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HESSIAN ROAD

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 $2,399,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

MILL RIDGE

Completely updated, 5-6 BR 5-BA, 2-story home in perfect condition! 1st floor master suite, oversized 2-car garage, potential for office or efficiency apartment above.

Meriwether Lewis School District. MLS#585447 $1,100,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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Comfortable living awaits in this 1-level, 3-bedroom brick residence. Situated on a corner lot in the popular Rugby Avenue neighborhood, this home is within easy walking or biking distance to Downtown or UVA. MLS#588524 $439,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

Elegant villa offering easy living in an excellent location, walking distance to Farmington, Birdwood Golf Course, and Boar’s Head Resort. Its many stunning features include a chef ’s kitchen that opens to a breakfast area, a master bedroom suite with a spalike bathroom, and a finished lower level that includes a family room with a bar. High-end finishes and details abound. MLS#588077 $985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

ARCOURT

French-inspired stone residence tucked away on 20+ completely fenced acres, displays a beautifully-designed interior and rugged, yet elegant, exterior. Bucolic, private setting, 3-stall stable and spacious carriage home.

MLS#588398 $2,345,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

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 $614,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

TUCKAHOE FARM

Rivanna Reservoir! Minutes to town, exceptional setting with great privacy on 18 acres. Magnificent views from almost every room in this 7,000 sq/ft home. Pool, guest home and over 800’ on the reservoir. MLS#585560 $1,895,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MEADOWBROOK HILLS

Milton L. Grigg ca. 1941 has historical integrity and 2005 addition. 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 baths, open kitchen with breakfast nook, family room with fireplace and master suite. MLS #585792 $985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

STONY POINT ROAD

Classic Georgian residence, private and tranquil 72 acres. Pastures, woods, trails, streams and mountain views only 8 miles from Charlottesville. Spacious home, excellent condition, contemporary fresh flair throughout including: gorgeous gourmet kitchen, luxurious main level master suite, beautifully appointed guest home and 3-stall stable. A lovely, updated and manageable estate! MLS#588971 $1,975,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

LAFAYETTE

Tucked in a quiet and peaceful setting down a delightfully tree-lined lane is this attractive, three-story clapboard house with spacious rooms on 91 gently rolling acres, great views, and stream. MLS#574119 $2,395,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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CARAPAN

2.5 private acres in Keswick Estates. 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

EDNAM FOREST

Immaculate and tastefully renovated home on one of the largest lots in Ednam. Highlights include 1stfloor master suite and striking stone fireplace in great room.MLS#586335 $1,285,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

STONY POINT

1-level cottage on 12.7 mostly wooded acres near a beautiful creek. Home is surrounded by terraces. The rooms include a great room for living/dining, master bedroom, kitchen with gas stove and sun porch.

MLS#587733 $435,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

504 PARK HILL

North Downtown brick residence with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, study, wood floors, fireplace, eat-in kitchen with open family room, full basement with playroom, fenced yard, private deck and 2-car garage.

MS#586714 $598,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

GLENAIRE

Solid brick home on 1.5-acres in the Meriwether/ Henley/Western school districts. Home features 4-BR, hardwood flooring, and fin. basement with plenty of storage. Screened porch overlooks large backyard.

MLS#588581 $389,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

HURSTVILLE

An historic waterfront plantation 10 minutes from Kilmarnock with an original Tidewater-style house built in 1776 on 324 acres with nearly a mile of beach on the Chesapeake Bay. $2,390,000 Philip Reed, 804.833.8325

SUNNYSIDE

Large parcel convenient to Charlottesville and UVA. Exceptional Blue Ridge views, farm house (in need of restoration). Under VOF easement, but with divisions into already predetermined parcels. MLS#585228 $4,400,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

LOWFIELDS

251-acre farm overlooking the James River with Blue Ridge Mtn. views. 3,600+ square foot main house with pool, charming guest cottage, barns and outbuildings. Under conservation easement. MLS#586582 $1,950,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MOSBY MOUNTAIN

Set on a quiet street, this home offers 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2-car garage. Open kitchen design, large bay window in dining room, masters on first and second floor. Lovely sun room. Full basement partially finished.

MLS#586144 $549,000 Jim Faulconer,434.981.0076

OLD MANSE

1868 farm house on the National Register of Historic Places. Greek Revival home surrounded by ancient boxwoods, mature trees and gardens. 46 acres in the city of Orange, with easement possibilities. MLS#585098 $595,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

HANDLEY FARM ESTATES

Impeccable, one-level 4 bedroom home, gorgeous mountain views perched on 5+ private acres in Western Albemarle. Just 10-15 minutes from Waynesboro or Charlottesville. MLS#585923 $1,295,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

SCOTTSVILLE

42.26 park-like acres approx. 1.5 mi. from historic Downtown Scottsville! Includes one division right.

Soil study complete. Currently in land use. Mountain views! Only 20 mi. from C’ville. MLS#530854 $337,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

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NEWS & VIEWS Local Real Estate Related News Regional Housing Partnership Presents Inaugural “Opening the Door” Regional Housing and Homelessness Summit The Regional Housing Partnership (RHP) of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) is proud to present the inaugural “Opening the Door” Regional Housing and Homelessness Summit, which will be held from 8:30 a.m.– 3:20 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Omni Charlottesville Hotel.

professional service to develop effective solutions. The TJPDC is guided by a locally appointed, twelve-member Commission, of which at least 51 percent are local elected officials. Member localities include the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. Commission meetings, which are open to the public, are held the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the TJPDC office. Funding sources include annual contributions from our member local governments, state appropriations, grants from federal and state governments, contract services and private foundations.

