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MCCONNELL ANGUS FARM Magnificent registered Angus farm of 150+ acres, Blue Ridge Views, brand new manor home and spectacular show cattle and sale facility located in the heart of Somerset, adjoining Montpelier. Finest soils and everything is in perfect condition. $2,950,000. MLS#522904

DISTINGUISHED COUNTRY HOME Pristine Colonial Revival nestled in the historic Carters Bridge area on 3.94 manicured acres. Exceptional details throughout, complementary detached barn can easily be converted into future guest cottage, additional acreage available. $799,000. MLS#527140

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Spectacular views overlooking Charlottesville, Monticello and the Blue Ridge Mountains. A romantic cottage is in place. Approved for (2) additional homes.

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. $485,000. MLS#523101

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MATTIE HILL Northern Albemarle estate of uncompromising quality and luxury. State of the art features on all 4 levels. Elevator, home theater, pool/pool house, Beautiful apartment over multi car garage and a lake on 21 acres. $3,995,000. MLS#513246

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, heavenly porch. Near Scottsville. Swim, fish, hunt, or just relax. $399,000. MLS#499607

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HARRIS HOUSE Extraordinary restoration of a fine Scottsville home. Beautiful wood floors, handsome moldings, new kitchen and baths, private shaded garden off sunroom. Private main floor suite. Excellent B&B potential. Detached 2 car garage, with loft. Walk everywhere. $499,000. MLS#522742

LANTRE FARM

Beautiful riverfront farm of 200 acres, just 5 miles to Scottsville. Immaculate one level brick home, with delightful screened porch overlooking a pond and the Hardware River. Several serviceable barns. Quiet and private. $875,000. MLS#525924

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MERRIE MILL c. 1857 Situated between Keswick and Cismont, on 407 acres, with a grand 6 bedroom mansion, features artistic entablature of fretted cornice and fluted columns. Beautiful grounds with specimen trees and stone walls, with three charming cottages. $4,950,000. MLS#509871

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English basement apartment full of sunlight just finished and move in ready! Main level offers open, spacious rooms. Minutes to Route 29 conveniences, and C-Ville Airport. Lovely yard and landscaping. $265,000. MLS# 527115

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Stunning Contemporary on 68 acre farm with professional kennel, terrace level apartment, infinity pool overlooking stocked pond. Open and wooded. $975,000. MLS#523758

Near Broadus Wood Elementary, immaculate 5 BR home with separate STUDIO on 5 manicured acres. Screen porch overlooks board/pet fenced yard with fabulous play area. Two car garage, Backup generators, quality throughout. $769,500 MLS#517693

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The most square feet for the $$$. Terrific 4 bedroom home in Foxcroft. Very open floor plan with large rooms tucked away at the end of the cul-de-sac. Huge media or rec room and screened porch for entertaining, plus living room and family room. 5 mins. from Downtown Mall and 10 mins. from UVa, hospital and schools. Priced to sell at $309,000.

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Highly sought after area this Bellair home is in the Western School district. Set on over an acre of landscaped lawn. Lots of light. Living room and family rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and fireplaces. An excellent home now and offers lots of expansion possibilities. Fabulous neighborhood: great for walking, jogging, or biking. $599,900

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EXCEPTIONAL PRICE, gorgeous views, best location and great WHY BUILD? Exquisite custom brick home on a large, fenced QUALITY BUILT HOME on cul-de-sac. Enjoy the playful sounds 104It’sDORSET 1015situated BEDFORD HILLS 940 STANLEY STAGECOACH of the nearby brookDRIVE from the decks of this delightful two story homeDRIVE floor plan! all right here COURT in this well-maintained home corner lot in the lower520 Ballard section of Old Trail.ROAD Inside find a 104 DORSET COURT 1015 BEDFORD HILLS DRIVE 940 STANLEY DRIVE 520 STAGECOACH ROAD Time: 2-4 Field area of Old Trail. 3BR/2.5BA with Time: 1-4 floors and gas fireplace. High ceilings, Time: 1-4 Time: 1-4 hardwood large rooms, in the popular lower Ballard bright, open floor plan, numerous upgrades including hardwood Time: 2-4 Time: Time: Time: 1-4 professionally finished basement, first floorHosting laundry Agent: and two1-4 car Peters Hostinghome Agent: Jan Shiflett Agent:1-4 Jim McVay Mike Agent: Kayand Sands Craftsman-style with many upgrades. Fenced side yard Hosting with floors, California closets, Hosting ornate trim details a screened garage. Just Rivanna Station andHosting UVA Research Park! Agent: Jan Shiflett HostingAND Agent: Jimminutes McVayto Mike Peters Hosting Agent: Kay$489,500. SandsOneCasey cozy fireHosting pit area showcasing a stone patio, carriage garage doors. porch with viewsADORABLE that’s perfect for entertaining. SUPER CLEAN ONE LEVEL RANCH w/ style UNIQUENESS COMFORT. Enjoy FABULOUS 5BRAgent: COLONIAL located near 1950s COTTAGE. floor $295,000. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (525158) $445,000. Kathryn Bentley, (526884) Floyd, SUPER CLEAN RANCH w/ UNIQUENESS AND COMFORT. FABULOUS 5BRCenter. COLONIAL located996-1082/951-5126. near ADORABLE 1950s One taken floor brick front & vinylONE sidingLEVEL at989-6769. the end of a cul-debeautiful brick fireplaces, high ceilingsEnjoy and Hollymead Town This spacious, moveliving on a (527173) half-acre thatCOTTAGE. has been lovingly Directions: From C’ville take Rt 29 to right onCenter. Rt. 607This at brick fronta & vinyl siding250, at the of Old a darling cul-debeautiful highfloor ceilings andsuite Hollymead Town on a3 half-acre has beenRight lovingly Directions: From Route turnend onto Trail Drive. Followbrick Old fireplaces, Directions: Fromliving Charlottesville onthat RTspacious 250W, on taken Old sac, plus full walkout basement! This abundant natural light. First master in north condition home features an spacious, open floormoveplan care of. bedrooms, well-equipped Sheets to 1stfloor on Preddy Rd./Rt 670 tohome right features on Lumber sac, plus a full walkout basement! darling abundant natural light. First master condition an open planFollow care of. lg. 3 bedrooms, spacious well-equipped Trail Drive towas 3rd traffic circle. inside Take This 1st onto West Drive. Trailfloor Drive. through 2living trafficroom circles and turn Right on starter home just painted &right features has End adjoining office. Great poolright and patio.suite Cot-Creekin with gourmet eat-in kitchen, family room kitchen, w/wood burning fire Lane to left on Tanglewood to Right on Pin Oak. Home on right. Welbourne Ln. Home is on the right, corner lot.

