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Sharon Donovan, a native of Charlottesville, grew up around the construction industry and has watched Charlottesville and the surrounding area grow and blossom into one of the top ten places to live in the country. In 1980 Sharon began her career in real estate and went on to attain her broker’s license. She combines tremendous energy, experience, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market to give her clients and customers the best service one would expect from a top producer. Sharon utilizes her superior market knowledge to transform the often-stressed home search process into one of enjoyment and satisfaction.
FOXWOOD DRIVE
Exciting new listing in pristine condition. Just 3 miles off 29, set on a quite cul-de-sac in Foxwood Forest. Convenient to NGIC, GE and Hollymead Town Center. Lovely first floor master suite. An Earthcraft Home with an open plan. Large open kitchen with beautiful cherry cabinets and granite counter tops. The large yard features an organic garden. $630,000
BURCHS CREEK ROAD
Superb quality, spacious rooms and an open floor plan define this 5,080 fin. sq. ft. residence. 5/6 BR, 4 full BA, 2 half BA. This fine home offers a blend of traditional and contemporary features. Privately situated on 10 acres and adjoins a 15+ ac. natural area of Colston. Convenient Ivy location less than 15 min. to Charlottesville. Other features include cypress siding, 1900 sq. ft. of decks, in-ground gunnite pool, cherry floors on main level and large windows on all sides. $549,000
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Great 3 story City Townhouse! End unit with 2 car garage and good storage. 3 bedrooms and 21/2 baths. Bright open great room with fireplace and hardwood floors. Kitchen has a lovely island and gas range. Low HOA fees and utilities. Convenient to downtown and I64. $279,900
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Tastefully updated kitchen, bright open spaces and huge, warm rooms set this home apart from other “contemporary” homes. Exciting & dramatic vaulted ceiling family room w/ skylights and 3 walls of windows set the mood as you walk through the front door. Mountain and city views to the south. Peaceful and quiet yet so close to town! Rear deck features a pergola, set on over 1 acre. Ammenities incl pool, tennis, walking trails and more.... $499,500
A GARDENER’S PARADISE
Adjoining beautiful Mallard Lake is this lovely home with master bedroom on the main level, and huge unfinished basement for you to customize the way you want it. Home of a Master Gardener, you will be amazed at the variety of flowering trees and bushes and perennials and quiet sitting areas beside the fishpond that have been for your enjoyment. Open, bright floor lan. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. The quality shows! $525,000 Ring Sonja 434.982.3523
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Only 20 mins from Charlottesville, this 1900 farmhouse sits in the heart of Virginia wine country and has Blue Ridge Mountain views. Lovingly restored and updated but keeping some of the original charming features such as the double staircase, original extra wide molding, beautiful hardwood floors on both levels, high ceilings and arched entryways. 3BR, 2.5 BA, central air/heat & 2 walk-in closets! $224,900 Ring Sonja 434.982.3523
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Embrace Home Loans Welcomes Duane Buziak as Senior Loan Officer Embrace Home Loans, a dedicated mortgage lender based in Newport, Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Duane Buziak, has joined their Charlottesville, Virginia office as a Senior Loan Officer. With over ten years of experience in banking and mortgage origination, Buziak has been a top producer for Capital One Bank, BB&T Bank and Bank of America.
Looking at current market conditions, Buziak sees nothing but opportunity. “There is simply no better time to buy a home than right now. Conditions are such that anyone who has been holding off for any reason, should reconsider.”
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Buziak has a Bachelors in Business from S.U.N.Y., Buffalo. He is committed to community and civic involvement, actively participating in a variety of organization including: First Night Virginia, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Wounded Warrior, and the March of Dimes among others. He is also a strong believer in promoting Financial Literacy. Buziak currently resides in Charlottesville, VA.
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15 ELIZABETH DR New price on this resale in Holly Hill. Over 3500 fsf of living space and one of the largest corner lots. Over-sized two-car garage and the yard is beautifully landscaped. Flower and tree garden oasis in the back with ground level deck for grilling out and entertaining. Open kitchen concept with double pantry and large island. Opens to the family room and sun/breakfast room. Lots of windows for natural light. Spacious dining room and study or home office on the first level. Huge loft area on the second floor with spacious master bedroom and three other bedrooms up. Master bath has large walk-in closet with double vanities and a second walk-in closet in the master bedroom. MLS: 535879 $324,900
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9065 WEST END CIRCLE A once in a lifetime opportunity to own in Old Trail at this price. this newly remodeled townhome has two bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and upgrades galore. MLS#538788, $219,900 DIR: I-64 Crozet Exit 107. Right on 250 East, Turn left at first light across from WAHS into Old Trail. Follow Old Trail into Old Trail Subdivision to right on West End Drive at third rounda-bout. Left on West End Circle.
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New City Arts Seeks Community Support for $37,000 Indiegogo Campaign New City Arts Initiative (est. 2009) is a collaborative community that supports artists and facilitates cultural participation in Charlottesville. Over the last five years, through core programs, New City Arts has exhibited the work of more than 150 local artists at its WVTF and Radio IQ Studio Gallery, granted more than $6,000 to local artists through Charlottesville SOUP grants, and provided studio space for nine local artists at The Haven. New City Arts recently opened Welcome Gallery at 114 3rd Street N.E.—a 1,400 square-foot downtown, storefront property with a brick exterior and modern interior. This new location houses New City Arts staff offices, a gallery with monthly exhibit openings and weekly open hours, a short-term
residency program for local artists, and a downtown event venue for small arts performances. Since opening in September, Welcome Gallery has exhibited two local artists (Dean Dass and Sarah Boyts Yoder) and organized exhibits featuring Charlottesville artists, Charlottesville artist alumni, and Charlottesville curators through July 2016. The New City Artist-in-Residence program welcomes two local artists as resident artists this year, Alyssa Pheobus Mumtaz (October 2015–February 2016) and Tobiah Mundt (March 2016–July 2016). In order to support these efforts, New City Arts launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise $37,000 to outfit this new space with equipment for public and community events; professional facilities for artists; necessary gallery, office, and studio furniture; increased storage; and improved accessibility. The campaign video, a list of the organization’s needs for the new location, and an opportunity to contribute can
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Exciting new listing in pristine condition. Lovely first floor master suit. A high quality EarthCraft energy efficient home w/ an open floor plan. Large kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite countertops, gas range, stainless appliances and large central island. Perfect to entertaining! Eat in breakfast room overlooks the back yard. Huge unfinished walk out basement. Two story great room has gas fireplace. 1st floor office w/ French doors. Tray ceilings, crown molding and chair railing throughout. The large yard features a 6x12 raised bed organic garden. Just 3 miles off 29, set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Foxwood Forest. A tranquil, walkable neighborhood. Convenient to NGIC, NGA, GE and Preddy Creek Park. $630,000
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Rare offering of a tastefully updated historic home in beautiful Batesville. The Parsonage was built in 1873 by the same master builder responsible for Miller School. It has been lovingly transformed by the current owners & affords the pleasures of being surrounded by lovely details of yesteryear while affording all the comforts of modern conveniences. Lovely large windows let in the light from the private lot surrounded by old growth hardwoods. 2 of the 3 main floor fireplaces have been relined with the Bellfire system that continues to radiate heat long after the fire has gone out. Porches & patios offer outdoor living spaces for play & peaceful contemplation of the enchanting grounds, great fenced yard. $549,000
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Extraordinary, artisan home in Downtown Charlottesville. One level living with an auxiliary apartment in the basement. The home has been completely renovated and an addition added by owner Frank Bergland. Stunning Arts & Crafts kitchen, dining room and living that are unexpectedly spacious and filled with light. The deep backyard is a double lot, terraced, has raised beds and a two tier rain garden for your enjoyment. A short stroll to the Downtown Mall yet feels like country. $779,000.
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VIRGINIA WINE COUNTRY Only 20 mins from Charlottesville, this 1900 farmhouse sits in the heart of Virginia w ine countr y a nd has Blue Ridge Mountain views. Lovingly restored and updated but keeping some of the original charming features such as the double staircase, original extra wide molding, beautiful hardwood floors on both levels, high ceilings and arched entryways. 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms, central air and heat and 2 walk in closets! $224,900
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be found online at: http://igg.me/at/ newcityarts. “Welcome Gallery and the New City Artist-in-Residence program are exciting opportunities to provide a much-needed, multi-function space for local artists and arts audiences, since many downtown Charlottesville art spaces that once supported local artists have closed in the last two years,” says Maureen Brondyke. “As a community-based initiative, New City Arts is seeking support through our Indiegogo campaign, so that we can provide artist services, host public events, and facilitate regular community outreach. We’ve already received overwhelming support during the first 15 days of the campaign. We’re reaching out to the broader Charlottesville community to help us meet our goal.” Since the campaign’s launch, 106 supporters have donated a total of $13,365. Maureen Brondyke (executive director, New City Arts) dyed one-third of her hair the color of the Indiegogo logo (bright pink) after the community contributed one-third of the $37,000 in the first third of the campaign. New City Arts is seeking community support to help raise the remaining $23,635. Generous community sponsors and talented artists have come alongside New City Arts to provide community-based rewards, such as an Albemarle Baking Company “New City Tart,” a Pie Party on Pi Day (3/15/2016), and a significant amount of art from local artists. NCAI’s crowd funding campaign relies on a large number of gifts, not necessarily in large amounts, to achieve the organization’s funding goal. “New City Arts: Gallery, Office, and Studio Space” features rewards for contributions ranging from $5 to $5,000 in gift amounts. For community members
interested in making a tax-deductible contribution to New City Arts, the amount of a donation that is deductible as a charitable contribution for tax purposes is limited to the excess of any money contributed by the donor over the value of goods or services provided by a charity through Indiegogo.
