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Situated in desirable Western Albemarle, this unique subdivision offers 9 estate-quality parcels with exquisite Blue Ridge Mountain views, mature hardwoods, stocked ponds and privacy. Parcels range from 4 to 23 acres and are conveniently located 20 minutes west of Charlottesville and within minutes of Crozet, V irginia. Lot 2, Handley Way

21.98 Acres

$495,000

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Lot 5, Handley Way

7.33 Acres

$380,000

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21.69 Acres

$495,000

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Lot 3, Handley Way

4.04 Acres

$295,000

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Lot 6, Handley Way

4.55 Acres

$370,000

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Lot 11, Handley Way

7.62 Acres

$385,000

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Lot 4, Handley Way

8.51 Acres

$325,000

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Lot 9, Handley Way

7.75 Acres

$395,000

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Lot 12, Handley Way

23.00 Acres

$595,000

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In the last year, Robin has dedicated over 125 volunteer hours to BGF projects, including traveling to Haiti to install the electrical system at Maranatha Secondary School. He volunteered locally through Building Goodness in April and has dedicated numerous weekends and his own crews to building the new BGF office in Charlottesville. In addition to volunteering on BGF job sites, Robin faithfully supports BGF as an event sponsor for the Battle of the Bands.

BFC Announces 2015 Volunteer of the Year Charlottesville-based nonprofit Building Goodness Foundation (BGF) honored their Volunteer of the Year at the 2015 BGF Volunteer Celebration on Friday. The winner of the 2015 Skip Wootten Volunteer of the Year Award is local builder Robin Joslin. Robin has been a dedicated BGF volunteer since 2011. He is a BGF International Trip Leader and has volunteered on multiple international projects in Haiti and Nicaragua. As a plumbing and electric professional, Robin has helped with nearly every electrical system BGF has installed since 2011, providing power to half a dozen buildings in developing communities. He also served as the Volunteer Project Manager for the Siuna Hospital in Nicaragua, and traveled to Nicaragua on four trips to provide water and electric to the hospital.

Charlottesville-based Sigora Solar was ranked 376 on the 34th annual Inc. 500 list as one of America’s fastest growing companies, which was released in Inc. magazine’s September 2015 issue. This ranking, which places Sigora Solar as 8th among companies in the energy sector, also named the company as “The Cleanest” of those businesses that work in the field. As an Inc. 500 honoree, Sigora Solar shares a pedigree with companies such as Patagonia, Microsoft, GoPro, Clif Bar, and Oracle. “Our mission at Sigora is to provide the world with access to clean, reliable energy at a fair price,” says Andy Bindea, CEO. “And our strategy for accomplishing this is to exceed customer expectations, invest in our employees, and reduce carbon emissions. While making the prestigious Inc. 500 list is an incredible honor, what’s especially gratifying to those of us at Sigora is that our strategy is working. We’re making progress in our effort to get people to take responsibility for the energy they consume.” Sigora was founded in 2011 with $4,000 and a staff of three people working out of the back of a Honda

Tom Tom Announces Entertainment Lineup for Fall Block Party Tom Tom’s annual Fall Block Party returns to Charlottesville this September 25 and 26 with nearly one hundred art, craft, food, and drink vendors, set against a musical backdrop of indie rock, reggae, psychedelic funk, and electronic jam. The event celebrates the local founders in Tom Tom’s “Founding Cville” program, assembles the creative and entrepreneurial organizations in the region, and excites Charlottesville for the Spring Founders Festival.

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Civic. Three years later, the staff has grown to 36 people, and revenue has increased from $237,000 to $3.2M in 2014. This growth reflects Bindea’s belief that a company can make money providing customers with solar energy while having a positive impact on the environment. “We consider ourselves social entrepreneurs, and that means our mission extends beyond our local markets. That’s why,” Bindea says, “we launched Sigora Haiti in March 2015 and opened an office in Port-au-Prince. We have a ten-year plan to bring affordable, renewable energy to 2.5 million people who lack reliable electricity. We’re starting with a 50-year power supply agreement with the commune of Mole-Saint Nicholas to install prepaid meters. For the cost of one candle, our grid can supply 10 hours of energy.” The Haiti project is costing Sigora $2M, and the company still needs to raise $1.3M from investors. As the company continues to pursue its vision for Haiti, it will continue to increase business in its existing markets. Sigora plans to double its revenue to $7M for this fiscal year and open three more offices in Virginia. The company recently opened an office in Washington, D.C. “I care about the people I serve, the people I work with, and the environment that’s home to us all,” Bindea says. “Moving forward, the secret to our growth will stay the same: keep sales volume up and profit margins thin . . . and continue to make the world a better place to live.”

FRIDAY NIGHT BLOCK PARTY IX Art Park, 5-11 p.m. September 25th Tom Tom’s signature Fall Block Party, which drew over 6,000 attendees in 2014, comes to the IX Art Park for a weekend of celebration just a few blocks from the heart of Downtown. This free, outdoor bash will feature folk rock, psychedelic funk, and electronic jam as a part of the Levitt AMP Charlottesville Music Series, as well as dance performances, a craft beer garden with exclusive New Belgium drafts, and children’s activities. During the party, PsiKick will host a Tech Mixer with 30+ local technology firms, HackCville will host entrepreneurial college students from around Virginia as a part of a Startup Trip, and the nine recipients of this year’s Founding CVille class will be honored. SATURDAY AFTERNOON BLOCK PARTY IX Art Park, 12-7 p.m. September 26th This day long event will feature the largest fleaVILLE ever, children’s activities, food trucks, a beer garden serving exclusive New Belgium brews, a public mural painting, and six of the best bands Virginia has to offer. With music ranging from folk, to indie rock, to reggae, there is something for everyone. Tom Tom Founders Festival is a 501c3 nonprofit that hosts nearly one hundred free events every year in Charlottesville, VA. Its mission is to catalyze the formation of new creative, civic, and entrepreneurial ventures. In Spring 2015, Tom Tom had attendance of over 26,000 and showcased 381 community organizations. n

FERNLEY - RIVER ROAD

Remarkable home on acreage, right out of HGTV! Open floor plan provides incredible living space. Detached 3 car garage/workshop with electricity, refreshing 18X32X9 inground pool with slide & board. Chef’s kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counters. Master bedroom with balcony overlooking neighboring farmland, beautiful views. Come enjoy living in the country! $495,000 Lisa Rogers 434.531.0064 3661 Lake Monticello Road Palmyra, VA 22963

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420 Love Road Situated on 30+/– acres in Augusta County, you will find this hand-hewn, craftsman log cabin set among mature trees and bordering the George Washington National Forest. Great room features soaring ceilings, wood stove fireplace, chestnut flooring, and a newly renovated kitchen with granite countertops. Main-level master

Far reaching and sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the James River. Set on a wide open knoll, this home is beautifully sited on the footprint of a historic plantation dating back to 1833. Bright wide open spaces inside and out set this property apart. If you haven’t fallen in love by driving up the driveway. Light filled rooms welcome you...relaxation, peace, and tranquility are tangible. The gourmet kitchen features Viking gas range, honed granite counter tops and cherry cabinets. The Barn style garage has 10’ wide solid wood carriage doors, 2x6 construction, beams and cypress siding; with a two room office! $675,000

RIVER TRAILS 8 private acres with spectacular mountain views. Ideal weekend home or primary residence. Set amidst Nelson County’s wineries and breweries. 1st floor master. Great room has a wall of windows. Lower level offer 2 bedrooms and bath as well as a recreation room. Extensive decking and lovely screened porch. Great condition1 $330,000

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CALL SHARON SHARON DONOVAN suite with direct deck access. Lovely sunroom with large windows is perfect for watching wildlife. Deck and porches wrap around 3 sides of the home. Unique and custom-made “pickets” on the railings. Lower level contains an additional bedroom with a full bath, and a separate workshop. Perfect for a getaway or full-time living! $399,000