starter homefloors. was just painted inside features hardwood Extra-large deck &overlooks hardwood floors. backyard. Extra-largeLots deck overlooks private, spacious of upgrades, private, backyard. Lots in of the upgrades, new roof,spacious many others. Located Baker new roof, many others. in the Baker Butler/Sutherland schoolLocated districts! $159,000. Butler/Sutherland school districts! $159,000. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (514345) Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (514345) Directions: 29N to Camelot, left on BarnesDirections: to Camelot, lefttoon dale, left on29N Dorset all the way theBarnesend of dale, left on Dorset all the way to the end of the street. the street.

has office. Great pool and patio. Cottageadjoining is wonderful guest or in-law suite or artist/ tage is studio. wonderful guestfor or play in-law suite or artist/ writer 2+ acres and gardening writer studio. 2+ acres forJim@JimMcVay.com play and gardening in Earlysville. $480,000. in Earlysville. $480,000. 434-962-3420. (513693) Jim@JimMcVay.com 434-962-3420. (513693) Directions: From Hydraulic and Rio take Directions: From and Rio Earlysville Rd northHydraulic over the reservoir to atake left Earlysville RdHills northDrive. over the reservoir to aleft. left onto Bedford 1015 is on your onto Bedford Hills Drive. 1015 is on your left.

with fireplace, gourmet first eat-in room floorkitchen, bedroomfamily with office, with fireplace, firstand floorhardwood bedroomflooring with office, extensive ceramic and extensive ceramic and see hardwood and new carpet. A must property!flooring $429,900. new carpet. A must see property! $429,900. http://www.940stanley.com/ Mike Peters 951http://www.940stanley.com/ Mike Peters 9515119/981-3995. (512926) 5119/981-3995. (512926) Directions: From town Rio Rd. west to Rt. 743 Directions: Riotowards Rd. westEarlysville. to Rt. 743 (Hydraulic From Road)town north (Hydraulic Road)Dr, north towards Earlysville. Right on Stanley second drive on the left. Right on Stanley Dr, second drive on the left.

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CASA EL CABALLO STABLES. This easily managed 30 acre farm is mostly open, board fenced and cross fenced, with a 20 stall barn and covered arena. The 2001 single level brick home is filled with light, generously sized rooms, partial basement and attached garage. Entire herd of horses also for sale! $895,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (522012)

TANBARK. 20+/- rolling acres in Southern Albemarle Co. with (3) dwellings, creatively designed for livestock of all sizes, adjacent to the James River. Main residence has been tastefully renovated. $690,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (512892)

HILL GROVE FARM is a charming c.1830 Federal style 4BR/2BA farmhouse surrounded by flower gardens (perfect for outdoor summer living) and numerous other outbuildings. 70+/- acres of land; pasture (horse stalls, run-in and ring) and woods (with 2 miles of riding/walking trails), bordered to the north by Cary Creek. $699,500. Peter Lee 951-5142/960-6486. (523026)

THIS IS WHAT IS MEANT by “million dollar views”. 360’ mountain, meadow, vineyard and rolling pasture views. The authentic post and beam home sits on a knoll in order to capture the full extent of the surroundings. Separate 4 bedroom cottage for the in-laws or farm manager. 8 stall horse barn complete with tack room and wash area. $975,000. Nicole Lewis, 249-9991. (522429)

HOLLYMEAD – NORTHERN ALBEMARLE. 3BR town home-style condominium. Updated throughout, new kitchen, new bathrooms, new carpeting & repainted. A wood-burning fireplace, too! Convenient to schools, NGIC-DIA, GE & Uva Research Park. Great proximity to shopping & dining. $139,900. Dan Conquest 434-2428573 dconquest@roywheeler.com (527211)

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED a home with water views but have not been able to afford it? Well here is your chance. This two bedroom rancher is perfect for you. Needs TLC but the price reflects that. Call for details. $135,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (527236)

CONVENIENT CITY RESIDENCE close to UVA and downtown featuring hardwood floors, large eat-in kitchen, 3BR/1BA. Property enjoys a large yard in the rear and is close to the corner, neighborhood library and downtown mall. Excellent investment property priced below recent bank appraisal. $129,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (523648)

