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588 HIDDEN VALLEYS ROAD ............................. $209,500

72 RED MAPLE LANE .......................................... $418,500

HIDDEN VALLEYS - Vaulted Split-Bedroom Rancher w/nice 400-sf Addition w/Heating/AC Offers Lots Of Expansion Possibilities! Add to this, a Beautiful Natural Setting on 3.5 Acres Within 25 Minutes of Cville & I-64! Unique European-styled Open Floor Plan with Lrg Fully Open Livingroom/Kitchen/Dining Combo. Lovely Hardwoods, 9-ft Ceilings in BRs, Rich Wood Cabinetry in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Walk-out to Back Deck, Finished Breezeway to Private Addition Separates It From Home - Perfect for 4th BR Suite, Workshop, Hobby Rm, Home Office, Pet Kennel with Outside Runs or Studio. Home offers Lrg. Garage w/Utility Rm, Expanded Decking, Landscape Fish Pond in Garden, Home sits privately off road. Plus, enjoy a 1/2-ac. fenced backyard - perfect for pets. Garage. On 3.5 Acres w/Natural Views! MLS #537793

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1567 SAWGRASS CT. Beautiful, gently lived in & located in one of the best locations Charlottesville has to offer. Fully finished basement , minutes to downtown Charlottesville, UVA & I64. Landscaping & lawn maint provided by the HOA. Biking/walking trails, & lovely community gardens are just steps away. $475,000

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 plan. 4 BR, 3.5 baths. The quality shows! $525,000

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

1843 BAREFOOT CT. EarthCraft Certified & 1st floor living. Rare SINGLE family home in this community. Main level w/open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, master suite, spacious kitchen, sun & screenedin porch. Huge finished walkout basement(BR, BA, rec room & wet bar). Low maint w/landscaping and lawn care provided by HOA. $650,000

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5 bedroom 3 bath home in Sherwood Farms. Fabulous kitchen family room addition. 800 square feet of screened porches and deck. Full walk up attic.

Massive garage and workshop area on the terrace level. Amazing privacy for being so close to town and UVA. 3 acres mostly wooded with some terraced gardens in the front. Classic formal living and dining rooms. $450,000

26 Cox’s Creek Lane Cozy 2 BR, 1 BA cottage on scenic Cox’s Creek just across from the Tye River and minutes from Crabtree Falls and the Appalachian Trail.

Large outbuilding for storage or extra guests!

Separate shed as well. Sit on the porch and listen to the water rushing by!

Price reduced! $89,000

Stoney Creek 188 Saddleback Knoll This 4000-square-foot home welcomes you with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The living and dining rooms share a dual-sided fireplace. Kitchen has cherry cabinets, recessed lighting, pantry, and granite counters. The ground level has 2 BR with private baths and oversized closets. Large wraparound deck and screened porch offer a great place for entertaining. Seasonal mountain views and rock outcroppings on this oversized private lot. $399,900

WILLOW LAKE DRIVE

Fantastic rooftop deck allows you to enjoy being just above Willow Lake with Carter’s Mountain as the backdrop. Wa lk ing trails around the lake lead to the private island.

Beautiful new construction combines traditional Craftsman style (yet bright and open f loor plan). Avail yourself of the highly desirable locat ion, t wo mi les f rom Dow ntow n a nd qu ick access to 6 4, easy com mute to State Farm, UVa and Martha Jefferson. The Monticello Trail is at the bottom of the hill and the tennis courts at PVCC are a five minute wa lk. Quiet neighborhood made up of families, young professionals and retirees. $3500 appliance allowance. $449,500

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118 Village Road Newly renovated one-story ranchstyle home located in Shipman. An easy commute to Charlottesville or Lynchburg. This 3 BR, 1 BA home is tucked on the back of the wooded lot on a cul-de-sac.

Updates include new paint, carpet, and laminate, updated bathrooms, new doors and all-new electric.

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Free Bridge Quintet Performs Faust The Free Bridge Quintet, in partnership with the Virginia Film Festival, will perform an original score composed by John D’earth to accompany the 1926 silent film classic Faust, directed by F.W. Murnau.

One of the best horror films of all time will screen on Saturday, November 7, 8:00 p.m. in Old Cabell Hall and will feature the Free Bridge Quintet with special guest, principal percussionist of the Charlottesville Symphony, I-Jen Fang. The score, composed by Free Bridge trumpeter and UVA Director of Jazz Performance John D’earth, was originally commissioned by the UVA Film Society in 2003 for a presentation of the restored print.

Roger Ebert exclaims that F.W. Murnau was “The greatest master of horror in the silent era” and Faust was voted one of the best horror films of all time on the Internet Movie Database.

The Free Bridge Quintet is the official faculty jazz quintet of the University of Virginia McIntire Department of Music. Founded in 1997, it features Jeff Decker on saxophones, Robert Jospé on the drums, Peter Spaar on bass, John D’earth on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Butch Taylor on piano.

The quintet has been a staple of not only the UVA and Charlottesville jazz scene, but also the greater Central Virginia jazz scene for more than 10 years.

Old Cabell Hall is located on the

south end of UVA’s historic lawn, directly opposite the Rotunda. Parking is available in the central grounds parking garage on Emmet Street, in the C1 parking lot off McCormick Rd, and in the parking lots at the UVA Corner.