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WALK TO UVA Four finished levels in historic in historic Fry Springs area, Charlottesville. Cycle or walk to UVa or hospital . There are 4 bedrooms (2 of them en suite) and 4 bathrooms, plus a huge rec. room in basement could be 5th bedroom . Ideal for sharing or for the person needs some space. Hardwood floors throughout main level, ceramic tile countertops and kitchen island. Backs up to common area. $429,900. VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY Only 20 mins from Charlottesville, this 1900 farmhouse sits in the heart of Virginia w ine countr y a nd has Blue Ridge Mountain views. Lovingly restored and updated but keeping some of the original charming features such as the double staircase, original extra wide molding, beautiful hardwood floors on both levels, high ceilings and arched entryways. 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms, central air and heat and 2 walk in closets! $224,900

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2 BA mountain retreat awaits a new owner. Renovated with all new finishes, paint, appliances and fixtures. On 37 acres of wooded mountain land perfect for hunting or recreation. Close to National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Wintergreen and the Appalachian Trail. This is a perfect home away from home or permanent retreat! $227,000

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Albemarle - Woodbrook Family rm, DR, large Kit, sun room/screen porch has MBR w/full BA on 1st level, 2 more BRs/full BA on main. 2nd family rm w/FP, Kit, BR/BA in basement. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=536650 $259,900 • Doug Burke: 434.996.6791

End unit with prime location. Energy star HERS rated 60, designed for less energy than standard houses. Garage, back deck & awesome views. Terrace level unfin family rm. Minutes to Hollymead Towne Cntr, NGIC. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=536708 $240,000 • Carol Costanzo: 434.962.1419

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180° views of the Blue Ridge. Private property, custom built. Shenandoah Valley stone hearth. French doors & windows Great light in every room. 5 BRs, 3.5 BAs on 4.8 acres.

Extraordinary c. 1851 home sits high on a hill. Generous proportions, high ceilings, architectural details. Copper roof and landscaped year w/wrough iron fencing.

European style home on elevated half-acre w/views of mtns & forests with 18 rms. Formal DR & den, w/double French doors. Terrace level apartment, wrap deck & stone patio.

www.ParkerMountainRoad.com $674,000 • Frankie Carl: 757.773.0442

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Albemarle - Earlysville Spacious 4 BR home with significant updates & additions, home studio & office space, game room & family room. Private level back yard, screen porch. Walking trails nearby. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=532846 $410,000 • Joe Porterfield: 434.906.1616

Luxury & privacy. Cherry, walnut & bamboo floors, Gourmet kitchen, high-end appliances. Marble FP in MBR suite. Home theater, 6 FPs, pool. Sweeping valley & mtn views.

Great home in quiet subdivision. MBR, add'l BR on main level, 2 BRs on 2nd. Rear screen porch, pool w/patio & deck. Walk-in attic storage. Serene wooded setting. No HOA.

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=526312 $719,900 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=532333 $429,000 • Trish Owens: 434.825.5393

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1st floor MBR suite w/dual closets & BR/home office, 2 BRs 2 full BAs on 2nd, eat-in Kit w/island, pantry, SS appliances, brkfst nook, bay window, screen porch. 2 car garage.

The ultimate Cville neighborhood near UVA & Barracks Rd shops. Secluded on nearly 1 acre. 2 MBR suites. 6 BR, 5 BA, 3 Kitchens incl.1-BR apt over 3-car garage. Big deck! Price below tax assess.

Chef's Kit w/custom cabinets, granite counters & top-line appliances. Renovated BAs-in-suite for each BR. Sunroom w/11' coffered ceilings. Terrace-level 5th BR & full BA.

www.3041covelane.com • $450,000 Sasha Farmer Team: 434.260.1435

www.yatesnobles.com $1,185,000 • Yates Nobles: 434.996.0888

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=533965 $774,900 • Pat Sury: 434. 760.2999

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Albemarle - Wickham Pond

Greene - Barboursville

3 BR, 3.5 BA, bright morning room, open floorplan. Lg kit & island, FP in family rm, patio. Hardiplank siding, front porch. Walking trails. Finished rec room with full BA.

Well maintained home on 1 acre. Hardwood floors on main, ceramic tile BAs, granite Kit counters, private rear deck. Fin bsmnt w/family/rec room & office. Replaced-HVAC 2012.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=534940 $409,900 • Bevin Cetta Boisvert: 434.996.8633

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=534158 $262,000 • Carter Montague: 434.962.3419

NEW PRICE! ALBEMARLE - Classic VA forestland 3 mi. from Monticello. Rolling hills in mixed hardwood forest, habitat for native species. Permanent ROW to property. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=529120 • $164,000 Bevin Cetta Boisvert: 434.996.8633 Brad Williams: 434.989.7721 FLUVANNA CO - Lg tract fronting James River w/adj. property in land conservation use. Potential timber value. Possible owner financing. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=534047 • $425,000 Yates Nobles: 434.996.0888 FLUVANNA CO - Great building lot! Easy road frontage, predominantly level, hardwood covered and connects to Ruritan Lake! GEM of a lot for your new home! www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=533614 • $72,900 Pam Whorley: 434.227.2414

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CVILLE-Rare opportunity-lease historic property. Reception, conference rm, 5 offices, 2BAs, 2 Kit. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=522108 Call for term • Peter Primiani: 434.906.3944

SCOTTSVILLE-Charming Cape Cod. Upgrades. Needs TLC, extra lot included, bring offers. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=515352 $154,900 • Doug Burke: 434.996.6791

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Albemarle-End unit w/ mtn views, unfin bsmnt. Kit open to rear deck, fam rm w/FP. BRs,att. BAs. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=524949 $189,950 • Alice Nye Fitch: 434.981.4562

E IC D PR UCE D RE CVILLE-Branchlands townhome w/fresh paint & new carpet. Vaulted ceiling, skylights & bay window. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=530504 $159,500 • Rives Baily Asso: 434.227.4446

LOUISA-3BR 2BA, in Blue Ridge Shores. Open KitDR area, French doors open to spacious LR area. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=535429 $148,400 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

ALBEMARLE-A-frame on 3.12 acres in Batesville/ Afton area. Open family rm. Storage shed. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=533967 $78,000 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

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MINERAL-2 story, 2.5 BA, sunroom, FP. Dual zone HVAC, rear deck, 2.57 ac., private location www.montaguemiller.com/mls=534239 $176,130 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

CVILLE - Brick 2BR 1BA, DR & family rm. Pine floors. New stove & refrigerator. One car garage. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=534858 $179,900 • Doug Burke: 434.996.6791

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lassical music is Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, you-can’tquite-remember-‘embut-you-know-you’veheard-em masterworks that epitomize Western culture. Classical music is Brooklyn Rider’s new, hippest-thing-going, Third World-influenced compositions. Classical music is played in grand auditoriums for well-dressed audiences sitting quiet and still. Classical music is played for craft brew sipping Millennials and Gen X’ers in little basement clubs. Classical music is the stuff never played on electric guitar – or so it used to be. Classical music – a living tradition vast in its repertoire, varied in its origins, instrumentation, settings and moods – is what Raphael Bell and Timothy Summers played together at Charlottesville High School, and what they return to play each fall with a host of globetrotting friends. Bell and Summers will be back in town Tuesday, September 8th through Sunday

September 20th for the 16th annual Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival – six ticketed concerts and one free noontime performance. We are so lucky. The Festival is but one reason so many homebuyers are attracted to Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. According to a study by Americans for the Arts, artists and craftspeople, musicians and dancers, chefs and other cre-

