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LOCKWOOD FARM - 200 ACRES

ROSELAND RETREAT

Custom Home with spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain Views.

Views from every window! $769,000 MLS #569411

WEST LEIGH

34+ acres of prime farm land located minutes from UVA and downtown Charlottesville. $495,000

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

CARTER’S BRIDGE

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

TAYLOR MOUNTAIN FARM

Fabulous, private Ivy building parcel of 19+ acres. Driveway leads to the homesite overlooking a sweeping Mountain View. $365,000 MLS# 570518

JEFFERSON LAKE FARM

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500 +/- acres with 3 rented cottages located within 20 minutes of Charlottesville and UVA. $2,495,000 MLS #576621

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

$1,395,000

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SCOTTSVILLE WOODED PARCEL Beautiful parcel of 161+ acres situated only one minute to Scottsville. $495,000 MLS #564153

CUSTOM EXECUTIVE HOME

Exquisite home w/ custom detailing throughout. 1st floor master, 3 generously sized bedrooms & ample outdoor living areas. $899,000 MLS # 565879

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

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OLD ORCHARD

Circa 1850, Excellent value of 74 acres in Scottsville. Vintage dependencies, new horse barn with indoor pool. $695,000 MLS#564151

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

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Why We Love to Live in the Country

XTRAORDINARY! Stunning contemporary chalet, occupying a commanding ridge line site, will engender thoughts of the Rockies.

The approx. 8000 sq. ft. will inspire you with its architectural and construction quality and detail. 2 master suites, each with stone FP’s, and 3 add’l BR’s complement the expansive family living & recreational areas. The great room has an impressive stone FP, 30+ ft. cathedral ceiling & panoramic winter view west toward the Alleghenies. The 6+ acre setting is completely private, but provides ready access to shopping, dining, Augusta Health and I-64. MLS#582944, $790,000

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1089 Beech Grove Amazing opportunity to own a charming home in the middle of Beech Grove.

Situated on 2.27 acres with mountain views, mature landscaping and a spacious and private back yard. The house has 2/3 BR, and 2.5 BA with a handsome stone fireplace, sweet little gourmet kitchen and tile floors. The great room has a cathedral ceiling and opens out to a covered entertainment area, perfect for gatherings of all sizes. Huge metal shop building in the back of the property has a 2 BR, 1 BA apartment. Perfect for a vacation rental or an extra area for guests. Main house can be 2 apartments. The perfect location just minutes to breweries, cideries, Wintergreen, the Farmers Market and shopping and services in Nellysford. 35 minutes into Charlottesville. Great home business potential. $2000 roof painting allowance at closing.

Price reduced! $329,000

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WELCOME TO 180 PHOENIX RD., ARRINGTON!

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LYONS COURT LANE

Two story, stately brick home in North Downtown. In immaculate condition.

Set on a quiet street and an easy walk to downtown. Features include; hardwood floors, recently updated kitchen, sun room and full unfinished basement. Gracious living room with masonry fireplace and built-in bookcases.

Terrific backyard with small detached garage/ storage shed. $699,900

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EARLYSVILLE FOREST ROAD

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ted Seller! Well maintained, hardwood cathedral ceiling, open kitchen/dining area e LR. Huge master w/ trey ceiling, 2 closets ate BA. Maint. free trex board deck, custom 2'x 16' Shed w. elect. Level yard, nicely aped & backs up to quiet wooded area.

Enjoy the Holidays in this 1,976 fin. sq. ft., 3 BR., 2 BA., renovated Farmhouse located 3 mi. off US 29 on 5.35 ac. Fenced 3- acre pasture with a 46 ft. x 56 ft. Barn & stream make this ideal for your horses or other animals. Plus, Seller has his own hide-away “Man Cave” in the Barn, conveying completely furnished and equipped for cooking for family gather6 ROSSER AVE ck, 1 level in park like setting. Closeings or other events. This low maintenance home with tin roof offers updates of new oak pping, schools & short commute to with Granite counter tops & center island, new Bruce Hardwood Oak floors, new ttesville, Staunton, & Harrisonburg.cabinetry Great an, arched doors between LR & DR, 2 FP, lightningplumbing- bathroom flooring & vanities, tilt -out windows, pantry and recent stainul hardwood floors, large kitchen w/ center less steel appliances in the 15 ft. x 20.6 ft. Kitchen. Plus, original Heart Pine Floors, 400 Screened porch & mature landscaping.

MLS#68098 • $158,000 amp electric service, ceramic tiled foyer, dual heat pump system & spacious 14 ft.x15.3 ft. Master BR. with walk-in closet & adjoining bath. Don’t Wait - Call for a Showing Today!

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sville - 6 BR, 4 BA. Gourmet kit.: granite ers, stainless appl., hdwd floors. Formal w. wainscoting, chair rail & crown g. Open floor plan, gas FP w/ marble . Gleaming oak hardwood & custom trim hout. 1st & 2nd floor master BR w/BA. ed pastoral view.

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Gracious family living in a terrific location. Large, mostly level lot with paved access to the garage and lower level pad site. First level offers master bedroom. Kitchen has a breakfast nook. Second level has 2 bedrooms and a finished bonus room - all with new carpet. Lower dependency level is complete with; bedroom, bath, kitchen and family room with gas fireplace. $689,900

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NEWS & VIEWS Real Estate Related News Lowe’s to Partner With Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity For Southwood Neighborhood Revitalization Lowe’s contributes $100,000 grant and volunteer support to community festivals, neighborhood beautification projects and community organizing work that puts residents at the center of the neighborhood’s redevelopment and revitalization efforts Recently Lowe’s Heroes—an employee volunteer program—cleared trails at Southwood. Their work helps to continue to provide access to over half a mile of walking trails that cover the undeveloped area that will comprise Southwood’s first phase of redevelopment.

Lowe’s also awarded Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity a $100,000 grant to help complete the project.

In October of 2017 a group of resident leaders, along with the landscape architects and engineers who had been planning the first phase of Southwood, walked the acreage that will be the location of the first new neighborhoods in the redeveloped community.