Literacy Volunteers New Tutor Training Literacy Volunteers is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to tutor adults in reading, writing, or speaking English. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, and they are hoping to acquire the skills they need to independently pursue life goals, support their families, and contribute to their communities. Help them achieve their goals by calling 434-977-3838 to register for the New Tutor Training on Saturday, November 21, 2015, 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. No teaching experience is necessary—only a desire to make a difference in someone else’s life. Learn more at www.literacyforall.org.
JABA’s “MacGyver” to Retire After 21 Years After 21 years of service, JABA’s Chief Financial Officer, Leonard Lohman, will be retiring at the end of the month. “Leonard has been JABA’s “MacGyver,” says Gordon Walker, who served as JABA’s CEO for 30 years before retiring in 2013. “I always marveled at his infinite resourcefulness to deal with: leaky roofs, broken HVAC and freezers, malfunctioning toilets and computers, just to name a few. Additionally he was the person I could count on, time after time, to help make very early morning decisions about weather closings and how best to vacate and attend to the residents of Mountainside Senior Living after the derecho shut us down.”
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Of course, as JABA’s Chief Financial REW_outofbounds_July2015_rev0.indd 1 Officer, Lohman also saved Mountainside Senior Living in Crozet from bankruptcy and put it in the black, and implemented programs and projects that have secured JABA’s financial future for years to come. “Leonard’s banking background played a prominent role in our business pursuits, thus enabling JABA to be less dependent on the vagaries of government funding,” says Walker, “and most importantly, being able to serve more people.” Indeed, JABA is unique in that it’s not dependent on federal and state funding. Most aging agencies like JABA exist predominately on government funding, up to 80 or 90 percent, but because of the diversified funding streams Lohman implemented, JABA’s dependency on federal and state funding is less than 30 percent. Lohman was also instrumental in developing key partnerships to create accessible senior housing within established neighborhoods, including Park View, Woods Edge, Ryan School Apartments and Timberlake Place. He also helped expand JABA’s reach by collaborating with local governments and other agencies to create intergenerational community centers in various jurisdictions. “Leonard is the person who made JABA’s dream a reality,” says JABA’s cur-
rent CEO Marta Keene. “It is through his knowledge of financing, and his resourcefulness that JABA has been able to move forward with new programs and following our mission of helping all ages in the community.” But Lohman wasn’t just good with numbers, says Walker. He also helped to create a culture of trust and cooperation at JABA. “When I received his advice I knew he believed in what he was saying,” says Walker. “ It was not because he believed it was what I wanted to hear. By working with Leonard I learned I didn’t have to have every answer but I did need to have the right people around me to make better decisions to assure desired outcomes.” So, what’s next for Lohman? He and his wife plan to traverse the country in their RV.
Play the City Presents The Art of Hair This fall, Play the City celebrates the creative vision of an underrepresented group of artists: hair stylists. Two events in November will showcase the work of stylists and barbers in Charlottesville, many of whom live and work in the Strategic Investment Area on Garrett Street. On Friday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m., The Bridge PAI will host Go Natural, a workshop for natural hair. Nneka So-
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bers will share her experience “going natural” as well as her recipes for hair and face mud masks. This exploration of afro-textured hair care provides a platform for local African-American women to share their own coil stories, and create DIY hair care products. The workshop will immerse participants in a vibrant natural hair community and provide them with the tools to start or continue their natural hair journeys. This event is free and open to the public. On Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m., The Bridge PAI will host HairSTYLE, a runway exhibition featuring hairstyles big and small by local stylists and barbers. Precision cuts, natural hair, wigs, and high-art styles will be on the runway to showcase local styl-
ists’ creative talents. Hair profession7/15/15 10:26 AM als interested in participating should contact Program Director, Serena Gruia (serena@thebridgepai.org) at The Bridge PAI by Friday, November 6 with a one- or two-paragraph statement about their approach to hair or history as a stylist. Stylists are also responsible for recruiting three models or clients to showcase their work. The event is free and open to the public, and food and drink will be available for purchase on site. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 8pm. During all Art of Hair events, the Bridge PAI will display In Focus, an exhibit of photography by Keith Alan Sprouse documenting the work of Garrett Street’s hair stylists and barbers.
VFH Announces 2015-2016 Residential Fellowships and Upcoming Fellows Talks Virginia Foundation for the Humanities (VFH) announces eight new humanities scholars in residence during the 2015-2016 year. The Fellows, their affiliations, and projects are as follows: • Carolyn Eastman, History, Virginia Commonwealth University — The Strange Genius of Mr. O: Oratory and Transatlantic Fame in Early America, on the eccentric CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
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WONDERFUL LIKE NEW HOME. Immaculate and move in ready. Many upgrades when built. Enjoy the open floor plan, which includes a first floor office. Upstairs features a large finished bonus room. The unfinished basement offers more opportunity to expand the living space. There’s an irrigation system for the lawn. $379,500. www. GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (537262)
THIS CHARMING HOUSE breathes history. Part of the original structure has been restored to expose the old chestnut logs. The add’l wooded vacant lot provides privacy and tranquility, all giving the feeling of quieter, more peaceful earlier times, yet convenient to all that Charlottesville has to offer. $261,000. Dan Conquest 434-2428573 dconquest@roywheeler.com (526587)
THE RAVENNA floor plan is sure to please and offers a large spacious floorplan with 1st floor office, 4BR and finished basement with rec room. Walking distance to the playground. A quick closing is possible and includes $5K in closing costs. A must see! $269,900. susanstewart76@ gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (536947)
RELAX ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL large covered front porch and watch the fall colors and wildlife. Well-built home on 2.24 acs with 4-5BR/4.5BA, hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, formal living and dining, great room with gas FP, open kitchen with bfast bar and nook with bay windows, full finished walk-out basement, 2 car garage. Quick occupancy possible. $625,000. Steve White, 242-8355. (533966)
LIFE IS SWEET in Orange County. All the work and renovations have been done. This home offers 3BR/2BA and a lovely completed basement with sunroom that is now used as a fourth bedroom. Windows galore overlooking a view that will never change. Screened deck, fenced back yard and a great garden spot. $249,900. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (532279)
CHARM GALORE AT LAKE ALBEMARLE. Sit by the huge picture windows or on the wrap around deck to enjoy the water view. Keep your canoe handy! Spacious great room with cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace. Finished lower level has apartment plus other finished rooms. 3400 sq ft! $350,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com 434-962-3420. (535835)
PERFECT BRICK RANCH with 2 car garage and fenced yard located in Earlysville. The house has been updated and a new HVAC system was just installed. Very nice eat-in kitchen and laundry/mudroom area. Earlysville is just 10 miles NW of downtown Charlottesville and UVa and literally minutes from NGIC. $197,500. CharlottesvilleHOME.com Virginia Gardner, 981-0871. (537338)
UVACHARLOTTESVILLE CITY CONVENIENT. With Carter’s Mtn. views, open spaces and ample parking! Spacious 3-level residence, 2BR with full baths plus 2 half baths, wood-burning FP in LR, finished lower level, deck and patio areas, light & bright interior, substantial storage area and more. $240,000. Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 dconquest@ roywheeler.com (521586)
CALIFORNIA LIVING w/Blue Ridge views just 2 mi from Stonefield! With a modest contemporary flair the home has 5/6BR, chef’s kitchen, Pella windows, open floor plan & finished terrace level that opens to the pool & hot tub. Pool house cottage is ideal for entertaining or guest apartment. Whole house generator, 100-year tin roof & buyer’s warranty. $1,087,000. Susan Reres, 953-5552. (530439)
HISTORIC HOME C.1842 on National Register. Main floor paint colors authenticated as reproductions of original 1842 paints through microscopic lab analysis. 5 fireplaces, heart pine floors, beamed ceiling in family room and graciously proportioned rooms. New roof w/reproduced Philadelphia style gutters, new A/C system, addition of half bath/laundry room on first floor. $445,000. Jim Bonner, 951-5102. (523101)
ICONIC TOWN SETTING where history comes alive. One of the most recognized homes around! This property has always been a beautiful residence but is also zoned for business uses. Prominently placed on the bustling corner lot Main St. and Madison Rd., the possibilities are endless. $399,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 9605187. (530614)
SPACIOUS ONE LEVEL HOME with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on a corner lot in Four Seasons over 55 adult community with clubhouse, pool and so much more. Two car garage, 9 foot ceilings, lots of light, open floor plan with formal and informal spaces. Come and relax in this resort style community! $290,000. Fiona Tustian, 540-661-9089. FionaTustian1@gmail.com (537568)
THE HILL MODEL from Liberty Homes offers 2 stories with a large great room and laundry just off the kitchen. Nice large lot central to Richmond and Charlottesville. Other plans available. Why would you rent when you can own this home with little money down? $166,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (517432)
BEAUTIFUL ESTATE PROPERTY situated on 3 private acres with no HOA fees in an established neighborhood. 1st floor master, open floor plan, hardwood floors, beautiful chef’s kitchen with all the upgrades & an upgraded trim package throughout. Maintenance free deck, 3 car garage. $469,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (531999)
WELCOME TO a new kind of neighborhood and a new kind of lifestyle. A place where you can bike or walk. Where a short stroll brings you from the shop to your home. Where home means shade trees, green walkways, inviting porches and architect designed abodes in the craftsman style. From $465,000. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 531-0817/531-0795. (527805,07,09,11)
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FULLY REMODELED carriage home in Carrsbrook. Millwork throughout in the form of crown molding, bead board and wainscoting is apparent while original hardwood floors pave the way. Upgrades include custom cabinetry, ceramic stone accents, a man cave, fenced backyard and actual tree house! $409,000. Simone Kerber Alley, 7600076. (538823)
