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A WATERFRONT HOME THAT ENABLES YOU TO FINALLY ENJOY “THE GOOD LIFE”-Here Is Your Opportunity To “Love Where You Live!”

This Waterfront Home Offers The Happiness & Tranquility Of Living On The Water! Beautiful Open Design w/Viewing Windows Across Back, 2- Master Suites, Hardwoods, Remodeled Kitchen w/Quartz Countertops-Bay Window, Updated Baths w/Tiled Shower, Fin. Terrace Level w/ Family Rm-FP-Master-BA-Walk-out To Covered Patio & Hot Tub, Roof2009 w/30-yr Shingles, New Trex Deck, Boat Lift—Just 5 Blocks from Main Beach & Clubhouse $548,500

SPRING CREEK - 4 BR - 3.5 BA - 3098 SF - BASEMENT Haven’t You Always Wanted To Live In A Home That Simply Takes Your Breath Away! Welcome To One Of The Most Beautiful Homes In Spring Creek—Features Open Greatroom w/FP & Handscraped Hardwoods, Gorgeous Morning Rm w/Stunning Window Display, Tiled Kitchen w/SS Appl & Pantry, Formal DR, Vaulted Master w/Adjoining Sitting/Office Area, Spacious BRs, & Fin. Basement w/FamRm-Exercise Rm - BA-Storage. Plus, Level Homesite w/Stamped Concrete Patio-Perfect for Sunset Dining or Conversations with Family & Friends, Garage, Paved Drive, & Beautifully Landscaped! Walk To Golf Course - Clubhouse - Pool. $365,000

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING!

This Vaulted Rancher Is, Indeed, A Winner— With Its Immediate Curb Appeal Featuring Multiple Roof Lines & Circular Front Drive. Inside, This Home Is A Winner In Every Category—Vaulted Living Rm w/FP, Open Eat-in Kitchen w/Bay Window Dining, Formal DR, Gorgeous Sunroom w/Relaxing Views of Nature, Vaulted Master w/ Walk-out to Screened Porch, Tiled Floors in Foyer & Bas, 2-Pull-Down Attics For Storage, Garage, Furnace & AC-2yrs. Just Steps From Fishing Lake! $228,000

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Beautifully Updated Colonial w/Garage & Waterviews - $225,000 Golf Split-BR Rancher w/Screened Porch & Fairway Views - $255,000 Beautiful Cape w/Fin. Basement-Walk to the Beach - $258,500 Colonial w/Lots of Upgrades, Fenced Back - $238,500 Luxury Home by Craig Bldrs in Sycamore Square - $388,000

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What’s Happening in Town?

Hope’s Legacy’s 1st Annual “Hoofin’ It For Horses” 5K Trail Run And Open House Ready to show your horsepower?

Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue is hosting its first annual Hoofin’ It For Horses 5K Trail Run and Open House on Sunday May, 6, 2018.

Runners will experience the beautiful terrain of Castle Rock Farm, Hope’s Legacy’s new permanent location between Batesville and Afton. This run is open to all age groups and all fitness levels.

A fun Field Dash will be held after the 5K for children 8 and under. All proceeds will benefit the horses and donkeys at Hope’s Legacy, a 501(c)(3) charity that has been rescuing equines since 2008.

After the trail run, stay and meet our 4-legged friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hope’s Legacy first public Open House.

Meet and learn about our equine residents, some adoptable. Take advantage of

educational programs, food trucks, music, and kids games. Don’t miss this horse lovers’ celebration, true fun for the whole family!

Race: Hoofin’ It For Horses Date: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Location: 2080 Castle Rock Road, Afton, VA 22920.

Times: Registration and number pick up begins at 7 a.m. day of race 5K begins at 8 a.m. sharp* Kids Field Dash at 9 a.m.* Open House 10a.m. – 2p.m.

Cost: Online Registration: Adults $30; 17 & Under $20.

Registration After 4/30: Adults $35; Students $25. Kids Field Dash: $5 donation suggested. *Race will not be run in case of rain or thunder. Check www.hopeslegacy.com for updates day of.

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Sherwood Manor Townhome Extra Spacious 4BR 2.5BA End Unit

132 Scarborough Place • Charlottesville Rare opportunity for a 4BR 2.5BA end unit in Sherwood Manor! Conveniently located near downtown, UVA, and I-64. Plenty of elbow room with nicely landscaped lot adjacent to large natural common area with small stream and a deck to enjoy it from.

DIR: From Charlottesville, take 5th St SW. After crossing I-64, RIGHT on Old Lynchburg Rd (780). 1/4mi to LEFT on Scarborough Place. Continue to 132 on left.

REAL ESTATE TERMS: 5% deposit day of sale.

Closing on or about 30 days. 5% buyer’s premium.

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OPEN: Sun. Mar.11 1-3; Sun. Mar.18 1-3; Tue. Mar.27 4-6; Day of sale at 11:30am

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503 Faulconer Drive Charlottesville · VA · 22903 p: 434.295.1131 f: 434.293.7377 e: homes@mcleanfaulconer.com

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FOX RIDGE

Enjoy expansive views of nearby lake & Southwest Mountains from this spacious, 5 bedroom brick residence in the heart of Keswick on 21 acres. Ten minutes to shopping & all Charlottesville has to offer.

MLS#572756 $995,000 C. Dammann 434.981.1250

613 LOCUST AVE

1896 classic downtown residence with gorgeous, sunny, open, kitchen, family room, deck addition .Great charm and abundant architectural details.3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living & dining rooms, study.

MLS#572004 $960,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

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UNBELIEVABLE VALUE IN IVY! Stately Federalstyle residence on 3+ acres, 1st and 2nd floor master suites and Chef ’s kitchen. Blue Ridge and Ragged Mtn. views. 10 minutes west of Charlottesville. MLS #562334 $1,625,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

Lovely redwood-sided home in popular Ivy neighborhood near Meriwether Lewis Elementary School. Four large bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, remodeled kitchen & baths, 2 fireplaces, builtin bookcases, new roof in 2018, new HVAC system in 2017 w/programmable WiFi thermostat. Deck & stairs replaced with Trex & screened porch in covered area of deck. Custom playset in private backyard. MLS#573608 $515,000 Betsy Swett, 249-2922

BLANDEMAR

English Country-style home, built in 2007, 8,800 sq. ft., overlooking a 6-acre pond to the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. 42 gently rolling acres, complete privacy, breathtaking setting—all within minutes from town!

MLS#556879 $3,485,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

VILLA DESTE

Stately, 4-bedroom residence, with 5,800 fin. sq. ft., situated on 5 acres in the Murray School District.

1st-floor master, 2 fireplaces, high ceilings and beautiful mountain and pastoral views! MLS#572532 $845,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

THISTLE TOP FARM

18-Acre farm boasts an excellent stream and Davis Creek Frontage, southern exposure with wide mountain views, complete privacy with a pleasant balance of pasture and wooded land set in a private hollow.

MLS#572513 $785,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

BLACKWELLS HOLLOW

Stunning 360 mountain views on this wonderful rural property in Browns Cove, just N of White Hall.

Multitude of options. Made up of 4 parcels totaling 91.53 acres. $599,000 MLS#569167 Will Faulconer (434) 987-9455

FLORDON

Handsome Colonial in the heart of Ivy. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is perched above Broomley Road and offers complete privacy in desirable Flordon subdivision. On 1.5 acres the house features an open renovated kitchen, family room with fireplace, living room, dining room, study, den, screened porch, terrace and garage.