FABULOUS COLONIAL on well-groomed 3 acre private lot. Formal dining room w/French doors, Large eat in kit. w/island, all appliances. Living room w/gas FP, 1st flr. FR. Hardwood floors on the main level, 9’ceilings, skylights, vaulted ceilings, crown molding. Deck & concrete patio 14x45. 2-car garage. $315,000. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 531-0817/531-0795. (525317)

CHARMING 3BR/2BA RESIDENCE located within walking distance to everything Crozet has to offer. House is in good shape with hardwood floors, main floor master and nice rear yard to enjoy the mountain views and watch the kids play. Nice 1/2 acre lot in a great location. $193,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (525941)

ROSE CLIFF. Meticulously restored four-over-four Greek Revival brick farmhouse located in the city of Waynesboro on just over 1.5 acres with river frontage. Property features mature landscaping and trees; the house is situated on a high knoll above a sweeping lawn that stretches to the trout-stocked South River. $494,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (526362)

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY at a value you deserve. New construction in the convenient neighborhood of Cardinal Forest. Rural feel in a convenient location 5 minutes to shopping and restaurants, 15 minutes to CHO Airport and Northern Albemarle (NGIC, UVA Research Park, GE, Hollymead Town Ctr). From $394,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (525230, 244)

ORIGINAL OWNER has created fantastic areas spaces inside and out. Large kitchen is open to sunroom/morning room and living room. Fantastic finished basement for rec room and workout room. Back yard is fully fenced with gathering spaces and natural areas. $307,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (525121)

GREENE COUNTY RANCH offers not just the typical 3BR/2BA, living room with FP but the basement has more uses than just office space and play area. Depending on whether you like the sun or shade, take advantage of the covered front porch, rear deck or side patio. Less than one mile to Rt 29. $225,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (525380)

WELL-MAINTAINED manufactured ranch home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large kitchen and expansive living room. Covered front porch and rear deck for lounging and viewing the gently sloping lot. $99,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (514430)

WIDE OPEN VISTAS surround this gracious two story Colonial. This home is move-in ready with four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings. Upstairs your master suite includes walk in closet and tile bath with whirlpool, double sinks, and separate shower. All on 2 open acres with a fenced backyard! $274,900. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (526110)

BEAUTIFUL OFFERING in lower Ballard! Great floor plan w/many extras. Granite, stainless, hardwood and ceramic. 3rd floor finished space w/bamboo flooring, counter space/cabinets, recessed lighting, and French doors. Could be art studio, playroom, office or exercise area. Fenced rear/side yard. Green space directly across road. $574,900. Kathryn Bentley, 989-6769. (525182)

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TIPTON HOUSE. Historic home c.1842 on National Register. Main floor paint colors authenticated as reproductions of original 1842 paints through microscopic lab analysis. Security system, in ground irrigation system. 5 FP, heart pine floors, beamed ceiling in family room and graciously proportioned rooms. $485,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (523101)

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, away from this bustling world of ours, yet convenient to all that Charlottesville has to offer. $318,500. Peter Lee 951-5142/960-6486. (526587)

GREAT LOCATION AND VALUE! This delightful townhouse-style condo features two story foyer, ceramic tile, eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace, private patio, Trane heating and cooling, all appliances and more! $153,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (519385)

ONE LEVEL LIVING! Located in the beautiful town of Stanardsville this attractive cottage in the Evergreen Retirement Village has two nice sized bedrooms, two full baths, a great room, dining room and fenced backyard, too! 55+ living. $149,500. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (526166)

WHETHER YOU ARE A GOLFER or not this location is hard to beat. Just 1/2 block from the Waynesboro Golf Course. With 2700 square feet of living space you have plenty of room to entertain. Hardwood floors, great views and much more. This well maintained home is one you will not want to miss. Plus 3 bay carport. $215,900. Dave Shockley, 540-290-3200. (526671)

COME EXPERIENCE how building a new home should be. Dobson Homes has a reputation for quality, integrity and awesome design work. The design of this home features easy living with the quality that you will not find from all builders. Come and sit down with us and we will show you the long list of extras that goes into a Dobson Home. $524,421. Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (521726)

TO BE BUILT. Your own private hideaway on 14 acres awaits! Charming I & J home features a first floor master and split bedroom design. Or create your own home using I & J Home Builders’ affordable design/ build services! $179,800. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (525972)

ONE OF GREENE County’s newest communities offer lots from 2 to 3.25 acres. Protected by towering hardwoods, farms and views of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Enjoy feeling worlds apart yet only minutes from shopping and No. Albemarle County. Prices range from $89,000 to $99,000. Pick yours today! MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (519989)

10 ACRES of mature woodland at the intersection of Touchstone Lane and Chapman Road in Southern Greene County close to the Albemarle County line and just minutes from Stanardsville and Ruckersville. All wooded, this land has pastoral views to the East and Northeast. $75,000. Ginger Ashcom 9781066/953-8045. (516617)

WATER VIEWS in Langdon Woods. Lot 2 enjoys 4 acre lot and adjoins the community walking trails and lake. Mostly open with mature hardwoods this lot is perfect for your custom home. Offered for 199,900. Warren Maupin, 962-8939. (422836)

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE to live on Green Mountain Lake and enjoy the private beach. Build your permanent or vacation home. The house next door is available if you prefer not to build, but want additional land. See mls number 505717. $59,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (509678)

ONLY MINUTES to the new UVA medical park, shopping, restaurants & more. Forest View lots now for sale. Amazing subdivision features upper end homes, paved roads, great location and minutes to Zion Crossroads. Bring your own builder, use one of ours, or wait to build. What a deal! From $89,500. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (521694)