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CLASSIC BRICK SPLIT FOYER on 2 acres, just a mile from Scottsville in Albemarle County. Five bedrooms, gleaming new hardwood floors, 2 car garage, wired for generator, detached shop and chicken house. Excellent garden area and private 2 acre lot. Priced under assessment. $275,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (530143)
OPEN FLOOR PLAN makes this home unique. Very large master suite has high ceiling, private bath with soaking tub and separate shower. Private trellised patio off bedroom side entrance. Perennial plantings and fenced vegetable garden. Large garden shed, chicken house and detached 1 car garage. $179,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (531004)
VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS and pastures on over 8.5 acres. Wonderful open floor plan w/spaces for everyone. This custom home has it all: hardwood floors, 1st floor master, generous kitchen, 2 fireplaces, 2nd level has 3BR/2BA. Full basement with huge family rom & office, 2 car garage and so much more. $695,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (535628)
2 HOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE. This property would be a great investment property with good rental history. Live in one house and rent the other. Both homes in good condition. $175,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (537126)
SMALL COTTAGE with nice views over Dyke, VA. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, eat in kitchen, screened back porch, covered front porch. Great value! From Ruckersville, 33 West to Right on Dyke Rd. (Rte. 810) follow to Dyke, Right on Bacon Hollow Rd., go 1/2 mile to Snow Hill Rd. House at top of hill. $140,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (537130)
PRIVATE LAKE OF THE WOODS. Absolutely private and immaculate log home overlooking private lake on 20 acres of hardwood forest. Features include stone fireplaces, honey pine floors, in-law suite and heavenly porch. Near Scottsville. Swim, fish, hunt, or just relax. $399,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (499607)
MAKE THIS YOUR COUNTRY HOME in Albemarle! Walk to the James River from this gently rolling and partially fenced 20 acre farm. Beautifully restored 1893 farmhouse with 1st floor master, open floor plan and wraparound porch. 4 car garage has spacious apartment above. Caretakers cottage, pond, barns. $675,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner. com (530063)
GREENE MOUNTAIN LAKE. Just under 1 acre this property borders part of a lake and there is beach access just a walk away. The lot is cleared and waiting for you and your builder! Priced below current tax assessment. $49,000. www.TammiCampbell.com 985-2348/882-5403. (531915)
60+/- ACRES. Perfect beginning, very nice home site, abundant pasture, several streams, no restrictions, 3 division rights, yet still only 10 minutes to shopping. Come take a look! Priced $50,000 under current tax value. $570,000. Warren Maupin, 962-8939. (522614)
WESTERN ALBEMARLE. Two wooded building lots located in a peaceful and private setting adjoining orchards and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Soil work and surveys complete. 5.15 acres for $165,000 and 2.14 acres for $130,000. Call your Realtor today! Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (532640, 642)
MINUTES FROM ZION CROSSROADS, Fluvanna’s best kept secret! Gorgeous subdivision, backing to farms. Rec center, walking trails, coming soon! Build now with one of our builders or wait, the choice is yours! $65,000. susanstewart76@ gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (513105, 533668)
IN A SUPERB STANARDSVILLE LOCATION, right across from the Lafayette Hotel and Restaurant, this mixed use building has both residential and office uses. Gas radiator heat, off street parking and now priced WELL below appraised and assessed values. SOLD AS-IS. $155,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (518785)
HOWARDSVILLE GENERAL STORE is a great investment opportunity, located across from the James River in Albemarle County, frequented for deli, groceries and gas. The two story building is in good condition with store features up front and plenty of storage space in the back, with two bay doors, and ample room for customer parking. $449,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (525278)
VERSATILE LOT with a variety of uses w/M-2 Commercial zoning. Corner lot in Business Park offers great exposure to Rte.33. Flat topo for your new building pad site. Public Water and Sewer available. Only 4 miles west of Ruckersville. $195,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties. com 960-5187. (527701)
MOBILE HOME PARK with 7 leasable lot sites. Doublewide home and single wide home already in place and convey with property. 5 additional leasable lots. Recent upgraded electric meter. Great investment and long term rental income. $225,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (537328)
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GREAT HOUSE in the Earlysville area with 3BR/2.5BA, walk out terrace level. Open floor plan with step down to great room and doors out to deck. Hardwood floors. Deck is also 2 level with step down from kitchen. Bedrooms on 2nd floor with laundry close by. Terrace level is wired for sound, roughed in for a media room, kitchen. bed and bath. $380,000. Bonnie Field, 589-2611. (537342)
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A Virginia Tradition Since 1927 Ednam Hall • Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 Ph (434) 951-5155 • F (434) 951-5190 homes@roysheeler.com • www.roywheeler.com
PRICED FAR BELOW the current assessment! Here is your opportunity to build your home at the Lake and enjoy all the amenities that living at Lake Monticello offers. This lot is located in the Cherokee section outside the gate. Priced at $17,000. www. KathyMarkwood.com 985-6454. (515234)
FALL IN LOVE WITH THESE WATER VIEWS! Indian Springs neighborhood. Serene setting overlooking fishing lake; Four acre lot with tall hardwoods abuts common picnic area surrounding lake. Drilled well. $197,500. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (535971)
VERY PRIVATE building site of 42 acres with beautiful mountain views in western Albemarle nearby land in conservation easement. Suitable for two dwellings but may not be further divided. Additional land available. $849,000. Ginger Ashcom, 978-1066. (516622)
MOSTLY WOODED 173 acre tract with superb frontage on Route 33 in Louisa. Beautiful rolling woodland with primarily mixed growth hardwoods, one section in pines. Old home place still standing. $495,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (497993)
BEAUTIFUL ROLLING ACREAGE with Blue Ridge Mountain views. There is a stocked pond for your enjoyment. All that is needed is your imagination and a good builder. There are no covenants, restrictions or HOA fees on this property. This lot was previously perked for a 3 bedroom home. $142,500. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (535293)
KESWICK ESTATES. Incredible 2 acres of beautiful elevated, hardwood forest privately situated and quietly tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac on the grounds of the grand Keswick Estate. Priced under cost and under assessment. $325,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (496155)
SPREAD OUT on this nearly 25 acre parcel in the heart of Dyke Va. Property is gently rolling. Primarily wooded but offers some elevated house sites with Northwestern views of the Virginia countryside. $169,000. Other lots available. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (537323, 322)
HEAVENLY PLATEAU of 7.79 acres, ready to build. Well drilled, soils perked, paved access. Stream could make perfect pond site. Albemarle near Barboursville. $349,500. (533956). Two add’l, beautiful 2 and 2+ acre lots are also available. $249,500. (533948) and $195,500 (533955) These 3 lots have phenomenal Blue Ridge views! JimBonner.com 951-5102.
408 E MARKET ST 664 TAYLORS GAP RDInterior office condo in the heart of There’s lots of potential in this home. Plenty of room to expand with 1.78 acres. With just a little vision this could be a real gem. Beautiful wooded lot in the country but with quick and easy access to town and I-64.
downtown Charlottesville. High ceilings and great location. MLS: 538689 $169,000
WHITE HALL RD - Crozet LOCATION AND AFFORDABILITY! Renovated brick home in Western Alb schools. Added master BR + spacious 2nd BR, large, shared bath & laundry. Unfin basement = future expansion? Kitchen has honey maple cabinets, Jenn-Air elec range, Corian counter tops & tiled back splash. .45 acre lot, mature landscaping & outdoor entertaining space - covered side porch & stamped concrete patio area. Storage shed. Close to everything downtown Crozet! Adj.46 ac lot also avail. Basic 1yr home warranty w/acceptable offer. MLS #537634 $239,900
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Private, park-like setting minutes from Pantops Mtn. Partially wooded 2.51 acres yet convenient to MJH, the downtown area & UVA. Large lot room for future expansion. Recently renovated 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath home offers elegance and classic design. Step out onto rear patio & enjoy hours of outdoor entertainment. Patio connects to deck with shaded awning. $374,900
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Yes Charlottesville there is still affordable housing and this three bedroom home proves it! This remodeled home offers lots of comfort, a large back yard, and a convenient location close to downtown and I-64. Large eat in kitchen opens to back deck perfect for summertime dining and grilling. Oh and the mountain views are just an extra bonus!
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TIPTON HOUSE c. 1842 Meticulously restored historic neoclassical brick residence, c. 1842, enjoying an elevated setting in Scottsville. Walk to the James River, taverns, restaurants, shops, and library. Exquisite finishes of museum quality. In excellent condition. With detached garage. $445,000. MLS#523101
5BR, 3 1/2BA, nearly new and in excellent condition, 3.5 acres privately situated and beautifully positioned on an elevated plateau surrounded by mature woods. Bright open floor plan. Maple cabinets, granite counters, 2 car garage. $459,000 MLS#534739
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1777 Franklin Drive Immaculate 5 BR family home, completely upgraded with new floors, kitchen, baths, and fresh paint. Attached 2 car garage and finished basement with custom home theater and whole house professional sound system. Tranquil setting on 2 acres, with fabulous salt water pool and covered pavilion, overlooking the fenced shady lawn of the back yard. $545,000. MLS#534485
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ROCKY GLEN Embracing a classic Albemarle chestnut log cabin c. 1821, this artfully crafted 5BR home features natural materials, excellent craftsmanship, top of the line appliances, library, and luxurious heated soaking tub in first floor master. 63 acres, guest cottage, stable, and pond.
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OLD LYNCHBURG FARM Located just 6 miles to town, this 123+ acre farm, both open hayfields and LAFAYETTE wooded land enjoys long frontage A stunning home of exceptional quality. The 91+ acres of pristine pasture on the Hardware River. Ample water, and woodland provides a blank canvas for one to create the perfect country some fencing, pretty land. estate. Prime Keswick location, in a completely private setting, convenient to town, and I-64. $795,000. MLS#522768
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Rich in character, c.1880. Private, featuring 3 bedrooms, an elevator and backup generator. Old boxwoods, springs, barns and fencing on 32 acres in Advance Mills. Open and wooded, frontage on Swift Run.