Handicap parking is available in the small parking lot adjacent to Bryan Hall.

Tickets are $15 for the general public, $5 for students and free for UVA students who reserve in advance. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Arts Box Office at 434.924.3376 or by visiting artsboxoffice.virginia.edu.

All programs are subject to change.

For more information please call the McIntire Department of Music at 434.924.3052.

Virginia Arts of the Book Center’s 20th Anniversary Auction: Shakespeare’s Bad Quarto The Virginia Arts of the Book Center will hold its eleventh annual Raucous Auction on Friday, November 13 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at its location at 2125 Ivy Road (Ivy Square Shopping Center). The evening will include a live auction, silent auction, raffle, food, drinks, and festivities. The $20 ticket price includes admission, a bidding paddle, a limited-edition print, and a raffle chance at the feature of the evening, a deluxe copy of the VABC’s latest collaborative book project, The Bad Quarto.

The Bad Quarto, a name given to the controversy-shrouded first folio of Shakespeare’s Hamlet (“First Quarto,”

or “Q1”), became the VABC’s title for a page-for-page performance of the play.

Participating VABC artists immersed themselves in the nuances of “Q1,” a text that includes different names for characters and sections drastically divergent from the text most people know. The artist’s book contains seventy pages of collaboratively designed and printed work of which only about 50 copies will be made. The project aligns with the 400th anniversary celebration of Shakespeare, as promoted by the Virginia Shakespeare Initiative.

Individual books will be available for sale, and a deluxe, leather-bound copy will be raffled off that evening.

Pre-bidding is now live online and tickets are available online via the auction website, through November 12 at noon; one need not be present to win.

Ticket registration will also take place that evening at the door.

In addition to the main feature, a number of hand-made books, prints, etchings, and other pieces of art by local printers at the VABC will be available— as will “throwback prices” for starting bids on some of VABC’s previous collaborative projects. Look for professional framed art by Creative Framing, a class at UVa’s Rare Book School, and a week in an apartment in Paris. A preview of works and donations can be found from the auction website.

That night you can access the VABC’s Raucous Auction through the “Art on Ivy” entrance. Live auction takes place at 6:20 PM and the silent auction/raffle will wrap up around 8 PM. Food by A Pimento Catering and drinks will be provided.

About the VABC: Virginia Arts of the Book Center, a program of Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, is now in its twentieth year as a community of artists exploring books, paper, and printmaking. VABC exists to promote the values of the humanities through appreciation of the arts of the book, visual and verbal literacy, creativity, and the fostering of traditional and contemporary skills.

For more information about the VABC Raucous Auction visit VirginiaBookArts.org.

JABA Helping People Save ‘Big Time’ on Medicare & Health Insurance Costs JABA’s (Jefferson Area Board for Aging) Insurance Counseling Office is now hosting Medicare Open Enrollment for Part D (Prescription Plans) and Medicare Advantage Plans from October 15th through December 7th and Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from November 1 through January 30.

Already, through the first 10 days of Medicare Open Enrollment, JABA insurance Counselors have saved clients over $120,000!

“Our clients have been walking out with a huge weight off them,” says Randy Rogers, JABA’s Insurance Counseling Manager, “that is the most priceless thing we can give them.”

JABA can counsel people who are new to these programs, screen for eligibility of benefits, and help with questions once enrolled. Counseling sessions are by appointment at JABA’s central office in Charlottesville and in Fluvanna on Thursdays.

Note about ACA enrollment: Marketplace Certified Applications Counselors are available year round to help with changes in circumstances and special enrollment. During Open Enrollment - in November, December, and January - you can schedule a free appointment to assist with both new enrollments and for annual re-enrollment.

This program is part of a national network of assistance programs: the Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP), the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the National Council on Aging HUD approved Reverse Mortgages, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Health Benefit Programs.

For more information, contact Lenore Jordan at 434-817-5248 or insurancecounseling@jabacares.org.

Crozet Community Orchestra Concert Series Crozet Community Orchestra Second Anniversary Concert Sunday Nov 15, 4:00 pm Crozet Baptist Church

4658 Advance Mills Rd, Earlysville • $695,000 • MLS# 523294

52 acres plus a two-acre deeded parcel. The rolling pastoral land with mountain views & several streams provide an unparalleled beginning for your future estate, equestrian property, small farm or vineyard. Large amount of road frontage and up to five division rights also make this exquisite piece of land ideal for development as well. Conveniently located off of Rt. 29 close to the airport and Hollymead shopping center.

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Highlights: works by Mendelssohn and Saint Saens. Also the fabulous Baghdasaryan Rhapsody - first U. S. performance with solo violin and full orchestra. World class husband and wife violin soloists Monika Chamasyan and Mark Dorosheff (USAF Strings) return to perform with the CCO. Reception and refreshments immediately following the concert. FREE ADMISSION Crozet Community Chorus Holiday Concert Friday, December 4, 2015 at 7:00 pm Crozet Baptist Church In this first performance of the newly reorganized, 45 member Crozet Community Chorus, a variety of repertoire will be presented including works

by Mendelssohn, Handel and Rutter as well as traditional holiday favorites.