This trip to see the location of their future homes was deeply impactful and brought the drawings and maps they had been studying and creating into concrete reality. They were able to imagine that what were woods today would be the parks and backyards of their future.

From that walk came the idea to create a series of trails on this land to allow more community members to experience the same understanding of what the future might hold.

Residents worked alongside volunteers in April of 2018 to build the first trail loop, and groups of volunteers have been dedicating time and energy ever since to add to the system and keep the trails beautiful and accessible to the community.

Part of the first phase of Southwood redevelopment imagines a walking trail installed permanently in an 8-acre natural recreational area that follows along the streams that separate the Southwood property from Biscuit Run Park.

It is also imagined that this trail system will be able to one day connect to the park, providing pedestrian access to this amazing amenity.

About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville brings people together to build and rebuild homes and communities while catalyzing new pathways to safe, decent affordable housing.

Our work has evolved from building one house at a time to developing vibrant, sustainable, mixed-income communities where hardworking local families can achieve their dreams of homeownership. Since our founding in 1991, we have built 200 new homes and safely housed 2,000 neighbors, thanks to the commitment and dedication of our thousands of volunteers and supporters.

What’s Happening Around Town?

Rivanna Conservation Alliance -

Stream Health Report The Rivanna Conservation Alliance (RCA) just released its 2015-2017 Stream Health Report, which documents the water quality status of the Rivanna River and its tributaries.

The ratings tell us that nearly half of the streams RCA sampled from 2015 to 2017 (48 percent) failed to meet this important benchmark of water quality. Using data on land-use patterns, RCA’s 50 benthic sampling locations were chosen methodically to represent the Rivanna watershed as a whole.

RCA’s Benthic and Bacteria monitoring programs are certified by VADEQ at Level III. The benthic monitoring program evaluates the macroinvertebrates (bottom-dwelling bugs) that live in our streams. Macroinvertebrates are biological indicators of stream health. Bacteria monitoring provides data about the health of our watershed by monitoring for E. coli levels in local streams.

“RCA is the only citizen monitoring organization in Virginia that collects and reports data on benthic macroinvertebrates and E. coli at the same level

of quality as VADEQ. With RCA’s help, the Rivanna River is one of the best monitored watersheds in the Commonwealth,” says James Beckley, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

RCA helps the community make sound water stewardship decisions by providing high-quality information about stream health over multiple years.

Streams are influenced by both natural and human factors.

RCA monitors several indicators of stream health to detect changes related to human activity. Our local streams give us recreational opportunities, aesthetic pleasure, vital drinking water and many other benefits. They also flow to downstream communities and the Chesapeake Bay. We owe it to ourselves and our neighbors to care for our streams.

RCA’s ability to deliver a full complement of impactful watershed stewardship programs is due in large part to the significant number of dedicated volunteers who help carry out the work of the organization. This robust volunteer participation earned RCA the following awards: 1) The Virginia Earth Team Group Volunteer Award—presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

2) The Southeast Regional (11 States) Earth Team Group Volunteer Award 2017—presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

3) The American Fisheries Society’s Conservationist of the Year 2017 Award.

About Rivanna Conservation Alliance: RCA envisions a healthy, thriving community that values its rivers and streams. RCA’s mission is the Protection of the Rivanna River and its tributaries through community involvement, conservation, education, recreation, restoration, water-quality monitoring and reporting. Rivanna Conservation Alliance – 1150 River Road #One – Charlottesville, VA 22901 – 434-97-RIVER – www.rivann nariver.org

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This photo is of the lower level and the north elevation, facing Olympia Drive. The upper level of the building faces South and is the same architecture as the North, but is only one story. Both levels are walkouts.

The building will be all brick with metal roof.

CONSTRUCTION NOW UNDERWAY Proposed completion early summer 2019 Eight suites ranging from 1432 sq ft. to 1522 sq ft Zoned Highway Commercial (HC) Now Leasing

• Brick Construction - Standing Seam Metal Roof • Access from two lighted intersections, Giant Center and State Farm Blvd.

• Within 1 mile of 1-64

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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 39 acres with panoramic pastoral and mountain views. Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

INGLECRESS

Designed by Dick Shank of Shank & Gray Architects.

First floor master bedroom with bath. Second level contains 4 additional bedrooms and2 full baths in sought-after close to town location. MLS#581994 $1,100,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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Built by renowned architect Milton Grigg as his personal residence, owner has recently completed a stunning state of the art restoration and enlargement, in a coveted City neighborhood. MLS#577617 $2,595,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

Tucked into the rolling countryside and fronting on the Rapidan River lies Rapidan River Farm. With its well-appointed meticulous country residence, spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views, a mile of river frontage, fertile pastureland and dependencies, Rapidan River Farm embodies the essence and pleasure of country life in the Virginia Piedmont.

Offered with either 121 acres or 219 acres. MLS#575870/ MLS#574347 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

RIVER LAWN

Delightful combination of wooded and pastureland with a spectacular bluff for a building site overlooking the James River. Property is under easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. MLS#569753 $745,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

HIDDEN FOX

First time on the market in decades! 105+ acre estate parcel, breathtaking views, extreme privacy, 2 ponds, c. 1890 farmhouse, 2 horse barns and show rings a rare opportunity in Free Union. MLS#581135 $4,500,000 Andrew Middleditch, 434.981.1410

BARNAHILL FARM

39 acre estate property. Immaculate, architect designed main residence built in 1996, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, bright & spacious interior. Convenient to Hollymead shopping center and the airport. Smaller acreage available. $1,350,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

LAFAYETTE

Tucked in a quiet and peaceful setting down a delightfully tree-lined lane is this attractive, 3-story clapboard house. First floor master suite, 5 additional BR on 91 gently rolling acres, great views, stream. MLS#574119 $2,395,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

BRAMBLEWOOD

Stunning, 522-acre private sanctuary in the Southwest Mountains and heart of Keswick. Impressive grounds, farm and manor home— built circa 2008—with the highest quality craftsmanship and materials, and great attention paid to every unique detail. Over 14,000 finished square feet of gracious living space, with two other homes, large barn, 2 ponds & creeks. MLS#581157 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076 Visit:www.bramblewoodva.com

RAPIDAN FARM

1,674-acre farm/estate in the Piedmont Hills of Orange County, Virginia! Set in total privacy and borders the clear waters of the Rapidan River for almost 4 miles. Additional offerings available. MLS#575383 $11,600,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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CARAPAN

2.5 acres in Keswick Estates. Very private with lovely views of the golf course and distant mountains.