TANBARK Make this your Country Home in Albemarle! Gently rolling and partially fenced 20 acre farm. Restored 1893 farmhouse, 1st floor master, wraparound porch. 4 car garage with apartment above, cottage with caretaker in place! Pond and barns. $675,000. MLS#530063
$395,000.00 MLS#537852
FRAYS RIDGE ESTATE Exquisite Albemarle Mansion of over 10,000 sq. ft. (9)BR, (11)BA, (4)kitchens. Elevator, theater, pool, pool house, separate guest quarters, and pond on 21 acres. Convenient Earlysville location. $3,450,000. MLS#513246
COUNTRY ESTATE AT BLANDEMAR Handsome brick, 4BR home is grand and very comfortable. First floor master, sweet kitchen with fireplace, 2 laundries, pool, guest cottage on 21 acres of hardwoods, meadow and creeks. $1,195,000. MLS#532171 CAAR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY WWW.CAAR.COM
The Belvedere, c.1876 Excellent location between the reservoir and the airport, this old estate home on 5+ dividable acres, is ideal for new home and renovated guest cottage. Magnolia, boxwood, dogwood and holly from bygone years. Board fenced meadow and woods for privacy.
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with state of the art stadium seating – very luxurious, very comfortable. It’s going to be one of the great boons to this community, and a jewel in the crown of the Downtown Mall.”
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Hank Just down the Mall from the Violet Crown, at the grand and historic Paramount Theater, the Festival will celebrate Opening Night with a 7:00 p.m. showing of I Saw the Light, a biopic about country music legend Hank Williams. British actor Tom Hiddleston portrays an American icon in what Kielbasa calls “a remarkable, tour de force performance. A lot of people are probably most familiar with his work in Thor and The Avengers, but here he is in a complete role reversal, taking on this country and western singer who is so well known, and actually singing in
Violet Crown Cinema Maddie Hasson, who plays his second wife and widow.
Ithaca Every bit as extraordinary as Hiddleston’s persona-shifting career leap is Meg Ryan’s move from dramatic actress to filmmaker, says VFF programmer Wesley Harris. With Ithaca “she is, in a very organic way, pushing her approach to film, getting behind the lens to helm a very exciting, brand new production.” Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Saroyan’s 1943 novel The Human Comedy, Ryan’s directorial debut is a coming-ofage story about a 14-year-old bike messenger (Alex Neustaedter) who delivers messages of love, hope, pain and death. One message will change him forever.
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eloved classics and buzzed about new releases. Entertainment, scholarship, stars – and social concern. We’re talking about the Virginia Film Festival, the lavish annual groaning board of film and film talk presented in Charlottesville each fall by the University of Virginia. With more than 100 films and a roster of distinguished guests including Meg Ryan, Oliver Stone, and Larry Kramer, the 28th festival, Thursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8, will fascinate, provoke, engage and amuse.
In an age of little screens and short attention spans, what’s on offer here is a richer, slower, more focused experience, with big names, big subjects, big screens, and big-time discussion. Under Director Jody Kielbasa’s leadership, the Festival has earned a reputation for bringing together critics, scholars and film industry professionals to reflect on history, culture, and the animating issues of the day. This year’s fest also marks the much anticipated opening of Violet Crown Cinema, the luxurious 10-screen cineplex with bar and restaurant in the old Regal Cinema space. “Charlottesville has no idea what they’re in store for once they get in those theaters,” Kielbasa says. “It’s going to be beautiful,
I Saw the Light a completely different dialect. As a former actor, I always find it fascinating when you see an actor who completely shifts their focus in taking on roles.” UVA alumnus and Festival Advisory Board member Marc Abraham directed the film, and will be on hand to present it with Academy Award-winning actress Cherry Jones, who plays Williams’ mother, and rising Hollywood star
Neustaedter, producer Janet Brenner, and actor Lois Robbins will be here to discuss the film, which also stars Sam Shepard, Hamish Linklater, Gabriel Basso, Jack Quaid, and Tom Hanks, 7:00 p.m., Friday November 6 at the Paramount.
The Lady in the Van Dame Maggie Smith has appeared in more than 50 films, but is best loved these days as Violet, everyone’s favorite
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1563 Sunflower Fields Dr, Ruckersville • $499,000
Truly custom English Country-style residence set on nearly 7.5 manicured acres. Designed and constructed with premium finishes & unparalleled attention to detail, the stone & stucco home offers magnificent views of the gently rolling countryside. • MLS# 529963
Three-level, four-bedroom colonial home on three acres with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Two story great room with fireplace and surround sound as well as two-tier deck for indoor and outdoor entertaining. • MLS# 538063
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This spacious home features large rooms and hardwood floors, as well as two fireplaces, french doors, screened porch and more. Additional space on the lower level ideal for home office or playroom. Home warranty included. • MLS# 537761
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1758 Verona Dr, Charlottesville • $397,500
Beautiful home with contemporary flair and open floor plan includes a side entry to a home office. Architectural columns, extensive moldings, Cherry kitchen cabinetry and much more. • MLS# 532256
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3235 Monroe St, Earlysville • $449,500
All-brick Georgian style four-bedroom home on 2+ acres includes french gourmet kitchen, and a very large living room/family room. Convenient location. Whole house generator. • MLS# 534952
Running Deer Dr, Keswick • $295,000
Looking for land in the Keswick area? 12+ acres joining Glenmore is divided into two lots, but will be sold as a whole. Lots have been perked. These parcels join Carrol Creek. Plat available. • MLS# 517205
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November 8 for a documentary on his life, Larry Kramer in Love and Anger. Later that afternoon, at 5:30, the Festival will welcome Kramer to historic Old Cabell Hall for a wide-ranging talk about his multi-faceted career. Like Kramer, filmmaker Oliver Stone is known for probing painful issues and sparking uncomfortable but important conversations. Currently at work on a film about Edgar Snowden, Stone will be at the Paramount Saturday at 1:30 p.m. for a showing of
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spired the construction of more than 5,300 schools in the Jim Crow South. Among those recalling Rosenwald in the film are Bond, Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, and Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson, himself a graduate of a Rosenwald school. Director Aviva Kempner will discuss the film with Bond’s widow Pamela Horowitz and poet Rita Dove.
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Van is Charlottesville-born director Eric Hurt’s Elemental, an 11-minute feature on another unlikely but heartening friendship, this time between a 10-year-old wunderkind and the blind neighbor who advises him on matters of the heart.
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blue-blooded curmudgeon on PBS’s Downton Abbey. The much-celebrated Smith brings to life a character from the other end of the social scale in the Festival’s Centerpiece film, The Lady in the Van, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7 at the Paramount. The true and poignant story of an eccentric homeless woman who parked her van in director Alan Bennett’s driveway and stayed for 15 years, Van is directed by longtime Bennett collaborator Nicolas Hytner, and co-stars Alex Jennings and Jim Broadbent. Showing alongside
“Something we hang our hat on here, that distinguishes us from other film festivals, is that being part of UVA we can bring in social activist and change agents,” Kielbasa says, citing such history making past guests as civil rights crusader Julian Bond and Watergate reporters Woodward and Bernstein. “It’s what we do; it makes this festival special. This year, Larry Kramer is a perfect example of someone who at the height of the AIDS crisis really reached out and forced America to take notice of what was going.” The award-winning playwright and founder of a pioneering AIDS treatment organization will be in UVA’s Newcomb Hall at 1:00 p.m. Sunday
his landmark 1989 drama, Born on the Fourth of July, based on an autobiography by Vietnam War veteran and anti-war and veteran’s rights activist, Ron Kovic. Kielbasa lauds the film for its look not only at the war, but at “the treatment of veterans, and the problems they encounter when they return. I think it’s been one of Tom Cruise’s best acting jobs as well.” Historian Bob Toplin will interview Stone following the screening. “Oliver has been really fearless in his personal examination of our country’s history,” Kielbasa says. “He’s not afraid to show some of the warts. Right or wrong, he’s presented them for everyone to see and discuss and weigh in on, and I think that’s important. That’s one of the things the Virginia Film Festival has done over the years, is to provide that opportunity for people to talk about controversial subjects.” The late Julian Bond is remembered with admiration and affection in Charlottesville, for both his courageous civil rights work and his tenure as a UVA professor of history. Bond took part in several Festivals, and will be honored Sunday at 3:45 p.m. in Newcomb Hall Theater with a screening of Rosenwald, a tribute to Sears executive and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, whose Jewish faith in-
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Leonard Maltin The Library of Congress’s audio-visual conservation center in Culpeper houses a treasure trove of American film, much of it, as Harris notes, “in the most amazing, most pristine, sometimes one of a kind” condition. To celebrate the Library’s archival efforts, critic and film historian Leonard Maltin has been invited to introduce two restored 35mm prints of his own choosing at UVA’s Culbreth Theatre. For Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Maltin has selected the 1941 film noir classic The Maltese Falcon, directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart. On Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the Culbreth comes a rarer treat, the once