3 ACRES, 2 miles west of a quaint, historical county seat in Buckingham. Must see to appreciate. Property is on Route 60. 2 acres also for sale across the road. Commercial lot with store and gas pumps is close by. Commercial potential. $20,000. Bonnie Field, 589-2611. (517869)

41.90 ACRE TRACT JUST MINUTES from Routes 29 or 3 and on two paved roads. (Rt 662 (Kibler) and Rt 658 (Mt. Pony)). Land is suitable for home, farming, hunting, tree farm. $160,000. Julie Holbrook, 434-989-4415. (512315)

INDIAN SPRINGS. Nice open building lot of 2.44+/- acres with the rear and side boundaries landscaped. Limited views. From Earlysville, Buck Mtn. Road to right onto Markwood Road, right into Indian Springs then 1st lot on left. $167,500. Warren Maupin, 962-8939. (515312)

FARM COUNTRY ESTATES. This 5 acre lot offers a mix of pines and hardwoods with rolling topography. A creek traverses through the center of the property. Perfect location for elevated home site overlooking stream. Very Private. $75,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (523542)

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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)

GORGEOUS 27+ ACRE PARCEL located in Western Albemarle. Parcel will need a road to get to building site but has sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from a private elevated site that offers privacy. Within 15 minutes of Crozet and 25 minutes from Charlottesville and UVA. $325,000. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (525813)

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SUPER CLEAN ONE LEVEL RANCH w/ brick front & vinyl siding at the end of a cul-desac, plus a full walkout basement! This darling LANGDON WOODS. Rural inside Preservation Destarter home was just painted & features velopment in Northern Albemarledeck of 19 overlooks lots, 2-8+ hardwood floors. Extra-large acres, priced $147K and up. A majority of lots are private, spacious backyard. Lots of upgrades, a mixture of hardwood and pine that offer privacy. new roof, many others. Located in the Baker Others enjoy pastoral or community lake views. Call Butler/Sutherland schoolMaupin, districts! $159,000. for a personal tour. Warren 962-8939. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (514345) Directions: 29N to Camelot, left on Barnesdale, left on Dorset all the way to the end of the street.

UNIQUENESS AND COMFORT. Enjoy beautiful brick fireplaces, high ceilings and abundant natural light. First floor master suite 4 ACRES IN office. ALBEMARLE COUNTY for under has adjoining Great pool and patio. Cot$80,000. Two lots available $79,900 each. lot tage is wonderful guest oratin-law suite orOne artist/ is wooded (hardwoods), the other is mostly clear. Sold writer studio. 2+ acres for play and gardening together, see mls 489450, for $149,900. 20 minutes insouth Earlysville. $480,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com of UVA, walk to First Colony Winery. Warren 434-962-3420. (513693) Maupin, 962-8939. (518140) Directions: From Hydraulic and Rio take Earlysville Rd north over the reservoir to a left onto Bedford Hills Drive. 1015 is on your left.

FABULOUS 5BR COLONIAL located near Hollymead Town Center. This spacious, movein condition home features an open floor plan ALL LOTS EACH or $135,000 with gourmet- $34,900 eat-in kitchen, family room for allfireplace, lots, ready buildbedroom on with perc with firsttofloor with sites. office, Close to ceramic Culpeper, and all extensive andFredericksburg hardwood flooring and pointscarpet. North Ain must Merrysee Meadows Subdivision. new property! $429,900. Lots range from 2.0277 acres to 2.4371 acres. http://www.940stanley.com/ Mike Peters 951Lee Wyatt, 540-718-3065. 5119/981-3995. (512926) (516261)

ADORABLE 1950s COTTAGE. One floor living on a half-acre that has been lovingly taken care of. 3 bedrooms, spacious well-equipped SOUTH MEADOWS. If you burning are looking kitchen, RIVER lg. living room w/wood fire for privacy, gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views, river place, hardwood floors, great room w/outside frontage and some pasture, with the possibility of further entrance a sunny & offer yard, division, takeleading the time to to preview theseterrace parcels that attractive spacious shed Minutes all of the above. 29.2 acres for w/electricity. $487,500, 40.7 acres for from Downtown. $229,500. Sands, 825$697,500. Truly estate-quality parcels.Kay info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (509268, 73) 6129. (509047) Directions: 5th Street Ext., cross over Interstate 64, take third left, travel about 1/4 mile, house is on the right.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH NATURE. This large parcel of land has 27+ acres. Hardwoods and a creek are a few of the amenities that you will find on this land. Well already in place. Close to shopping, medical and interstate. A fast growing area of exclusive custom built homes. Bring your horses. $130,000. susanstewart76@ gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (524271)

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WESTERN ALBEMARLE SUBDIVISION LOT - so hard to find! 3.89 acre mostly wooded, level lot in Signal Hill, an attractive established small development. Convenient to Crozet and Waynesboro/Fishersville. Community covenants allow for the boarding of 1 horse on your property! $109,500. Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 and Steve White, 434-242-8355. (515215)

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HOME, YOUR HAVEN BY MARILYN PRIBUS

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declares REALTOR® Sara Greenfield, Principal Broker with Charlottesville Fine Homes and Properties. “It’s their place to settle down and unwind.” These days many people spend their days amid noise, bustle, and deadlines that seem to whet the stress in their lives. Arriving home should be a time to shed this stress, but sometimes, sadly, it is just a source of more stress. If your home isn’t a haven now, here are some ideas to convert it to a retreat from the clamor and rush of everyday life. “Haven” means different things to different people. “For some, their haven is a yard that they create for their own enjoyment with water features, privacy screens and screened-in porches that bring delight to the senses,” says Greenfield. “For others it’s wonderful views and quiet surroundings. For empty nesters, it’s a ground-level master bedroom and bathroom, where steps are not an issue. For still others, I’ve seen some amazing renovations in the heart of the city where the interior design is more important than the yard or the view.”