Architecturally designed, 7,000+ square foot residence with 5 bedrooms. MLS#451592 $1,650,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250 www.keswickestate.net

CHERRY WALK

A nationally significant, fully intact historical plantation in Essex County, built in 1780. Located on 95 acres with barns, formal gardens, and a pool.

CVR MLS# 1742842 $1,195,000 Philip Reed, 804.833.8325

OLD TRAIL

Desirable 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in soughtafter community, 12 miles west of Charlottesville.

Features, stainless and granite kitchen, spacious living room with fireplace and dining area. MLS#583219 $255,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

WOODLANDS ROAD

11.31 acres in a wonderful location close to town and convenient to Barracks Road and airport! Great privacy, rolling land, stream and level building site. Pastoral views overlooking an adjacent, large VOF eased farm.

MLS#573509 $299,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

WILLIAM COX HOME

HISTORIC, circa 1770 residence,new additions, total 10,000 square feet, 28 acre Blue Ridge Mountain views, river frontage, barns, cottage. A magnificent tract of land and private setting. MLS#581306 $1,200,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

GRASSMERE- IVY

Six and a half acre lot at the end of cul-de-sac in desirable neighborhood. Well located with easy access to Charlottesville, UVA and Crozet. Wooded lot with privacy but in a neighborhood. Western schools!

MLS#574585 $219,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

EDNAM

PRICED 40K BELOW TAX ASSESSMENT! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Cape well maintained, hardwood floors throughout first level, main level master, walk to Boar’s Head. MLS#583351 $619,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

COLONNADE DRIVE

In-fill Development Opportunity – Close to UVA. Off corner at Ivy RD (250) behind Shell gas station.

Total 1.13 acres Zoned Highway Commercial.Quick access to 29 and I-64. For more Contact Mark Mascotte (434) 825-8610 CVCMLS #30317866

STONY POINT

10 MILES OUT – 1 level cottage, 12.7 tranquil acres, large stream. Great room floor plan, full kitchen, generous master, room for second bedroom, both with copper tub. MLS#583204 $435,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

NARAMATA

Splendid private sanctuary in Madison County on 36 acres, magnificent landscaped grounds private rural setting. Residence has large comfortable rooms,floor to ceiling French doors, three covered porches.

MLS#581174 $699,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS

Well maintained & fully upgraded 3BR, 2 full, 2 half bath townhome w/ over 2,100 sq.ft. of living space in the conveniently located Pavilion at Super low maintenance, energy efficient home. MLS#582845 $314,900 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

PROSPECT AVENUE

End unit with direct access to UVA and UVA hospital, just a few blocks from West Main Street and the Downtown Mall. MLS#580684 $150,000 Mark Mascotte 434.825.8610

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here is peace in the Valley, but what’s that sound? That tinkling, that grunting, that hoho-ho- ho-ing?

It could be Santa or it could just be Dad, but the guy in the red suit is back, and so are the lights and candles, the food and parties, the ever more awesome—or awesomely tacky—lawn displays and catalogs.

Holiday season is upon us, and whether we observe Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, make or buy presents, or just savor our days off, we have many ways to enjoy it in Central Virginia.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas with Santa!

HOLIDAYS IN THE VALLEY:

Staunton and Waynesboro Celebrate

BY KEN WILSON

Santa will take a break from packing his sleigh and pose for photos at the beautiful Stonewall Jackson Hotel in historic downtown Staunton when the MaDee Project hosts A Charlie Brown Christmas with Santa! on Saturday, December 8 at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

The event will include a delicious continental breakfast, cookie decorating, crafts, face painting, and holiday story time with award-winning storyteller and actress Barbara Spillman-Lawson. Attendees are invited to wear what they please, whether that’s their Sunday best or their Christmas pajamas.

Tickets are $20 for adults over 18, $15 for students 4 to 17, and free for kids 3 and under. Proceeds will benefit The MaDee Project’s support for pediatric cancer patients and their families in Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County and counties that border Augusta.

Holiday High Tea Pajamas are frowned upon and accents are optional in the small and intimate Anne Hathaway Cottage Tea Room, a thatched cottage—yes!— just two minutes from downtown Staunton, which is now taking reservations for the Christmas holidays.

Blackfriars Playhouse Celebrates and Satirizes One holiday tradition transferred whole cloth from 19th century England is Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, first published as a novella in 1843 and first performed on stage the following year.

The American Shakespeare Center offers ghostly season’s greetings, shivers, and moral instruction with its always innovative annual performances of

A Classical Music Christmas

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HEWITT ROAD

73.9-acre farm with pastures and lovely hardwood forest—this is the perfect horse or cattle farm. The traditional 3-bedroom residence, c.1990, has hardwood floors and solid oak doors, a large sun porch, full unfinished basement, and a 2-car garage. This residence has a lovely private setting on a quiet elevated knoll with protected views. Offered below tax assessment! A great value! MLS#559927 $649,000 Will Faulconer| 434.987-9455|email:jwfaulconer@gmail.com 503 Faulconer Drive, Charlottesville VA 22903 www.mcleanfaulconer.com

Hope is at the heart of the Christmas season, and nothing rouses hope like youthful promise. The folks at the Heifetz International Music Institute awaken hope each summer as they develop the expressive potential of young classical musicians through innovative and cross-disciplinary training.

An all-star cast of Heifetz alumni and friends including guitarist Robby Brown, violinists Danny Jin, and Kiarra Saito-Beckman, violist Andrew Gonzalez, and cellist Zhihao Wu will play the Blackfriars Playhouse on Monday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. in a special holiday concert, the Heifetz Holiday Homecoming.

Guest artist Virginia Bolena of Staunton’s Trinity Episcopal Church will also be on hand to play Handel’s delightful Organ Concerto in B-flat.