Timothy Summers & Raphael Bell

ative folks in our midst generate $114.4 million in annual economic activity in the Charlottesville area, and $9.2 million in local and state government revenues. They also make this an exciting place to live. “It’s easy for me to promote Charlottesville,” says REALTOR® John Updike, a music fan and a 30-year resident. “I think we’ve maintained a good quality of life.” Besides UVA, culture

and the arts,e and great restaurants, Updike cites the city’s central location for its attractiveness to many homebuyers. “We’re three hours from the beach, two hours from D.C., 20 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. D.C. residents tend to come down here because they get tired of the traffic up there.” Cellist Bell and violinist Summers grew up here, studied at New York City’s prestigious Julliard School, and today enjoy busy and varied careers. Bell is principal cellist of the Royal Flemish Philharmonic in Belgium and co-Artistic Director of La Loingtaine, an arts center on the Loing River on the edge of the forest of Fontainebleau southeast of Paris. Summers is second violinist of the Orpheus String Quartet and a member of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, two celebrated ensembles which tour widely. The Festival they began presenting in 2000 features a wide spectrum of chamber music – compositions written for relatively small ensembles – from old favorites with traditional instrumentation to freshly composed experimental works for any instrument under the sun. “Tim and Rafe always gather really top-notch musicians and choose interesting music to play,” says violinist, orchestral leader and music educator Sharon Roffman. “They are great at finding compelling and accessible works that are perhaps a bit off the beaten path, not necessarily often played. So I always find my visits to Charlottesville incredibly rewarding in that I learn new music, I’m lucky to play with inspiring colleagues, and I feel nourished by the surrounding environment!” “Tim Summers and Rafe Bell are both the kind of musicians I like,” says Matthew Hunt, one of Britain’s leading clarinetists. “Neither of them accept the expected or routine; both have a fresh and vital outlook on music, and through their programming, music making and the artists they invite, they ensure that the concerts are always presented in full Technicolor.” The 2015 Festival opens on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Paramount Theater, the 1931 movie palace with a Greek Revival-influenced façade and a grand neo-classical interior, with a free 7:00 p.m. talk on the origins of chamber music and an 8:00 p.m. concert by Festival favorites Brooklyn Rider. Festival manager Jocelyn Kelley calls Brooklyn Rider “the rock stars of chamber music.” National Public Radio credits the quartet with “recreating the 300-year-old form of string quartet as a vital and creative

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Alluring contemporary home is on two lots for a total 13 acres just minutes from town. This home exudes character, charm and lots of space both inside and out. The living room has vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace and opens to both the deck and a screen porch. Large master suite also opens to deck for leisurely night sky watching and perfect spot for winding down after a long day. Downstairs has the perfect in law or teen sanctuary with large light filled family room, small kitchenette and dining area, full bathroom and large bedroom. It also features several open acres for gardening and animals, fruit trees, a beautiful wide stream, new roof and range.

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This luxury end unit Townhouse-style condominiums in Belmont boasts mountain views, four floors plus a one car garage in the basement. 9 foot ceilings, a gas fire place. Kitchen has Oak cabinets, gas Range, Easy access to the laundry room with wire rack accommodates full size washer and dryer units. The first bedroom has Double French doors lead to your own deck. The second floor master suite has large walk through closet leading to the private bath. Upstairs, top floor is illuminated by 2 large skylights heated or cooled by the Multi-zone HVAC system. The terrace level is finished with a full bathroom and walk out access to the large one car garage with enclosed storage.

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21st-century ensemble.” Like Kronos Quartet before them, Brooklyn Rider has widened the audience for classical music, appealing to young listeners by focusing on contemporary music and cross-disciplinary collaborations. This year the group will perform selections from The Brooklyn Rider Almanac, thirteen specially commissioned new works from such rock and jazz luminaries as Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche, former Talking Heads front man David Byrne, and The Bad Plus pianist Ethan Iverson. Because exciting new music has roots in exciting old music, the group will close the concert with one of Franz Schubert’s late masterworks, the haunting String Quartet No. 13 in A minor, D.804, “Rosamunde.” The concert on Thursday, September 10 at 8:00 p.m. at the Paramount will be devoted to 19th century classics, beginning with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Trio in D major, Op. 70, No. 1, “Ghost,” scored for piano, violin and cello. The work’s nickname alludes to its hushed, eerie second movement, perhaps inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, on which Beethoven considered basing an opera. Frédéric Chopin’s Prelude, Op. 45, his Barcarolle, Op. 60, and his Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39 will follow. The popular barcarolle form was inspired by the songs of Venetian gondoliers, and characterized by a rhythm evoking a gondolier’s stroke. Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25, No. 1, inspired by Hungarian “gypsy” folk music, rounds out the program. The Festival’s annual free lunchtime concert appeals to the aficionado and the merely curious alike. This year’s one-hour performance takes place at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11 at The Paramount with short, engaging works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Fritz Kreisler, Gershwin/Heifetz and others. No tickets are required. The Festival continues on Sunday, September 13 at 3:00 p.m. at the University of Virginia’s stately Old Cabell Hall, designed for the south end of the Lawn in 1898 by Stanford White. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Oboe Quartet in F major, K.370 (with violin, viola and cello) was written for a Munich virtuoso playing on a newly improved instrument. British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage studied with Gunther Schuller, known for his synthesis of classical music and jazz, and has been further influenced by Miles Davis and other jazz greats. Turnage’s Cantilena, for oboe and string quartet, dates to 2001. Viennese composer Anton Bruckner is best known for his sprawling and complex

Brooklyn Rider symphonies. But his String Quintet in F Major, WAB 112, composed for two violins, two violas and cello, has been called “one of the most idiosyncratic but deepest chamber works since Beethoven.” The Festival moves back to the Paramount on Thursday, September 17 at 8:00 p.m. with a program of unusually scored work from Russia, Hungary, Germany and Argentina, beginning with Hungarian composer Béla Bartók’s Duos for Two Violas. It continues with a composition entitled Mariel, by the Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov for marimba and cello. Golijov’s first exposure to classical music was through his pianist mother, but at age ten he heard the great late 20th century tango composer Astor Piazzolla. “I could see not only life being distilled into music, but also how Bach and Bartók could be transmuted into something that was vital to Argentina at that moment, and into my life at that moment,” Golijov has said. He composed Mariel in 1999 in memory of a friend: “I attempted to capture that short instant before grief in which one learns of the sudden death of a friend who was full of life: a single moment frozen forever in one’s memory, and which reverberates through the piece, among the waves and echoes of the Brazilian music that Mariel loved.” Clarinetist Hunt calls the German composer Paul Hindemith’s Little Musical Flower Garden and Leipzigish Assortment for clarinet and bass “a touching and funny piece. Hindemith wrote it for himself and his wife to play, and aside from the occasional title, gives no indication of speed or dynamic, leaving such decisions to the performers. It’s rather like private circus music.”