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“Today’s hectic lifestyle brings a whole new role for the home especially since many people telecommute,” observes REALTOR® Janet Matthews, owner Charlottesville Town and Country, agreeing that having a haven is essential. “When purchasing a home or remodeling, contemplate having a space intended to function as a sanctuary from your daily schedule. Whether it’s a place to do yoga, meditate, or simply sit without the intrusion of electronic devices, it can be used as a portal for peace and quiet, a rare commodity in today’s world.” Having a symbolic portal where you pass from the busy world to your quiet home is another strategy towards tranquility. For one woman it was the walled courtyard with an arch she passed through before she even opened her front door. In fact, she recalls, that entry was a major influence in deciding to buy that specific house. “I loved the actual physical sense of leaving the world behind when I walked under that arch.” Your portal could be beautiful door with a stained glass window, a screen of hanging beads, or simply something in your imagination—a mental picture of a fountain or waterfall or oasis. It might be putting on some quieting music or lighting a candle with a pleasing scent. It might be removing your shoes and sitting in a certain chair with your eyes closed. In short, it’s whatever signals peace to you.

Lower the volume The National Institutes of Health point out that it’s all too easy to be constantly enveloped by noise at levels that can adversely affect health causing measurable increases

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Other sound squelching plans include well-padded carpet and plenty of sound absorbers such as upholstered furniture, drapes, and artful wall hangings. When building a new home, one Fluvanna homeowner— whose work hours put him on a different sleep schedule from the rest of the family—had the contractor beef up the insulation in the master bedroom so he can sleep in peace. Extra layers of wallboard, especially a product such as Homasote which manufacturers 440 SoundBarrier®, a special-density, structural board made from cellulose, can make a real difference. While you can’t eliminate noise entirely, you can disguise it with “white noise” which is a constant background sound that covers unpleasant noise. There are inexpensive white noise machines that produce sounds such as a waterfall, a rainstorm, or ocean waves. Some people love the white noise sound of a fountain outdoors, or a small indoor recirculating water feature. Some are small enough for a tabletop.

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in blood pressure, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. Few areas of Charlottesville and the surrounding region are subjected to the urban cacophony of busy airports, wailing sirens, and heavy traffic noise. Nevertheless, neighbors often live close by, creating noise with their TVs, driveway basketball courts, lawnmowers, leaf blowers, carpentry projects, and children. Some experts define noise simply as “unwanted sound,” but what can be unwanted for one person can be pleasant or even an essential sound to another. You don’t have to be an expert to know that noise is something you don’t want to hear and perhaps the single most significant strategy to bring calmness into the home is to lessen noise. Installing storm doors and solid wood doors in place of hollow-core ones can significantly reduce outside din. If that is too expensive, just adding a layer of plywood can absorb sound. Double-paned windows combined with weather stripping can produce a double benefit by reducing external noise and cutting heating/air conditioning bills at the same time. Your own household probably has constant background noise that you tune out without realizing its ill effects. There is noise from appliances such a refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers. Many heating and cooling systems are noisy. Add in blenders, hair dryers, and vacuum cleaners. In many homes, the TV is on whether or not it’s being watched. Things are improving. For instance, more than a dozen years ago, new ener-

Your household probably has constant background noise that you tune out without realizing its ill effects. There is noise from appliances such a refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers. gy-efficiency standards mandated that refrigerators be more quiet and most manufacturers are working to make other products run more efficiently and quietly. These days, new dishwashers, washers and dryers are usually quite a bit quieter than the appliances they replace. You can do even more to muffle appliances by placing them at least two inches away from walls to lessen reflected sound and installing rubber pads under the corners of large appliances to minimize vibrations that can carry noise through the floor and walls. You can also use rubber pads under small appliances and dish racks, on countertops near the stove, in sinks, and on kitchen shelves to reduce the clatter of

dishes and utensils on hard surfaces. Rubber vibration isolator mats, available from computer, audio equipment, or office supply stores, greatly reduce vibrations from smaller noisemakers such as computer printers, audio speakers, and similar equipment.

Lighting It’s important to have adequate light when you are reading, cooking, or working with any tools from hammers and saws to needle and thread, On the other hand, being able to easily lower the light level can help with relaxation. Dimmer switches (rheostats) are

a valuable component of everything from table lamps to overhead fixtures and chandeliers. These are fairly easy to install yourself, but check to be sure you have the correct light bulbs. For lower lighting, REALTOR® Matthews suggests candles, lanterns and those little white Christmas lights often called “fairy” lights. Candles signal relaxation and peace to many people and a variety of tapers and candleholders can be attractive. One woman says she initially ridiculed the battery-powered “candles” she received as a gift, but now confesses she loves the trio on her coffee table that start flickering automatically after supper. “It’s a gentle signal to me to take a few deep breaths and let go of the day,” she says. She has usually gone to bed by the time they automatically shut off.

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If you’re having trouble finding room for such retreats, maybe it’s time to downsize the belongings you must dust and wash and sweep and scrub. Shed those chairs that no one ever sits on. For starters, eliminating clutter is a great way to increase a feeling of calm.

nursery can show you some handsome, nearly indestructible varieties. For some people a fire in winter spells relaxation. For others, watching fish in an aquarium is very peaceful. Certain scents can be relaxation signals and these are a very personal preference from baking bread or vanilla-scented candles to lavender or jasmine fragrances.