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Staunton’s Frontier Museum is a good place to learn how holiday traditions have altered over the generations, reflecting new surroundings and changing times.

The museum’s 2018 Lantern Tours will feature living history vignettes from the Old World (England, Ireland, and Germany) to the New (America), plus a Mummers Play along the way. A horse-drawn wagon will journey from the Old World to the New World and back, and refreshments and live music in the Dairy Barn Lecture Hall will follow the tour.

Tours will be held December 1416 and 21-23 at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 13.

Reservations are required, and tours are not recommended for children under three years old.

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Living History Lantern Tours

the Dickens classic featuring the greedy Jacob Marley, the forewarning Christmas spirits, the heartwarming Cratchit family and, of course, Tiny Tim. Enjoy performances at Staunton’s handsome and historically correct Blackfriar’s Playhouse from December 5 through December 29.

While the holiday season excites children and warms the hearts of many adults, in some years for some people it is a season to be endured.

The longsuffering and slightly irreverent among us can toddle over to the Blackfriars for an attitude refresher called Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some), a fast-paced romp by Michael Carleton, Jim Fitzgerald and John K. Alvarez, with original music by Will Knapp.

Described as a “a tinsel-covered rollercoaster ride bursting with laughter, carols, and joy” that makes “memories to last a lifetime,” the play includes mild adult language and content and also “the Santa talk” as it careens through several dozen classic tales, lovingly lampooning every sacred holiday cow from Dickens to Dr. Seuss.

Performances begin on December 4 and lurch through December 26.

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STATELY COLONIAL Spacious 5 BR , 3 full & two half baths on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Main level master BR with updated bath. Hardwood floors on main level. Formal living room with wood burning FP. Cozy den/study with plenty of built in shelves & cabinets. Main floor laundry/mud room. Enjoy overlooking the beautiful landscaped back yard and gardens from the 15x25 screened porch. Great space for the growing family! Close to I-64, shopping & one exit from Augusta Health.

MLS#582408, $399,900

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Famously bequeathed the “second-best bed with the furniture” in William Shakespeare’s will, Anne Hathaway—Shakespeare’s wife, not her 21st century actress namesake—would presumably be fascinated by the tradition of high tea, or “afternoon tea” as it’s more properly called; it only originated in the mid-19th century, over 200 years after her death.

Open Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Tea Room offers a traditional Victorian High Tea, light lunches, and afternoon cream teas. English pub fare is also available.

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The concert will consist of Baroque favorites and holiday classics, including Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto in D major, Luigi Boccherini’s Fandango, selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, and more.

Proceeds will benefit the Heifetz Institutes’ Shenandoah Scholarship Campaign, with its goal of raising $200,000 in scholarship support for students attending the 2019 Heifetz International Music Institute at Mary Baldwin University.

Tickets are $28 for general admission; $15 for students. Children under 13 are free if accompanied by an adult.

Harpist Rachel Lee Hall returns to Trinity Episcopal Church on Sunday, January 6 to accompany John Rutter’s Dancing Day in Trinity’s annual Christmas Concert. Entitled Playing of the Merry Organ with Friends, the concert will feature favorite carols for harp, organ, and choir.

ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Railroad Dreams

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Lights in the Park Churches, community organizations, and individuals bring nighttime cheer to Staunton’s Gypsy Hill Park each year, designing the popular Celebration of Holiday Lights that focuses on “strong community values all can enjoy regardless of age, background or religion.”

The display is free to the public and best viewed from a car. This year’s lights may be seen seven days a week from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. until January 1.

Another great way to view the lights is to attend Caroling in the Park on December 15. This Parks and Rec event includes caroling by local choirs, hot chocolate and cookies, bonfires, photographs with Santa, and hayrides that circle the park. All parts of the event are free, but the event supports the Valley Mission, so donations are appreciated.

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Christmas Wreath Making Decking the halls is half the fun for some people, and they are invited to Stable Craft Brewery in Waynesboro on Saturday, December 8 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of Christmas wreath creation hosted by Sara and Jason Kite of Faded Poppy.

Sara and Jason specialize in creating whimsical and boho wedding floral arrangements. They’ll offer instruction in making wreaths from scratch using a wreath frame, fresh evergreen branches, stems—including baby blue eucalyptus and leatherleaf fern—and rustic festive accents.

Tickets are $60, available online, and cover supplies and tools. Evergreen branches can be sharp and sticky, so attendees are advised to bring gardening gloves from home.

Food, craft beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Gifts and Notions No gift means more to the recipient than one specially made by the gift giver.

Sunspots Studios Artisan Center, a gift gallery and glassblowing studio in Staunton’s historic downtown, is open seven days a week, with live glass blowing demonstrations every day.

Their gallery and gift shop are filled with beautiful art glass created on site, along with work by dozens of local and American artisans.

Visitors will find one-of-a-kind art pieces, as well as functional art for the home and garden, including vases, hummingbird feeders, oil candles, artisan jewelry and more.

During the holiday season Sunspots invites aspiring glassblowers ages seven and up to “huff and puff” and create their own piece of original art for a Christmas tree or window. Trained glassblowers will help customers make one-of-a-kind ornaments suitable for gifts or home decoration.

Once blown, the ornaments will be ready for pick up or shipping the following day. Visitors can also purchase pre-made ornaments in the gallery or watch live glass blowing demonstrations daily until 4:00 p.m.

Another Staunton stop for creative seasonal gifts is Art for Gifts in the R.R.

Smith Center for History and Art. This holiday market highlights the handmade fine art and crafts of more than 70 Virginia artists and artisans.

Cherish Every Christmas The holiday season is a time of giving thanks, and thankful people are giving people. Since its founding in 1992, the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge has partnered with hundreds of local donors to offer over ten million dollars in charity in Staunton, Waynesboro, and the counties of Augusta, Nelson and Highland.

The Foundation will celebrate this holiday season in downtown Staunton with Cherish Every Christmas on Saturday, December 8 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The free celebration will include carriage rides through the city’s picturesque streets, an ugly Christmas sweater contest, hot chocolate, goodies, a tree lighting ceremony, a spindle tree contest for charity, and more.