Matthew Hunt The Argentinian-born Alejandro Viñao, now a British citizen, begins Tumblers for violin, marimba and computer with a brief, simple rhythmic phrase, then develops it “through rhythmic processes that are more characteristic of the African, Latin American or Oriental traditions than of the serious music of Europe.” Like acrobatic tumblers, the players “unfold the shifting rhythms in the vertigo of a pulse which changes with every step.” The program will close with Sergei Prokofiev’s Quintet in G minor, Op. 39 for a more familiar grouping of instruments: oboe, clarinet, violin, viola and bass. Music Fresh Squeezed is the Festival’s annual evening of contemporary music in a casual setting. Among the pieces to be featured at the year’s event on Friday, September 18 at 8:30 p.m. at the Southern Cafe and Music Hall is Charlottesville jazz trumpeter John D’earth’s ‘Natural Bridge,’ for piano trio, double bass and electric guitar. Natural Bridge is D’earth’s attempt to combine the languages and procedures of contemporary chamber music and “what is inadequately referred to as ‘jazz,’ he writes. “These worlds have not often co-mingled but in the

minds of those who love both worlds it seems, and sounds like, a natural combination.” The doors open for Music Fresh Squeezed at 6:30 p.m. Music begins at 8:30. This year’s final concert takes place in Old Cabell Hall on Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 p.m. Maurice Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Cello will open the program. Selections from D’earth’s Natural Bridge will be heard as well. Finnish composer Kalle Kalima’s Kata Heian Nidan was written for string orchestra and first performed in 2013. The Festival will debut Kalima’s new arrangement of the piece, for an octet consisting of two violins, two cellos, piano, electric guitar, clarinet and double bass. “Kata” is a Japanese word “describing detailed choreographic patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs,” Kalima explains. “In Shotokan Karate, which comes from Okinawa in Japan, Kata is often described as a set sequence of karate movements organized into a pre-arranged fight against imaginary opponents. The third Kata in Shotokan karate is called ‘Heian Nidan,’ Heian meaning peace in Japanese. This Kata with its 26 movements has been the inspiration for my composition. The composition is my critical stand against the recent violence close by my home in Berlin, Alexanderplatz, where innocent bystanders where beaten to death by youth gangs.” Hunt calls Olivier Messaien’s Quartet for the End of Time, for clarinet, violin, cello and piano, “an astonishing work that dares to dream of the highest beauty, all the more extraordinary for the fact it was written by a prisoner of war during World War II. This is less a concert piece, more a total immersion experience where Messaien plays with the theme of time; its measure, speed and effect. His start point is a passage from the book of revelation, the appearance of the fearsome angel who announces the end of time.” Besides presenting an annual concert season, Summers and Bell’s Virginia Chamber Music Foundation fosters a greater appreciation and understanding of classical music, providing free concert tickets to select schools, classes, and community groups, and offering free interactive musical outreach programs at schools and educational centers in the city and surrounding counties. The Festival also donates free tickets to ParadeRest, a local organization that thanks and welcomes home veterans and their families by providing tickets to cultural and sporting events. Central Virginia loves the arts – Bell and Summers are two big reasons why. n

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Great location near Slopes, Restaurants, Shops, & Market. Among the lowest condo fees on the mountain...This condo is in great shape...you must see inside to appreciate this unit. Nicely Furnished and in pristine condition. Laurelwood is the only condo with a private pool. Winter mountain views off the back deck. $89,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (525874)

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604 White Oak Condo

Completely updated White Oak townhome, 2 BR plus 3rd BR loft. Upgrades incl. kitchen, baths, floors, paint, walkways & enlarged deck. Beautiful wood burning FP. Move-in ready. Located within walking distance from ski slopes, Mountain Inn Village, & great walking/hiking trails. Great family retreat or investment/rental property. $134,900. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (536183)

3204 North Ridge Condos GOLD RENTAL - LIMITED 1 BR - 2 FULL BA!!! Enjoy panoramic views of Shenandoah Valley from your new home! Close to everything, a short walk to Black Bear Cafe - Dog Park - Winter Garden Spa! Turnkey furnished & ready for you! $104,500 - Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (532234)

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750 Laurelwood Condos Turn-key ready! Enjoy winter mountain views + updated furnishings & flooring. Steps away from private Laurelwood pool. Short walk to Mountain Inn Village, skiing, dining, shopping, & The Market. Great location yet still a private, secluded mountain feel. Walk-off deck for easy access to grassy area surrounded by mature Mountain Laurel & forest. $52,500. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (536963)

478 Three Ridges Condos Beautifully decorated 1 BR condo is perfect for your mountain getaway! Sold fully furnished; Gold Rated Condo already est. in the Wintergreen Resort Rental Program & a short walk to Mountain Inn, Restaurants, & Skiing! Close to the pool & spa, tennis, & much more! Enjoy the ease of a Turn Key Rental Property & all Wintergreen Resort has to offer!Priced to sell & won’t last long! $73,500 Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (536402)

154 Tyro Lane

Ski chalet just steps away from Tyro ski slope. Coveted location is bordered by permanent open space for enhanced privacy. Recent updates: Roof, slate flooring, FP façade, kitchen appl., expanded deck & porch. Winter mountain views & versatile loft BR that sleeps 4+ comfortably. $225,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (536726)

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Classic timber frame Lindal Cedar chalet is perfect for the family that wants to be a short distance from the upper village amenities. Great open floor plan with lots of natural light. Floor to ceiling arched stone FP, exposed cedar ceilings, wood floors both upstairs & down, incl. BR’s. Soaring vaulted ceilings w/custom window features bring the light indoors. Stainless appl., dual heat pumps, oversized soaking tub, granite countertops. $349,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (508030)

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410 Fawn Ridge

Slopeside studio at rock bottom pricing! Walk out to Dobie slopes at Wintergreen. One BR, w/ full bath & kitchenette. Nice investment rental property w/ modest facelift… Vacant & ready to show. Low condo dues, close to Mountain Village w/shopping, restaurants, nightlife & festivals nearby. Ground level w/ minimal steps. $49,900. Listed by Steve Marianella Call 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (536314)

Enjoy Fantastic Views of Crawfords Knob from your living room & deck! Recently remodeled 3 BR offers a great open floor plan. Spacious Kitchen & Dining Room Area. Stone FP & pine cathedral ceilings! NEW HOT TUB! Granite Counter tops & Kitchen Aid appl. A warm decor awaits your touch! Must SEE!!! $334,500 - Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (532319)

150 Cedar Glen

Nestled among attractive upscale homes in Stoney Creek, this .4-ac lot will have seasonal views of Crawfords Knob once cleared. Neighborhood fronts the signature No. 1 Tuckahoe hole. Walk to golf, tennis, pool, exercise room & restaurant. Easy walk to Farmer’s Market & village of Nellysford. 15 min. to Wintergreen Resort, a top ski destination in the Mid Atlantic. Flat lot w/sparse trees. $21,900. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (515636)

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Immaculate 5 Br / 3 BA is nestled in almost 3 acres of picturesque landscaping & boasts picture perfect scenic views, 2 wood burning FP, finished basement, expansive decking, & tons of natural light throughout! Will not last long at $349,000! Contact Jon Tsakis for a private showing of this amazing home! 540-836-9211 Jon.Tsakis@comcast.net (531979)

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99 Beech Drive Amazing views visible from every room. Home was completely renovated in ‘12 & garage add’n crowned by guest suite you have to see to believe was added in 2013. No expense was spared in renovation, construction, & furnishing of this rare offering. $1.35M. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (536928)

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103 Squirrel Tree Lane Nice condition “treeloft” 3 BR ski chalet, walking distance to Tyro slope. Enjoy the wood burning FP, large loft, 2 full baths, outside deck & level parking. Ready to enjoy for ski season, & fall foliage. Well maintained, not rented. $224,500. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (536431)

87 Devils Knob Loop

Location, Location, Location! Devils Knob Loop, Golf Front w/ Mountain Views! Brand new luxury 5 BR custom home built by Shenandoah Valley Construction. 2 family rooms, 4,000 sq.ft. & att. garage. 2,500 sq.ft. of expansive decking! Hot tub, steam shower, wet bar, 2 wine coolers, granite counters, 2 FP, stainless appl. & custom tile work. Pre-wired for sound, security, generator & smart house system. $775,000. Call Jon Tsakis, Builder 540-836-9211. (536651)

43 Timber Camp Drive

Prime building lot among classic vacation & permanent residences. Chestnut Springs swimming pool & picnic area is a short walk away. Walk to the main road & ride the shuttle to the slopes! Golf, Tennis, fine dining & the Wintergarden Spa are close! Build your dream home & get ready for fun! $49,900 Contact Jody A. Morgan 540-461-1733. jodyamorgan@live.com (532940)