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Updated w/steady rental revenue in Wintergreen resort rental program. Furnished condo in the heart of Mountain village at The Mountain Inn. Restaurants, shopping, festivals & bars within walking distance, along w/slopes for skiing & snowboarding. ’14 Gross rental rev of $17,000+. ’15 YTD through Sept $13,353. $105,000. Contact Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (538856)
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Gold-rated condo in Wintergreen Rental program. Perfect ski-in/ski-out location. Ground floor of Mountain Inn & easy access to dining, shops, meeting rooms. Great opportunity for steady rental income. Open layout, nice finishes, beautifully maintained. Flat screen high-def TV high-speed Internet, WIFI on location. Handicap access Upgraded Kitchen – Beautiful Decor! $79,500 Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (532572)
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3 BR/ 3 full BA, beautifully updated Dobie condo. New windows, doors, kitchen, baths, flooring, paint, staircase & much more. Top floor unit w/high ceilings & spectacular mountain views. Located in the heart of wintergreen resort walking distance to restaurants and shopping. One of the nicest 3 bedroom ski front condos at Wintergreen. $334,900. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (530948)
415 Pedlars Edge Drive
Luxury 5 BR being built by Shenandoah Valley Constr has seasonal mountain views, & quiet wooded setting. Ready for your int. finishes. Newly Constructed Model, boasts 2 fam rms, 3,700 sq.ft. & att. garage. 2,500 sq.ft. of decking! Hot tub, steam shower, wet bar, 2 wine coolers, granite counters, 2 FP, stainless appl & custom tile work. $725,000. Contact Jon Tsakis for details 540-836-9211. Jon.Tsakis@comcast.net (532603)
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Totally renovated! 2-story, 2BR/2BA, 907sf condo w/ vaulted ceilings. Incl: appl, furniture & fixtures! Sleeps 6. New hardiplank siding, W/D & showerheads; Newer Kit appl, Maple cabinets & counters. Master BR on main level. 3 stairs fm pkg lot. Ski closet. Walk to ski slopes, Mt. Inn & great restaurants. Rental income is above average... $119,000. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (533153)
Upgraded ski townhouse end unit - walk to the mountain village & slopes. Seasonal views, granite counters & custom cabinetry, cork flooring, updated appl & furniture. Bonus loft rm for 3rd sleeping area. Ext siding replaced w/ hardi plank siding, & deck accommodates 6 person hot tub. Exc rental potential or your own ski chalet & summer getaway! $149,500. Contact Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (529986)
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This amazing 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with a bonus room property boasts over three acres with a majestic panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a beautiful country setting! This home features an oversized 2 car garage, study, exercise room and a screened in porch. Come see this phenomenal property today! Offered at $489,000 Call Jon Tsakis 540-836-9211. (529357)
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Great value in a 2 BR condo at North Ridge! Look no further! Quality & elevated unit has been well maintained & incl attractive furnishings. Plus, it’s an end unit with master BR overlooking landscaped surroundings. North Ridge is across from the Tennis Center & short walk to the Spa & Devils Knob Golf. $97,500. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (538893)
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Attention Skiers: Ski-in/Ski-out from your deck! This ground floor, ski-front condo is like having your own personal warming hut on the mountain. And, with condos dues of just $2,600 per year (2015), Timbers is the most affordable condo association on the mountain. Act now - this rare ground floor, ski-front unit won’t last long. $57,500. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (538762)
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Year around mountain views & updated in the very desirable Blackrock neighborhood of WTG. Near all the resort activities. Great family home w/very spacious floor plan & large deck for entertaining. Master BR has its own private balcony.....have fun in the hot tub while enjoying wonderful mountain views. This is a great value for year around mtn views & renovated 5 BR home. $549,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (535915)
87 Devils Knob Loop Devils Knob Loop, Golf Front Home w/Mountain Views! Brand new luxury 5 BR home built by Shenandoah Valley Constr. 2 family rms, 4,000 sq.ft. & att. garage. 2,500 sq.ft. of expansive decking! Hot tub, steam shower, wet bar, 2 wine coolers, granite counters, 2 FP, stainless appl & custom tile work. Pre-wired for sound, security, generator & smart house system. $739,000. Call Jon Tsakis, Builder 540-836-9211. (536651)
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Upgraded feat & preferred location! Energy Star rated 3 + BR has hdwd floors, granite counters, custom cabinets, stainless appl & more. Central air/ heat pump w/propane backup, efficient tankless water heater, porches front & rear. Wood burning FP, 2 family rms, bonus & office rms. Level drive & walk to amenities. Furnished & rental ready. $399,900. Contact Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (533976)
56 Laurel Springs Drive Overlooks 11th hole of Devils Knob private golf club. 4 BR, 3.5 BA w/level paved drive, $5k for granite in Kitchen. 2 master suites w/FP & FP in open great room. Hdwd floors in main living area, vaulted ceiling, open layout & large decks. New: appl ’09, water heaters, gas furnace, roof ’05. Walk to spa, dining & Devils Knob Golf & Tennis Center. $359,750 Contact Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 smsales1@aol.com (538787)
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Great value for a vacation home - 5 BR, 3 BA, & 3000+ SF of living space. Private location close to the Nat’l Forest w/ample decking; vaulted great room; 2 wood burning FP w/real stone work, & separate family room. $275,000. Contact Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (535164)
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Mercy Street Part medical drama, part family saga, the upcoming PBS mini-series Mercy Street was produced around Richmond and based on Civil War life in Alexandria. Featuring what Kielbasa terms a “breakout” performance by Charlottesville-area native Hannah James, the series depicts the tension between Northern and Southern loyalists through the fraught relationship of a New England abolitionist and a Confederate belle, both nurses at a Union hospital. Civil War expert Gary Gallagher, co-Executive Producer Lisa Quijano Wolfinger, and cast members James, Norbert Leo Butz, Cherry Jones, and Tara Summers will preview an episode of Mercy Street at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Culbreth.
banned 1933 picture, Employees’ Entrance, directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Warren William, Loretta Young, and Wallace Ford. “I was really excited when Maltin pulled this one out of the list,” Harris says. “It’s a hugely politically incorrect, amazingly sexist and intriguing peek into the sorts of films that were made in Hollywood in between the sound era and the infamous Hays Code.” At 7:30 p.m. Saturday in UVA’s Newcomb Hall Theater, Maltin will speak with legendary animator Bill Plympton after a screening of Cheatin’, his 2013 adult tale of love, infidelity, and a magical soul-transporting device. At 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Culbreth, Maltin
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Employees Entrance will talk to director Maggie Greenwald following Songcatcher, her 2000, Academy Award nominated drama about a musicologist finding friendship and romance in Appalachia.
Spotlight on Virginia “This year’s crop of films that were either made in Virginia or have Virginia roots are particularly impressive,” Harris says. “That speaks to the growing base of talent and creativity in the Commonwealth. It’s an honor to be able to showcase their work each year.” Joel Salatin’s innovative and widely imitated Polyface Farms in the Shenandoah Valley is the subject of Polyfaces, the joyful documentary to be shown at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at Piedmont Virginia Community College’s
Dickinson Center. As a “family owned, multi-generational, pasture-based, beyond organic, local-market farm,” Polyface Farms is in the business of “healing the land, healing the food, healing the economy, and healing the culture.” A discussion with Salatin and the filmmakers will follow. Cameron Bruce Nelson’s resume includes a stint as a farm hand in a small Virginia town in 2008. The Dallas native’s directorial debut is Some Beasts, a Southern Gothic horror film about a modern day Thoreau seeking solitude on a Blue Ridge Mountain farm. A neighbor’s sudden death and the discovery of a feral child force him to make peace with the lawless outside world. Nelson will lead a panel discus-
Family Day PBS is smart, but Pixar is fun. Moms and Dads and the next generation of movie stars can see Pixar shorts and
the family classic Babe on this year’s Family Day, starting 10:00 a.m. Saturday on UVA’s Betsy and John Casteen Arts Grounds. The Charlottesville Symphony will bring a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, and the Young Filmmakers Academy will showcase the work of over 600 student filmmakers mentored by Light House Studio. University and community arts professionals will lead interactive workshops on topics including “Make-up Effects,” “Speak Shakespeare Like a Pro!,” and “Music in Movies.” Workshops are free, but require advance registration. Parking is free in Culbreth Road Garage.
Son of Saul Hungarian director László Nemes’ won the Grand Prix at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for his directorial debut, Son of Saul, about a Jewish man forced to work in a Nazi crematorium who discovers what he believes is the body of his own son, and determines against all odds to give his son a proper religious burial. Starring Hungarian actor and poet Géza Röhrig, who converted to Hasidic Judaism after a visit to Auschwitz, the film is Hungary’s submission for the upcoming Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and the Festival’s Closing Night film, 7:30 p.m., November 8 at the Culbreth. Praised for cinematography and sound work that brutally suggest the horrors on a concentration camp, it’s being called a masterpiece of Holocaust drama. Ranging across genres, styles, and subjects, the 28th annual Festival should abundantly fulfill its mission to educate, inspire and entertain. “We have, as always,” Kielbasa says, “focused on creating a program that is as deep and broad as the interests and passions of our unique Virginia Film n Festival audiences.”