Gingerbread Houses Paris Cake Company will host its 2nd Annual Paris Cake Company Gingerbread Workshop at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center on December 10.

Houses must be purchased in advance, at $75 per house. Decorations will be provided, along with coffee, real hot cocoa, juice, water and cookies. All

Many a child dreams of a model railroad under the Christmas tree. Many a parent feels young again upon seeing one.

The Augusta County Railroad Museum & Model Railroad Club will show off its collection of model train layouts and its large selection of railroad art depicting railroad scenes and steam, diesel, and electric locomotives at its 2018 Holiday Open House.

The museum will be open to the public Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 8:00 p.m. through Saturday, December 29.

Carols by the Fire Few things are as conducive to holiday merriment as sipping wine by the fire while singing Christmas carols.

Veritas Vineyard in Afton will hold its annual Christmas Caroling Party on Friday, December 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The $40 ticket fee covers entry and a dinner including a hand-selected cheese charcuterie board, seasonal pickled vegetables and sauces to pair, a carving station with roasted tenderloin with red wine demi and horseradish creme, carved turkey breast with rosemary scented cranberry compote, roasted assorted root vegetables, haricot vert with red onion and almonds, salad bar with assorted mixed greens and toppings with dressing, a dessert station with assorted petit fours, and a complimentary hot chocolate station.

Wine will be sold separately by the bottle or glass.

Religious or secular, traditional or Neo-You-Name-It, the Staunton-Waynesboro area offers options galore for celebrating with friends, and family. En-Joy!

Feature Properties Open Dec. 5th

2108 Piper Way

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$839,000 - #570319 – Glenmore Open plan, renovated kitchen, privacy Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 DIR: 250 E to Glenmore, R on Glenmore Way, R on Piper Way to gatehouse. Continue ton Piper past club, L on Melrose Lane to the end. Home directly across road. www.2108PiperWay.com

Exquisite Estate Home

Keswick Estate, Albemarle Co. $2,650,000 – MLS #561427 Formal gardens & greenhouse, 5 BR Bob/Tricia Traugott, 434-882-0824

Exceptional Custom Home

Afton, Nelson Co. $589,900 – MLS #577292 Totally private, amazing views, 11.36 ac Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

Charming Colonial Home

Priced Almost $5K Below Assmt.

Picture Perfect, Artist Paradise!

Spacious & Immaculate Home

Amazing Renovation!

Great Backyard – Walk to Schools

Condo Overlooking Blue Ridge Mtns.

Buck Mountain, Albemarle Co. $489,500 – MLS #580678 Excellent condition, main level master suite Keith Knight, 434-981-3919

Forest Lakes, Albemarle Co. $399,000 – MLS #576291 Upgraded appliances, finished bsmt Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

Rapidan Forest, Louisa Co. $475,000 – MLS #576586 Custom-built colonial on 10 private acres Len Mailloux, 434-981-1972 Bruce Langevin, 434-996-2693

Hollymead, Albemarle Co. $306,000 – MLS #582226 Walk to schools, 2 decks Joshua Tracy, 434-249-9300

Hand Crafted Log Home

Glenmore, Albemarle Co. $949,000 – MLS #578572 Stone FP, wall of windows on golf course Alyson Maupin, 434-953-6112

Earlysville Forest, Albemarle Co. $449,900 – MLS #582576 Large rooms, open flow, 1.37 acres Bob Durrer, 434-242-6011

University Village, Albemarle Co. $290,000 – MLS #581962 The Best in Senior Living! Spacious 1 BR Julie Gee, 434-981-1212

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Moore’s Creek - Belmont $399,000 – MLS #583341 Custom craftsmanship, better than new Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 www.115BlincoeLane.com

Fantastic Home on 10 Acres Rivanna Woods, Fluvanna Co. $289,000 – MLS #572067 On the Rivanna River, 3 BR/2 BA Christopher Eagle, 434-284-0425

Ben Aliff 434-996-0016 NMLS #202242

Business Opportunity

Scottsville, Albemarle Co. $249,000 – MLS #30195716 Retail shop in center of Scottsville Bill Bailey, 434-817-6052

End Unit Town Home

Lake Reynovia, Albemarle Co. $229,900 – MLS #573891 3 BR, 3.5 BA, finished space in bsmt Kris Jensen, 434-566-1738

Renovated 3 BR, 3 BA Home Lake Monticello, Fluvanna Co. $225,000 – MLS #578999 Large deck, fully fenced yard & more Maggie MacInnis, 434-981-6669

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE OR LEASE OFFICE BLDG FOR SALE

RETAIL FOR LEASE

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CONDOS • • • •

4 Condominimum Units All Brick, 2 story building Close to airport $950,000

SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CTR • • • •

Corner Cap Faces Avon St. Ext’d Highly populated area 1,035 SF | $30 SF NNN

DOWNTOWN - FOR LEASE

2422 & 2424 RICHMOND RD • • • •

1006 E MARKET

Great investment opportunity Mostly leased Direct highway access Approx. 65,600 SF

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Close to Downtown 2nd Floor w/ elevator 10 Onsite parking spaces 3,098 SF | $17.50 SF

CVCMLS# 30287179

CVCMLS# 30214045

CVCMLS# 30321845| $6,000,000

CVCMLS# 30348567

Call Bill Howard 434.906.1240

Call Robin Amato 434.981.0767

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OFFICE CONDO FOR LEASE

RETAIL COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

BUILDING FOR LEASE

WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE

1232 EMMET ST. NORTH

941 GLENWOOD STATION • • • •

Class “A” Office Condo Third floor views & Balcony Beautiful Office Building 2,977 sq ft. @ $12.50 SF NNN

• Across from Fed Exec Inst.