The Crozet Community Orchestra Chamber Players will perform a prelude of holiday selections beginning at 6:30 pm. FREE ADMISSION Crozet Community Orchestra and Nelson County Community Orchestra Joint Holiday Concerts Saturday December 12, 2015 at 6:00 pm Crozet Baptist Church A variety of holiday music and traditional carols from the centuries will be performed. Also appearing: The Field School Boys Choir under the music

direction of Heather Hightower. FREE ADMISSION Sunday December 13, 2015 at 4:00 pm Rockfish Valley Community Center Afton, Virginia This is a repeat of the Dec 12th concert, but also includes the Crozet Community Hand-bell Choir performing holiday repertoire conducted by Chris Celella. A beautiful, special selection for Hand Bells and full orchestra will also be performed. FREE ADMISSION The Crozet Community Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. n

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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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CROZET • WHITE HALL RD

Rustic, untouched natural beauty at it’s best! Seclusion and privacy await on this 5+ acre parcel in the beautiful White Hall community. Build your dream home or use the land as a retreat. Lots of gorgeous hardwoods and a nice walking path leading to a bubbling stream. Close to the mountains, convenience stores and several vineyards. MLS#531848, $149,900

Prime building lot located in the sought after western Albemarle school district. Level building lot with large mature trees .46 acre lot zoned Rural Area. Beautiful mountain & pastoral views, yet close to downtown Crozet.

Rare find - don’t miss this one!

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Send your ALBEMARLE COUNTRY SETTING IN CROZET WESTERN newsworthy Country classic, 4BR/2BA with character galore. Original hardwood floors & submisssions to bright kitchen. Dining room, office, large utility room. bullseye molding. Large editorrew@gmail.com Central air & heated with high effic. gas furnace. Flue for woodstove with beautiful rock & mantel in LR. Nearly new thermal pane windows, man cave garage No Qualifies PDFs please with woodstove. for VHDA- 100% financing. $215,900

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Elevated site overlooking Mechum River. Septic field & well in place. Currently rented, nice oakwood 14 x 70 3BR, 2BA mobile home with deck. Located only 1.5 miles from beautiful downtown Batesville. $106,000

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Ivy, Western Albemarle. Blue Ridge Custom Homes, masterpiece for one level living.

Asian mahogany scraped floors. Soaring beamed ceilings. Impressive master suite.

Chef’s kitchen with floor to ceiling stone FP. Whole house generator. Screen porch.

Panoramic mountain views just minutes from Pollack Vineyard & Wintergreen Resort.

Ideal 4 BR, 2 BA property for first time home buyers or expanding on 2.75 acres in W. Albemarle School district. Great one level living convenient to Crozet, Charlottesville and only five miles from I64.

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=537549 $1,100,000 • Carol Costanzo: 434.962.1419

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=539247 • $240,000 • S. Lisa Herndon: 434.566.5634

Ruckersville - Blue Hills

Charlottesville - Rugby

Albemarle - Fontana

3 levels w/4000 fin. sq ft, granite counters & maple cabinets, 2 story great rm w/FP & surround sound. 4 BRs w/on-suite BAs, 2 tiered deck, all on 3 acres.

Rare offering on Winston Rd. Solid built home with great bones. Beautiful woodwork throughout, hardwood floors under carpets, large rooms. Needs substantial work.

Beautiful 4 BR 2.5 BA with contemporary flair, open floor plan & modern lifestyle features. Side entry home office, front porch. architectural columns, chair rail & moldings.

adunbar.montaguemiller.com/MLS=538063 $499,000 • Anita Dunbar: 434.981.1421

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=537481 $700,000 • Anne Burroughs: 434.422.2242

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=532256 $397,500 • Anita Dunbar: 434.981.1421

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Private & still close to town. 13+ acres of mature woodlands & gardens. Open plan, abundant windows, deck & screened porch. Whole house generator. Walkout terrace level.

Great home in quiet subdivision. MBR, add'l BR on main level, 2 BRs on 2nd. Rear screen porch, pool w/patio & deck.

Walk-in attic storage. Serene wooded setting. No HOA.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=537750 $347,000 • Rives Bailey Asso: 434.227.4446

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=532333 $429,000 • Trish Owens: 434.825.5393

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Pavilions at Pantops

Gourmet kit open to great room w/morning room MASTER SUITE, lux BA, walk in closet, loft area for office/playroom, & 2 add'l BRs upstairs Lower level hardwood floors. Deck.

Open floor plan, hardwood floors, granite counters, gas FP, large Kit island, GE SS appliances. Study on main level, lg family rm, private backyard backs to trees. Pond views.

End home w/hardiplank siding, open floor plan, hardwood floors on main level. Private entrance to in-law suite w/kit & BA. Full size stack W/D, appliances convey. Low utility bills.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=534428 $270,000 • Sasha Farmer Team: 434.260.1435

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=537771 $389,000 • S. Lisa Herndon: 434.566.5634

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=537844 $375,000 • Bevin Boisvert: 434.996.8633

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Cville - Sycamore Square

LAND LISTINGS NEW! ALBEMARLE - 8.17 acres at top of Calf Mtn. Views east & west. Borders Shen. Nat'l Park. Corners marked, survey complete. Several homesites.Some mature wood. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=539180 $109,900 • Doug Burke: 434.996.6791

Greene - Barboursville

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.