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GUESTHOUSE ROAD Antebellum Farm on the James River.

Circa 1763 with an 1840 addition.

Peaceful and private. Easy access to the James by Wreck Island Creek. Excellent condition and lovingly maintained by current owners. The recently restored Summer kitchen could have many different uses. A one of a kind property! $499,900

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RIVANNA FARM Riverfront, country estate with sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views. A gracious Georgian manor with slate roof, cobblestone courtyard and two matching, 2 story residences. 12’ ceilings on main floor. Two large, elegant suites on the second floor with a great walk-in closet and dressing room.

The Rivanna River flows along the farm to the west. Property includes a 2 bedroom Gardener’s house, pool & pool house as well as lovely Gillette Gardens and terraces. $3,500,000

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About Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership – The Regional Housing Partnership (RHP) serves as an official advisory board, created by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, in partnership with the public, private, nonprofit, and citizen stakeholders related to housing. The Regional Housing Partnership (RHP) will address the housing needs of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District’s region, with a focus on housing production, diversity, accessibility, cost, location, design, and increasing stability for the region’s residents.

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St. Anne’s-Belfield School Hosting April 28 Girls on the Run Celebration 5K St. Anne’s-Belfield School will host the eighth Charlottesville Girls on the Run Celebration 5K on Sunday, April

For more information, visit www. girlsontheruncenva.org/5K- Detail-2.

LOCATION: St. Anne’s-Belfield School (799 Faulconer Drive) DATE: Sunday, April 28 TIME: 1:00 p.m. with 12:45 p.m. road closure CONTACT: Mary Stuart Fountain, 5K Coordinator (919) 665-9861 St. Anne’s-Belfield School is a co-educational preschool through grade 12 day school of nearly 900 students and 150 faculty and staff, with a boarding program in grades nine through twelve. Fifteen countries are represented in the student body, with 40 percent of students receiving financial aid. More information may be found at www.stab.org. n

includes life lessons to inspire independent thinking, creative problem-solving, and overall wellness. More than 300 end-of-season celebrations are routinely held across the country.

This spring’s run will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, with a start at the St. Anne’s-Belfield School football field, 799 Faulconer Drive. The main road will close at 12:45 p.m. to accommodate the race.

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This event will bring together elected officials and other leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to discuss policy and programmatic tools designed to “Open the Door” to housing opportunities for all residents of our region. The day will comprise of information sharing, discussion and networking, and efforts to address housing challenges throughout our region.

It is sponsored by the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA), Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR), University of Virginia (UVA), Bramante Homes Inc, Park Properties Management Co., Pinnacle Construction & Development Corporation, and Stony Point Design/Build, Fluvanna County, and the University of Virginia Community Credit Union.

28. Approximately 250 girls from eight area schools will come together to complete the race and celebrate a successful spring season.

Begun in 1996 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Girls on the Run is now a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization and 5K training curriculum that

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A Virginia Country Life

BARTERBROOK - c. 1900 3-bedroom renovated farm house - extraordinary country property 10 minutes north of Charlottesville set on 33 private acres. Renovated turn of the century weatherboard farm house 3-bedrooms 3 bathrooms and over 3,151 square feet. Additional timber frame workshop/ barn and barn renovation with loft bedroom and full kitchen and bathroom that has to be seen to be believed. This building is a masterpiece of rustic charm and historic aesthetic that one only dreams about. MLS# 584756 $1,695,000

BLOOMINGDALE - Originally built in 1840, Bloomingdale is a noteworthy Orange County, VA historic property located in the heart of Somerset.

The Federal manor has a magnificent center hall with 11 ft. ceilings on main floor and fireplaces in every room (8 total). Renovated: Geothermal heating and air, renovated sun porch roughed in for secondary kitchen, saltwater pool, master bath, foam insulation. House sits on 14 Ac. w/mature trees and boxwood gardens, & incredible Southwest and Blue Ridge Mt. views. MLS# 567939 $1,275,000

KESWICK ESTATE - Located only 5 miles east of Charlottesville. Adjoining the Keswick Hall and Golf Club with current renovations underway at the Hotel and and newly designed Pete Dye Golf Course, “Full Cry”, the chance to build your own signature custom home awaits. Fulfill the dream and choose a homesite; golf views, water views or tranquil wooded views there is potential with myriad of options to select on homesite or house design. Contact Murdoch Matheson, exclusive Listing agent for over 40 homesites in Keswick Estate.

THE GARDNER FARM - A personal parkland.

Proximity to several international airports and mid-atlantic cities the Gardner farm is an expansive retreat of 1,563 acres that offers the highest degree of privacy and bucolic tranquility rural Virginia can offer. 4 miles of the South Anna River traverses the property with approximately 20 miles in trails extending through forests of poplar and oak. Several unique river crossings link this private parkland with numerous potential home sites, 4 scenic ponds and a 30 acre lake. MLS# 566282 $7,500,000

WHITE HART - c. 1998 Shelter and Associates English manor sited in the center of a 350-acre expanse of rolling northern Albemarle County farmland. Expansive views of the Southwest and Blue Ridge Mountain ranges, over 8,000 s.f. the 4 bedroom home, extraordinary setting and 20 min to Charlottesville. Blue Rige Mountain views.

MLS 573304 $4,995,000

HIGHLAND ORCHARD - Nearly 1,000-acres in Albemarle County, Virginia - 20 min from Charlottesville and UVA. Situated among the headwaters of the Hardware River, Highland Orchard features a rolling pasture and woodland with a stylish contemporary residence situated to enjoy the spectacular views. The Main residence, guest house, farm managers cottage, formal greens pool and host of complimentary farm buildings make this one of the most extraordinary farm offering in Virginia.