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French-inspired, custom stone residence on 22 acres, with superb, quality construction and details. Three-stall stable, spacious carriage home, beautiful private setting. MLS#530692 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
Charming Colonial on almost 1 acre in Meriwether Lewis School District. 4 BR, 2 full & 2 half BA, 2,815 sq. ft. Pool, twocar attached garage. MLS#534379 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
$4,250,000 PARK HILL
Magnificent Georgian home with over 10,000 finished sq. ft., 6 BR, 6 full & 3 half baths, main level master, eat-in kitchen. Guest home, and 100 acres with panoramic pastoral and mountain views. MLS#517436 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
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Perched on a knoll, this character-rich 3–4 BR home, with circa 1800 log addition, enFARMINGTON $2,895,000 joys privacy and dramatic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Quality craftsmanship, Exceptional frame and copper-roofed heart pine flooring, striking stone fireplace in kitchen/family room area, and 1st floor residence situated on 6.8 private, land- master. Tranquil setting on 28 acres with streams. Great location approximately 20 scaped acres, 6 BR, 5 full & 2 half BA, minutes from Charlottesville. MLS#528425 Steve McLean 434.981.1863 with over 6,880 finished sq. ft. of living area. MLS#523345 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410 CAAR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY WWW.CAAR.COM
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Traditional, remodeled, 5 BR, 2 FP, great kitchen/FR, spacious light-filled sunroom and large deck. Hardwood floors, many custom built-ins, terrace level apartment. MLS# 536451 Betsy Swett 434. 249.2922 or Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
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2 story brick residence, 4,400 finished sq. ft. on 3.27 acres, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 1st floor master BR suite, DR, study, Florida room/ sun room offers spectacular Blue Ridge Mtn. views. MLS#529146 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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Circa 1911, elegant, renovated, 5 BR home designed by Eugene Bradbury. The private 2 acre site offers garden & swimming pool. MLS#536517 Tim Michel 434.960.1124
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World-class views 10 minutes to town from this exceptional contemporary. On 11.5+ private acres, this beautiful home is one-of-a-kind! MLS#533291 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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$2,750,000 BELLEVUE $5,800,000 Classic Greek Revival, meticulously renovated 8,200 sq. ft., 6 BR, 6 BA, 10 FP, 10’ ceilings, formal gardens, mountain views, equestrian facilities, 2 cottages, minutes to Charlottesville. MLS#537630 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410
Designed by Eugene Bradbury, this meticulously updated, 6 BR, 5.5 BA, c. 1913 residence occupies two lots of just under 2.5 acres within walking distance to UVA & Barracks Road. MLS#530390, Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
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European influence in this 2-story brick home. Lovely pastoral setting, large pond, less than 5 miles west. Great interior and exterior spaces, detached guest home with garage below. MLS# 529174 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
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HEART OF FREE UNION - 5,500+/sq. ft. home situated on 5+ acres in Free Union. Bright, open floor plan and full walk-out basement. Beautiful setting within 15 mins. of Charlottesville. MLS#518256 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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Great value in Lake Monticello with 3 BR, master suite, open floor plan, fireplace, hardwood floors, screened porch, on a private cul-de-sac. MLS#535637 Macon Gunter 434.242.7772
$3,995,000 BARBOURSVILLE
Exquisite farm-house style home, designed by Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects, on over 37 acres at Bundoran Farm, approimately 15 minutes south of Charlottesville. MLS# 505875, Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
$1,450,000 COTTONWOOD ROAD $244,000
135 acres with mountain views and Blue Run stream. County approved 18 parcel subdivision. Candidate for conservation easement. MLS#536366 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
Attractive 39+ acre lot with a mix of open and wooded land. Ideal for residential construction. Great privacy and value! MLS# 536444 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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Private 354+ acres of gently rolling land in an area of estate properties located 25 minutes south of Charlottesville. 100+ acres open, year round streams, pond, renovated log home. MLS#534895 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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Circa 1952, 3BR, 2.5 BA, mostly one-level, 3,000 sq. ft. brick and glass home designed by renowned 20th century contemporary architect, Edward Durell Stone, who also designed the Kennedy Center. His “international modernism� style is very evident in this home. It is now for sale for the first time. Great location near Barracks Road and UVA. MLS#538547 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
$545,000 SEMINOLE TRAIL
109 acres of gently rolling land of mostly hardwoods with pine. Year-round streams. Easement opportunity. Ideal for residential building, investment or timber. MLS#528493 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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Historic Greek Revival-style residence, built c. 1855–1915. The 441 acres is gently rolling with approximately 85 open and the balance wooded. On Virginia Landmarks Register. MLS#524131 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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NORTH DOWNTOWN – 3 BR home on corner lot with mature trees. Easy living on main level with flexible finished space. Well maintained. MLS#537548 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250
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County plan projects this land as Urban Density. Best use would be multi-family housing as this is adjacent to Forest Lakes and Hollymead. MLS#521360 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
This pristine land tract of 155 acres offers horse or hiking trails running for miles throughout the property only 12 miles from Barracks Road. MLS#537873 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
$450,000 RAGGED MOUNTAIN $1,120,000
Wonderful 4.15 acre vacant lot in established community off of Rio Road. This rare find is zoned R-2. MLS#510501 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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Exceptional quality residence on 3 acres to be built in superb Ivy location. This home has 3,400 finished sq. ft. and 1,900 unfinished sq. ft. MLS#533155 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
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tims, and persons with chronic medical challenges. In fact, Virginia believes accessibility is so important it has established a tax credit of up to $5,000 in many cases of both new home construction and retrofitting. For more information, search the Internet for “Virginia livable homes tax credit.”
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New construction Incorporating accessibility features is a no-brainer in new home construction and it’s actually easier when incorporated from the start. A special program for contractors helps them create what is known as an EasyLiving Home. This voluntary certification program encourages builders of single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes to include specific features in designing and building. Typical features include easy passage into and inside the dwelling because of step-free access and interior passage doors at least 32 inches wide. The main floor should include the kitchen, an entertainment area, a bedroom, and at least one full bathroom with sufficient maneuvering space for a wheelchair or walker. Counters also can be designed with plumbing installed to leave knee room for a person using a wheelchair. The space can be used for storage unless or until it is needed. Grab bars are also important.
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hen Martha Hass and her husband moved to Charlottesville from Pennsylvania this past May, they thought they’d have an easy time finding a new home. All they wanted was a place in their price range with a basement, a double garage to accommodate her woodworking hobby, and especially, a first-floor master bedroom. They are still looking. “When homebuyers are looking ahead and thinking about ‘aging in place,’ they really want a first-floor master suite,” declares REALTOR® Sue Raupp of Montague Miller and Company, Realtors. While other features involving accessibility are also desirable, she says, a first-floor master can really seal the deal. You see, more and more people are thinking about staying in their homes as long as possible and this figures into what’s attractive in a prospective home purchase.
“Houses with accessibility have a real marketing edge,” chimes in Linda Broadbent, a REALTOR® with Better Homes and Garden/Real Estate III. The public, she says, is seeking accessibility options, whether buying a new home or remodeling an existing dwelling. Accessibility, she notes, includes features such as zero-step entries, rollin showers, and wider doorways. In multi-story residences there should be an elevator or chair lift. Other more subtle features include shallow-depth cabinets that make it easier to retrieve articles and lever handles instead of knobs on doors, sinks, and faucets. Such features may be necessary for people seeking to stay longer in their homes, and they are essential for persons of any age with disabilities. It’s estimated that almost 50 million Americans have some sort of mobility challenge including older people, wounded war veterans, accident vic-
“I would like to get over this impression that grab bars are for old people.” Broadbent emphasizes. “I prefer to call them safety bars and they are a good thing for any age. Even a five-year-old might use one if he slips. It may sound strange but if I were building a home, I’d include these accessibility features right from the start.” Grab bars in showers and by commodes might also be a welcome feature for visitors to the home.
Remodeling Broadbent praises these EasyLiving accessibility features in a new-build home, and they are also a good choice
when remodeling. It makes little difference in the cost of a remodel, but can be a valuable factor increasing the marketability of a property or the ability of residents to “age in place.” Bathrooms are a main focus because so many home accidents occur there. One important consideration is to have enough space to maneuver a wheelchair or walker. In some cases, simply hanging the door to open outwards can provide the extra room. The primary concern, of course, is stability and safety, so features like rollin showers, non-slip floors in showers and tubs, good lighting, and sturdy grab bars are high on the list of any bathroom renovation. Today’s grab bars come in designs that provide architectural interest as well as safety. Materials include teak wood that is waterproof, various metallic finishes, and even glow-in-the-dark acrylic. One interesting application has built-in LED lighting which creates an all-in-one night light/grab handle. These days, many bathroom remodels find people replacing those aging fiberglass all-in-one shower/tub combinations with no-step tiled showers. This means easier access for persons with temporary or permanent disabilities. A sturdy built-in seat of tile or teak is another nice feature. In addition, technology has made some interesting advances in user-friendly fixtures. A handheld shower option is a worthwhile investment and there are single-handle mixers offering easier control over flow and temperature. For technophiles, there are even touchscreen-operated showers. Kitchens should have slip-resistant flooring, adequate open space, and good lighting. Safety and accessibility features might include front controls on the cooktop so the user doesn’t have to reach over hot burners, a bottom freezer on the refrigerator, pullout shelves to provide lower counter space to work on, and fully extendable drawers for good access. Whether people are considering new construction or remodeling, it always makes good financial sense to incorporate accessibility features. n When Marilyn Pribus and her husband moved from California eight years ago, they had an eye to the future and chose a single-story home. There were already grab bars in the showers and any future remodeling will include the elimination of barriers.
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14 years When life changes, your loved one’s needs change. Typical real estate services are trumped • • • ••• • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• by the need for specialty real estate services. • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• • •••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I am a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Graduate Realtors Institute, and Affordable Housing Advisor with •• •• •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• more than 20 years of experience. Having been a Title Insurance Underwriter, I know how to prevent some •• • •• •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• pitfalls and can work closely with your attorney. As a traveling Notary Public, I can provide special services • • • •• • •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• to you and your loved ones. I am the sponsor of the FREE local Caregivers‘ Library. •• • • • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Cynthia Hash, Realtor Designations: cing www.AgingYourWay.org Seniors Real • ••• • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Estate Specialist (SRES) Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) I can put together a team of trusted social workers, financial and legal advisers, gentle movers, thoughtful n this Affordable Housing Advisor (AHA)etc. Having lost my grandfather to 14 years of Alzheimer’s, my heart bled over my grandmother’s stagers, ss their NAR’s Green Realtor (GREEN) struggles. Though I helped as often as I could, I wish I’d known about the Caregivers Library then. Now, Certified Short Sale Specialist as a(CSSS) Seniors Real Estate Specialist inspired by my grandparents, I am very aware of the special needs and life-changing Certified REO Property Specialist (CRPS) decisions facing caregivers and their loved ones. You’ll find many helpful resources on this pecially
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A Gentleman’s Farm at the base ofHandicapped the Blue Ridge Mountains STONEY CREEK - Completely Accessible Nellysford, Virginia ( Nelson County)
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airy tale cottage on 9.7 acres! Nestled in a garden of mature trees, boxwood, azaleas and lilies, this 2 BR, 2 BA charmer is a must see. Enjoy the blueberry bushes, the cherry tree, grapevines and the pecan tree in this very private setting. Large 2-story workshop with electricity and other outbuildings for storage. Kitchen has new laminate flooring; repainted sitting room and hallway; new soffit and fascia boards on east side of house; newlypainted metal roof; new carpet in master bedroom and front room. New chimney liner. Located near the Tye River and Crabtree Falls but just 15–20 minutes to Lovingston and Nellysford. $175,000
(800) 361-5155 • (434) 361-2440 www.MountainAreaRealty.com 2788 Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958
26+ acres of open pasture land with white board fencing is perfect for horse lovers. A 6stall barn equipped with electricity and water is complete with tact room and hay loft. The circa 1900 Manor house is completely restored with 7 bedrooms, 7 ½ baths; every bedroom has it’s own bath. There are 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, a large European kitchen and outside decking for entertaining that overlooks the property and the river. A 2 bedroom cottage supports your own housekeeper and groundsman. This property has been a Bed & Breakfast for the last 20 years with good income and repeat guests. You may keep this as a Bed & Breakfast or you can turn it in to your oneof-a-kind “Gentleman’s Farm." Offered at $1,285,000 * Sellers are licensed Realtors in Va
All one level living w/over sized bedrooms, baths, & garage. Wheel chair accessible with roll in bath, ramp to entrance, wide doors & hallway. Almost like new. The lot has wonderful mountain views and located in one of the most beautiful subdivisions of Nelson County. Hardiplank siding, propane FP, Granite kitchen, sun room & home office. Yard is maintained by the subdivision - this is maintenance free living. Priced below the cost of building. $374,000
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Thirty Minutes to Charlottesville and minutes to Wintergreen Ski Resort with a back drop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This pristine property is in a prime location with wonderful views, 2000+ feet of the Rockfish River, and multiple swimming holes that meanders around the property.