Well maintained home on 1 acre. Hardwood floors on main, ceramic tile BAs, granite Kit counters, private rear deck. Fin bsmnt w/family/rec room & office. Replaced-HVAC 2012.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=537650 $340,000 • Anne Burroughs: 434.422.2242

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=534158 $257,000 • Carter Montague: 434.962.3419

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Needs TLC, extra lot included, bring offers. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=515352 $154,900 • Doug Burke: 434.996.6791

NEW! LOUISA-Sloping wooded lot in Blue Ridge Shores, gated community. Water/hookup fee paid. Ready to build with no added cost. Rectangle lot with hardwoods. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=520951 $9,500 • Rives Bailey: 434.227.4446

LOUISA-3 BRs, 2 BAs. Built in bookcase, stone hearth. Owner's suite w/ private BA. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=537872 $178,200 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

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Adjoins Poplar Forest. 22.27 acres. Build/develop. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=524876 $200,000 • Peter Primiani: 434.981-5924

LOUISA-4 BR split-foyer, hardwoods, open LR-DR area, kit breakfast rm, wood burning stove. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=529792 $184,000 • Kyle Olson: 434649.4131

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NELLYSFORD-31.3 ac in Nelson Co, fantastic mountain views. 2BR 1BA sold as is, no repairs. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=520595 $150,000 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

E IC D PR UCE D RE FORK UNION - charming brick home, slate roof.

Nearly one level acre. Woodstove insert in FP. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=517759 $149,000 • Carter Montague: 434. 951.7156

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NEW! LOUISA-10 acre eastern mixed-forest lot, part of an old plantation (some ruins still evident), easy commute to both Cville & RVA. Paved public road frontage, culvert in place. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=538588 $59,900 • Brad Williams: 434.227.4437

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ne of the wonderful things about being a REALTOR®,” declares Janet Matthews, “is getting a glimpse into the perspective of your clients.” Matthews, owner of Charlottesville Town and Country, points out that in recent years the global reach of the information age has allowed cultural cross-pollination in unprecedented ways.

“We have become exposed to things we would not have had any access to thirty years ago, hence the addition of Feng Shui to the vocabulary of modern house hunters,” she says. “Feng Shui’s elements of how the house is sited and where particular objects can be placed within it to enhance the energy flow of the home have become important to certain clients. Familiarity with the broad concepts will be helpful to REALTORS®.”

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What is Feng Shui?

It’s not just REALTORS® who are becoming familiar with the “Feng Shui” of things and which way your front door faces and how your home can maximize good luck and opportunity while lending peace and serenity to your life. But what exactly does Feng Shui mean?

Briefly, Feng Shui (pronounced “fung schway”) is a Chinese term which translates as “wind water.” It is related to Chinese philosophy and understanding the relationship between ourselves and the natural world.

Through this understanding, it is held, humans are led to live in harmony with their environment.

Since our lives are always affected by the world around us—on physical, spiritual, and emotional levels—Feng Shui teaches that if we surround ourselves with beauty, with kindness, with music, and other expressions of a gentle life, we will enhance ourselves and the world around us at the same time.

“A lot of Feng Shui is just common sense,” says Marta Tice of Earlysville.

She received her degree in Interior Design from American University and holds a state license as a Certified Interior Designer, and has been a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) since 1980.

“I started as a designer about 25 years ago,” she says. “About 10 years ago I took an ASID course in Feng

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Shui. After taking it, I realized how fundamental this was to my design work and realized I’d already been applying Feng Shui ideas.”

The whole objective of Feng Shui, she explains, is to increase good energy by positioning furniture and art work in proportion and in balance. “I enjoy working with a client’s inventory by repositioning and grouping things in a cohesive manner,” she says “Finding the right balance is the key.”

The balance Tice refers to is found in many aspects of a room. “It involves not only the placement of furnishings with the architectural elements in the room,” she explains, “but also not blocking the flow of open movement to increase good ‘Chi.’” Chi is a Chinese term for the vital force dwelling in everything. An unimpeded flow of chi is held to be essential to good personal health and wellbeing.

Sometimes it’s just a question of rearranging things. Tice cites an instance where she recommended changing the direction of a rectangular kitchen island that was blocking the whole energy of the kitchen. Just turning it 90 degrees—even though it stayed the same size—made an amazing difference.

The Elements of Feng Shui “The ancient Chinese philosophy was all about using the different elements,” Tice continues. “These elements are fire, earth, metal, water and wood. You might not use them all in one room, but there is generally wood in flooring and furniture and you might include a metal wind chime. A mirror or a fountain can reflect the element of water, and plants and greenery can represent the earth.”

Balance in a room is very important and involves not only the proportion, placement, and grouping of furniture, but also the room’s lighting, the color of the paint, and the scale of artwork on the walls.

“The whole objective is to increase good energy by positioning furniture and art work in proportion to the room,” she says. “Many people don’t know how to position a room—they don’t understand how to group like items. Perhaps they have a collection of some sort of small items, but they

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have them all over the house. It’s nicer to put them together because then it’s cohesive and you want cohesiveness within every room.”

Tice also stresses the importance of proportion, “You want the scale of the furniture not to be heavy and bulky in a small room. One of the things I find, especially in condos and smaller homes, is that the furniture is too huge.”

rections, each with a specific element.

These are:

Color and Light are Keys

“Using a compass, I determine which direction the front door faces and from there map out the space,” says Tice. When she designed and built her own house, for example, she was very conscious of Feng Shui placement.