Is now the time for a change? “Some people make relatively minor changes to create a more peaceful space,” notes Greenfield. “It could be paint, cabinets, counters, storage, or

flooring that is a reflection of the needs and desires of the individuals who live there. I’ve even seen renters do amazing face lifts to the homes they rent.” Something as simple as new paint can make a big difference. In general, cool colors such as shades of blue and green seem to be the most relaxing, but most any pastel hue—especially one you love—will fill the bill. A number of relatively easy and inexpensive changes can make a big difference in the ambiance of your home. Change one wall in your living room from a hectic collection of unrelated art pieces on outdated wallpaper to a gentle pastel wall with a single beautiful painting. Buy some plants that thrive in full sun or low light to “green” up your room. Treat yourself to a “white noise” machine. Hunt for a variety of candleholders in thrift store or an antique mall and splurge on three dozen candles so you never run out. Any of these could be a recipe toward updating your home into a haven. “You always want your home to be a welcoming, peaceful place,” says Greenfield. “If you are losing that feeling, it may be time for a change. Indeed winter is a great time to look at some do-it-yourself projects, see what can be improved upon, and proceed accordingly.” n When Marilyn Pribus and her husband moved to Charlottesville from California seven years ago, a quiet neighborhood with lots of trees was an important peaceful-home criterion while house hunting.

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Have sufficient storage to keep things out of sight when they aren’t being used. Rather than viewing clutter reduction as a stressful task, see it as a way to uncover the peaceful home it’s been hiding. Growing plants can provide the hint of an oasis of tranquility. They also are a healthy addition to the home because they soak up carbon dioxide. Including some flowering plants such as African violets is a bonus when you can watch from bud to blossom. It may take a while to find the perfect plants for the lighting you have, but your local

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When you’re shopping for furniture, go for comfort rather than formal elegance. Indulge in a squashy-pillowed sofa, a recliner, and an ottoman to put your feet up. Men can relax in their “man-cave,” while women can also have a private nook that’s quiet and comfortable. Children should also have a retreat or “fort” where they can unwind and be alone. This could be a corner of a bedroom, or a dedicated area in a large closet. One family delighted their daughter by putting a small mattress and a dim light under the cellar stairs.

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Charlottesville • Albemarle $17,000 below assessment! Motivated seller! Close in Jan! Open floor plan. Hrdwds on main level. Lg kit, lots of cabinets. Back deck, fenced yard. Cul-da-sac. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=527299 • $265,000 Bevin Cetta Boisvert: 434.996.8633

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Fluvanna • Sycamore Square Magnificent great room, soaring ceiling opens to gourmet kitchen, pantry, formal LR & DR. Mudroom, spacious 2 car garage, fin. bsmnt w/BA, gas FP and more. Energy Star builder and move-in ready! www.780justindrive.com • $290,000 Sasha Farmer Team: 434.260.1435

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3 BR on corner lot w/partially wooded & lake views. Wood floors in LR & front hallway. Vaulted ceilings. LR open to kitchen. New paint. Private deck. Storage & workshop.

Year-round views! Extra ordinary home, abundance of windows & natural light. Heart pine floors, remodeled Kitchen, top of the line appliances! 2 lots, nearly 15 acres.

Custom home in S. Albemarle Co, 21 private wooded acres. Heart-pine floors, gourmet kit, standby generator. Arts & Crafts detailing. Spring-fed natural wetlands.

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=527450 • $229,900 Heather Towe: 434.327.2600

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=520059 • $775,000 Trish Owens: 434.825.5393

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5BR Colonial, open Kit/FR, formal LR & DR, bay windows. 2nd floor MBR, full fin.walkout bsmnt w/5th BR. Rec room, lg cedar closet off BA, FP, built-ins. Cul-de-sac setting.

Robert Hauser Savannah Model. 4BR, 3 BA. 4000 sf w/1st Floor Master, fin. walkout terrace & storage area. Attached side-entry dbl garage. Overlooks cleared common area.

Built in 1910, grand brick home situated on 13.47 acres in Greenwood estate area. Elegant, 10,000 sq. ft. renovated manor. 9 BRs, 8 BAs, state of the art kitchen.

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=526162 • $449,950 Alice Nye Fitch: 434.981.4562

www.5164jamesmadisonhighway.com • $699,000 Carter Montague: 951.7156 Sasha Farmer: 260.1435

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=522183 • $1,685,000 Anita Dunbar: 981.1421 Carter Montague: 951.7156

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Augusta • Stuarts Draft

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

Newly renovated on 8+ private level acres. Soaring ceilings in great rm, sun porch & brkfst rm. MBR on 1st. Fin bsmnt w/guest/in-law suite option. New Kit cabinets.

Hamptons at Kennedy Creek. Open plan, vaulted ceilings, hrdwds, gourmet kit w/granite & dbl oven, owner's suite w/deck & lux BA, landscaped yard.

www.ParkerMountainRoad.com • $749,000 Frankie Carl: 757.773.0442

www.6766ladyslipperpath.com • $420,000 Sasha Farmer Team: 434.260.1435

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=523548 • $358,900 Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

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New Price! GREENE - 47 gently rolling acres with several homesites or farm. Mtn & pastoral views 1 acre fully stocked pond & stream. Room for cattle, horses, recreation. MLS# 517447 • $549,900 Doug Burke: 434.996.6791

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River Front cottage, 500 ft frontage on N. Rivanna Rvr. Recent 2nd story addition. Pretty views. 3 decks, screen porch, hot tub, 6 acres w/ riverside picnic/play area.