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• Jennifer Greeson, English, University of Virginia — American Enlightenment: The New World and Modern Western Thought, on how settler colonialism and the Atlantic slave system underwrote our basic modern concepts of individualism, self-governance, and popular sovereignty; Spring 2016
cover informant for the FBI; Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 • Gregory O’Malley, University of Santa Cruz — The Escapes of David George: One Man’s Struggle with Slavery and Freedom in the Revolutionary Era, the first biography of a Virginia-born slave who ran away repeatedly and finally secured freedom in Britain, paradoxically at the moment of the creation of the United States; Fall 2015
• Martien Halvorson-Taylor, Religious Studies, University of Virginia — Questioning Job: An Entry into the Biblical Book of Job, an introduction to this complex and fascinating book of the Hebrew Bible, which reflects on the human condition, the role of human community, and humanity’s relationship to the natural world; Spring 2016
• Whit Sheppard, Independent Scholar, Richmond, VA — Slow Train to Eminence: The Life of Arthur Ashe, a comprehensive biography of Arthur Ashe, world-class athlete, author, activist, humanitarian and businessman from Virginia, who is not yet represented in the literary canon of notable twentieth-century African-American lives; Fall 2015 and Spring 2016
• Paul Dafydd Jones, Religious Studies, University of Virginia — Patience: A Theological Exploration, a new account of how two relatively neglected terms, “patience” and “impatience,” might nourish novel thinking about the open-ended quality of human life, the imperative to work for social justice, and other issues; Spring 2016
• Charles Thompson Jr., Cultural Anthropology, Center for Documentary Studies, Duke University — Broken Ground: The Fractured Story of American Farm Work, a retelling of the story of American farm work that restores farm laborers to a central and just place in our agricultural narrative; Fall 2015
nineteenth-century oratorical celebrity James Ogilvie and his cultural legacy; Fall 2015
• George Carras, Classical Studies and Religion, Washington & Lee University — Two Diaspora Jews – Flavius Josephus and Paul of Tarsus, a comparative study of the Judaism of the two central figures of the first-century Roman world
Fellows Talks in Charlottesville: Each semester, VFH invites the public to learn more about the diverse and fascinating areas of the humanities explored by its Fellows through lunchtime talks featuring each Fellow in informal conversation about his or her research. The following Fellows Talks at the VFH Conference Center, 145 Ednam Drive in Charlottesville, are free and open to the public; a light lunch will be provided:
About the VFH Residential Fellowship Program: Created in 1986, the VFH Residential Fellowship Program supports humanities scholars and writers whose work is intellectually stimulating, imaginative, and accessible to the public, promoting greater understanding of and access to the humanities. To date it is the only residential fellowship program among all fifty-five state humanities councils. Fellowship projects explore the humanities broadly, including history, literature, folklife, and historical and contemporary cultures. Fellows receive private office space in the VFH offices, located on a scenic property in Charlottesville, access to University of Virginia libraries and amenities, and the camaraderie and collective expertise of a cohort of other humanities scholars. VFH Residential Fellowships are open to faculty members in the humanities, independent scholars, and others working on projects in the humanities. The annual proposal deadline is December 1. For more information, please visit http://virginiahumanities. org/fellowships n
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• Tuesday, November 3 at 12:00 p.m. when Don DeBats will present “The Alexandria Chronicles: When PBS Meets Poll Books, An Election Day Story in Advance of Mercy Street Debut” • Tuesday, November 17 at 12:00 p.m. when Greg O’Malley will present “The Escapes of David George: One Man’s Struggle with Slavery and Freedom in the Revolutionary Era” • Tuesday, December 1 at 12:00 p.m. when Preston Lauterbach will present “Eight Days on Beale Street: The FBI and MLK, Spring ‘68”
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• Wm. Preston Lauterbach, Independent Scholar, Nellysford, VA — Valley of the Kings, a narrative history set in Memphis, TN in the 1950s and 1960s about African-American photojournalist Ernest Withers, who witnessed and recorded a series of history-making events while serving as an under-
These scholars join three other Fellows whose residencies will continue in the 2015-2016 year:
• Don DeBats, American Studies, Flinders University (Australia) — Unlocking the Social Logic of Past Politics: Individual Voting Records, Social Networks, and Neighborhoods in Two Nineteenth Century Cities, a study of two very different nineteenth-century cities (Alexandria, VA and Newport, KY) that shared a common voting arrangement: votes in all elections were cast in public by voice • Earl Swift , Independent Scholar, Charlottesville, VA — Various areas of research, including the story of former Georgia Governor Hugh M. Dorsey, remembered as the prosecutor in the 1913 Leo Frank case, who became one of the most racially progressive Southern governors of his day
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1516 MONTESSORI TERR
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3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath luxury townhome located at the popular Pavilions at Pantops neighborhood. Conveniently located near I-64, MJH, and Pantops shopping. 3 finished levels of modern living space w/energy efficient appliances including front loading washer & dryer. The main level features spacious living room w/open kitchen and island for easy prep. with black appliances. Dining area off of the kitchen, and deck off the back with mountains views. The basement has a wide open finished area for family room or rec room, with a large unfinished storage area and laundry area. Could also be short term lease or lease to own! Call agents for details. Motivated seller! Priced recuded. MLS: 532833 $229,000
This newly renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is conveniently located near Park St. & North Ave. downtown yet in Albemarle County jurisdiction. Renovation includes new tile floor in kitchen, engineered hardwood in dining and living room, dining room sliding door to new backyard concrete patio and path, laminate in family room with new full bath on lower level. Family room with fireplace could be used as office/recreation, or 4th bedroom. All on quiet street ending in cul de sac. MLS: 539058 $259,000
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See this beautiful home, great for family and entertaining with open kitchen and family room, formal dining and living rooms for all occasions, easy flow to outside patio and large yard with fish pond, lilac bushes, herb garden. Eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances and large bay window. Five bedrooms, master has attached bath with dual vanity, whirlpool tub, walk-in closet. Easy living with laundry on same level, large fifth bedroom can also be used as playroom/study. Oversized 3 car garage with plenty of space for storage & workshop, huge yard for play & gardening, all in desirable neighborhood, close to shopping, schools, and medical facilities. Seller will provide 1 year home warranty to buyer! MLS: 537543 $288,900
Come visit this beautiful custom built log cabin home nestled in the blue ridge mountains! Main level offers open floor plan, great room with vaulted ceilings, cozy double sided fireplace plus woodstove, kitchen, living/dining room, large master bedroom, master bath, and spacious walk-in closet. Large rear deck off the great room is great for entertaining. Enjoy the amazing views & watch wildlife from deck or front porch. Nicely landscaped level front yard & partially wooded backyard. Large basement w/ second woodstove is partly finished & could easily be completed for more living space, has attached spacious 2 car garage. Property has additional shed outside. Easy access to area locations, shopping, & augusta medical. Price reduced! MLS: 537281 $349,000
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Cute eat-in kitchen with wood stove, heats the whole house or cut on the new central heat and A/C. Very private and quiet setting in Wingina, except when the train goes by. But that is so neat. Great covered front porch. Walking distance to the James River Wild Life boat ramp. Great hunting and fishing. House needs little TLC.
Serving Central VA & Smith Mtn. Lake
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Cottage makes for great studio, or home office. Some parts of the house were built in the 1800’s. Very livable with a few touch ups. Now used mostly as vacation cottage get away. Three rooms and bath upstairs, full bath downstairs in hall. Large living area, Massive Great Room with Massive Rock Fireplace.
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Stunning custom designed home located on private 2.48 acres at end of cul-de-sac. Silestone countertops & Wood-Mode cabinets. Grand curved staircase, gorgeous cherry library, 5 FPs, central music system. Lux MBR suite & BA, FP, sitting area, balcony.
Midtown urban chic! Remarkable renovated solid brick home with historic significance & architectural character. Towering front windows flood the open 10’ high living space with light, or shade it with custom plantation shutters. Set amid early 1900’s homes. Enjoy a peaceful retreat on the deck, the patio and in the deep, fenced yard. Walk to restaurants, shops, UVA. An exceptional price.
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=537751 • $935,000 • Pam Whorley: 434.227.2414
www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=537162 • $342,000 • Yates Nobles: 434.996.0888
Orange ~ Barboursville
Cville - Belmont Village
Eastern Albemarle Co
11.83 acres, this 4 BR/2.5 BA boasts 9' ceilings, 2 story foyer, large open eat-in-kitchen w/plenty of cabinets, pantry & built in desk.Central to Greene, Madison or Albemarle Co.
Luxury townhome end unit w/3 levels of living space. MBR suite opens to balcony. Balconies on each level. Terrace level patio with fenced area. Lease-Purchase possible.
3 BR, 3.5 BA on 3.53 acres! Guest rm/4th BR w/full BA in walkout fin bsmnt. Vaulted ceilings w/skylights, FP, ss appliances, ceramic tile, quartz & granite counters. Rear deck.