• Free Standing Building • OUTSTANDING LOCATION • 3,200 SF $29 PSF | NNN

Call Bill Howard 434.906.1240

WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR LEASE

Lower level of Riverside Plaza 29N across from Sam’s Club 2,546 to 7,638 SF available $12 PSF Annually

Downtown Charlottesville 9’ ceilings Rollup and Dock door 5,600 SF | $12.75 SF CVCMLS # 30346977

Call Rob Archer 434.760.2777

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VACANT LAND FOR SALE

TWO LOTS FOR SALE

BRAND NEW SPACE FOR LEASE

Zions Crossroads area Can be sudivided Good road frontage $389,000

3450 BERKMAR

169 & 169B STARLITE PARK

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Stand alone Building One Month Free Rent Minutes to I64 & Pantops 4,000 Sq Ft. | $12 SF Annual CVCMLS# 30205476

CVCMLS# 30290373

2335 SEMINOLE TRAIL • • • •

918 HARRIS #B

2365 HUNTERS WAY • • • •

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CVCMLS# 30280524

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2 BUILDINGS FOR SALE

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3 Acre & 2 Acre in Fluvanna Zoned B-1, Pad Ready Located near I-64 and Rt. 15 $489,000 & $399,000

1st and 2nd floor space High visibilty - Retail / office $24 SF All inclusive 2,001 - 5,602 SF

CVCMLS# 30292287

CVCMLS# 30195448

CVCMLS# 3026650 & 30206662

CVCMLS# 30339818

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Call Butch today 434.531.5560

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Bill Howard 434.906.1240

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300 PRESTON AVE, STE. 300 CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902

Rob Archer 434.760.2777 robjarcher@gmail.com

Robin Amato 434.981.0767

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FOREST LAKES NEIGHBORHOOD Coming soon. Updated home on a culdesac lot.

Bright spacious updated kitchen with granite counter tops. Formal dining room & living room with French doors.

Family room with FP. 3 large bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom.

Convenient to schools, shopping & NGIC. $379,900.

Earlysville

1127 SOMER CHASE COURT SomerChase/Hollymead Neighborhood

Completely remodeled in a peaceful park like setting.

Well maintained end unit townhome convenient to shopping, schools, NGIC & Charlottesville. Bright open spacious floor plan. Eat-in kitchen, dining room and large famly room. Hardwood in foyer and kitchen area. 3 spacious BR incl master suite with huge walk-in closet.

Home backs to woods for privacy. MLS#583312, $275,000

3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2,137 sqft; 3.41 acres Renovations include: new dual pane insulated vinyl clad windows throughout, expanded deck, HVAC unit, floor coverings throughout(incl hardwood floors, tile & carpet), & new vanities & fixtures in baths.

Also, kitchen renovation incl. new cabinets, granite counters & appliances. 3-car detached garage/shop.

Move-in condition! MLS#582247, $392,500 Sylvia Guengerich SylviaGuengerich@RealEstateIII.com

Janet Bradley HomeSell Realty

janet@janetsellshomes.net 434-996-0303

434-981-2230

2019 Woodbrook Ct Charlottesville, Va 22901

2271 Seminole Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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Two story, stately brick home in North Downtown. In immaculate condition.

Set on a quiet street and an easy walk to downtown. Features include; hardwood floors, recently updated kitchen, sun room and full unfinished basement. Gracious living room with masonry fireplace and built-in bookcases.

Terrific backyard with small detached garage/ storage shed. $699,900 Experience

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the Valley!

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93 WOODSIDE DR Motivated Seller! Well maintained, hardwood

floors, cathedral ceiling, open kitchen/dining area Gracious family living in a ter+ large LR. Huge master w/ trey ceiling, 2 closets & private BA. Maint. free trex board deck, custom rific location. Large, mostly Enjoy the Holidays in this 1,976 fin. sq. ft., 3 BR., 2 BA., renovated Farmhouse located 3 built 12'x 16' Shed w. elect. Level yard, nicely landscaped & backs up to quiet wooded area. level lot with paved access to mi. off US 29 on 5.35 ac. Fenced 3- acre pasture with a 46 ft. x 56 ft. Barn & stream make GAAR MLS#67900 • $167,900 the garage and lower level pad this ideal for your horses or other animals. Plus, Seller has his own hide-away “Man Cave” site. First level offers master in the Barn, conveying completely furnished and equipped for cooking for family gather1336 ROSSER AVE bedroom. Kitchen has a breakAll Brick, 1 level in park like setting. Closeings or other events. This low maintenance home with tin roof offers updates of new oak to shopping, schools & short commute to with Granite counter tops & center island, new Bruce Hardwood Oak floors, new fast nook. Second level has 2 Charlottesville, Staunton, & Harrisonburg.cabinetry Great floor plan, arched doors between LR & DR, 2 FP, lightningplumbing- bathroom flooring & vanities, tilt -out windows, pantry and recent stainbedrooms and a finished bonus beautiful hardwood floors, large kitchen w/ center less steel appliances in the 15 ft. x 20.6 ft. Kitchen. Plus, original Heart Pine Floors, 400 island. Screened porch & mature landscaping. room - all with new carpet. Lower dependency level is complete with; bedroom, GAAR MLS#68098 • $158,000 amp electric service, ceramic tiled foyer, dual heat pump system & spacious 14 ft.x15.3 bath, kitchen and family room with gas fireplace. $689,900

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ft. Master BR. with walk-in closet & adjoining bath. Don’t Wait - Call for a Showing Today!

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Fishersville - 6 BR, 4 BA. Gourmet kit.: granite counters, stainless appl., hdwd floors. Formal dining w. wainscoting, chair rail & crown molding. Open floor plan, gas FP w/ marble hearth. Gleaming oak hardwood & custom trim throughout. 1st & 2nd floor master BR w/BA. Elevated pastoral view.

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This photo is of the lower level and the north elevation, facing Olympia Drive. The upper level of the building faces South and is the same architecture as the North, but is only one story. Both levels are walkouts.

The building will be all brick with metal roof.

CONSTRUCTION NOW UNDERWAY Proposed completion early summer 2019 Eight suites ranging from 1432 sq ft. to 1522 sq ft Zoned Highway Commercial (HC) Now Leasing

• Brick Construction - Standing Seam Metal Roof • Access from two lighted intersections, Giant Center and State Farm Blvd.

• Within 1 mile of 1-64

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he advantage of living a walkable distance from Downtown gets a lot of attention these days, but for many homebuyers a country lifestyle has plenty to recommend it.