Close to everything and Western schools. MLS#573411 $729,000 Tim Michel 434.960.1124

AVENTADOR

Magnificent Georgian home with over 10,000 finished square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, main-level master, eat-in kitchen. Guest home, and 38 acres with panoramic pastoral and mountain views.

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BLUE RIDGE VIEWS

Superbly built, 4-bedroom, post-and-beam contemporary on 21, mostly wooded, private acres with panoramic Blue Ridge views. Beautiful kitchen, huge windows, vaulted ceilings, and main-level master. MLS#572058 $1,575,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

BLENHEIM ROAD

LAKELAND

Modern log home on private 22,58 acres, vintage 1900’s logs with contemporary plan, new stone fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, main level master, 4,418 finished square feet. Many special features. MLS#568186 $1,175,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

Masterfully crafted home in a private setting features a great room with stone fireplace, high-end kitchen, two master suites, office and sun porch. Minutes from amenities and convenient to Charlottesville. MLS#558791 $595,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

ELK RUN RETREAT

This pristine land tract of 155 acres in Farmington Hunt Country offers privacy, several creeks, and horse or hiking trails running for miles throughout the property only 12 miles from Barracks Road.

MLS#571595 $995,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

HIGHTOP

EAGLE VIEW CIRCLE

Exceptional privacy and views from this 28-acre retreat with a 2-bedroom home on top of the Blue Ridge! Less than 3 miles from I-64, and steps from the Appalachian Trail. MLS#560945 $840,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

37+ acre lot in Bundoran Farm with an elevated, level building site and commanding views of surrounding pastures and neighboring parcels that are protected by conservation easement. MLS#505892 $985,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

JACK’S SHOP ROAD

155+ acres, level to gently rolling mature pine forest with long frontage on the Rapidan River. Excellent for retreat or permanent residence. Convenient to Madison, Ruckersville and Charlottesville. MLS#572541 $1,068,600 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

OCTONIA HIGHLANDS

Preservation community - 20 estate parcels ranging from 2 to 3.25+/- acres. Protected area & close proximity to Charlottesville. $95,000–$175,000. Steve McLean 434.295.1131

KESWICK CLUB-GREAT PRICE!

5-6 bedroom, brick home, superb lot on first fairway, golf and mountain views. Close to Club, many great features, home in very good condition. MLS#571628 $875,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

WEST LARKSPUR FARM

Located in the rolling hills of Goochland overlooking Bonney Lake. The farm consists of approximately 13 acres with several crossed-fenced pastures, mature hardwoods, wildlife habitat, and frontage along Mathews Road. $549,000 Philip Reed, 804.833.8325

DOWNTOWN OFFICE CONDO

This is a rare opportunity to buy a 3,000+ sq.ft building. Located just off expanding West Main Street on 5th Street, SW with 8 dedicated parking spaces. $775,000 Tim Michel 434.960.1124.

DOWNTOWN- ST CHARLES AVE

Well-built,3 bedroom, brick home between Lexington and Locust. Walk to Downtown Mall. Generous updated kitchen, great backyard, deck, full basement for expansion. MLS#572005 $399,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

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4 bedroom, 3 bath, brick built home 5 rolling acres, attached garage, paved drive Hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, HVAC Finished basement provides over 3,148 sf Sheds, shops and outbuildings Vacant and early closing possible

MLS 570883, $272.000

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Lake Monticello

434-960-0414

Recently remodeled with upgrades in every room!

3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 1,710 finished sq. ft.

New kitchen with Granite, Stainless, & Bamboo New master bath with floor to ceiling tiled shower New gorgeous Bamboo floors on main level Fenced yard, rear deck, storage shed & much more!

8 miles to Nelson Co High School $150,000

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407 FARMVIEW RD $359,000

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• Sweet Combination Property - 3 BR, 3 BA

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• Albemarle County Area of Fine Homes • 21 Acres 26 Acres 47 Acres $126,000 $139,000 $249,000 • Convenient to Charlottesville - A Perfect Place to Build in 2018. South of the City Near Carter’s Bridge • Hardwood Trees, Year Round Murphy Creek, NO HOA HERE! • A Great Combination of Land, Location & Price - Perfect Family Compound

434.985.0021 21708 James Madison Hwy Troy Va 22974 ZION CROSSROADS

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• 4BR, 1BA, 10.08 acres • 1 bedroom w/ Solarium & Private Balcony with Mountain Views • Large Enclosed Porch w/HUGE pantry & laundry room • Ready for addition if desired • New Windows, roof, HVAC • 4 Division Rights Possible

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$155,000

Pat Burns 434-465-4444 • 3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 2 Acres • Deck • New Paint, Carpet, Windows, etc.

Fluvanna County

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, on 1.0 acre 1,080 fin. sq. ft., 1,080 unfin. sq. ft.

Beautiful hardwood floors on main level Wood burning fireplace in living room Full unfinished basement with wood stove Fluvanna County, MLS #564202

434-981-1076

• FARM COLONY-working farm, 5+ acres w/barns/ pastures for your animals, incl horses • Its SE exposure captures sun in the winter while minimizing summer heat • Hdwd floors, acid etched decorative floors, 2nd story deck, & earth tone lime plaster • Views of the VA rolling countryside fall thru spring

Renovated Condo at Turtle Creek - $125K

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Spacious & Open Floor Plan Large Bedroom with Study Private Covered Balcony & Mountain Views 2 Pools, 2 Tennis Courts Fitness Center, Sauna & More Walk to Stonefiled Shops

434.974.1500 943 Glenwood Station Ln Suite 203 Charlottesville VA 22901

1434 Starvale Lane With pastures, mature forest, wooded ridgetop meadow, mountain views and bold streams, this 50-acre property offers an array of fine qualities. Improved with a drive to hilltop building site and a 54 x 32 combination equipment shed and modest 2-bedroom apartment, you’ll have shelter while planning your dream home. $450,000

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RIVER ROAD

Sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the James River. Set on an open knoll, this home is sited on the footprint of a plantation and is completely private.

Bright and open spaces greet you as you enter the home. Lovely gourmet kitchen features a Viking gas range, honed granite counter tops and cherry cabinets. The barn style garage has a finished office and workshop with all utilities including 4G LTE. Near The James River State Park that has great amenities such as; riding trails, rafting and canoeing. $595,000

Freshwater Cove Land This 118-acre property is located at the end of Freshwater Cove. Enjoy the privacy and views of the mountains just minutes from Lovingston. There is an older farm house (rental), and the land has great potential for farming, grazing, hunting and hiking. $589,000

Bryant Mountain Lot 13 The location of this stunning 13-acre parcel is perfect for enjoying all the amazing places in Nelson County. At 1100 feet, it has commanding views of Three Ridges and adjoining Blue Ridge Mountains and the Rockfish Valley. A well is in place, and the septic and drain field have been approved. On a gradual slope, this will be easy to build on, and plans are available!

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Great opportunity to live in north downtown! Charming home built in 1953. Light-filled living room and dining room with hardwood floors.

Built in bookcases. Screened porch.

1 car garage in basement. Lovely wine room. Large corner lot with opportunity to expand. $399,900

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An easy walk to the Downtown Mall and Wegmans with good access to Rt 64. Three finished levels with large fenced in back yard, professionally landscaped. Lots of extras include hardwood floors, ceramic tile, finished walk out basement with rec r4oom and office. . Large deck looks out over woods and stream. Three bedrooms and 2.5 baths.$289,000.