MLS 580935 $9,500,000

FAIR VIEW - c.1856 brick Georgian manor home encompasses four levels of living space totaling 9,000 s.f. with 10’ ceilings and heart pine floors throughout as well as numerous fireplaces and original moldings and woodwork. 5 bedrooms or more possible with a delightful guest cottage next to existing period ice house. Formal gardens and rose garden, Farm managers house and horse facilities and equipment barns. The complete package, located in Somerset VA. MLS# 585034 $2,975,000

STONE’S THROW - 42-acre country estate in Keswick, VA. Built in 2005 the main residence has 6-bedrooms, 9bathrooms, 6 fireplaces, large 1st floor master, infinity swimming pool and hot tub, 7-stall stable and riding ring with paddocks on all sides, two detached garages and two guest quarters.

Sprawling views to the south and west, this is sunset heaven. This is an equestrians dream property.

Charlottesville in under 12 minutes. MLS# 585648 $3,250,000

VERULAM FARM - Over 500-acres with more than 1,000-acres of adjoining land in conservation easement owned by the city of Charlottesville. The existing farm and additional land offer recreational trail unsurpassed in this proximity to the city.

A classic Georgian manor home, stables and very delightful guest house make Verulam the most interesting offering in Virginia. drop dead views of the Blue Ridge and as close to town as you can get.

MLS# 583494 $15,800,000

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CAMPBELL ROAD - 209+/- acres located in the beautiful Keswick hunt area of Albemarle County. The land has numerous building sites with wonderful views of the southwest mountains. Existing improvements include, 4 tenant/guest homes, stable complex and cattle barn. The property has a mix of open pastures and hardwood forest. Price upon request. MLS# 496120 • $2,495,000

GOBBLERS GLEN - This Kahil Hamady designed residence is one of the finest homes currently on the market. The owners married perfect proportions with the highest quality materials, native stone, reclaimed wood, custom staircase and millwork and top of the line casement windows to take in the 40-mile views from every room. No expense spared. Ian Robertson designed gardens create a magical setting augmented by the natural beauty of the surrounding land. Rich soils and abundant water provide excellent orchard, grape Peter A. Wiley – 434.422.2090 or grazing potential. MLS# 587839 • $1,850,000

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STUNNING BLUE RIDGE VIEWS

EXPANSIVE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

CHICKEN MOUNTAIN ROAD - 388 +/- acres located on Chicken Mountain Road with views of the Blue Ridge and the Southwest Ridge. Property is completely private and surrounded by large estates including Montpelier. The land is rolling and is a mix of woods and open meadows with numerous springs and streams. The open land is all fenced and currently grazed by cattle. The property is further protected by a conservation easement. Price upon request. MLS # 566766 • $2,500,000

MILE END RIDGE - In a beautiful 114 ac elevated setting with expansive mountain views, this residence is an expansive English country manor replete with all modern conveniences. The first floor is comprised of the timbered foyer, walnut library, dining room, music room, gourmet kitchen, adjoining family room, half bath, laundry room, and amazing master suite. The second floor includes 4 additional bedrooms with baths, and a widow’s walk. An Infinity pool, pool house/guest apartment and 4 car garage complete the offering.

Peter A. Wiley – 434.422.2090 MLS# 573218 • $3,250,000

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RIVER FRONTAGE AND BLUE RIDGE VIEWS

RUTH HOLLOW FIRE TRAIL - 17+ Acre Mountain Retreat. A very rare find in Madison County. 17 acres with great mountain views to the east (overlooking Madison) and west (into the Rapidan River valley, across to Flattop Ridge and surrounding mountains). Mostly open with electricity already in place. Ideal for a weekend getaway within 1 ½ hours from DC. Hunting, hiking and other recreational opportunities. Access is by 4-wheel drive vehicle. Available with additional land. MLS# 583622 • $211,500

RIVER ROCK FARM - A beautiful farm with long frontage on the Lynch River and great views of the Blue Ridge. The main residence was custom built with reclaimed materials, native fieldstone and on-site milled oak counters. Sited for complete privacy, the home, a copper system pool and pool house enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Ridge. Pastures and a barn complex with riding trails, guest cottage/rental round complete this offering. High speed internet available. MLS # 588685 • $1,400,000

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New to Market

Remarkable Cape Cod

Glenmore, Albemarle Co. $565,800 – MLS #588843 Peaceful corner lot, total kitchen renovation Bob/Tricia Traugott, 434-882-0824

Panoramic Mtn. Views – 8+ Acres Stanardsville, Greene Co. $374,000 – MLS #588838 Renovated Craftsman style cottage Brigitte Powell, 434-465-1433

Lovely One Level Home

1940’s School House Cottage

Exceptional Custom Home

Spectacular One-of-a-Kind Home

27 Acre Property

Beautifully Renovated Home

Hessian Hills, Albemarle Co. $369,000 – MLS #588710 3 BR, 3 Full BA, hardwood floors Anne Hughes, 434-989-2041

Scottsville, Buckingham Co. $144,500 – MLS #588652 Charm galore, many updates Debi Dotson, 434-960-6753

Feature Properties

Beautiful Home on 3.58 Acres

Stunning Mt. Vernon Style Home

Hardiplank & Stone 2-Story Home

All Brick 4 Bedroom Home

Albemarle County $2,350,000 – MLS #583704 4 BR, 3 BA, 8000 sf commercial grade shop Bill Bailey, 434-817-6052