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=529139 $339,900 • Pam Whorley: 434.227.2414
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=535388 $329,900 • Steve King: 434.825.5019
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=533647 $329,000 • Sal Milione: 434.882.4000
Albemarle - schuyler
Orange - Gordonsville
Green living! Featured on HGTV. Universal design/ADA accessibility, passive solar. Sustainable, energy efficient. Indoor endless pool. Japanese soaking tub. 21+ acres.
Beautifully maintained 1880 Victorian farmhouse on 2 ac. in the heart of town. 1st flr MBR, 4 BRs w/att BAs, multiple closets. Original heart pine floors. 2 BR rental cottage.
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=532104 $480,000 • Yates Nobles: 434.996.0888
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=530415 $400,000 • Anne Burroughs: 434. 422.2242
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Large rooms, hardwood floors, LR w/FP, DR w/French doors open to screen porch. Lg family room w/FP & built-ins. Guest suite w/full BA. Lower level w/office area, storage & workshop. adunbar.montaguemiller.com/mls=537761 $376,000 • Anita Dunbar: 434.981.1421
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Deer Lake Estates. Level, fenced 1 acre lot. SS appliances, eat-in area. Formal DR & LR w/FP. Upgraded MBR suite. Fin bsmnt, rec room/BR area, storage, rough in BA.
Solidly built & well maintained. Open great room w/2 expanses of windows, FP, decorative planter & hardwoods under carpet. Walkout bsmnt has rec room with FP, family rm & study/BR.
Generous living spaces, incredible price, like new. MBR Suite, ceramic tile BAs, tiled showers, lg walk in closet. Granite counters, kit island, breakfast nook. Back deck.
www.73doedrive.com $285,000 • Sasha Farmer Team: 434.260.1435
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=533076 $289,000 • Rives Bailey: 434.227.4446
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=535209 $245,000 • Carol Costanzo: 434.962.1419
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LAND LISTINGS ALBEMARLE - Building lot in Scottsville. Great location for home or investment property. Room for garden w/large yard. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=534727 $45,000 • Doug Burke: 434.996.6791
Cville - Cherry Hill
Over 3,000 fin. sq. ft., full unfin. walkout basement. Located on 4 private acres with big fenced backyard. MBR suite opens to rear deck. 1,700 sq. ft. det garage + att. garage.
Like new lux townhome close to UVA, Downtown, Stadium. NEW granite counters, refrigerator, hardwood floors on main, new carpet & paint throughout. Rear deck opens to courtyard.
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=537723 $379,000 • Jamie White: 434.906.3944
www.montaguemiller.com/mls=536445 $340,000 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131
SCOTTSVILLE - 25 acres in N. Buckingham Co. operated as Central VA Salvage, optional for new owner. Small concrete block office/shop, well/septic, electricity. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=532757 $175,000 • Carter Montague: 434.962.3419
NE CROZET-Easy maint. 2+ BR, 2 BA. 1st floor MBR suite, loft, cathedral ceiling. Wood burning FP. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=538167 $194,500 • Alice Nye Fitch: 434.981.4562
GREENE-One level 3 BR, 2 BA. Corner lot, mature landscape. Back porch. Garage, shed. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=537978 $235,000 • Paul McArtor: 434.305.0361
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ALBEMARLE- Woodbrook Sun room/screen porch. 3 BRs/BA on main. 2nd fam rm, FP, Kit, BR/BA in bsmnt. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=536650 $259,900 • Doug Burke: 434.996.6791
E IC D PR UCE D RE LOUISA-3BR 2BA, in Blue Ridge Shores. Open KitDR area, French doors open to spacious LR area. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=535429 $120,204 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131
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ALBEMARLE-4+ acres, open field, privacy. Stream. Dedicated entrance, OWNER FINANCING. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=527757 $109,900 • Brad Conner: 434.953.8214
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E IC D PR UCE D RE W'BORO-3BR 2BA, hardwoods, family rm w/FP. Kit brkfst bar. Pool & shed. Neary Coyner Springs Pk. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=531892 $109,350 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131
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1563 Sunflower Fields Dr, Ruckersville • $499,000
Truly custom English Country-style residence set on nearly 7.5 manicured acres. Designed and constructed with premium finishes & unparalleled attention to detail, the stone & stucco home offers magnificent views of the gently rolling countryside. • MLS# 529963
Three-level, four-bedroom colonial home on three acres with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Two story great room with fireplace and surround sound as well as two-tier deck for indoor and outdoor entertaining. • MLS# 538063
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Beautiful home with contemporary flair and open floor plan includes a side entry to a home office. Architectural columns, extensive moldings, Cherry kitchen cabinetry and much more. • MLS# 532256
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3235 Monroe St, Earlysville • $449,500
All-brick Georgian style four-bedroom home on 2+ acres includes french gourmet kitchen, and a very large living room/family room. Convenient location. Whole house generator. • MLS# 534952
Running Deer Dr, Keswick • $295,000
Looking for land in the Keswick area? 12+ acres joining Glenmore is divided into two lots, but will be sold as a whole. Lots have been perked. These parcels join Carrol Creek. Plat available. • MLS# 517205
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n Fourteen were in Albemarle with an average price of $362,809. n Three were in Charlottesville with an average price of $916,300. n Five were in Fluvanna with an average price of $194,354. n Three were in Greene with an average price of $179,356. n Three were in Louisa with an average price of $240,400. n One was in Madison with a price of $449,500. n One was in Nelson with a price of $301,000. n One was in Orange with a price of $105,000.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (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
LOUISA COUNTY
ALBEMARLE COUNTY
MADISON COUNTY
FLUVANNA COUNTY
NELSON COUNTY
www.charlottesville.org Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.819 per $100 www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.899 per $100
GREENE COUNTY
www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.75 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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Private Gated Equestrian Community Nestled within the Jefferson Sea
OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 4, 2015 ISSUE 24-44
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401 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.977.4005 lwoodriff@loringwoodriff.com
3 Canterbury road $2,075,000
THREE ACRES IN BELLAIR
Tucked away in one of Ivy’s premier neighborhoods. Large boxwoods and bluestone walkways abound, leading to pocket lawns, gardens, a 2 bedroom guest cottage and pool. The original residence offers gracious entertaining rooms complete with tall ceilings, extensive woodwork and four fireplaces. The current owners enhanced these elegant, character-rich spaces with an addition comprised of a large family room off the kitchen, extensive home office/mudroom/catering/laundry spaces plus pool bathroom. A two car garage was added as well.
STEPS TO BURNLEY-MORAN ELEMENTARY
1210 MOWBRAY PLACE • $374,000 Wonderful near-Downtown location for this solid brick home with 2-car garage. 1st and 2nd floors were recently renovated including new Kitchen, and two new bathrooms. Walk-out Basement with Family Room & 2nd fireplace is comfortable & perfect play space or to watch sporting events. Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 538765
MINUTES FROM UVA AND STONEFIELD
ON 1+ ACRE MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN
WALK TO THE DOWNTOWN MALL
272 LAKEVIEW DRIVE • $254,900 This home offers plenty of living space inside and out; 3 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths includes one-of-a-kind gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a large island. Also includes a great family room with fireplace, heated floors in the master bath, & a huge private patio. Inessa Telefus (434) 989-1559. MLS# 538875
1731 OLD FORGE ROAD • $379,000 Offering over 2,500 finished sf plus an oversized storage room and 2-car garage. Many recent improvements including a beautifully renovated master suite with walk-in closet and large tiled shower, updated family room, new roof and skylights. Charming screened porch with wooded privacy. Lindsay Milby (434) 962-9148. MLS# 538615
215 BROOKWOOD DRIVE • $349,000 Open floorplan with kitchen, dining, and living room with gorgeous hardwoods. Walk out the dining area to the back deck to enjoy outdoor living. Two master suites, one on the main level. Enjoy the oversized Rec room on the terrace level with endless possibilities. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 538769
WALK TO DOWNTOWN FOR UNDER $200K
COUNTRY HOME ON 10 ACRES
CLOSE TO UVA MEDICAL CENTER
1310 CHESAPEAKE STREET • $184,900 This adorable Woolen Mills cottage, located across from Meade Park, has undergone significant improvements and is move-in-ready. Relax on the cozy covered kitchen porch overlooking the large rear yard. New roof, freshly painted interior & new floors in kitchen and bathroom. Owner/ Agent. Kristin Cummings Streed (434) 409-5619. MLS# 538723
152 POORHOUSE LANE • $319,000 Only 5 minutes to shopping at Zion Crossroads, Martha Jefferson & UVA Hospital satellite offices & restaurants. Total of 5 bedrooms, including separate studio apartment. All kitchen and laundry appliances included. 10 private acres with 1 acre of fenced yard and gardens. Elizabeth Feil Matthews, (434) 284-2105. MLS# 538432
120 NORTH BAKER STREET • $239,000 Many recent improvements, including new seamless gutters and downspouts, new fascia, new exterior drainage (buried), complete Basement Dewatering including Santa Fe Advance II Dehumidifier and below grade window well improvements by Weatherseal. Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 538579
PAINSTAKING RENOVATION IN EARLYSVILLE
4180 EARLYSVILLE ROAD • $239,000 Comprehensively renovated cottage just completed with all finishes & systems of unsurpassed quality. The kitchen, open to the living room, with adjoining year-round sunroom, eating bar with beautiful granite top. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths on 1+ level acre, garage/storage with electric. Owner/Agent Debbie Keener (434) 962-7312. MLS# 538637
75 Mountain LaureL road $639,000
ON OVER 24 ACRES IN EARLYSVILLE
This equestrian property has a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home and a great room with cathedral ceiling. The 5-stall, rubber brick, center aisle barn has a wash stall, tack room with washer/ dryer and 1/2 bath. The property is comprised of 24+ acres, has 5 paddocks and several other outbuildings useful for storage of equipment, as well as hay and shavings. The outdoor arena is large enough for multiple people to ride together and for a full course of jumps to be set up. New roof on house 2012! Bunny French (434) 996-1029. MLS# 538459
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