“I was able to create an auspicious home by using the southeast corner— representing wealth—as my entry and locating interior rooms in the proper placement.”

North: Career Northeast: Knowledge East: Family Southeast: Wealth South: Fame Southwest: Partnership West: Children Northwest: Helpful People

Light is another significant component of Feng Shui that brings in the element of earth.

While mirrors can represent water, they can also reflect additional light to give rooms a sense of space and brightness. At the same time the living plants that represent life and energy require good light.

Even if you don’t ‘believe’ in Feng Shui, YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM ITS PHILOSOPHY OF PEACEFULNESS AND BALANCE. Windows and window treatments, lighting and light fixtures, wall coverings, and flooring options all contribute to the brightness of a room. Additional ways to introduce illumination might include recessed lighting, accent lighting, task lighting, and the proper placement of lamps.

The Feng Shui of color relates each basic element to particular hues and can often provide very pleasing results although it’s not necessary to absolutely use them. The colors are:

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Wood: greens and browns.

Fire: reds, yellows, orange, purple and pink Earth: sandy, earthy tones like pale yellow and light brown Metal: white or grey.

Water: blues and black.

It’s important to have the right colors in the right rooms. “In the kitchen,” Tice suggests, “you want something that stimulates the appetite, so use warm colors like gold, red, orange, or soft ivory.”

On the other hand, you want some rooms to have quieter colors. “Grey can be soothing and is one of the newer neutrals,” she says. “Some rooms you want to be a sanctuary, so you need colors that calm things down. I remember being in someone’s bathroom that was painted red and I couldn’t wait to get out of it.”

Before changing paint colors, take time to observe how light changes during

the day and also how the colors will appear with artificial lighting. It’s also important to ensure new paint relates well to existing furniture and artwork.

Many paint stores offer small amounts of paint mixed to color you are contemplating. This enables people to create a larger sample than those little tea-bag-sized paint squares. If you don’t want to paint the wall itself, paint a piece of plywood or particle board to move around the room to get a good idea of whether the hue works.

What Does All This Mean For Homebuyers?

“You run into Feng Shui sometimes when you are dealing with people who are into that sort of thing,” reports REALTOR® Sandra Collins, an associate broker with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. She recalls a young Chinese couple interested in finding a property suitable for opening a restaurant. “We finally found a place they loved,” she says. “They were completely sold on it, but the parents nixed the deal because the door was not facing the right way.”

Another time, she showed a single woman a townhome that she was ready to buy. “Unfortunately,” Collins says, “the Feng Shui was ‘blocked’ by a fully mature tree right outside the front door and she wanted the HOA to remove it.” The Homeowners Association refused to take down a perfectly healthy tree.

“We ended up not doing the deal,” she reports, adding that to this day, the woman is still looking for something that adheres to every element she is seeking.

Collins notes that some people hire a Feng Shui specialist to evaluate a property. “In fact,” she says, “a friend did this. She had a huge king-sized bed in the oddest position, but she felt it really ‘opened up the room.’”

Strict adherence to Feng Shui can make an agent’s life difficult. “It is almost impossible to find a perfect Feng Shui home,” Collins laments. “Many people say that’s what they want, but they don’t really know exactly what is involved. They want to make their life more peaceful, but it’s really hard to deliver. I think the new open-design homes are a move toward this concept, but I’m not even sure what is an acceptable Feng Shui home.”

What Is Involved In A Feng Shui Home?

The ideal Feng Shui dwelling has the auspicious geographics of a mountain behind the home for support and a body of water in the front. If these are lacking, the situation can sometimes be remedied with substantial trees in the back and creating a small body of water like a fish pond or a fountain in front.

The geographic layout also plays a part. Tice, the interior designer, often employs a Bagua map, which is an ancient map indicating eight compass di-

A home’s entry is important. “I want people to walk though my door and feel peaceful,” she says. “I have nice artifacts in the doorway, and in my foyer I have a water fountain, a red rug, and a crystal chandelier that reflects light— all part of the Feng Shui tradition.”

And her home does, indeed, have mountains in the back to “support” the house while the body of water is in the plans. “My spring project is a solar-powered fountain out in the front,” she says.

The Bottom Line What about skeptics? “Well, it doesn’t hurt anything,” says Tice. “I can’t stress enough the concepts of balance and flow. Even if you don’t ‘believe’ in Feng Shui, you can benefit from its philosophy of peacefulness and balance.

“You can use Feng Shui principles whether you are building or remodeling,” she concludes. “It’s an old ancient art where each segment of the home represents a sanctuary. Today it represents good design, common sense, functionality, livability, and a soothing environment to create wellbeing.” n Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Albemarle County near Charlottesville. When using a small-pot-of-paint sample, the found the color that looked great on the little sample wasn’t at all what they wanted for their kitchen.

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NICE DOUBLEWIDE, move-in condition in desirable area convenient to Charlottesville. One level living with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on three acres at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood.

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CUSTOM BUILT all on one level beautifully maintained home. Quiet location at the end of tree lined street. 1+ acres of spacious yard with private woods in the rear. 3BR/ 2BA, hardwood floors, open family room, stone FP. French doors leading to screened in porch and patio. $289,000.