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BUYERS LOVE

Rugby Area’s Classic Homes and Close-In Location

BY CELESTE M. SMUCKER

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racious, older homes dating back to the 1950s and 60s, quiet tree-lined streets and spacious lots are just a few of the reasons neighborhoods that are part of the Rugby area continue to be popular with homebuyers who may be frustrated by a serious lack of inventory.

And there is more. Residents love the close-in location that includes neighborhoods extending from the University on the south to the shops and restaurants of Barracks Road and the bypass on the west and north.

A bike may be useful to reach Barracks Road and the University from parts of the region, but walkscore.com rates the Venable neighborhood as the third most walkable in Charlottesville.

Its score of 76 out of 100 means “most errands can be accomplished on foot,” making it a popular choice for locals who prefer to leave their car at home as often as possible.

And, while the Downtown Mall may be considered an ambitious walk, it too is accessible by bike. Meanwhile walkers can make their way to the Rotunda and enjoy a quick ride to the Mall on the trolley.

Rugby is known for being a place where people watch out for each other. When neighbors are out for a stroll or driving by in a car, count on them to give a friendly wave to joggers, other walkers and friends enjoying the area’s ambiance from their porch or deck.

This feature is perhaps a big part of the reason many UVA grads choose Rugby when moving back to the area.

Not only is the location attractive, but for these graduates, it is also the friendly spot they remember from their student days.

About half of the homes have been updated, agents say, but many buyers will want to do more renovations to open up the space, bring in more light, and perhaps add an addition, while retaining many of the special features and character of these stately older homes.

The real estate market is healthy, with a list of eager buyers ready and willing to purchase as soon as more

4 Acres a Mile from the City

Tucked away on a cul de sac is this contemporary home. Features great room with vaulted ceiling and first floor owners’ suite. Over the garage is a 25x25 studio with full bath, currently used for Airbnb, which could also be a great teen suite, exercise room, office or artist’s studio. A gorgeous screened porch connects the home with the garage/studio. Trails go through your woods across Northern Creek. Amazing to have this in such a convenient location! $550,000.

6 Bedroom Beauty on 5 Acres in Earlysville

Sunlight filled home plus five decks and patios for enjoying fresh air and views!

Wonderful circular flow connects living and dining rooms, remodeled kitchen and family room. 3 bedrooms on main floor with deluxe owners’ suite with private deck on second. Terrace level is either a 2 bedroom apartment with full kitchen (rented for over $1,000/m) or an extension of the home. Land is pasture, so fence as much as you’d like for animals. Elk Run Creek is one boundary. $575,000.

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Blue Ridge Views from 35 Acres in Ivy

All brick 2-story on 2 acres in the Meriwether Lewis school district! Eat-in kitchen and family room form one great room. 4-5 bedrooms. 4,300 finished square feet. Very good condition. Wonderful, quiet neighborhood. $750,000.

Cape Cod on 4 acres in Earlysville. Dramatic living room with 2-story ceiling and stone fireplace. 3 bedrooms on main floor.

Walk-out terrace level is apartment with full kitchen or could be extension of home. Another apartment over the garage! $395,000.

New Listings Under Contract Charming one level home off Rugby Rd. No through traffic on this quiet street. Two handsome fireplaces. Walkout terrace level is partially finished and has good natural light. Walk-up attic has potential to be finished into dramatic space. $750,000.

THIS IS MY 3RD RUGBY ROAD AREA SALE IN THE LAST YEAR.

22 unit condominium on the outskirts of town. Over $100,000 annual net income. $1,700,000.

Jim McVay

Roy Wheeler Realty Associate of the Year 2017 Associate Broker • Charlottesville Realtor since 1978 434-962-3420 • jim@jimmcvay.com Roy Wheeler Realty Co. 1100 Dryden Ln. Charlottesville, VA 22903

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Year round views from the walls of windows and wonderful (36x18!) deck. Trail leads beside waterfall and along the Mechums River, your natural wonderland. Tuley designed home has been beautifully remodeled and upgraded. Great room is open to the kitchen. Owners’ suite with private deck is on main level, as is a spacious family room. Elevator and dramatic staircase for ease and beauty. Three car garage has deluxe wood working shop. 2-bedroom cottage, which is completely private from home, is great for rental or guests. Land is mostly wooded, yet with a couple acres of lawn for play, pets and gardening. Amazing variety of mature plants plus thousands of daffodils. Two stone chimneys in side yard date to the 1800’s. $1,750,000.

CREATE A WORLD OF DELIGHT.

listings come on the market. (Sellers take note!)

If your dream is to live in a unique older home on a shady, tree-lined street, this may be just the neighborhood for you. But be prepared to make a quick decision and write a seller-oriented offer when you find the one you like the best.

Hot Market, Limited Inventory REALTORS® in our area anticipate an active market this year and those who work the Rugby neighborhoods are no exception.

The market is going “full force,” said Inessa Telefus with Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates, who described Rugby as an area with a “unique vibe,” being “established with distinguished properties.”

Bobby Montgomery with Nest Realty Group explained it is not unusual for homes on the market to sell quickly for a great price. He referenced a home purchased at a foreclosure auction for $400 thousand that sold for over $1 million after renovations that included an addition.

However, in a regional real estate market where inventory is short just about everywhere, this area’s options are “really low now,” Montgomery emphasized.

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Even in a more normal market there is not a lot of turnover here, said Jim McVay, Associate Broker with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. He described the Rugby area as a place where people move in with the intention to stay long term. Buyers purchase homes to renovate and hold because they value the local lifestyle and feel they can reasonably expect their house to increase in value. All of this contributes to a market he described as “very active.”

Examples of both the stability and marketability of homes here include McVay’s recent sale of what he described as “a modest home built in the 50s.”

The owners planned to put it on the market as soon as they updated it a bit to make it more saleable. They were just beginning to talk to contractors when word got out and an investor purchased it (as is) before it was ever officially listed.

This was the second home McVay sold in that same Rugby neighborhood in the last twelve months. In both cases he was contacted by the adult children of recently deceased parents.

Both sets of offspring had grown up in these houses and mom and dad had chosen to stay on in residences that had been only marginally updated to keep them functioning, but not

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substantially modernized, yet they still sold quickly.

Lots of different kinds of buyers find the Rugby neighborhoods appealing. Families like the large two story homes, while young professionals, telecommuters and retirees appreciate the peace, quiet and safety of a neighborhood where there is not a lot of through traffic.

However, long before the current market and the popularity of rural counties it was UVA professors and others at the University and the Med Center who built many of the spacious Rugby homes. At that time the area was in the County outside of Charlottesville City boundaries. Eventually, though, it was annexed by the City.

sand house recently that she described as “charming and adorable,” but which would not be considered spacious.

Some buyers, though, are alright with a smaller size home or one with an antiquated floor plan, she said. They just like the area and want to be there.

Walkability is high on the list of what makes the Rugby area attractive, Montgomery said. A resident of the area, he described his neighborhood as a pleasant place to walk his dog. He and his wife also enjoy walking to The Corner and to sporting events.

They also appreciate being near the students who, he said, always have a lot of energy. On the other hand, in the summer when students are on break, Montgomery and his wife enjoy the quiet of what he described as “their own little paradise.”

Today it is still often UVA professors and administrators who live in and continue to buy homes in Rugby, McVay said.