Walnut Hills, Albemarle Co. $879,000 – MLS #580618 Finished basement, 4.79 acres, 5 BR Len Mailloux, 434-981-1972 Bruce Langevin, 434-996-2693

Keswick Estate, Albemarle Co. $1,395,000 – MLS #578627 New gourmet kitchen, updated baths Sabina Martin, 434-981-1147

Earlysville, Albemarle Co. $424,900 – MLS #586978 Natural light, fin basement, 2+ acres Justin Kent, 434-951-7052 Wes Kent, 434-951-7008

Glenmore, Albemarle Co. $899,000 – MLS #578572 Stone FP, wall of windows on golf course Alyson Maupin, 434-953-6112

Haywood, Madison Co. $380,000 – MLS #560929 Brick home, cottage and so much more Charles Shifflett, 434-882-0169

Glenmore, Albemarle Co. $879,000 – MLS #586252 Waterfront/golf views & many updates Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 www.1631GatewickPlace.com

Fry’s Spring, Charlottesville $378,000 – MLS #586254 Mountain views, newly finished bsmt Joshua Tracy, 434-249-9300

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Gorgeous Panoramic Views – 13 Ac Free Union, Albemarle Co. $375,000 – MLS #586181 Renovate or build your dream home Maggie MacInnis, 434-981-6669

Elegant End Unit – Great Location!

The Village at Highlands, Albemarle Co. $359,900 – MLS #581908 1st floor master suite, one-car garage Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

Open Floor Plan – 4 Bedrooms Stoney Ridge, Albemarle Co. $340,000 – MLS #586923 Pinterest worthy townhome on large lot Bob/Tricia Traugott, 434-882-0824

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SPACIOUS, 4+ BR, 4.5 BA light-filled home with open floor plan at end of cul-de-sac. Abundant outdoor living space on multiple levels in beautiful, private setting. Neighborhood convenient to UVA, shopping & downtown. $564,900.

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ESCAPE TO MIDDLE RIVER! This cozy 3BR/ 2BA Cape Cod on almost 4 acres is the perfect get away. Enjoy the peaceful sounds of the river and walking trails through the woods. Property line fronts the Conway River. Just minutes from the Shenandoah National Park and Rapidan Wildlife Management Area. Only 10 mins to Stanardsville and 20 mins to Ruckersville. $195,000. Megan Perry, 434-806-5245. (588205)

YOUR MOUNTAIN RETREAT AWAITS! One level living in Dogwood Valley features new flooring in living room and hallway, fresh paint throughout and freshly painted front porch and rear deck. Master Suite features a walk-in closet and attached master bathroom with dual vanity, jetted tub and stand up shower. Large yard with shed, mature flower beds and stream. $143,900.

Megan Perry, 434-806-5245. (588167)

FOREST LAKES SOUTH. This 2-story Colonial has had all the major updates in recent years inside and out. Just like new! Offering 4BR/2.

5BA, formal dining & living rooms, finished basement rec room & oversized garage. Redesigned back yard deck & retaining wall makes it a wonderful entertaining area. $494,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187.

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COME BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME in Octonia Highlands! Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the beautiful South River Valley where nature and community are a lifestyle.

The builder has 6 designs from 1730-2730 FSF, 2 car garage, unfinished basement, over 19 lots to chose from and offering all the upgrades you would like in a new home. $473,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187. (588107)

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED and upgraded in all the right places. Home offers 3 levels of living. Main level offers eat in kitchen with working island, living room with wood burning FP. Upstairs offers a spacious master bedroom and master bath and an additional bedroom that has a private attached bath. The nicely finished basement offers a 3rd bedroom, den, laundry room and full bath. $234,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434960-5187. (588468)

THIS 1950’S HOME had been meticulously maintained and is located on a large corner lot which presents an excellent investment opportunity. Additional features are hardwood floors throughout main level, enclosed sunroom, living room with FP, family room, spacious patio for entertaining, unfinished basement for storage or add’l living space. Exceptional home now and forever.

An outstanding buy at $464,000. Courtney Sargeant, 434-962-3100. (586995)

CHARM OF YESTERDAY ABOUNDS! Built in the early 1900's, this home is longing to be restored. Beautiful wood floors, handsome built ins and 9' ceilings. Claw foot tub in 2nd full bath. Central heat and air / newer windows. On a half acre walkable to downtown Crozet. $295,000.

Caroline Revercomb, 434-981-1893. (585162)

THE SPROUCE COTTAGE sits on nearly 30 acres at Bundoran Farm. The pond in the front enhances the grand views of multiple ridge lines.

If a buyer decided to build a more prominent main house and to use the cottage as a guest house, another approved building site is included with the property in a perfect location nearby. 15 minutes south of Charlottesville. $825,000. Sandy Stuart, 434-872-3435. (588302)

LIKE PRIVACY AND PASTORAL VIEWS? Tucked back off a rural back road in Madison sits this 14+ acre wooded parcel waiting for your new home ideas. Property already has an existing entrance, just needs you to decide where you want to live. Property is clearly marked with updated survey. $115,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187.

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Garden Week:

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Extraordinar y Gardens at Their Springtime Peak

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e say spring is in the air, but really it’s poking up out of the ground. All those folks walking around with heads down this time of year aren’t depressed, they’re spellbound—entranced and uplifted by the wonder and beauty of nature’s budding bounty. Also, they’re plotting and planning, already dreaming of next year’s gardens.