Build your Dream - Gorgeous acreage in W.Albemarle, great views, pasture & woods. South facing with streams & springs. Over 1000 ft of road frontage w/4 division rights.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=526177 • $393,000 Joe Porterfield: 434.906.1616

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New Price! ALBEMARLE - 12+ acres joining Glenmore. Parcel 94-11A has 3 lots plotted/perked. Lot 94-10 plotted as 4.26 acre lot/perked. Parcels join Carrol Creek. MLS# 517205 • $295,000 Anita Dunbar: 434.981.1421 ORANGE CO - Zoned R1, partially within town limits. Adjacent to Poplar Forest, future development potential. 22.27 acres. Great location. MLS# 524876 • $225,000 Peter Primiani: 434.981.5924

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N. ALBEMARLE - Surrounded by lg tract w/lake, rural preservation community. Hardwood/pine & trails. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=493854 $195,000 • Anita Dunbar: 434. 981.1421

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NEW PRICE! STANARDSVILLE-Fabulous home on 1.64 acres. Artwork, furniture, & appliances inc'l! Mtn view. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=480779 $92,000 • Sal Milione: 434.882.4000

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cost of the chimney and the installation. But there are some super-efficient systems out there and you can easily cut your heating bill in half. If you can get free wood, it’s even better.”

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Firewood warms you three times. First when you cut it, next when you split it, and finally when you burn it.

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Woodstoves According to the National Association of Home Builders, fireplaces are in the top three “wish-list” items in a house. However, while the glow of a fire is romantic, fireplaces are very inefficient. “Much of the heat goes straight up the chimney,” points out National Fireplace Institute-certified wood specialist Jonathan Schnyer, co-owner of Wooden Sun in Charlottesville. “Leaving the damper open as the fire dies is like leaving a window open.” A much better option is an enclosed wood-burning device. “Both fireplace inserts and freestanding wood stoves work well,” Schnyer says. “They are very comparable as a way to retrofit a fireplace with something that really produces heat.” An insert fits inside the existing fireplace with one surface to the room while a wood stove radiates heat from all its surfaces. “I love my wood-burning stove,” says REALTOR® Sara Greenfield, Principal Broker with Charlottesville Fine Homes and Properties. Greenfield included the

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woodstove in the plans when she designed her lakeside home in Albemarle County. “It has a blower and a glassfront door so I can see the fire.” If you don’t have a woodstove now but have a fireplace and chimney you can install an insert or get a freestanding stove for a reasonable cost. You can spend up to $8,000 for a fancy European-looking stove, but much of that price is simply for the appearance. An insert costs a little more because it requires a firebox or “surround” which protects existing bricks in fireplace. Increasingly these days, many people choose a high-efficiency wood-burning fireplace. “It’s basically a factory-built woodstove,” explains Schnyer. “It functions exactly like a woodstove but it’s designed to be installed right into the wall in a new home or during a complete retrofit. It doesn’t require special clearance or even a hearth.” He says these systems are more expensive than inserts or stoves. “They start around $2,500 to $3,000 plus the

Most jurisdictions have building codes relating to fireplaces and woodstoves including necessary clearance from flammable walls and floors, fire-resistant bricks, and chimney specifications. “Prefab” fireplaces, the factory-built metal boxes lined with lined with refractory bricks to withstand high temperatures, must have substantial clearance from flammable surfaces within the walls. It’s also wise to have a fire-resistant surface such as a special rug or metal protector on the floor immediately in front of the stove’s door. Children need protection from contact with a hot stove, so it’s wise to have some sort of barrier—even just a temporary one when you have young visitors—to keep them safe. Any fuel-burning system needs a chimney to carry the byproducts of combustion safely from the house. It’s very important to keep chimneys clean to prevent fires, because flammable creosote can build up, especially when damp or unseasoned wood is burned. “I have mine professionally cleaned on a yearly basis,” says REALTOR® Greenfield. “It always amazes me at how much stuff comes out of the stove pipe, and once it’s cleaned, how much better the draft is. If your system is well installed, regularly cleaned, and if the wood is dry, it should work like a charm.”

Woodstoves take some work Greenfield used a woodstove in Vermont before she moved to Charlottesville, so is familiar with their demands and

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net and counter space. Both the kitchen and family room open to upper deck area which will be perfect for outdoor dining in warm weather. The lower level would be a wonderful space for the teenagers to hang out or for the parents to have a private space when they visit. All the bedrooms are spacious and can hold all your furniture comfortably. You won’t be disappointed in this one! Come check it out and see for yourself.

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This home is nestled on a tranquil lot with seasonal mountain views. There are lots of open spaces for family gatherings in both the family room and living room areas. It features a first floor master suite as well as three additional spacious bedrooms. A lovely sunroom is assessable from the living room and there are two fireplaces you can cozy up to this winter. Theres no shortage of storage space either including pull down attic access. This a delightful place to call home!

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routine. “Woodstoves aren’t for those who just want to flick a switch for heat,” she says. “They take time, energy and attention. While they save money on electricity, gas, or propane, it costs money to have wood cut and hauled if you do not do this yourself.” On the other hand, if you have your own wood supply and are handy with a chainsaw and splitting maul, a wood stove, as they say, warms you three times. First when you cut the wood, then when you split the wood, and finally when you burn the wood. Leave green wood uncovered to speed the seasoning process, but keep your current woodpile covered and dry.