Telefus agrees describing some recent clients, a young couple, both physicians in private practice who also teach at UVA. For them this area is “perfect,” she said.

Montgomery also noted that many UVA professors prefer homes in these neighborhoods. Proximity to UVA is a big selling point, of course, and if they are willing to invest in updates, the area is a great choice. “The majority of buyers renovate to some degree,” he added.

While homes under $300 thousand are hard to find, Montgomery said, there are smaller homes in the Greenleaf Park area that can be had for prices between $300 and $500 thousand.

Moderately priced Rugby area homes include those in the $500 to $850 thousand price range and of course there are also pockets of homes that sell for $1 million and above.

Lower priced homes in this area can be small. Telefus showed a $500 thou-

Location was a big reason one of Telefus’ buyers chose to buy a home in the Rugby area. The client looked at homes in the County, but chose Rugby because “it was close to everything, it was charming and she had trees.”

Rugby is often the top choice of alumni who “love UVA and would do anything they can to get back here,” Montgomery said. These may be young retirees from high-paying jobs like company CEOs who have attended reunions and always dreamed of returning to Charlottesville permanently.

Meanwhile, they have amassed enough wealth to make it possible to buy an expensive home and spend even more to update it and make their dream of retiring to Charlottesville a reality.

It is also Rugby’s “old town feel,” McVay explained that makes it attractive to retirees such as UVA alums.

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quiet tree-lined streets that draw them to Rugby, which becomes their haven from the stress of owning a business, as well as a lovely place to walk or go for a run when they need a break.

The Rugby lifestyle is also enhanced

by University Police officers explained Tommy Brannock with Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates. Although their responsibility ends with UVA’s grounds, Brannock calls them “great neighbors” stating they are both friendly and comfortable dealing with students.

Most of all, though, they are adept at defusing situations that might otherwise cause problems for nearby residents.

Charlottesville is considered to be a “great place for kids,” Brannock said, adding that families love the community feel and the sense of safety that are both part of living the Rugby lifestyle.

Of course the large two story houses are perfect for couples who want a home with all the bedrooms on the same floor in order to be near their children when they are still young, McVay said.

In addition, the layout of this older neighborhood characterized by streets that loop around rather than going straight through adds to the safety factor.

Anyone looking for a shortcut to elsewhere in town, who has mistakenly turned onto a Rugby area street, understands how frustrating it can be to find a way back out again. On the other hand, if you are a resident and see a car, chances are it’s someone you know.

The street layout also means less traffic

overall, and cars that drive slowly.

Venable, the local Elementary School, draws high praise from many parents. According to greatschools. org, Venable’s test scores are above average for both math and English reading. In addition, its student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the state average and 96 percent of teachers have three or more years of experience.

Parents give it high marks with glowing comments about the environment there: “There is a refreshing lack of cliques or bullying,” one said. Others commented on the quality of the education stressing the involvement of both the teachers and the principal.

Nearby Greenleaf Park is a relaxing place where parents can sit in the shelter and read a book or enjoy the scenery while kids take advantage of the playground and the touch sensitive “spray ground” with its mushroom fountain and interactive water pole to cool off on a hot day.

If you are in the market for a home and you want to live in, and possibly renovate a unique older house full of grace and charm, and if you also like to be near where the action is at the University, Barracks Road or the Downtown Mall, ask your agent about the Rugby neighborhoods.

Then prepare to act quickly before our current hot market depletes existing inventory even further making it especially challenging to find your dream home in one of our region’s most popular areas. n Celeste Smucker is a writer and blogger who lives near Charlottesville.

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ONE OF A KIND, generously proportioned, hand-hewn chestnut log cabin, built by renowned, master restorationist, Charles McRaven, a light-filled and charmingly sophisticated take on cabin living. Meticulously decorated and lovingly maintained property. $675,000. Julie Holbrook, 434-989-4415 and Bob Bollinger, 434-3058863. (567445)

IMMACULATE EXECUTIVE HOME privately situated in the Carters Bridge estate area. Visitors are guaranteed to be impressed upon entering the foyer, with its light-filled airy feel, flanked by generously proportioned rooms with exceptional custom detail.

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CLOSE TO TOWN! Live in this contemporary home with open floor plan only a mile from the city.

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BEAUTIFUL CONDO on the 18th fairway of Devil's Knob Golf Course! Low energy costs due to this being a mid-level unit. This condo has never been rented and is in pristine condition as it was lovingly cared for by the 15 year owners. Short walk to The Wintergarden Pool and Spa, Devil's Grill, and The Nature Foundation. $79,900. Gavin Sherwood, 434962-0226. (560887)

LAURELWOOD CONDOS sit within the center of Wintergreen Resort! The only condo community on the mountain with its own private swimming pool! Natural light & spectacular views of Devils Knob make this condo one to call yours. Come enjoy the cooler temperatures & atmosphere of Wintergreen! $120,000. Gavin Sherwood, 434-962-0226.

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THIS MOUNTAIN CHALET offers privacy along with a fabulous renovation completed during 2017!

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QUALITY WELL-BUILT HOME on one level with soaring 11ft ceilings in the great room open to the gourmet kitchen with beamed ceiling, screened porch, formal dining room, hardwood floors in the main living areas. Master suite with 6 ft tile shower, double sinks, & walk in closet. Bonus room with loft open to below. $499,950. susanstewart76@gmail. com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (572261)

THIS LOVELY HOME, built in 2005, has an open floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 1st floor master bedroom, spacious loft and finished terrace level on over 3 acres of privacy at the end of a cul-de-sac lot which backs up to a fully stocked pond. Broken Island offers a 60 acre common area along the Rivanna River. $385,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550.

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BEAUTY AND QUALITY in this well-maintained, one-level living home. All brick construction offering 3BR/2.5BA, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining rm, oversized living rm, renovated master bath, bright sunroom and oversized 2 car garage. Huge 2.01 acre lot for endless outdoor possibilities. Country setting with mountain views and short drive to Stanardsville. $315,000. Kathryn Bentley, 434-989-6769.

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BEAUTIFUL 3BR/2.5BA Crozet home in Wickham Pond, a charming neighborhood in sought-after Western Albemarle School District. Lovely kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, outdoor patio, large MBR with tray ceiling, partially finished terrace level with ample storage and rough-in bath for future expansion. Rear facing 2-car garage. $396,500.

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FABULOUS SMALL FARM of 7.79 acres, privately situated in northern Albemarle. Stunning 3BR/3BA home looks out on the efficiently fenced pastures and barn with automatic waterers. A 2 car garage, mower shed and sophisticated astronomic observatory are included. Everything is in excellent and move in condition. $509,500. www.GerriRussell.com 434-531-9581. (569576)

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MISTY RIDGE FARM, Keswick. Main house has over 5000 SF, 3BR/2.5BA, 1st level master suite, kitchen w/breakfast nook, family room w/ FP, both dining & living room w/FP, sun room overlooks terrace & swimming pool. Finished basement, 2-car garage, home office. Guest cabin w/1BR/1BA, loft, kitchen, living area w/FP. 8-stall stable with board fenced paddocks. $1,140,000.

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35 ACRES IN IVY with Blue Ridge Views.

Frontage on the Mechums River for enjoyable hikes and tranquility. Gorgeous, private grounds.

