a protected valley this 251-ac. organic cattle farm is half open and half wooded mountain land. Spectacular views, two brick residences, the main house with 4 bedrooms, 5500 s.f. and geothermal heating and cooling and half a mile of upper Rapidan River traversing the property with premier trout fishing. 40 Min. drive north of Charlottesville.

Over 200 acres! This mountain retreat is located 20 minutes south of Charlottesville in North garden with a newly constructed 3-bed/2-bath home (2000) using 200 year old materials in timber frame construction with 9.5 ft. ceilings, wrap around porch, copper and slate roofing and magnificent views. Several building sites and additional development rights exist with stunning vistas. Streams and jeep trails, abundant with wildlife. Private and secluded but extremely easy to access. MLS #504458

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REPRESENTING DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES IN CHARLOTTESVILLE & THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE

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