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1400sf, 2BR/2.5BA, 2-level townhouse, centrally located across from Wintergarden Spa. Walk 1-5 min to Shuttle bus, Spa, Black Bear Café, Highlands ski slopes, etc. Large deck overlooks 1-acre Trillium nature preserve. Central A/C & Heat. Private parking pad(2 cars). Only 3 ext. stairs. $179,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (533486)

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3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH TOWNHOME in Charlottesville. Quick access to I-64 and Downtown. Hardwood floors, fireplace, fenced in private backyard. Storage/ garden shed. Recently painted interior. Vinyl siding. Estate property. Bring offers. $92,500. Joan Esposito “Your Running Realtor”, 760-1028. (536940)

HISTORIC HOME C.1842 on National Register. Main floor paint colors authenticated as reproductions of original 1842 paints through microscopic lab analysis. 5 fireplaces, heart pine floors, beamed ceiling in family room and graciously proportioned rooms. New roof w/reproduced Philadelphia style gutters, new A/C system, addition of half bath/laundry room on first floor. $445,000. Jim Bonner, 951-5102. (523101)

WELCOME HOME to Fluvanna! Solid, well built & move-in ready brick home on fully finished walk-out basement offers best of everything. Split bedroom design, plenty of room to “spread” out, many interior & exterior added features, privacy, backyard fun! 4BR/2BA, in-law suite/apartment and 2-car oversized garage. 4.83 Acres. $250,000. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 531-0817/531-0795. (536634)

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET. Seller, family and friends have many wonderful memories here. Recent updates inside and out; plenty of parking and there is a large covered deck that is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Lovely + acre lot, with mature trees and many plantings. Convenient location at an affordable price. $139,900. Ginny Barefoot, 531-7864. (530914)

LIFE IS SWEET in Orange County. All the work and renovations have been done. This home offers 3BR/2BA and a lovely completed basement with sunroom that is now used as a fourth bedroom. Windows galore overlooking a view that will never change. Screened deck, fenced back yard and a great garden spot. $249,900. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (532279)

VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS and pastures on over 8.5 acres. Wonderful open floor plan w/spaces for everyone. This custom home has it all: hardwood floors, 1st floor master, generous kitchen, 2 fireplaces, 2nd level has 3BR/2BA. Full basement with huge family rom & office, 2 car garage and so much more. $695,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (535628)

ANTIOCH GLEN. This new construction Wallace floor plan offers four bedrooms, 2.5 baths on 2.44 acres. Builder’s special with lots of upgrades, fireplace, 10 x 16 deck, 8” round columns to name a few. To be built, similar to photo. $255,800. Susan Stewart 434-2423550. (510755)

BUILDER SPECIAL PRICING. King-sized Ross plan boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, an opulent master suite, 2 car garage, plus an option to add a 3rd floor. Minutes to Zion Crossroads, a quaint subdivision with common area, pond for fishing and more. GREAT PRICE, HUGE VALUE! Similar to photo, many options available. Many lots and floor plans available. $229,750. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (506587)

ENJOY LIFE IN THE COUNTRY! This beautiful brick home over a full basement is privately located on a big 9 acre wooded lot. Custom hickory cabinets, big island and hardwood floors in the kitchen and your master bath has a 60 x 60 walk-in shower! 2 separate garage/workshops and wood stove in the basement conveys! $264,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (528815)

THIS LOVELY FLOOR PLAN is one of the most popular around. Owners have added some really special touches including a gas fireplace, hardwood floors, recessed lights, gas stove, spacious deck and a patio off the walk out basement, front porch with trek decking and a fenced in yard with play set for the little ones. $249,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (535449)

THE HIGHLANDS - CROZET/Western Albemarle County! 3-4BR attached home with 1st floor master suite! Newly painted - new carpeting - new laminate flooring. Light-filled rooms & open, flexible use living spaces. Culde-sac location - private 2-car driveway, level & fenced rear yard with large patio. $239,000. Dan Conquest 434242-8573 dconquest@roywheeler.com 534321)

CALIFORNIA LIVING w/Blue Ridge views just 2 mi from Stonefield! With a modest contemporary flair the home has 5/6BR, chef’s kitchen, Pella windows, open floor plan & finished terrace level that opens to the pool & hot tub. Pool house cottage is ideal for entertaining or guest apartment. Whole house generator, 100-year tin roof & buyer’s warranty. $1,087,000. Susan Reres, 953-5552. 51sanco@ gmail.com (530439)

UVACHARLOTTESVILLE CITY CONVENIENT. With Carter’s Mtn. views, open spaces and ample parking! Spacious 3-level residence, 2BR with full baths plus 2 half baths, wood-burning FP in LR, finished lower level, deck and patio areas, light & bright interior, substantial storage area and more. $240,000. Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 dconquest@roywheeler. com (535687)

THIS CUTE LITTLE COTTAGE would be great for the person who needs a little space of their own. The hardwood floors are throughout with vinyl in the kitchen. There is a shed out back to house your lawn essentials. Part of the Fork Union community. Grocery, pharmacy, medical and restaurants close by. $89,000. Bonnie Field, 589-2611. (531003)

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FOX GLEN. One of the most popular floor plans. This Wallace Model is being built with a box bay window in the breakfast noon, an angled bay window in the dining room, a garden bath with soaker tub and separate shower, gas fireplace, 10x16 deck and 8” round porch columns. $252,200. Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (532371)

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JUST ONE MILE FROM PANTOPS, immaculate 5BR family home, completely upgraded with new floors, kitchen, baths and fresh paint. Attached 2 car garage and finished basement. Tranquil setting on 2 acres, with fabulous salt water pool and covered pavilion, overlooking the fenced shady lawn of the back yard. $595,000. JimBonner. com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (534485)

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PRIVATE LAKE OF THE WOODS. Absolutely private and immaculate log home overlooking private lake on 20 acres of hardwood forest. Features include stone fireplaces, honey pine floors, in-law suite and heavenly porch. Near Scottsville. Swim, fish, hunt, or just relax. $399,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@ jimbonner.com (499607)

ROCKY GLEN. This artfully crafted 5 bedroom home embraces a well preserved chestnut log cabin dating to 1821. The home has been beautifully expanded with walls of triple pane Pella windows, with built-in blinds, French doors and remote control skylights of the finest quality to bathe the home in natural light. $1,350,000. JimBonner. com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (530112)

MAKE THIS YOUR COUNTRY HOME in Albemarle! Walk to the James River from this gently rolling and partially fenced 20 acre farm. Beautifully restored 1893 farmhouse with 1st floor master, open floor plan and wraparound porch. 4 car garage has spacious apartment above. Caretakers cottage, pond, barns. $675,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (530063)

MERRIE MILL FARM. Historic manor home of 6114 sq. ft. built c.1860 featuring artistic entablature of fretted cornice and fluted columns. Magnificent grounds, a charming board and batten guest cottage, farm manager’s cottage and a third guest/tenant cottage. Farm improvements also include a 5 stall stable. $4,950,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner. com (509871)

LISTEN TO THE RIVER – a fly fisherman’s dream! Superb mountain views, trail to Hoover Camp in the Shenandoah National Park is close by. Charming home ca. 1790 with exposed beams, stone fireplaces, barns and 1000+/- feet of river frontage. Stonewall Jackson camped here! $330,000. Fiona Tustian, 540-661-9089. FionaTustian1@gmail.com (532323)

JEFFERSON LAKE FARM. 1000 +/- acres with 4 cottages, one dating back to late 1700’s and another built in the mid 1800’s located within 15-20 minutes of Charlottesville and UVA. Property is a blend of mature woodlands, open pasture, miles of streams and trails, nice 2 to 4 acre pond and 12 acre lake. $3,995,000. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (530494)

GLENDOWER FARM is one of Albemarle County’s most spectacular horse farms and only 20 minutes from Charlottesville. The contemporary home sitting high on the knoll with distant mountain views has everything you can imagine. 5BR/ 5BA, gourmet kitchen, sunken living room with exposed beams, wood burning FP and au pair suite. $1,390,000. Cinde Dodson, 540-661-8812. (529028)

HANDLEY FARM ESTATES. Situated in Western Albemarle County you find 9 estate quality parcels ranging from 4 to 23 acres varying in description but there is a nice balance of parcels with some offering gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views and private ponds while others offer extreme privacy and towering hardwoods. Prices start at $295,000. Steve White, 242-8355 and Rod Phillips, 987-6399.