Great room and kitchen open to each other with abundant natural light. Main level master has large sitting area plus private deck. Barn, woodworking shop, guest or rental cottage. Only 15 mins to town and UVa. $1,750,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com 434-962-3420. (572141)

ROOM TO ROAM, almost 250 acres to explore and enjoy, mixture of pasture, hardwoods and pine, well maintained and very private. 3BR/2BA farm house last renovated in the 60's but retaining much of the original (late 1800's) interior trim and character, heart pine floors on both levels. 23 division rights and wonderful mountain views. $1,999,999. Warren Maupin, 434-962-8939.

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CUSTOM-BUILT and meticulously maintained.

Over 13,000sf features: 6BR/4.5BA, dining room w/cooktop, large kitchen w/FP, island seats 5, breakfast nook, family room w/FP, sunroom, media room, master suite w/FP, 4-car garage, swimming pool & patio w/gas firepit, 2-gated entrances, mountain views, mature landscaping, pond, fenced for privacy. $1,695,000. Duke Merrick, 434-962-5658. (570007)

ELEGANT RESIDENCE c.1967 with spacious, beautifully-proportioned rooms. Large 1st floor master w/ FP. 4 add’l BR, 3.5BA. 4 gas FP, 1 wood-burning. Sun room opens to deck. Kitchen with custom island opens to morning room. Mature landscaping with boxwood, cherry and fig trees on 1.87 acres abutting 140 ac. parklike property under conservation easement. $1,595,000.

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MAPLE GLEN FARM. Come and enjoy the history of this premium property. The main house was built in 1880. Enjoy the Rapidan River that winds through the property as well as the mountain views in all directions. There are 2 additional homes on the property and many outbuildings. $2,000,000. www.GerriRussell.com 434-5319581. (567181)

HIGHGROUND COTTAGE. In the heart of Keswick Hunt and Wine Country this charming cottage on 15 acres offers a very private setting with open fields and streams plus views of the Southwest Mtns. Build your barn and ride out or plant your grapes, this home has it all with 3BR/2.5BA and large light-filled public rooms. A rare opportunity to be in a fabulous location. $690,000.

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1900 COUNTRY MANOR retreat w/upscale elegant modern conveniences. 10' ceilings, original pine flooring, gourmet eat-in kitchen w/butler’s pantry, formal dining, living room & office, new sunroom, mudroom & laundry. Separate garage w/upstairs living space, brick/ stone patio & outdoor FP. 400' of waterfront on stocked lake! 10 acres and extra 10 acre lot. $549,000. Julie Holbrook, 434-989-4415. (557873)

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5 minutes to Pantops, 45 minutes to Short Pump. This is a great lot for you to build the home you have always wanted. Gently rolling terrain surrounded by hardwood forest offering privacy and 1+ acres in Albemarle County. Proximity to the city while still having a secluded feel. $30,000. Gavin Sherwood, 434-962-0226. (550977)

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on this gorgeous 4 acre home site in Bowlers Mill Lake Estates and enjoy access to Lake Gordonsville, a 75 acre lake with fishing, picnics, and more! Convenient to Zion Crossroads, shopping, restaurants, I-64 access. Septic study completed for a 4 bedroom system. Level lot with hardwoods. NO HOA $59,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (570488)

FLUVANNA’S BEST KEPT SECRET just minutes to Zion Crossroads, 64 & 250!

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ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING on 30+ acres where you can bring your horses and create memories of a lifetime with your dream home. This 2 homesite parcel is mostly wooded with electricity routed to the property. No HOA. Minutes to Cunningham School. Bring your own builder or use one of ours! $125,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (570487)

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PRIVATELY SITUATED 13.07 acre parcel within 2 miles of the Shenandoah National Park and minutes from the quaint town of Stanardsville. Parcel enjoys a beautiful mountain and valley view with multiple locations for a home site. Currently there is an existing 200-year-old 4 room cabin on the property being sold strictly AS-IS. $149,900. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 434-242-8355. (567385)

COME TO MADISON COUNTY and build your dream home. Wake up every morning to the peace and beauty that abounds on this spectacular country offering. This property enjoys gently rolling pasture land, woodlands and mountain views. There's even an old cabin that could possibly be restored. Plenty of building spots for you to choose from. $1,625,625. www.GerriRussell.com 434-531-9581. (552759)

GREENE ACRES LOT waiting for a home to be built. Bring your builder and help design the home of your dreams. This is a wooded lot with over one acre in a community that offers a lake and beach for your pleasure. $16,000. www.KathyMarkwood. com 434-985-6454. (550718)

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2.03 WOODED ACRES located in a very desirable location and school districts of W. Albemarle County. Surrounded by very nice homes but yet enough mature nature to still have privacy once you build your new home. Bring your builder!! 15 minutes to Charlottesville, UVA and shopping. $160,000. www.TammiCampbell.com 434882-5403. (533658)

FRAYS GRANT. Twelve separate parcels, 2-21 acres priced from $169,900, located in established neighborhood. Lots feature varied topography; wooded, pastoral, views and may be purchased separately or in different groupings. Institutional seller, all offers considered. $2,630,400 in its entirety of 202+ acres. Warren Maupin, 434-9628939. (540724)

GOLF FRONT LOT situated on the Shamokin

views, tranquil surroundings and a gorgeous rural setting, this 35+ acre parcel in Free Union is the answer. 16 theoretical development rights make it a perfect drawing board for a developer with a vision. Would also be great for a conservation easement, agricultural/farm use, vineyard, or private, hilltop estate. $525,000. Kathryn Bentley, 434-989-6769. (557086)

pond area. Long state road frontage with $110K of pine harvest ready. Build a fantastic home just 5 min. from Gordonsville. Rolling land. Hardpack/stone driveway in place. Truly a special retreat surrounded by Virginia wildlife. Subdiv potential. Pictures cannot tell the story! $282,000.

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est pasture land in Albemarle County. Parcel consists of just over 5 acres and is located only 10-15 minutes from the historic town of Scottsville and only minutes from both the James and Rockfish Rivers in southern Albemarle County. $49,500.

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the great benefits of an upscale golf course community with super low association fees! (only $25/yr!!!). Close to everything in town (pharmacy, groceries, restaurants, hardware) and minutes from Lake Anna. $43,500. Maury Atkins 540223-2719. (554228)

9th tee in Stoney Creek. Within convenient, walking distance to the clubhouse and amenities.

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Prime, gently rolling farmland near Scottsville. 3 ponds, serviceable barns and equipment shed. $575,000 MLS #550478

MAPLE COTTAGE

c. 1940 Adorable country cottage, located in Albemarle County, at the edge of Scottsville. $189,500 MLS#571181

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A SPORTSMANS RETREAT

Come build your log cabin overlooking the 5 acre lake, near the center of this magnificent 178+ acre property. $495,000 MLS#569558

WEST FARM

Extraordinary home c 1850 on 16+ AC. Classic finishes, vaulted ceilings, above garage apt. & rolling pastures in a private setting. $499,000 MLS#555704

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FRAYS RIDGE ESTATE

Stately Albemarle estate of 21 acres. 9 bedrooms, pool, pond, 6 car garage, 4 kitchens. $2,200,000 MLS#513246

QUANDARY FARM

Circa 1860, 100 AC homestead near Trump & Blenheim Vineyards.

Private compound w/ pro sound studio, pond, guest house & cabin. $995,000 MLS#550247

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$1,395,000

CARTER’S BRIDGE

Immaculate executive home privately situated in the Carters Bridge estate area. Additional acreage available. $849,500 MLS# 569206

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EDNAM FOREST Stately brick home on one of the finest elevated & sunny lots in Ednam Forest. Beautifully maintained w/ 4 BR & ample unfinished space.