April in Virginia is a gardener’s delight, and half the pleasure is in showing and sharing, displaying one’s plantings to friends and passersby, discussing what bloomed and what didn’t, where it all came from, and how it would look even better if the perennials from Aunt Frances were just moved a few feet south and the bushes trimmed back. A gardener’s work is never done, and true gardeners are secretly happy that’s so.

The women of the Garden Club of Virginia have been plotting and planting and proudly displaying for 90 years now, since Virginia’s first Historic Garden Week in 1929, and they’re ready with their annual spring show, an eight-day statewide event giving visitors a once-a-year opportunity to see extraordinary gardens at their springtime peak, along with exquisite homes decorated with over 2,300 flower arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members.

“Virginia is especially beautiful during Historic Garden Week,” says Jean Gilpin, President of the Garden Club of Virginia. “For eight days at the end of April and early May, visitors from all over the world will tour beautiful homes and gardens and enjoy all Virginia has to offer. Every year the properties opened and the tours offered are different, making each year a unique experience.”

The 2019 event comprises 31 tours, and is organized and hosted by 47 member clubs. Approximately 200 private homes, gardens and historic places will be open.

Hosted as always by the Rivanna Garden Club, the Charlottesville Garden Club, and Albemarle Garden Club, this year’s Albemarle County self-guided tour will take place on Sunday, April 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours of the University of Virginia’s Pavilion Gardens will be given on Monday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., starting on the steps of the Rotunda facing the Lawn.

All five homes on this year’s main tour are located in the Ivy area. Two are situated on large properties of two or more acres and have been designed “In Harmony with Nature,” i.e., in keeping with the land’s natural topography, to

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create minimal disturbance to slopes and streams.

“Natural plants and shrubs, along with good conservation practices including use of recycled materials for paths, and plantings to encourage bird and animal habitats, have been skillfully incorporated into these gardens,” explains Phyllis Ripper, co-chair of the 2019 Historic Garden Week Tour in Albemarle County.

“Visitors will learn how these homeowners have created outdoor spaces that appear to have naturally occurred.” Participants can also see a contemporary backyard with versatile outdoor spaces, a mountaintop estate with panoramic views, and a farmhouse surrounded by two acres of naturalized gardens.

Chauncey Jerome, a tiger maple dining room table, and a Pennsylvania sideboard with original Benjamin Franklin knobs. A collection of teacups reflects the family’s ancestral roots in Europe and the Northeast.

Friend and Walter Home The second “In Harmony with Nature” property, the Friend and Walter Home, features a country cottage set on 3.5 acres of natural woods, with informal gardens abutting a nature preserve. The main home was constructed in 2000 using a Southern Living house plan. One of the owners, a self-described “compulsive designer/builder,” made rock and stone pathways that meander through a gate to a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs,

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tertaining. The owners reside in a circa 1926 cottage of a style they call “Early America meets Restrained English Cottage.”

Three major renovations, including the insertion of rustic beams for the living room, kitchen, family room and master bedroom, have transformed the original 1,200 square foot home.

Additional floors were added in 2012, tripling the square footage, which was enhanced with reclaimed heart pine floors, custom trim, fireplace mantels and matching beams. The exterior features stucco siding below deep roof eaves and exposed rafters, a red tin roof and faux gable vents resembling birdhouses. Copper chimney pots add Old World character.

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Ottaway Home “This is not a typical Virginia garden,” say the owners of Ottaway Home, “as each space tells the story of our travels and reflects upon what we love.”

In a decade of imaginative gardening they’ve made a yard full of exposed clay and weeds into a pleasant, functioning

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Boninti Home and Garden “In Harmony with Nature” is the “ambient melody,” as the tour guidebook puts it, of the Boninti home and garden, which was “created by the owners over four decades. Each garden decision followed both the principles of design and those of conservation. The gardens feature native plantings, often grown from cuttings, and hardscaping with recycled or reused items. Even the paths were built with stones and concrete collected from other places.”

Once inside a large iron gate, visitors will see hundreds of spring flowers beneath mature shrubs and trees. At the house, everything from the exterior paint color to the interior décor reflects “the geographic and cultural influences of this family.” Among the 19th century collectibles are antique clocks by

which he also built.

In a workshop adjacent to the main house, visitors will see a few of the thousands of bluebird houses one owner—a prominent member of the Bluebird Society and the Master Naturalists in Virginia—has constructed and sold for the cost of materials. Only the garden will be open.

Little Spring Hollow Once a 52-acre sheep farm, Little Spring Hollow is dotted with mature trees, stone work, old fashioned cottage-style plants, and more than 200 dwarf English boxwoods. The old farm’s tractor shed is now a garden studio with an English-style courtyard and rose-covered pergola. The sloping, terraced back yard holds a play field, a vegetable garden, and a patio for en-

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space, adding a balancing rock statue typical of Hawaiian beaches, and a flagstone patio, designated as a pet memorial, with benches used for morning coffee and reflection.

The fire pit and dining area were inspired by trips to Japan and Australia. In the 2 ½ acre garden, stone paths make walkways. Elsewhere there are sculptures, vegetable and herb gardens, a small lily pond, and plants selected to thrive in both full sun and shade. Birds love the Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick tree adjacent to the bird feeders. A deer and privacy fence run around the perimeter of the informal garden. Only the garden will be open.

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Viewpoint Named for the views from its Turner Mountain plateau, Viewpoint features classic revival architecture, including a white brick and stucco façade, a slate and copper roof, and large columns.

The 1960s home has undergone two architect-designed renovations, but maintains its original character and charm.