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ENJOY LIFE IN THE COUNTRY! This beautiful brick home over a full basement is privately located on a big 9 acre wooded lot. Custom hickory cabinets, big island and hardwood floors in the kitchen and your master bath has a 60 x 60 walk-in shower! 2 separate garage/workshops and wood stove in the basement conveys! $239,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (528815)

LISTEN TO THE SOUNDS of the brook from the 2 decks of this delightful, quality built 2 story home located on a culde-sac. Built in 2006, this home features 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, large living room with bay window and gas FP, large master bedroom and bath with soaking tub and walk-in closet, private back yard, more! $284,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/9813995. (539270)

ANTIOCH GLEN. This new construction Wallace floor plan offers four bedrooms, 2.5 baths on 2.44 acres.

Builder’s special with lots of upgrades, fireplace, 10 x 16 deck, 8” round columns to name a few. To be built, similar to photo. $255,800. Susan Stewart 434-2423550. (510755)

GORGEOUS MOVE IN READY HOME with hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths, finished basement with rec room, corner lot, Salt water pool, Vinyl fence with lifetime warranty, shed, whole house Generator and so much more. $289,900 plus 5K closing costs. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (538275)

UNIQUE PROPERTY suitable for an extended family or perfect for a home with teens that need their own space.

Home has an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, skylights throughout, breath-taking sunroom, split bedroom design and is perfect for entertaining. Home has been renovated and is ready for its new owners. $220,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (529972)

GREAT INVESTMENT POTENTIAL! Well-maintained 4BR ranch with large legal basement apartment with separate entrance. Leased now until July 2016. Total rent is $1800. Super location, walk to UVa, hospital. 1st floor 3 x 1, basement 1 x 1. Level fenced back yard. $245,000. Alex Ix, 9515177/962-0509. (534541)

ENJOY LIVING in the beautiful town of Orange where you can walk to downtown restaurants, shops, and food stores. This partially remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is ready for your furniture. The old charm of this home is reflected in the style for this home with its hardwood floors and other amenities such as a new heat pump in 2014. $139,900. Lee Wyatt, 540-718-3065. (535857)

CUSTOM BUILDERS OWN HOME on 4 private acres near Zion Crossroads! Nothing cookie-cutter here with Arkansas oak floors, 3 bedrooms each with private baths and vaulted ceiling great room with stone chimney. 3+ car garage space, luxurious main level master bath and much more! $389,900. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (531710)

PRIVATE, PARK-LIKE SETTING only minutes from Pantops Mtn. Large 2.51 acre lot provides room for future expansion. Recently renovated 3BR/3.5BA home offers elegance and classic design. Terrace level family room has great built-ins with wet bar. Step out onto rear patio and enjoy hours of outdoor entertainment. $374,900. Kathryn Bentley, 989-6769. (534370)

ESTATE AREA OF CARTERS BRIDGE, nearly new and in excellent condition, privately situated and beautifully positioned on an elevated plateau surrounded by mature woods.

Bright open floor plan. Maple cabinets, granite counters, 2 car garage. An additional 2.99 acre adjoining lot available, see mls# 534503. $459,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner. com (534739)

ENJOY THE FALL FOLIAGE from either of your decks, it’s beautiful! 2BR/2BA home in Madison County has a loft that could be used as a 3rd bedroom or office. Open floor plan with lots of windows and natural light, hardwood floors and large cooking friendly kitchen. 3.52 acres on a corner lot. $199,990. www.TammiCampbell.com 9852348/882-5403. (528315)

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THIS EXCEPTIONAL HOME boasts a ton of upgrades and high quality finishes. Granite counter tops highlight the kitchen and all appliances convey, except washer and dryer. Exterior features include a paved driveway with a ton of parking space, professionally wired for generator. Generator and utility sheds convey. $329,900. Karen S. Dowell, 531-6948. (531551)

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CHARMING 3 BEDROOM 1132 sq ft residence known as the “bunk house” situated on 12+ acres with fencing in place for animals, Charming barn, workshop and several additional outbuildings. This property is part of a larger 108+/- farm so additional land is possible (see mls 538938) including some with river frontage. $229,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (538936)

TRIPLE J & J RANCH. Situated along the banks of the Tye River, this beautiful and very private 108 +/- acre farm is comprised of 4 parcels. Enjoy a mile of frontage along the Tye River along with your own island! Land is a mix of elevated sites set amongst mature hardwoods, with year round views of the river. $829,500. Steve White, 242-8355. info@stevewhiterealtor.com (538189)

HOLLY HILL was designed by Milton Grigg with incredible attention to detail. The 6.7 acres boast total privacy, pond, pool, cottage & garage with apt. all located on the 16th Fairway of the Farmington CC Golf course. The home has large well-proportioned rooms, the grounds are both formal and informal. $3,750,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup.com 981-1274. (521055)

WILDWOOD VALLEY. Waterfront 10 acre wooded lot. Come and build your new home and start enjoying your life. Bring your own builder. From 29, West on Rt. 33, make a L onto Swift Run Rd. , L onto Wildwood Dr., at the end of the road, turn R onto Westview Rd., turn R onto Montview. $87,500. www.GerriRussell. com 531-9581. (539018)

GREAT LEVEL BUILDING LOT in Sterling Heights.