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Roy Wheeler Realty Co. congratulates the Wintergreen Premier Properties team for the following company awards of service and production: Steve Marianella

Gavin Sherwood

SMSales1@aol.com (434) 566-1293

Gavin@sherwoodteam.com (434) 962-0226

Outstanding Achievement Award Silver Medallion Award

New Horizon Award Silver Medallion Award

Brian Chase

Tim Craig

Outstanding Production Award Gold Medallion Award

Bronze Medallion Award Tmack377@yahoo.com (540) 416-8498

BChase@GoWintergreen.com (434) 960-4168

In 2017 our sellers got an average of 97% of their list price.

98.61% (213 out of 216) of those, partnering with Roy Wheeler Realty Co., who have returned surveys in 2017 rated us excellent/very good and would recommend us to their friends.

According to 2017 CAAR MLS data.

Continuing to serve Wintergreen with some of the top agents in the industry.

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Some of our current offerings at Wintergreen:

77 Den Tree Ln Wintergreen Resort, VA 22967 $399,000 4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms

204 Timber Camp Dr Wintergreen Resort, VA 22958 $285,000 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms

91 Gumtree Rd Wintergreen Resort, VA 22967 $579,000 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms

664 Shamokin Springs Trail Wintergreen Resort, VA 22958 $285,000 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms

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New to Market Under Contract

Great Location & Neighborhood Forest Lakes, Albemarle Co. $389,000 – MLS #573511 Hwd floors main level, 2-car garage Bob/Tricia Traugott, 434-882-0824

Under Contract

Immaculately Maintained Brick Ranch Woodbrook, Albemarle Co. $345,000 – MLS #573610 Easy access to Rt. 29, remodeled kitchen Lori Chapman, 434-981-9250

Sunny End Unit

Old Trail, Albemarle Co. $205,000 – MLS #573715 Open plan, spacious feel, storage shed Gracie Haines, 434-953-8183

Convenient UVA Location 1800 JPA, Charlottesville $139,500 – MLS #573717 One BR condo with balcony Johnny Johnson, 434-981-0524

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Feature Properties

Former Corp. Center & Retreat Nellysford, Nelson County $2,950,000 – MLS #559595 Over 12,000 SF of space on 16.37 acres Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

Incredible Custom Built Home Glenmore, Albemarle Co. $1,100,000 – MLS #568491 5,300 finished sq. ft. on 1.23 acres Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 www.3404CarrollCreekDrive.com

Exquisite Estate Home

Keswick Estate, Albemarle Co. $2,750,000 – MLS #561427 Formal gardens & greenhouse, 5 BR Bob/Tricia Traugott, 434-882-0824

Wonderful Investment Property City of Charlottesville $885,000 – MLS #559777 2500 SF brick bldg, private garage Len Mailloux, 434-981-1972 Bruce Langevin, 434-996-2693

Exquisite Downtown Home

To Be Built – Southern Living Plan

Well-Built Custom Home

Well-Crafted 5 BR Home

City of Charlottesville $1,690,000 – MLS #572523 Comprehensive & creative renovations Gracie Haines, 434-953-8183

Crozet, Albemarle Co. $699,900 – MLS #571336 Quality one-level living, mtn views!

Justin Kent, 434-951-7052

Frays Grant, Albemarle Co. $1,195,000 – MLS #562705 1st floor master, entertaining kitchen & more Sarah Collier, 434-249-6029

Walnut Hills, Albemarle Co. $695,000 – MLS #572353 Updated kitchen, 5.5 BA, private yard Tee Tucker, 434-242-1970 David Griffin, 434-409-6370

Ben Aliff 434-996-0016 NMLS #202242

Excellent 83 +/- Ac Farm

Pratts, Madison Co. $495,000 – MLS #568871 Shaded paddocks, perfect for horses/cattle Jimmy Lavin, 804-869-2969

Extraordinary Property – 16 Acres Scottsville, Fluvanna Co. $389,900 – MLS #565203 Custom brick rancher, private setting Debi Dotson, 434-960-6753

Great One Level Living

City of Charlottesville $352,000 – MLS #567438 On city bus route, move-in ready Bill Bailey, 434-817-6052

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O

h for the good old days when we could walk into a store to buy bulbs and all we needed to know was the wattage and whether it was a regular bulb, a spotlight, or something decorative for a chandelier. Occasionally we may have needed something more specialized like a 3-way bulb or one that repels insects, but overall the choices were easy.

Then, in an effort to save energy (and the planet), the Federal Government decided to help us economize by mandating bulbs that burn significantly less energy than the incandescents we’ve been using since Thomas Edison’s time.

Edison’s genius invention had a fatal flaw. While it gave us the miracle of light at the flick of a switch, it also put out a lot of heat...heat we paid for but didn’t need or use. So there was lots of waste.

Under the new regulations, incandescents are not outlawed but rather manufacturers must make bulbs that use at least 30 percent less energy. In the future they are required to be even more efficient. The result is huge energy savings, but confusing walks down the light bulb aisle at Lowe’s.

Fortunately, a little education can make it easier.

Varieties of Light Before you can decide on a bulb, you need to know what you want the light to do.

Each bulb creates its own ambiance.

Old style bulbs were pretty much just one color: yellow. The only difference bulb to bulb was the wattage, which rules brightness. Today’s bulbs give you a range of colors from yellow to bright white.

If you desire a warm feel in a room in order to create a nice intimate atmosphere (such as, for example, in a dining room), stay at the yellow end of the spectrum. Similarly, keep it yellow in a bedroom where bright white in your eyes just before bed can actually impact your sleep.

On the other hand, there are definitely times for really bright light, or light that renders colors accurately. In that case choose bulbs at the other end of the spectrum where light is more blue. If you need to judge how makeup or clothing will look outdoors or in

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the office, definitely put bright white in your bathroom. Most cooks also welcome brighter light in the kitchen.

Also, white light is best for desk lamps or in the floor lamp over the chair where you curl up with a good book or do hand crafts and need to see detail.

Recognizing the Right Bulb • Bulbs have a range of color temperatures expressed as degrees Kelvin. Temperatures range from 2,700 at the low end to 6,000+ at the high end. The lower the number the yel-

lower the bulb. Five-thousand and up is best for reading and close work.

• Use a yellower bulb in the lamp next to your bed. Studies show bluer light can impact levels of the hormone melatonin needed for a good night’s sleep. And by the way, electronic devices also emit blue light, which means it is better to read a printed book at night before dozing off.

• Energy saving bulbs like LEDs and CFLs (compact fluorescents) have very low wattage for the same amount of light compared to old-style incan-

descents (hence the energy savings).

Labels will educate you about how these numbers equate to what you may be used to. For example, a 23 watt CFL is about equivalent to a 60 or 75 watt conventional bulb, while the wattage of an equivalent LED may be even lower, like 10 watts.

• Cost for the new-style bulbs will seem like a lot, but they typically last much longer than the old incandescents as well. The number of years will be prominently displayed on the label and can be more than 20 for some LEDs. Keep in mind, though, that the brightness and color will fade over time.

Bright, white CFLs or LEDs will become increasingly yellow over time, or may turn odd colors like pink. Typically the more expensive the bulb the more likely it is to retain its original color and brightness (referred to as lumen maintenance) for a longer period of time.

This could be important if you have multiple lamps or fixtures in one room and want to keep the light looking the same throughout. On the other hand, you probably won’t notice when the single bulb in your porch light fades over time.