Visitors walking from the entrance foyer to the back terrace will see high ceilings, plaster moldings, and a maple staircase made from trees on the property. A guest cottage was built as an artist studio and restored with Thomas Jefferson’s North Pavilion in mind.

The garden includes boxwood and holly along the driveway, a bluestone reflecting pond, and all-season blooms.

Spring flowers likely to be in bloom include an evergreen clematis, peonies, daffodils, hellebores, woodland poppy, and cornelian cherry. Trees on the property include bigleaf magnolias, fringe trees, and dogwoods. A woodland trail is guarded by a 10-foot red dragon sculpture. Seating along a bluff offers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Only the garden will be open.

nial Williamsburg landscape architects Alden Hopkins and Donald Parker, the Garden Club of Virginia restored the University’s Pavilion Gardens and their surrounding serpentine walls.

West Pavilion gardens were restored between 1947 and 1953. East Lawn gardens were restored between 1960 and 1965.

Research on the history of the gardens is currently underway, and work in the gardens continues to be supported by the Garden Club of Virginia. Floral arrangements created by the Dogwood Garden Club and the Keswick Garden Club may be seen in the UVA Pavilion homes.

Garden Club History Since its founding in 1920 the Garden Club of Virginia has grown from eight clubs to forty-seven, with over 3,300 members—and nationwide influence. Just as Virginia is the “Mother of

Presidents,” Historic Garden Week, as the oldest and largest house and garden tour in the nation, is right to call itself the “Mother of House and Garden Tours.” And it’s a tour with a purpose.

In 1927 the first Garden Club of Virginia flower show raised $7,000 to save trees planted by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. The first tours, known as “pilgrimages,” took place two years later, and tour proceeds have funded the restoration and preservation of important Virginia landscapes ever since. To date nearly 50 projects have been completed.

Local gardeners have been part of this event since the beginning. “Our hundred year-old Club was right there at the forefront of Historic Garden Week,” says longtime club historian Mary Pollock of Albemarle Garden Club, founded in 1920, and a co-sponsor of the Albemarle-Charlottesville tour. “At a Garden Club of Virginia luncheon on May 18, 1928, our club members at the head table came up with the idea of instituting Historic Garden Week as the means to pay for their first restoration, Kenmore in Fredericksburg.

“Historic Garden Week funds are still used today partly to fund the extraordinary work done by the Garden Club of Virginia in the preservation and restoration of historic and beautiful Virginia homes and gardens.”

In December of 1929 the Garden Club of Virginia established Historic Garden Week, and began that first restoration. That same year, the Garden Club of Virginia joined with the Izaak Walton League and the Virginia Academy of Science to encourage the General Assembly to establish State Parks in Virginia. (The

Commonwealth would officially create its first six state parks in 1936).

“Historic Garden Week is unprecedented as a fundraiser that underwrites restoration projects and supports our centennial project with the state parks,” Gilpin says. With 40 active restoration sites and 24 grants to Virginia’s parks in the past three years, the work of the Garden Club of Virginia has broad and significant statewide impact.

“Much more than a benefit, Historic Garden Week is a beloved springtime tradition—for both our members and for the nearly 24,000 people that attend,” Stephie Broadwater, the event’s State Chair says. “This enduring legacy brings our membership together towards a common goal,” Gilpin adds.

“Historic Garden Week would not be possible without the hard work of our 3,300 members.”

How to Tour This year’s tour homes are accessible by shuttle buses only. The buses will depart from the Greencroft Club just off Rt. 250 at 575 Rodes Drive in Ivy. Parking at or near the tour route is not permitted. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour at the Greencroft Club for $50, or purchased in advance for $40 at albemarle-charlottesville@ vagardenweek.org.

In a tent at the Greencroft Club visitors will find representatives of several plant societies, local boutique vendors, and experts on trees and landscaping. The Greencroft Club will sell $12 box lunches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at tour headquarters at the Greencroft Club. Lunches may be ordered before April 15 for $12 at www.lisa@wayand.com.

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Installing pendant lights in place of recessed-can lighting makes for a surprisingly dramatic change. Pendant lights come in all sorts of styles from Colonial to industrial to rustic and more. This sort of lighting also makes your kitchen more inviting as an entertainment area, so consider a dimmer switch.

Replacing overhead fluorescent fixtures is a sure way to provide a more contemporary look. Installing under-cabinet lighting is another quick modernization that brightens work areas. (Why didn’t I do this before?)

Some kitchens even lend themselves to chandeliers. We’re not talking cut-crystal here, but a multi-light fixture that’s industrial or whimsical and makes an artful statement.

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Other Quick Tricks

Improve the Lighting

A thorough floor cleaning can make a definite difference. If your floor is wood, hire someone to power sand it—or rent a machine yourself. You’ll be surprised how this will lighten the floor and remove those stains where the kids spilled that bottle of ink, the dishwasher flooded or where the dog was, well, being a dog.

Scrub your tile floor, replace any broken tiles and freshen the grout. If your laminate floor is damaged, conceal problems with a striking area rug or two chosen to enhance your color scheme.

New cabinet fixtures can also make a nice difference. These days, many people opt for open shelving which can often be economically created by the removal of cabinet doors, but this is a good idea only for the tidy.

In the past, backsplashes were often simply painted or covered with linoleum. (Remember linoleum?) Now, “subway” tile is a popular choice, coming in many colors and styles including faux brick or marble.

If you have kitchen windows, replacing your old window treatment with something fresh requires very little DIY effort. Even something as simple as replacing a dated kitchen faucet with a new one makes a difference.