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ON THE ROAD to Barboursville you find this 2.31 acre building parcel located in Southwind Estates in NE Albemarle Cty. Parcel is elevated with spectacular year round views of the Blue Ridge Mountains along with the Southwest Mountains serving as the backdrop. 15 minutes from Cville and UVa this parcel is priced to sell. $199,500. info@ stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (537702)

PRIVATE 16.18 ACRE PARCEL located in Western Albemarle close to Afton and Crozet. Parcel is all wooded with mature hardwoods and offers a stream and elevated home site that with some clearing could have seasonal Blue Ridge views and there is a stream that runs through the property. $164,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (529557)

PRICE REDUCED! This property of 71.996 acres has beautiful mountain views and stream. This is a working cattle farm that is fenced and has multiple potential building sites in a highly desirable area of Madison County. Property is being re-surveyed and marked. $419,000. Lee Wyatt, 540-718-3065. (529510)

ATTRACTIVE 21 ACRE PARCEL in the White Hall area of Albemarle County on Garth Road about 12 minutes from Barracks Road Shopping Center. Several home sites. Plenty of pasture and a perennial stream runs along the southern boundary. $548,000. Ginger Ashcom 9781066/953-8045. (516620) Additional acreage available.

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. $100,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (516617)

THIS 92 ACRE PARCEL just North of Earlysville has been selectively harvested in areas with good roadbeds accessing 2 beautiful hilltop home sites. Creek frontage plus mountain views – great potential! $515,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (536889)

GENTLY ROLLING 3/4 acre building lot on a quiet street in Stanardsville. Very convenient location, just down Rectory Lane from the Greene PVCC building, but has a very country feel! Purchaser may have the option of hooking into either water, sewer, or install separate well and septic if desired. A great spot for a new home! $33,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (520572)

JAMES RIVER ROAD BUILDING LOT. Beautiful land parcel of 23.70 acres in Southern Albemarle on the road to Howardsville. Road frontage on James River Road. Good agricultural land with a mix of open land and hardwood forest. $175,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (503483)

ATTRACTIVE BUILDING PARCEL of 2.43+/- acres in Southern Albemarle on Langhorne Road. Gently rolling open meadow overlooking the pond next door in an area of significant farms and estates just 30 minutes to Charlottesville. Good value. $37,500. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (502522)

RENOVATED COMMERCIAL space. Includes gracious waiting room, kitchenette & private half bath. Conference room and several private offices. Elevator. Plentiful parking. Conveniently located walking distance to the Downtown Mall with easy access to I-64/250 Bypass. A must see! $289,000. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600.

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Located just 6 miles to town, this 123+ acre farm, both open hayfields and wooded land enjoys long frontage on the Hardware River. Ample water, some fencing, pretty land. $795,000. MLS#522768

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.

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

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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.

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

LAFAYETTE A stunning home of exceptional quality. The 91+ acres of pristine pasture and woodland provides a blank canvas for one to create the perfect country estate. Prime Keswick location, in a completely private setting, convenient to town, and I-64. $2,950,000. MLS#529307

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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!

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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.

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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

SWIFT RUN FARM 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. $589,000. MLS#533186

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If it’s your turn to host this years’ holiday soiree, here are some tips to help reduce the stress and hopefully provide you with some holiday comfort and joy.

Selecting recipes that don’t require many ingredients is ideal, which is why East suggests sticking with dishes that require only five or six ingredients.

You don’t want a grocery list that is too long because this can create utter chaos and stress when your countertop is filled with all kinds of herbs and spices, she says. In addition, East recommends choosing recipes that you can make ahead of time.

For example, if you are making green beans, prepare them earlier and when your guest arrives you can cook the beans for four to ten minutes (depending on the recipe) then at the last minute toss them with some caramelized onions to dress them up.

If your guest will be around the next morning, you can prepare dishes like baked French toast and banana bread and freeze them now, East adds. “Just make it now while you have time, then when your guest shows up all you are doing is pulling everything out of the freezer the night before.”

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he holidays provide the perfect opportunity for delicious food, exchanging of gifts, and gatherings that bring family and friends closer together. Unfortunately, for many people, holiday celebrations also can become a stressful time, particularly for the person tasked with preparing meals and decorating the home.

In fact, a recent coupon.com survey reveals that although shopping for the perfect gift was one of the most stressful holiday chores for many Americans, overwhelming hosting family for the holidays ranked high on the stress-radar because the host feels a duty to make the holidays a great experience for everyone.

The holidays are not the best time to try your hand at culinary adventures, says Ashley East, personal chef at Dinner At Home (www.dahcatering.com).

When Barbara Lundgren, an event consultant at Barb Wired, LLC (www. barbwiredllc.com) entertains for the holidays, she likes to solicit outside

help. “I like to enjoy my guest, so I like to get help whether it’s from friends or catering,” she says.

Rather than doing all of her own cooking or decorating, Lundgren prefers getting everyone to pitch in. However, if you decide to go the potluck route, have your guest bring desserts or dishes that are ready to serve, advises East. You don’t want a situation where people are walking into your kitchen asking for salad bowls, cutting boards or casserole pans.

If you love to cook, it’s perfectly fine to tell your guest to bring a bottle of wine or a box of chocolate, instead. For those DIY crafters, Lundgren suggests keeping everything simple and not over extending yourself with way out decorations that only adds unnecessary stress.