• Mercury. While LEDs don’t contain mercury, there is mercury in CFLs, which means they should be recycled.

Drop them off at Batteries Plus Bulbs on Emmet Street along with any spent batteries. Lowe’s also recycles CFLs as well as rechargeable batteries and cell phones.

• BR and PAR designations. These are measures of bulb diameter, the corresponding numbers being expressed in eighths of an inch. So the diameter of a BR 30 bulb is 3.75 inches. PAR is used to express the diameter of a spotlight.

Sometimes you just need to read the label. Not all bulbs are dimmable, for example, so read the label carefully if you are buying bulbs for your dining room and are aiming for that special lower light ambiance for a romantic dinner. Dimming a bulb not intended for that purpose will greatly decrease its life and could leave you eating in the dark. Similarly, heat buildup will shorten a bulb’s life if you put it in a closed fixture unless it is designed for that use.

Keep these points in mind and your trips down light bulb aisles will be a lot less frustrating. n Celeste Smucker is a writer and blogger who lives near Charlottesville.

Keep it yellow in a bedroom where bright white in your eyes just before bed can actually impact your sleep.

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The Shade Shop has a wide selection of lamps and lampshades, including table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers, sconces, picture lights, outdoor lighting, and more.

In addition to lighting, we carry a variety of furniture, home decor, and gifts.

712 LEXINGTON AVENUE | CHARLOTTESVILLE

This Victorian home is a marvel to behold! It is nestled on a large city lot conveniently located close to the downtown mall. Nicely restored and updated, it continues to capture the charm it was built with. It features high ceilings, wood floors, lots of natural light, spacious rooms, off street parking, and ample storage space. A well thought out kitchen with pass through to dining area features a Delongi 36� gas range and double oven. A recently added master suite provides the perfect spot to unwind and rejuvenate while restfully watching the night sky. A rear screen porch overlooks a peaceful, serene yard with potting shed for the gardener. MLS #573287 nestrealty.com/712lexington

ALWAYS TALK TO BOB! Bob Hughes, Associate Broker 434.989.3592 | bobhughes@nestrealty.com | BobHughesTeam.com 126 Garrett Street, Suite D, Charlottesville, VA 22902 | NestRealty.com

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COMING SOON! 13691 Highland Dr, Boston, VA

Historic Maple Hall Inn, an 1850 Greek Revival Manor B and B with antebellum touches, is Lexington’s premier home away from home and ready for her next owner! 20 guest rooms and suites in the Main House, Guest House, and Pond House. Upscale Restaurant 1850. Located minutes from Lexington’s universities, equestrian centers & I-81... it’s the perfect destination for all types of travelers! MLS#568597, $1,295,000 – Mike Butters 540-718-6609

Blue Ridge Vistas! Spacious all brick home on elevated site in Seven Springs. Formal living/dining room combo + generous family room w/wood burning FP. 2 rear decks, front patio + fabulous Sun Room. Separate office, laundry room w/full BA. Attached garage plus free standing 3 bay garage/shop. Located on corner of Reva & Highland. Lovingly care-for original owners. 3BR 3 Full BA 2.01 Acres MLS#CU10170089 – Mike Butters 540-718-6609

14309 South Hall Ct, Culpeper VA

301 Woodstream Blvd

BACK ON THE MARKT! Fantastic value in Northridge! 4BR/2.5BA grand colonial shows like a model home! Hardwoods, private office, formal living & dining rooms. Spacious kitchen w/sunny bkfst room opens to family room w/gas fp.

Rear deck overlooks spacious flat yard + farmland beyond. Full basement with framing & bath rough-in too. Quiet street minutes from shopping & school. 4 BR 2 ½ BA. MLS#CU10079009 $345,000.00 – Mike Butters 540-718-6609

3BD 2.5BA. End unit on corner lot w/woods behind! Beautiful & well-loved townhomw w/3-story bump outs in Stafford’s desirable Woodstram. 1 min from Stafford Commuter lot. Each level fished w/ hardwood, att garage, security system, community pool. Orginal Owners. MLS#ST10160768 $349,900 – Mike Butters 540-718-6609

Newbys Shop Rd, Elkwood, VA

Dogwood

Location location location! 38+ acre parcel ready for your home plans, hunting, recreation or subdividing. Located 10 minutes from Culpeper, VA. Perfectly situated for farming or forest. Approximately 450’ paved state road frontage.

MLS#CU8612309 - $265,000.00 – Mike Butters 540-718-6609

Build your cabin & get away from it all on mountain lot! Two 3.8 acre lots at $12,000 each or both for $20,000. Owner says will consider any offer. Buildable parcel in Reva area of Culpeper. Nice blend of wooded & open terrain with road frontage. Elevated site w/privacy all around! This lot is waiting for your dream home! NO HOA! MLS#697340 & MLS#536877 – Mike Butters 540-718-6609

7 Mechunk Terrace

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2+ Acres - Cute & Cozy! Gas fp, metal roof, gutters, siding and windows. Large living room, laundry room and a 3rd room which is currently being used as a dining room. Outside features a partially wooded/open lot, large back deck and flower gardens.

Wonderful Cape Cod Farmette w/fenced horse stables, poultry house. Beautiful Hardwood Floors in Living, Kitchen/ Dining,& Master BR. Main floor master. Luxury master bath with garden bath + separate shower. 2 BRs upstairs w/rec room. Wood burning stove. Shed. Alarm. Almost new fence for back yard. Quiet & peaceful area. -Do not miss this one!

3BR 2 ½ BA. MLS#OR10121330 – Holly Westergaard 540-729-9333

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4 Acres a Mile from the City

Tucked away on a cul de sac is this contemporary home. Features great room with vaulted ceiling and first floor owners’ suite. Over the garage is a 25x25 studio with full bath, currently used for Airbnb, which could also be a great teen suite, exercise room, office or artist’s studio. A gorgeous screened porch connects the home with the garage/studio. Trails go through your woods across Northern Creek. Amazing to have this in such a convenient location! $550,000.

6 Bedroom Beauty on 5 Acres in Earlysville

Sunlight filled home plus five decks and patios for enjoying fresh air and views!

Wonderful circular flow connects living and dining rooms, remodeled kitchen and family room. 3 bedrooms on main floor with deluxe owners’ suite with private deck on second. Terrace level is either a 2 bedroom apartment with full kitchen (rented for over $1,000/m) or an extension of the home. Land is pasture, so fence as much as you’d like for animals. Elk Run Creek is one boundary. $575,000.

Blue Ridge Views from 35 Acres in Ivy

Year round views from the walls of windows and wonderful (36x18!) deck. Trail leads beside waterfall and along the Mechums River, your natural wonderland. Tuley designed home has been beautifully remodeled and upgraded. Great room is open to the kitchen. Owners’ suite with private deck is on main level, as is a spacious family room. Elevator and dramatic staircase for ease and beauty. Three car garage has deluxe wood working shop. 2-bedroom cottage, which is completely private from home, is great for rental or guests. Land is mostly wooded, yet with a couple acres of lawn for play, pets and gardening. Amazing variety of mature plants plus thousands of daffodils. Two stone chimneys in side yard date to the 1800’s. $1,750,000.

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All brick 2-story on 2 acres in the Meriwether Lewis school district! Eat-in kitchen and family room form one great room. 4-5 bedrooms. 4,300 finished square feet. Very good condition. Wonderful, quiet neighborhood. $750,000.