The nice part of all these little tweaks is that they are kind to your budget. Whether you update in one crazy week or work at the project slowly over a period of months, modest updates in your kitchen can provide some real bang for your buck. n

Updating your lighting is another relatively inexpensive tactic, especially if you are reasonably handy. CAVEAT: You must also know where to turn off the electric current to the lights you are replacing!

Marilyn Pribus and her husband live near Charlottesville. They have an open floor plan, hence no real kitchen walls, but painting the area above the cabinets and installing an attractive backsplash over existing paint made a big difference .

Kitchen Upgrades: MOST PEOPLE AGREE

the kitchen is the most important room in the house when it’s time to sell your property. It often serves as the family’s activity hub and homebuyers definitely don’t want a tired-looking space.

Instead they want an efficient food preparation area—possibly with eat-in capabilities—so you want your kitchen to shine. In fact, many people recommend substantial kitchen re-dos and updates to compete with other properties on the market.

But wait a minute! Remodeling magazine’s annual analysis shows that a mid-range or upscale kitchen do-over yields an estimated return of less than 60 percent of the investment when the house is sold.

In other words, while an upgraded kitchen definitely gives your home an edge compared to others on the market, you should carefully consider the best way to invest your dollars. If you plan to be in your place long-term, your own enjoyment of an improved kitchen may be the deciding factor for major changes.

Key points are to do your research, plan wisely, and work in stages if that’s what the budget allows. Visit model homes, home improvement stores, and websites to check out the latest styles and find what you love.

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At the same time, it’s good to know there are relatively inexpensive ways to really smarten up your kitchen, especially with some economical cosmetic changes. Often these are projects that do-it-yourselfers can handle easily.

Get Out the Paint Brush Fresh paint is a good place to start, but it’s important to find the right color and it’s very difficult to judge that from those little two-inch-square samples.

One couple used a paint square which seemed a perfect match to the pattern in an area carpet, but after painting a section of the adjacent wall, discovered the color was entirely wrong.

They’d have done well to purchase a small can of their chosen paint from the dealer as a sample. For a low price, most dealers will prepare an exact

sample that can cover a large enough space—perhaps a sheet of poster board from an office supply store—to truly evaluate the color both by day and under artificial light.

Choose your favorite color or go trendy with a “color of the year.” A quick sortie on the internet shows that paint manufacturers’ marketing departments have been busy with names for The Colors for 2019. They include such creative monikers as Hot Coral, Optimistic Yellow, Electric Citrus, Dusty Blush, and (our favorite) Mindful Gray Undertones.

Once you’ve settled on your hue, you can repaint the walls, the ceiling, and some or all of the cabinetry, either as a monochrome, which seems to expand space, or with coordinated colors for more impact.

Simply painting one accent wall can make a remarkable difference. One family used “chalkboard” paint turning one wall into Message Central and a place to say Happy Birthday.

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HOME SALES STATS

ENDING THE WEEK OF APRIL 7, 2019

There were 70 sales in the 11 county and city areas n 23 were in Albemarle with an average price of $413,824 n 11 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $459,681 n 6 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $254,650 n 6 were in Greene with an average price of $251,220 n 6 were in Louisa with an average price of $228,365 n 5 were in Nelson with an average price of $362,600 n 1 was in Orange with a price of $825,000 n 7 were in Staunton with an average price of $162,829 n 5 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $203,940

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ORANGE COUNTY

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Located just 20 minutes east of Pantops Mountain in Charlottesville, this beautiful farm offers wooded privacy, verdant pasture, abundant year round water for feeding & irrigation, large barn & equipment shed, paddocks, 16’x40’ salt water pool, solar panels, fenced garden and orchard area as well as many updates in the home. New siding, sun porch, new windows & sills, new solatubes, vaulted living/dining room drenched in light, rock fireplace, new flooring, upgraded cabinet drawers, painted Italian tile, huge kitchen, new appliances, generator......this property is a must see.

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$595,000

384 NEWTOWN ROAD This unique contemporary home, set on a private hilltop in Western Albemarle Co was originally built as a retreat. Featuring panoramic Blue Ridge Mtn views, the 4 BD, 3 BA home offers over 3100 finished sq ft as well as multi-tiered decks to take advantage of the views! Easy commutes to Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Wintergreen as well as the 151 Trail!

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$695,000

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4 BD 3 BA home in Greenwood next to Pollack Vineyards featuring refinished hardwood floors, new windows and ceiling fans throughout. The large, level yard has a garden spot while the 4 car detached garage offers loads of storage. A wood burning stove makes the large eat-in kitchen a cozy spot while the sunroom off the rear of the home makes for more living space.

$389,900

6365 JEFFERSON MILL ROAD

209 GREENTREE PARK Convenient to Barracks Road Shopping Center, Route 250/29 Bypass & Albemarle High School, this townhome offers living, dining rooms, large kitchen plus 3 bedrooms, full bath, half bath and a large fenced backyard. Newer kitchen cabinets and countertop. Why rent when you can own?

$179,900

618 ELIZABETH AVE

MLS #581989

Pristine home on almost 3.5 acres w/ beautiful views of Buck Mountain and the surrounding rural Free Union. Located just 20 minutes west of UVa, Barracks Road and Charlottesville, this 3 BD, 3.5 BA home blends old and new seamlessly. The open floor plan features an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, sitting room, home office and family room along with a well appointed first floor Owners Suite that includes its own private porch. This home is not to be missed.

$895,000 MLS #588048

9611 CRITZERS SHOP ROAD

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2376 COURTHOUSE ROAD

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$Price $495,000

Serenity on five acres can be yours with this charming home in the country! About two acres is fenced with a run-in shed and includes a fenced area for the doggos.