34 ACRES OF ELEVATED WOODLAND with ample Buck Mountain Creek running through the frontage on Free Union Road. Barracks Road to Garth Road past Foxfield to R on Free Union Road, go through Free Union on Free Union Road, past the Glass House Winery, cross large river and property is immediately on left. $375,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (530769)

HEAVENLY PLATEAU of 7.79 acres, ready to build. Well drilled, soils perked, paved access. Stream could make perfect pond site. Albemarle near Barboursville. $349,500. (533956). Two add’l, beautiful 2 and 2+ acre lots are also available. $249,500. (533948) and $195,500 (533955) These 3 lots have phenomenal Blue Ridge views! JimBonner.com 951-5102.

MINUTES FROM ZION CROSSROADS, Fluvanna’s best kept secret! Gorgeous subdivision, backing to farms. Rec center, walking trails, coming soon! Build now with one of our builders or wait, the choice is yours! $65,000. susanstewart76@ gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (513105, 533668)

VISUALIZE YOUR HOME on this lake front lot with amazing and wide views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a back drop. Public sewer and community water available. Definitely a property you have to visit to appreciate. $79,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (515274)

VERY PRIVATE building site of 42 acres with beautiful mountain views in western Albemarle nearby land in conservation easement. Suitable for two dwellings but may not be further divided. Additional land available. $849,000. Ginger Ashcom, 978-1066. (516622)

ATTRACTIVE AND ECONOMICAL building lots with access to public sewer and community water. Visualize your new home in this established community with Lake access and an easy commute. $39,900 each. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (515271)

GREENE MOUNTAIN LAKE. Just under 1 acre this property borders part of a lake and there is beach access just a walk away. The lot is cleared and waiting for you and your builder! Priced below current tax assessment. $49,000. www.TammiCampbell.com 9852348/882-5403. (531915)

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EXCEEDINGLY COMFORTABLE LIVING at Blandemar Farm Estates. Solid home, with exquisite brick cottage, pool, indoor and outdoor living spaces. Beautiful 21 acre lot, wooded and open meadow, Blue Ridge Views. Great price. $1,195,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (532171)

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IN A SUPERB STANARDSVILLE LOCATION, right across from the Lafayette Hotel and Restaurant, this mixed use building has both residential and office uses. Gas radiator heat, off street parking and now priced WELL below appraised and assessed values. SOLD AS-IS. $155,000. Maury Atkins 540-2232719. (518785)

HOWARDSVILLE GENERAL STORE is a great investment opportunity, located across from the James River in Albemarle County, frequented for deli, groceries and gas. The two story building is in good condition with store features up front and plenty of storage space in the back, with two bay doors, and ample room for customer parking. $449,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (525278)

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SPACE for manufacturing, assembly, storage or testing facility. Fully conditioned space, some office space, temp-controlled aging room, cleaning room, areas for work benches & testing equipment. Common area includes men’s & ladie’s rest rooms. $9.62. Hock Hockensmith 951-5110/996-3333. (535313)

VERSATILE LOT with a variety of uses w/M-2 Commercial zoning. Corner lot in Business Park offers great exposure to Rte.33. Flat topo for your new building pad site. Public Water and Sewer available. Only 4 miles west of Ruckersville. $195,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (527701)

NICE, ELEVATED 3+ acre building lot has mountain views, a great location for a primary residence or secondary retreat. There is a well & the property has been approved for a 2BR conventional drain field. Come & enjoy country & mountain living in this peaceful environment. There are no HOA dues. $59,000. Lee Wyatt, 540-718-3065. (516248)

LEAD ME TO STILL WATERS & restore my soul! Mountain Brook is a wonderful established community with beautiful homes; state maintained roads and gorgeous mountain views. Enjoy peace & serenity with 379+ feet of lake front. Land is gently sloping & will accommodate a basement or a crawl. $69,500. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (529458)

PRIVATE 16.18 ACRE PARCEL located in Western Albemarle close to Afton and Crozet. Parcel is all wooded with mature hardwoods and offers a stream and elevated home site that with some clearing could have seasonal Blue Ridge views and there is a stream that runs through the property. $164,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (529557)

FALL IN LOVE WITH THESE WATER VIEWS! Indian Springs neighborhood. Serene setting overlooking fishing lake; Four acre lot with tall hardwoods abuts common picnic area surrounding lake. Drilled well. $197,500. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (535971)

LOOKING FOR A VIEW? Take the time to preview this 10.29 acre building parcel situated north of Charlottesville that enjoys a panoramic year around view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Parcel is a mix of mature pines that add to the privacy along with an elevated building site. $219,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (530522)

WELCOME TO VISTA VIEW! Some of the most beautiful unencumbered views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the area. Estate sized lots offer open space with gently rolling topography. Less than 30 minutes to downtown Cville or 35 minutes to Culpeper. Truly a special property that you have to visit to believe. $189,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (523887)

MOSTLY WOODED 173 acre tract with superb frontage on Route 33 in Louisa. Beautiful rolling woodland with primarily mixed growth hardwoods, one section in pines. Old home place still standing. $495,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (497993)

KESWICK ESTATES. Incredible 2 acres 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. $325,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (496155)

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 $19,500. www. KathyMarkwood.com 985-6454. (515234)

60+/- ACRES. Perfect beginning, very nice home site, abundant pasture, several streams, no restrictions, 3 division rights, yet still only 10 minutes to shopping. Come take a look! Priced $50,000 under current tax value. $570,000. Warren Maupin, 9628939. (522614)

WESTERN ALBEMARLE. Two wooded building lots located in a peaceful and private setting adjoining orchards and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Soil work and surveys complete. 5.15 acres for $165,000 and 2.14 acres for $130,000. Call your Realtor today! Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (532640, 642)

GREAT LOCATION! This 2.12 acre wooded lot is located very close to town in the established neighborhood of Colthurst Farm. Surrounded by fine homes and minutes to UVa, this rare offering is perfect for your custom home. $314,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/9813995. (533166)

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TIPTON HOUSE c. 1842

James River frontage just one mile to Scottsville. Three contiguous, buildable parcels totaling 36 acres, each with river frontage and easy access for boats, kayaks, canoes and tubes. Groomed and magnificent campsites. $375,000. MLS#520927

Located just 6 miles to town, this 123+ acre farm, both open hayfields and wooded land enjoys long frontage on the Hardware River. Ample water, some fencing, pretty land. $795,000. MLS#522768

Embracing a classic Albemarle chestnut log cabin c. 1821, this artfully crafted 5BR home features natural materials, excellent craftsmanship, top of the line appliances, library, and luxurious heated soaking tub in first floor master. 63 acres, guest cottage, stable, and pond.

Meticulously restored historic neoclassical brick residence, c. 1842, enjoying an elevated setting in Scottsville. Walk to the James River, taverns, restaurants, shops, and library. Exquisite finishes of museum quality. In excellent condition. With detached garage. $445,000. MLS#523101

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A stunning home of exceptional quality. The 91+ acres of pristine pasture and woodland provides a blank canvas for one to create the perfect country estate. Prime Keswick location, in a completely private setting, convenient to town, and I-64. $2,950,000. MLS#529307

FRAYS RIDGE ESTATE Exquisite Albemarle Mansion of over 10,000 sq. ft. (9)BR, (11)BA, (4)kitchens. Elevator, theater, pool, pool house, separate guest quarters, and pond on 21 acres. Convenient Earlysville location. $3,450,000. MLS#513246

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SWIFT RUN FARM

Handsome brick, 4BR home is grand and very comfortable. First floor master, sweet kitchen with fireplace, 2 laundries, pool, guest cottage on 21 acres of hardwoods, meadow and creeks.