Cape Cod on 4 acres in Earlysville. Dramatic living room with 2-story ceiling and stone fireplace. 3 bedrooms on main floor.

Walk-out terrace level is apartment with full kitchen or could be extension of home. Another apartment over the garage! $395,000.

New Listings Under Contract Charming one level home off Rugby Rd. No through traffic on this quiet street. Two handsome fireplaces. Walkout terrace level is partially finished and has good natural light. Walk-up attic has potential to be finished into dramatic space. $750,000.

THIS IS MY 3RD RUGBY ROAD AREA SALE IN THE LAST YEAR.

22 unit condominium on the outskirts of town. Over $100,000 annual net income. $1,700,000.

Jim McVay

Roy Wheeler Realty Associate of the Year 2017 Associate Broker • Charlottesville Realtor since 1978 434-962-3420 • jim@jimmcvay.com Roy Wheeler Realty Co. 1100 Dryden Ln. Charlottesville, VA 22903

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HOME SALES STATS

ENDING THE WEEK OF MARCH 18, 2018

There were 80 sales in the 11 county and city areas n 31 were in Albemarle with an average price of $457,223 n 6 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $459,908 n 15 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $202,383 n 7 were in Greene with an average price of $280,586 n 2 were in Louisa with an average price of $122,500 n 1 was in Madison with a price of $330,000 n 5 were in Nelson with an average price of $323,200 n 2 were in Orange with an average price of $179,644 n 5 were in Staunton with an average price of $175,600 n 6 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $230,824

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CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

GREENE COUNTY

CITY OF STAUNTON

LOUISA COUNTY

CITY OF WAYNESBORO

MADISON COUNTY

ALBEMARLE COUNTY

NELSON COUNTY

www.charlottesville.org Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 www.staunton.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.97 per $100 www.waynesboro.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.87 per $100 www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.839 per $100

FLUVANNA COUNTY

www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.907 per $100

www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.775 per $100 www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100 www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.68 per $100 www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

ORANGE COUNTY

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APRIL 14TH AT THE TOWNS AT STONEFIELD | 12-3PM Join us Saturday afternoon on April 14th for a spring fling at the Towns at Stonefield! We’ll be kicking off spring in our newly-decorated model with delicious food catered by Wegmans, model tours, prizes and more!

HOMES ARE READY NOW. NEW PHASE NOW SELLING.

Our homes feature impeccable design, quality craftsmanship, and the latest in sustainable building. Christopher Companies understands the importance of homes that are remarkably comfortable and livable; homes to make memories in, and homes for families to enjoy for years to come. Our dedication to integrity, family and quality is evident in every aspect of the homebuilding process. This unparalleled passion allows Christopher Companies to continue to build new homes in Charlottesville without compromise.

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*Information pertaining to incentives, elevations, floorplans, availability and pricing are subject to change without notice. Please contact your community manager for the most up-to-date information.

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In any place you call home, memories are made. In a Christopher Companies home, memories bloom. Kick off spring with a fresh start in a new home at the Towns at Stonefield. Enjoy luxury living in a prime location that is at the center of it all. Live, Shop and Dine!

401 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902

TEN ACRES WITH VIEWS 10 MINS TO TOWN

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750 BRIDLEPATH DRIVE $945,000 Set in privacy with Blue Ridge views, this classic Georgian offers slate roof, copper gutters and entirely new interiors from top to bottom. Wonderful new kitchen overlooks huge, level rear lawn and is totally open to the family room, complete with stone fireplace and French doors out to the expansive terrace. Luxurious 1st floor master wing just added.

Finished lower level. Horse-friendly with boardfenced paddock and run-in shed on 9.51 acres.

Reidar Stiernstrand (434) 284-3005 MLS# 573443

UPDATED IN EARLYSVILLE FOREST

860 BUCKHORN TRAIL • $359,000 Perched atop a hill, this home is arguably one of the best lots in Earlysville Forest. On one acre in a quiet cul-de-sac and backing to woods, home has been updated from end to end. Maple cabinetry, granite counters, & stainless steel appliances in kitchen. 2 master suites. Owner/Agent. Helen Ascoli (434) 996-2225. MLS# 573400

LAKE FRONT IN FOREST LAKES

SPACIOUS IN HEART OF CROZET

BRAND NEW IN MERIWETHER LEWIS DISTRICT

3014 WATERCREST DRIVE • $565,000 Beautiful lake front home on a quiet cul-de-sac in sought-after Forest Lakes. Easy access to extensive walking trails, just a short drive to neighborhood pool & tennis. Huge rear deck. Light-filled family room w/ vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, & a bank of windows has a lovely, private view of the lake. Sally Neill (434) 531-9941. MLS# 573772

6114 LAURA LANE • $474,000 Live in desirable Waylands Grant! Walk to Downtown Crozet; minutes from Crozet Library, Crozet Pizza, & Old Trail Village.

Spacious 4-story home w/ huge open loft space incl’ open kitchen, breakfast nook, formal dining, & terrace level w/ guest suite. Fully fenced front & rear yard. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 573010

2075 BUCK MOUNTAIN ROAD • $839,000 Incredible brand-new custom build with scenic mountain views situated on over 2 acres in Meriwether Lewis district & 15 mins to Downtown C’ville & UVA. Top-class features throughout. Main level includes master suite, spacious great room, ebony hardwoods, dream chef ’s kitchen. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 573541

CONVENIENT LOCATION IN THE CITY

PRISTINE HOME IN KESWICK

LIVE IN LUXURY DOWNTOWN

112 WESTWOOD CIRCLE • $329,000 Conveniently located close to Downtown, Barracks Rd, UVA. Nested in a friendly neighborhood, in Venable school district. Hardwood floors, open kitchen w/ breakfast area, family room w/ fireplace.

Master bedroom, big rear deck. Lot is next to a small pocket park/ playground. Marcela Foshay (540) 314-6550. MLS# 573339

4975 MORIAH WAY • $595,000 Spacious, custom home features built-in shelves & cabinets throughout, 1st floor Bed & full Bath, 9’ ceilings on 1st & 2nd floor, fine detail in primary Kitchen (quartz & granite counters + Italian marble backsplash). Extended Deck, new carpet & newly finished walk-out Terrace level. Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 573108

860 ESTES STREET • $349,000 Less than a mile to The Rotunda and a 10 minute walk from UVA Medical Center, this end-unit in McGinnis Row is steps away from an abundance of dining & shopping options on West Main St. Huge open flowing floor plan w/ tons of natural light, 3 large bedrooms.

Gorgeous rooftop deck. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 573143

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1556 ELGIN COURT • $779,000 Impeccably maintained & beautiful home with a recent renovation

by Candace Smith. Outstanding craftsmanship, stunning detail, and high end finishes throughout. Wall of windows, private garden and patio. Large master with fireplace opens to the garden. Open floor plan. Billie Magerfield (434) 962-8865. MLS# 573315

205 ROWLEDGE ROAD $2,399,000 This elegant, gracious home featuring quality craftsmanship and classic architecture designed

by Kirk Train is tucked away in desirable Ednam Forest. Sun-filled, fabulous chef ’s Kitchen (Wolf gas stove plus separate Sub-Zero fridge & freezer) and Family Room with custom cabinetry. Enjoy formal and informal spaces, fireplaces, dual staircases, covered Veranda & sunny Studio/Guest Suite with private access. Master Suite features expansive Deck.

Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 573234

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