Don’t store immediately next to your dwelling since this could introduce pests to your home. Rotate wood so it doesn’t rot or gather mold and mildew. Finally, remove debris such as fallen leaves that attract pests, which could hitchhike indoors when you bring a load of firewood. “Woodstoves are improving all the time,” concludes Greenfield. “It’s sort of like tradition brought forward. I love the heat and feel of my woodstove.” n Glenn Pribus and his wife live near Charlottesville. He says that cutting and splitting wood for their freestanding woodstove keeps him fit and warm.

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COLTHURST FARM - Beautiful architect designed home on just over 3 ac. offers privacy & gorgeous mountain views, all within minutes west of Charlottesville! $1,195,000 Steve McLean (434) 981-1863 MLS#520708

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EDNAM - 3BR/2.5BA home on wonderful corner lot in Ednam. First floor master suite, living room w/ FP, dining room, kitchen w/adjacent sunroom. $725,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#520466

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SOUTH FORK OF THE RIVANNA RIVER RESERVOIR- brick residence on 2.43 acres min from shopping, Charlottesville & UVA. Terrific access to the water. $425,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#525878

3 BR / 2.5 BA farmhouse, 2,600 fin.sq.ft, 4.77 park-like acres, 7 m. SW of C’ville. Option to divide lot. $429,000. MLS#520333. Will Faulconer (434) 987-9455

EDNAM FOREST - Immaculate, tastefully renovated 4 bedroom home in Ednam. 1st floor master suite & striking stone fireplace in great room. $1,395,000. Steve McLean (434) 981-1863. MLS#522615.

BLANDEMAR-21 Acre estate parcel. Bold views of Blue Ridge & Ragged Mtn w/elevated building site,just minutes south of Charlottesville. Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410. $495,000 MLS#520130

BLANDEMAR-Beautifully constructed & designed English Country-style home, built in 2007,over 8,800 finished sq.ft., overlooking a 6-acre pond to the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. Room for horses or livestock. 42 gently rolling acres, complete privacy, breathtaking setting - all within minutes from town! $5,350,000. Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#513005

KESWICK ESTATES - Tremendous views of Paradise Lake & golf course beyond from this 2.2 acre lot, w/water frontage & adjacent open space. Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 #463335

HEART OF FREE UNION - 5,500+ sq.ft. home situated on 5+ ac. in Free Union. Bright open floor plan & full walk-out basement. Beautiful setting. MLS#518256. $795,000. Steve McLean (434) 981-1863

PARK STREET - Terrific north downtown residence on nearly three quarters of an acre lot with separate home office/ studio. $855,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250. MLS#515228

WEEKEND GETAWAY - Charming 2BR cabin on 8+/- ac. adjacent to VA Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries owned land. $245,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863. MLS#524971

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TWENTY COLUMNS - Originally built as a summer house for display at the Jamestown exposition of 1907 then dismantled & relocated to its present location on 18.5 ac. $519,000 C. Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#519977

SUPERB VALUE! 4 BR residence on 8.5 ac. over 6,600 fin.sq/ft, spacious main level master suite w/ stone FP. Two 2-bay garages, barn. $670,000 Jim Faulconer (434)9810076 MLS#520477

TIMBERWOOD PARKWAY – 4 BR residence on a quiet cul-d-sac, easily accessible to UVA, North Fork Research Park & NGIC. $310,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#526175

FARMINGTON - Exceptional frame and copper roofed residence situated on 6.8 private landscaped acres, 6 BR, 5 full 2 half BA, with over 6,880 fin. ft of living area. $3,800,000 Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410 MLS#523345

AVENTADOR - Magnificent Georgian home w/ expert craftsmanship, fine details throughout, gracious style, modern amenities. Over 10,000 finished sq. ft. including 6 BR.,6 full & 3 half baths, main level HILLTOP FARM -77 Acre or 157 master eat-in kitchen. Guest home, and 100 acres with panoramic acre farm, brick home, mostly pas- pastoral and mountain views$4,250,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981tures. Panoramic Blue Ridge views! 0076 MLS#517436 $850,000 w/77 acres; $1,395,000 w/157 acres. Jim Faulconer (434)9810076. MLS# 524488/524491

KESWICK - Rueben L. Mooreupdated farm house situated on 2.5 acres. Enjoy the out of doors on the private land with patio & firepit. $689,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#520372

2 story post and beam log home on 96 mostly wooded acres with 2BR studio & a small barn with loft, stocked pond. $775,000. #520391 Call Dora Conway, 434-825-5742

207.71 Acres in Culpeper County! Used for agriculture/hunting, many possibilities! Small pond & stream. 15 Mins from Downtown Culpeper! $999,900. MLS#521361. Will Faulconer (434) 987-9455.

PRICE REDUCED-Superb location ½ mile from Downtown Crozet, 2 lots to build on (0.5 or 0.46 acres) or combine them! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity! $52,000 per lot. MLS#523365 & 523367. Will Faulconer (434) 987-9455

Wooded 6.56 acres in Grassmere Farm in Ivy. Last lot left in established neighborhood of homes on large lots. Murray School District. Betsy Swett, 249-2922. MLS 522219.

BLENHEIM FARM- Farms of Turkey Run subdivision 18 mins from Charlottesville. Privately situated on 25 acres. $849,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS#495948

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WAVERLY – Solid-brick 5BR home on mature 3 acre lot in Western Albemarle. Charming details, finished basement, large screened porch. $825,000. Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#524005

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