A daily escape from work and urban stress is a big reason people move further out. For others it is easy access to an outdoor lifestyle featuring hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing, hunting, gardening or horseback riding.

One homebuyer expresses this well when he states that at his family’s country home “quiet time is always nearby, especially to enjoy the wide variety of birds.”

Still others enjoy sitting on their deck, inhaling the fresh country air, reading a book and contemplating the view. Or maybe it’s watching the stars come out at night while enjoying their outdoor fire pit that is the main draw.

Financial considerations play a part as well. Dwindling inventories of homes for sale throughout our region plus rapidly rising prices, especially in popular close-in areas, encourage sticker-shocked buyers to call their REALTORS® to help them find a home they can both enjoy and afford.

The affordability part may be especially true for first timers who may be priced out of much of the market in town.

Lower property taxes in most rural counties are just one more reason why living in the country makes sense.

Country Buyers

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Buyers from first timers to horse lovers who need property and a barn to board their favorite animals at home, are great candidates for the perfect rural property as are buyers who want to raise chickens and cattle.

Adam Beroza with Cheri Woodard Realty in Sperryville described one such client who had been living in town, but

Why We Love to Live in

THE COUNTRY

BY CELESTE M. SMUCKER

wanted space to spread out and raise farm animals. He purchased a home near the Greene and Madison County border and does a daily commute to Fredericksburg for work before coming home to his welcoming country retreat at the end of the day.

Others (especially buyers from crowded areas like Northern Virginia) love the luxury of rural privacy. Many

can sell a modest home in the big city and easily afford a home on acreage with great views that is big enough for them to enjoy long walks without ever leaving their property.

Entrepreneurial types may head out of town to grow vegetables for local restaurants or to sell at a farmers market, start a horse boarding business, raise dogs or grow grapes, apples, peaches and pumpkins.

Breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries appeal to rural entrepreneurs as well. Take a drive down Route 151 through Nelson County and sample a growing number of examples.

Agrotourism is an important way people earn incomes when they move out to the country observes Sharon Merrick with Roy Wheeler Realty, whose business often takes her to Louisa County.

These opportunities could include anything from winery or brewery tours and tastings, to pick- your-own apples and pumpkins, to wedding venues or even maintaining a cute little cottage available for Airbnb stays.

She described some recent tourists— attorneys and UVA grads now living in Northern Virginia and D.C.—who wanted to do the Louisa area vineyards in style. They stayed in a local B & B and rented a limo for their tour.

Second home buyers longing for a private place where they can de-stress from traffic, jobs and the congestion of urban living on long weekends are another big part of the country property market. Some buy with the intention of enjoying the country lifestyle permanently after they retire.

Beroza referenced some clients—describing them as “typical”— who sold their family home and bought a Madison County property along with a condo in town. Now they spend four days a week in the country and plan to move there permanently after retiring.

And then there are the families who are not ready or able to buy a home, but are still eager to move further out.

There are enough of them that demand for rental properties is high in places like Madison County says Patti Lillard with Montague Miller & Co. - Madison.

Rural Real Estate

Celeste Smucker is a writer and blogger who lives in the country not far from Charlottesville.

I don’t know where I would be living today if it weren’t for AHIP.” —Seniors Safe at Home client

1089 Beech Grove Amazing opportunity to own a charming home in the middle of Beech Grove.

Situated on 2.27 acres with mountain views, mature landscaping and a spacious and private back yard. The house has 2/3 BR, and 2.5 BA with a handsome stone fireplace, sweet little gourmet kitchen and tile floors. The great room has a cathedral ceiling and opens out to a covered entertainment area, perfect for gatherings of all sizes. Huge metal shop building in the back of the property has a 2 BR, 1 BA apartment. Perfect for a vacation rental or an extra area for guests. Main house can be 2 apartments. The perfect location just minutes to breweries, cideries, Wintergreen, the Farmers Market and shopping and services in Nellysford. 35 minutes into Charlottesville. Great home business potential. $2000 roof painting allowance at closing.

Price reduced! $329,000

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elderly neighbors are waiting for critical home repairs right now. Your support will keep them safe.

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“I had been living in a home that was

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The demand for a walkable, urban lifestyle and willingness to renovate older homes remains strong in our area. However, buyers who comparison shop soon learn they can own a lot more home for the money when they move further out while still staying less than 30 minutes from town.

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Her clientele includes investors, some of whom buy rural properties to remodel and resell, and others who hold them to rent to others.

If they choose a neighborhood to the east like Lake Monticello or Spring Creek, they will find affordable prices plus an amenity-rich package of extras like club houses, tennis courts, golf courses and walking trails. They can also buy a brand new, energy efficient single story house designed to facilitate living in place for the long term.

If living on the north end of town is more to your taste, check out the just opened neighborhood called Oxford Hills in Greene County where prices start in the low $200 thousands.

And just in case you were wondering if you would have to drive to town for groceries and other essentials, the answer is no. Most rural areas are experiencing growth in commercial services such as shops, restaurants, medical care, and vet services, all of which make living further out more convenient than ever before.

If you love to breathe fresh air, and enjoy outdoor living and open spaces with great views, consider moving to a home in the country. Your REALTOR® can help you evaluate the benefits and find the perfect house to meet your needs. n

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Many can sell a modest home in the big city and easily afford a home on acreage with great views that is big enough for them to enjoy long walks without ever leaving their property.

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When it comes to housing,

little things shouldn’t make a difference.

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If you have children or are pregnant and a landlord refuses to rent to you, requires a higher security deposit, limits the use of facilities, or says you can only live in certain areas of a housing complex ... that could be discrimination. And housing discrimination because of familial status is against the law.

If you believe you may be a victim of housing discrimination, contact HUD or your local Fair Housing Center:

Visit www.hud.gov/fairhousing or call the HUD Hotline 1-800-669-9777 (voice) 1-800-927-9275 (TTY)

Your Choice. Your Right. Your Home.