1777 Franklin Drive

Rich in character, c.1880. Private, featuring 3 bedrooms, an elevator and backup generator. Old boxwoods, springs, barns and fencing on 32 acres in Advance Mills. Open and wooded, frontage on Swift Run.

Immaculate 5 BR family home, completely upgraded with new floors, kitchen, baths, and fresh paint. Attached 2 car garage and finished basement with custom home theater and whole house professional sound system. Tranquil setting on 2 acres, with fabulous salt water pool and covered pavilion, overlooking the fenced shady lawn of the back yard. $595,000. MLS#534485

$1,290,000. MLS#532171

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Make this your Country Home in Albemarle! Gently rolling and partially fenced 20 acre farm. Restored 1893 ESTATE AREA OF CARTERS BRIDGE farmhouse, 1st floor master, wraparound porch. 4 car garage with apartment 5BR, 3 1/2BA, nearly new and in excellent condition, 3.5 acres privately situabove, cottage with caretaker in place! ated and beautifully positioned on an elevated plateau surrounded by mature Pond and barns. woods. Bright open floor plan. Maple cabinets, granite counters, 2 car garage. $459,000 MLS#534739 $675,000. MLS#530063

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HOME FINANCE

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uying a home is perhaps the single biggest purchase most Americans will ever make. In fact, it is essential that you learn all that you can about the purchasing process, and that begins with knowing your credit score and the options that are available to you as a new or existing homeowner. If you believe that your major hurdle to homeownership is the lack of a good credit score and a substantial down payment, then you should take the necessary steps to get your credit under control and purchase the home that you deserve.

Borrowers Perception of Credit Scores In the second annual report How America Views Homeownership, conducted by Wells Fargo and Ipsos Public, consumers’ perception of what they can and can’t afford is completely off base when it comes to their credit score. The report reveals that two-thirds of those surveyed believe that they need a credit score over 780, which is considered excellent, in order to qualify for a mortgage loan. Although a score of 780 and above is impressive, there are multiple credit score models and investor guidelines that a professional lender knows can help a potential buyer qualify for a home mortgage. Matt Hodges, Charlottesville Sales Manager and Loan Officer at Presidential Mortgage Group, doesn’t necessarily view scores as good or bad, but rather consequences to the borrower. For example, if a potential borrower has a credit score that is below 680 and they are applying for a $200,000 conventional Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae loan that requires a score of 740 or above, they can expect to pay $5,000 more or 2.5 percent of the loan value. Although a potential buyer still qualifies, they will pay significantly more, he adds. If you know that your credit score has some blemishes and your goal is to become a homeowner, Carl Heimlich, Branch Manager at American Equity Mortgage, suggests that you work

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directly with a professional lender. Although you can obtain a free annual report from places like freecreditreport.com or annualcreditreport. com, having a lender pull the report from the three trade agencies: Experian, Equifax and Trans Union, is conservatively scored and provides a more detailed representation of your credit history, according to Heimlich. In addition, Heimlich also warns against having multiple people or lenders pull your credit report, because it shows as an inquiry and could have a negative impact depending on the circumstances. Furthermore, Hodges says that al-

though the free credit report will give the borrower a general idea of whether anything is inaccurate in their report, it isn’t necessarily a mortgage model. “That free credit report is only one of 40 plus models that are out there,” he says. “So, if someone is looking to purchase a home, having a mortgage professional pull a credit report is the best representative scoring for a future loan.”

Practical Things to Do to Clean Up Your Credit According to Heimlich, there are some basic steps to achieving a better credit score. First, pay your bills on time. For example, if you are a renter

or homeowner, your credit report should reflect a 12-month history of consistent payments with no late fees. Second, don’t open or close any new accounts as doing so could significantly impact your score. Third, keep balances on your revolving credit such as credit cards. However, you don’t want to carry a balance of more than 30 to 50 percent of whatever the high credit limit is. For example, if you have a credit card limit of $1,000, you would want to pay down your balance to about $300 or $400. And, lastly, you want to actually use credit. It is a good idea to have at least three credit lines such as a car loan and a couple of credit cards, adds Heimlich. In addition, if there are any judgments or collections on your report, they may have to be paid off.

How Long Does It Take to See Improvement The timeline to improving your credit differs for each individual and depends on the circumstances. In some cases it could take 35 to 90 days, or even up to 12 months depending on how complicated the process is. According to Hodges, creditors generally report to the three bureaus every month. However, there is some lag time when it actually hits the live credit report. So, if the consumer takes on the task of clearing up their reports, it could take about 60 days before the credit report is actually updated. In addition, many lenders have the capacity to do what Hodges refers to as “rapid rescores.” This proprietary product allows lenders and/ or mortgage companies the ability to get credit corrected and then rescored in as little as 72 hours or three business days. Furthermore, the Fair Credit Reporting Act governs how mortgage professionals work with inaccuracies in credit reports, ensuring that they are not structuring a loan or doing credit repair, but rather clearing up erroneous information on the report.

You Deserve Homeownership Starting your journey to homeownership begins with improving your credit score. And how you accomplish this can take some planning to achieve. Remember that a low credit score is not the end of the world. There are many loan options for every consumer. With a little patience, consistency, and time your credit score will improve and homeownership will become a true reality. n Janet Thomson is a freelance writer, copywriter and military wife residing in Charlottesville.

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KESWICK - Attractive Cape Cod w/ Southwest Mtn. views & situated in one of the most beautiful sections of Albemarle County. $699,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#528585

INGLECRESS-2 Story brick residence 4,400 fin. sq/ft on 3.27 acres, 4 BR, 3.5 baths, 1st floor master bedroom suite, LR W/FP, DR, study, Florida Room/Sun Room offers spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains views. $1,048,000 Steve McLean(434)981-1863 MLS#529146

WALK ABOUT FARM – 180+ gently rolling acres w/quality-built 4,900 sq.ft. residence in Batesville. Bucolic setting, gorgeous mountain views, creeks & frontage on Mechums River. $1,975,000. Steve McLean (434) 981-1863. MLS#526238.

Office Condo-GREAT VALUE! Well over 20% below county assessment. 6 Offices, reception, private bath, kitchenette. Owners want offers! Lots of parking, visible from Rio Road. Tim Michel (434)9601124. $225,000 MLS#528054

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OAKLEY- BEST VALUE IN THE AREA! 25 Ac.,5400 fin. sq/ft brick manor home, 15 miles from town! Superb quality, private setting amenities include many outdoor sporting activities. $749,999 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS#517444

Terrific well maintained southeast facing 2BR - 2BA condominium residence at The Gleason. Walk just two blocks to the historic downtown mall. MLS #534874 $549,000 Mark Mascotte (434)825-8610

OLD PORT-a-FERRY –c. 1846- Country Charmer in idyllic setting between famed Greenwood estate community & historic district Batesville, 14.7 gorgeous, rolling acres w/ spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. $1,098,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863

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IVY FARMS- European influence in this 2 Story brick home, lovely pastoral setting, large pond, less than 5 miles west. Great interior and exterior spaces, detached guest home w/garage below. $1,195,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS#529174

OLD WOODVILLE - Being offered for sale for the first time in over 75 years, this magnificent 166+/- acre historic estate is nestled among other notable farms & estates in the historic Green Mountain District of southern Albemarle County. Timeless c. 1796 main residence w/ original details. Pool, guest cottage, barns, equipment storage & other outbuildings. Picturesque setting, rich farmland, 5-acre lake. $3,300,000 MLS #529026 Steve McLean (434) 981-1863.