The house is just recently updated with new HVAC, new appliances, updated bathroom, wood flooring throughout, freshly painted inside and out (including the metal roof), and lovingly customized inside and out by the owner. There’s also a brand new 24’ x 30’ garage with electricity. The garage fits two vehicles with plenty of room left to pursue your hobby. Folks, there’s nothing you have to do here except move in! Minutes from Scottsville, the James River, and several wineries - 25 minutes to Charlottesville.

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$235,000

BROOMFIELD FARMS Solid rancher on a low traffic cul-de-sac in the Burnley Moran School district featuring 3 BR’s/2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, sun porch looks out to the private rear yard that backs up to the Rivanna River Trail. Recent improvements include replacement windows, refinished hardwood floors and a new HVAC compressor.

Broomfield Farms, a new subdivision in eastern Albemarle County is part of the Mount Ida Reserve Community. Enjoy Blue Ridge views surrounded by rolling pastures as well as the many amenities the community offers. Lots are 6-20 acres and start at $100,000

$259,500

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

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apartment on the 2nd floor • New roof,wall heat/ac units • Great front porch, private fenced yard and off-street parking.

401 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902

CL ASSIC 5 BEDROOM W ITH V IEWS IN IV Y

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515 ROCKS FARM DRIVE $1,519,000 This Baird Snyder-constructed home offers Blue Ridge views in a coveted, close-in, Western Albemarle location mins from UVA & Downtown.

Understated yet sophisticated interior design incl’ tasteful, on-point stone, tile & paint color selections.

Screened porch off family room & 1st floor master suite overlook private garden & expansive, level lawn. Add’l features incl’ walnut paneled office, formal & informal half baths, full unfin. basement, 3-car garage. Murray School District. MLS# 588820

RENOVATED VICTORIAN MANOR ON 10 ACRES

7617 GREENWOOD STATION ROAD • $1,650,000 Appledore is an 1896 Queen Anne Style country estate, renovated to revive its original glory & include modern amenities. High ceilings, original hard pine floors & fireplaces plus new kitchen, mudroom, pantry area & bathrooms complete the residence. Offered w/ 10+ surrounding acres. Genevieve Verlaak (434) 996-6683. MLS# 588896

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VIEWS & ENDLESS ECO-FRIENDLY FEATURES

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1355 WENDOVER DRIVE • $519,500 On a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable West Leigh, this home boasts renovated kitchen, hardwood floors, 5 beds, 3 full baths, formal DR, & add’l “flex space.” Great room addition spans the home w/ triple skylights, vaulted ceilings, wall of windows & huge raised hearth fireplace. Kristin Streed (434) 409-5619. MLS# 588923

2340 HOMESTEAD FARM ROAD • $1,745,000 5 bed, 4.5 bath home on 5 acres in the Meriwether-Lewis district boasts Pearl Gold Certification w/ Geothermal HVAC, solar panels & other environmentally sensitive features. Blue Ridge views from front porch, rear bluestone terrace & screened porch. 1st/2nd flr masters, 3-car garage & addition by Alexander Nicholson. MLS# 587025

5289 FREE UNION ROAD • $1,100,000 Elim Farm is 65 acres nestled on a knoll overlooking expansive Blue Ridge Mountain vistas. Wrap-around front porch of this Cape Cod flaunts 360 degree views. 2 small ponds.

Built in 2006 with materials from the area, including local pine floors. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 586871

COLONIA L TOW NHOME CLOSE TO U VA

WONDERFUL COUNTRY HOME WITH VIEWS

UPGR A DED CHAR MER IN BELMONT

818 ROCK CREEK ROAD • $294,900 This colonial townhome is situated in an idyllic location, w/ views of the woods & Rock Creek. Features incl’ 3 beds, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, plenty of natural light, gleaming hardwood floors on main level, openconcept kitchen w/ stainless GE appliances a& wood cabinets. Spacious walk-out basement. Inessa Telefus (434) 989-1559. MLS# 588534

5875 AMICUS ROAD • $305,000 Find serenity in the country w/ the incredible mountain views off the back deck of this 1 level 3 bed, 3 bath home. Full size 2-car garage brings you directly into the hallway to kitchen w/open floor plan & cozy gas fireplace. Laundry & home office complete the 1st floor. Bunny French (434) 996-1029. MLS# 588648

524 LEXINGTON AVENUE • $675,000 Located in one of the most coveted areas of town, this renovated & energy efficient beauty is just a short stroll to everything in downtown Charlottesville & Belmont and retains its original charm w/ modern luxuries incl’ upgraded kitchen & baths. Off-street driveway parking & 2-car garage! Shannon Thomas (434) 882-1761. MLS# 586847

PRIME BUILDING PARCEL IN IV Y - REDUCED

LOT 3 REIVERS RUN • $269,000 Just moments from Meriwether Lewis, this elevated, open and gently rolling building lot offers Blue Ridge views and potential for a level rear lawn. Under 10 minutes to town, in a highly desirable area where property values range from $700,000 in to the millions. Bring your own builder! MLS# 574010

699 IVY DEPOT ROAD $925,000 Tucked away among other character-rich homes in the Murray district, this c. 1790, 3 bedroom home & charming guest cottage sit on 3.2 acres dotted w/ mature native specimens & hand laid rock walls.

Little Ivy Creek meanders along the rear property line to complete the idyllic picture. Adj. properties in the $2-$3M range speak to this property’s endless potential. Add’l dependencies incl’ potting shed, chicken coop & wonderful storage structure with children’s loft clubhouse above. MLS# 588543

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