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BRANDON HILLS

STATELY COLONIAL Spacious 5 BR , 3 full & two half baths on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Main level master BR with updated bath. Hardwood floors on main level. Formal living room with wood burning FP. Cozy den/study with plenty of built in shelves & cabinets. Main floor laundry/mud room. Enjoy overlooking the beautiful landscaped back yard and gardens from the 15x25 screened porch. Great space for the growing family! Close to I-64, shopping & one exit from Augusta Health.

MLS#582408, $399,900

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XTRAORDINARY! Stunning contemporary chalet, occupying a commanding ridge line site, will engender thoughts of the Rockies.

The approx. 8000 sq. ft. will inspire you with its architectural and construction quality and detail. 2 master suites, each with stone FP’s, and 3 add’l BR’s complement the expansive family living & recreational areas. The great room has an impressive stone FP, 30+ ft. cathedral ceiling & panoramic winter view west toward the Alleghenies. The 6+ acre setting is completely private, but provides ready access to shopping, dining, Augusta Health and I-64. MLS#582944, $790,000

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HOME SALES STATS

ENDING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25, 2018

There were 55 sales in the 11 county and city areas

Staff:

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n 17 were in Albemarle with an average price of $420,915

Aimee Atteberry aimee@c-ville.com

n 6 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $471,847

MARKETING SERVICES

n 5 were in Louisa with an average price of $234,002

Beth Wood beth@caarrew.com 434.817.9330

n 1 was in Madison with a price of $120,000

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

n 6 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $186,583 n 3 were in Greene with an average price of $135,667

n 8 were in Staunton with an average price of $163,362

Celeste Smucker editor@caarrew.com

n 3 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $158,300

DESIGN

n 6 were in Nelson with an average price of $214,981

Tracy Federico designer@c-ville.com Lorena Perez designer2@c-ville.com

HOMES SOLD

4388 SUNSET DRIVE RIVERWOOD

571 LOCHLYN HILL DRIVE LOCHLYN HILL

111 SOUTH STREET LOUISA

445 CRAWFORDS CLIMB STONEY CREEK

390 OLD RECTORY LANE FORK UNION

306 ALPINE ROAD STAUNTON

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

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

GREENE COUNTY

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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: $.935 per $100

www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.775 per $100 www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.68 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

www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.804 per $100

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9 ACRES IN IV Y - MURR AY SCHOOL DISTRICT

500 RODES DRIVE $899,000 9 acres bordering Ivy Creek. 2 Story Colonial with extensive porches & covered balconies. 10’ ceiling, walls of windows, French Doors. Fabulous open floor plan for entertaining, wet bar & fireplace.

Chef ’s kitchen, gas stove, two ovens, warming drawer, cherry cabinets. Incredible master bedroom with “Hollywood” size master closet, his and her dressing rooms. 3 additional bedrooms, finished basement. Punkie Feil (434) 962-5222 or Elizabeth Feil Matthews (434) 284-2105

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1055 OLD GARTH ROAD • $695,000 On an elevated, 3 acre parcel, this idyllic Cape with cedar shake roof is located steps from the back entrance to Farmington and offers 3-4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Lovely mature landscaping, a quiet screen porch overlooking the woodlands and 3 beautiful wood burning fireplaces. Coming January 2019.

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657 JONNA STREET • $699,900 Main level living in this 5-bedroom, 4.5 bath home with open floor plan perfectly well-suited to contemporary life. In addition to luxe master suite, you’ll find an exceptional kitchen, ample living space for entertaining & lounging, plus private study all on the main level. Kristin Streed (434) 409-5619. MLS# 569531

1582 KENDRA STREET • $975,000 Set on spectacular 1 acre elevated lot with mountain and city light views, this home offers an open floor plan, first floor master suite, gourmet kitchen, multi-level outdoor living, home office, home gym and 3-car garage. Close to UVA and Downtown. Shannon Thomas (434) 882-1761. MLS# 580963

2775 LEEDS LANE • $449,000 Lovely 2-story home with attached Garage located in Ivy a on cul-de-sac. Multiple living areas, eat-in Kitchen, Family room with fireplace, and Storage galore. Brazilian granite counters and backsplash, new Roof, front porch (Trex floor), private backyard with creek. Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 574423

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2640 MILTON HILLS DRIVE • $499,000 Classic contemporary on 4.5 gorgeous acres w/ private pool. 400+ sf shed w/ electricity makes for a dream workshop. Character abounds inside w/ vaulted ceilings & custom beams, master bedroom plus add’l room on main level, spacious open concept great room w/ stone fireplace & loft. Lisa Lyons (434) 987-1767. MLS# 581892

1685 WELLESLEY KNOLLS • $625,000 1-level living w/ 1st floor master suite, laundry on main level & 3 add’l bedrms on 2nd floor. Heavy solid doors & hardwood floors throughout. Wide entry foyer opens to formal dining rm & great rm both w/ gas fireplace. Bright sunroom opens to private terrace & fenced rear yard. Lindsay Milby (434) 962-9148. MLS# 583141

2530 LAKE ALBEMARLE ROAD • $995,000 Unique opportunity on private 10+ acre lot! Over 6,100 finished sq ft in main house plus separate dependency above garage. Thoughtfully designed home with custom additions.

Terrace level with huge rec room. Outdoor oasis and expansive rear patio. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 576699

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120 TURTLE CREEK ROAD #3 • $153,500 Completely renovated w/ 2 BRs, 2 full baths, plus a den. Updated kitchen has new cabinets, stainless appliances, & pantry. Large living room has wood burning fireplace w/ adjoining home office / study & sliding doors to covered back patio. Wood laminate flooring & new carpet throughout. Lisa Lyons (434) 987-1767. MLS# 582588

25 EAST WATER STREET $1,195,000 C&O Row Phase III offers open concept smart design, private elevator, rooftop terrace with half bath, pergola & 360 degree views. All brick exterior with covered bluestone entry & 2-car garage. Gourmet kitchen with 9’ island, 30” Wolfe Range & Subzero refrigerator, 10’ ceilings in kitchen & great room with gas fireplace. Full floor master suite with walk-in closets, spa-like baths w/ steel tubs & full tiled shower enclosures.

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