BURRUS BRANCH - VA Farm house, c. 1763, on 5+ acres in Free Union. Beautiful, private setting. Guest cottage w/stone FP. $1,295,000. Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#525423

REDBUD FARM -Excellent candidate for a conservation easement! 169 + acre farm, with Blue Ridge views, 2 lakes & Lynch River frontage. MLS#530570 $1,350,000 Tim Michel (434)960-1124

CARTER GILMER – Terrific condo downtown within a block of the historic mall. Comfortable living w/ an open living/dining space adjacent to the kitchen, 2 BR & 2 BA. Extra features such as FP in LR. $250,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)9811250 MLS#531812

TWENTY COLUMNS - Originally built as a summer house for display at the Jamestown exposition of 1907 then dismantled & relocated to its present location on 18.5 ac. $499,000 C. Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#519977. #451592 $1,950,000

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World-class Blue Ridge views 10 minutes to town from this extraordinary Jim Tuley designed contemporary. Perched on over 11.5 private acres this beautifully-built home is truly one-of-a-kind! $1,145,000 Steve McLean (434) 9811863. MLS#533291

EDNAM - 3BR/2.5BA home on wonderful corner lot in Ednam. First floor master suite, living room w/FP, dining room, kitchen w/adjacent sunroom. $695,000 Steve McLean (434)9811863 MLS#520466

HOLLY HILL - Quintessential cottage in Ivy on 3+ acres. From the rear deck enjoy privacy & serene views of the yard & stocked pond. $339,000 Charlotte Dammann(434)981-1250. MLS#534685

Keswick Golf Course ParcelSurrounded on two sides by the Peter Dye Golf Course this 2.4 acre building lot represents the best value in Keswick. $420,000 Tim Michel (434)960-1124. #503871

JOURNEY’S END – Immaculate custom built residence and guest house with pool on 26 fenced acres offering exceptional design and materials in an usually private and protected setting. Located at the end of a private BLANDEMAR FARM ESTATES - Bold lane, Journey’s End is exceptionally energy efficient with solar power mountain views, beautiful streams & backup, the attention to detail is extraordinary. Artisan Construction hardwood forest and lovely open pas- were the builders when the Earlysville area residence was built in 2012. ture land. Steve McLean, 981-1863. $1,450,000 Tim Michel (434)960-1124. MLS#531087

PRIME IVY LOCATION! - Charming Colonial on almost 1 acre in Meriwether Lewis School District. 4 BR, 2 full & 2 half BA, 2,815 sq/ft. Pool, 2-car attached garage. $515,000. MLS #534379. Steve McLean (434) 981-1863.

AVENTADOR - Magnificent Georgian home with over 10,000 finished sq. ft., 6 BR.,6 full & 3 half baths, main level master eat-in kitchen. Guest home, and 100 acres with panoramic pastoral and mountain views$4,250,000 Jim Faulconer (434)9810076 MLS#517436

Attractive 39+ acre lot with a mix of open and wooded land. Ideal for residential construction. Great privacy & value! $195,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS# 536444

EXQUISITE FARMHOUSE-STYLE HOME, designed by Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects- on over 37 acres at Bundoran Farm, appx. 15 minutes south of Charlottesville. $3,995,000. MLS #505875 Steve McLean (434) 295-1131.

127 Acre horse farm in Keswick. Lovely 1.5 story stone home with 3 BR, 3BA. Beautiful mix of rolling land and mature forest, lake, stable, barns and total privacy. $1,495,000. Steve McLean (434)981-1863. MLS#529415

42.26 park-like acres approx. 1.5 mi. from historic Downtown Scottsville! Includes 1 div. right. Soil study complete. Currently in land use. Mountain view! Only 20 mi. from C’ville. $365,000. Will Faulconer (434) 987-9455. MLS#530854.

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CEDAR SPRINGS- 35 Acre NW Albemarle estate, privacy, Blue Ridge views, stunning residence. Property includes creek, river, pool, spa, pastures, woods, trails, 1840’s log cabin. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076. MLS#529384

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OctOber Farm $1,449,000 A distinguished, classical brick residence set in the heart of 21 gently rolling, open acres with Blue Ridge views and dotted with mature hardwoods, a large pond, a stable with paddocks, and large, regulation size dressage ring. Interior highlights include high ceilings, 3 fireplaces, extensive trimwork, builtins, & lovely views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The large eat-in kitchen is open to the den’s casual living space, a covered porch, and inviting courtyard patio surrounded by 3 sides of the house. Billie Magerfield (434) 962-8865. MLS# 533691

1302 TILMAN ROAD • $299,990 This contemporary ranch offers true one-level living with an open floor plan and great natural lighting on a private 2 acre lot in the heart of Ivy. Outside, you will find mature landscaping, covered front porch, a one-car garage as well as a workshop/storage area for your riding lawn mower. Christine Lisle (434) 825-7446. MLS# 536623

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1073 DURRETT RIDGE ROAD • $139,000 Elevated, private building site on a quiet country lane in northwestern Albemarle. Three majestic white oaks dot an open meadow & set the stage for a magnificent home site. Deep, mature hardwoods to the rear of the parcel provide privacy & a protected setting. Dennis Woodriff (434) 531-0140 MLS# 536408

1919 BLUE RIDGE ROAD • $1,345,000 This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home includes a 1st floor suite, elevator, maintenance-free landscaping & highest quality materials & systems (copper roof, true stucco exterior). Huge windows open to a private city setting & take advantage of southern exposures. Truly a remarkable city offering on one of Charlottesville’s prettiest streets. MLS# 530888

PROFFIT ROAD PARCEL • $110,000 Enjoy country and convenience on 3.55 acres just minutes to shopping, dining, NGIC/DIA, schools and much more. Less than 1 mile from the Hollymead Town Center. Level lot is ready for building and is not located in a subdivision. Property has one division right. Soil tests and survey complete. Shannon Thomas (434) 882-1761. MLS# 515019

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1440 PLAINS DRIVE • $1,175,000 This classic home enjoys TOTAL privacy but also strong Blue Ridge views. Unbelievable kitchen with commercial grade appliances & screened porch with vaulted ceiling deck off family room. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, TV room, bonus room, 3 full baths. Guest suite, 2nd family room, wet bar, billiards on lower level. MLS# 531956

761 LEXINGTON AVENUE • $659,000 Character-rich and light drenched on charming street. No expense spared improving already thoroughly renovated home & completing every last detail of renovation to perfection, accenting original charms with farmhouse kitchen, tile baths, refinished hardwood,. Extensive landscaping and attractive privacy fence have created a tranquil oasis.

2108 REIVERS RUN • $1,195,000 In the heart of Ivy is this rare opportunity to purchase a high-quality, well-appointed new construction 5-bedroom farmhouse-style residence. Inherent quality is evident in the solid doors, hardwood floors in EVERY room, custom cabinetry, granite & marble counters, distinctive lighting, and low maintenance exterior. MLS# 530088

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1411 CHERRY AVENUE • $269,000 Recent roof, remodeled eat-in kitchen with granite counters, updated bath with floating sink, large living room with fireplace, separate dining room, wood floors throughout first floor, and a large private yard. Expansion potential in full basement with second fireplace. Joan Jay (434) 906-1806. MLS# 536667

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Potential to create a noteworthy country property, retreat, estate or family compound with multiple building sites & 2 division rights. About 40% of the acreage is rolling upland meadow bordered by mature hardwoods. A meandering stretch of Rivanna North Fork defines the rear boundary. Building sites above the river bottom abound with river & mountain views. LARGE hardwoods throughout the 15-20 acres of forest. 4 bedroom perc! More acreage available. Dennis Woodriff (434) 531-0140. MLS# 536409