One way of eliminating stress is to make your food your décor by repurposing pieces that can become part of your holiday theme. For example, you could use Ritz Crackers to make Santa crackers by using pepperonis as the hat, ricotta cheese as the beard and celery and capers for the eyes and nose.

If you have young children in the household – whether as guest or your own – have a relative watch them while you do the cooking. A family outing to the park could help lower the stress and chaos in the house allowing you to focus on getting things prepared for the family feast.

Shop Early Before you begin navigating around in the kitchen, it’s a good idea to outline your menu and purchase all your ingredients needed to prepare your meals. FOOD52.com advises shoppers to create their grocery list by using programs like Word, Google Drive or a blank email.

First, categorize by listing off sections of the grocery store you plan to hit, i.e., produce, dairy, spices, etc.

However, if you are familiar with the layout of the store, you could create the list in the order you will see the items in the store.

Second, gather all your cookbook or handwritten recipes and list the ingredients in the appropriate sections. If the recipes are in your head, it might be a good idea to write them out and make sure to include the ingredients on your list.

Third, combine like ingredients. For example, if you are not sure how much butter is needed, just round everything up. Lastly, check your stash. Once you have determined the appropriate amounts needed, check your pantry and make adjustments when needed.

In addition, East suggests buying your pantry ingredients and other bulk

Planning a holiday gathering is no small undertaking. Now is the best time to organize your menus and make sure that you have everything needed to prepare your holiday meal. It’s perfectly fine to solicit the help of family, friends or even professionals in order to make your event a success. The best thing is to plan ahead and be organized and hopefully the family drama won’t get to you. When you stick with dishes that are tried, true and simple, you will survive the holiday chaos without losing your sanity. n Janet Thomson is a freelance writer, copywriter and military wife residing in Charlottesville.

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items at places like Whole Foods, Costco and Sam’s Club. Get everything early so that the week of the holiday you are just grabbing your produce and meats.

Additionally, try not to get things at the last minute because everyone is at the store. That’s frustrating and only leads to more unnecessary holiday stress. Additionally, East recommends that you do an inventory of pots, pans and casserole dishes. If you haven’t hosted a Thanksgiving dinner in say eight years, realizing that you don’t have a roasting pan while you are entertaining a house full of people can definitely cause some unwarranted stress.

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110 CAMERON LANE CHARLOTTESVILLE

32 WILLOW DRIVE KESWICK

1984 GARDNERS ROAD MINERAL

205 LITTLE RIVER ESTS BUMPASS

225 RAINBOW DRIVE NELSON

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

GREENE COUNTY

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

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FARMINGTON

$3,495,000 ANDREWSIA

IVY

$1,795,000

Elegant residence, c. 1931. Unique 4 BR, 5 BA, 6,800 fin. sq. ft. home meticulously maintained in “turn-key� condition. Situated on 2.6 acres adjacent to the 16th Fairway. MLS#533998 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410

$1,295,000 THE CHIMNEYS

253+/- acre parcel with views of the mountains in the distance. Currently being used as fertile crop land. MLS#509267 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

$7,250,000 acre farming estate in Madison County, base of Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular home, many improvements, and magnificent setting. Visit: www.thechimneysfarm.com MLS#533883 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

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$995,000

Elegant, stone, Country French home in University neighborhood. Ten foot ceilings, formal rooms, fireplace, built-in bookcases, moldings, hardwood floors and gourmet kitchen redone in 2012, 6 BR, 3 BA. Energy efficient with two gas heating / cooling systems. Located on a lovely mature 0.37 acre lot on a quiet dead end street within walking distance to UVA & Hospital. MLS#529646 Judy S. Campbell 434.466.6688

RIVER CIRCLE FARM $1,295,000 OLD WOODVILLE 118 acres in Nelson County with frontage on James River. Circa 1920 restored farmhouse, pool, guest cottage, private and scenic! MLS#507998 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

$699,000

World-class Blue Ridge views 10 minutes to town from this extraordinary Jim Tuley designed contemporary. Perched on over 11.5 private acres, this beautifully built home is truly one-of-a-kind! MLS#533291 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

EDGEWOOD LANE Exceptional 222 acre estate with elegant & graceful residence, built with superb materials & craftsmanship. Spectacular setting next to National Forest.

MLS#535217 $3,990,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

UPFRONT

Attractive Cape Cod with Southwest Mountain views, situated on 3 acres in one of the most beautiful sections of Albemarle County. MLS#528585 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

RALEIGH MOUNTAIN $1,145,000

Quality 5,600+ finished sq. ft. custom home on 42+/- private acres, with pond, streams, one mile of hiking trails—all within 8 miles of UVA. MLS #505441 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

CLOVERDALE VALLEY FARM

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$3,300,000 BOXLEY DRIVE

Exceptional 166+/- acre historic estate featuring circa 1796 main residence, pool, guest cottage, barns, equipment storage, and other outbuildings. Bucolic setting, rich farmland. MLS#529026 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

PARK HILL

$925,000 EDNAM VILLAGE

Five miles west—Spacious, 5,500 finished sq. ft. home privately situated on 2.98 acres just off Old Ballard Rd. Quality construction, 5 BR, first level master. MLS#537824 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

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$1,148,000

Circa 1911 - Over a century of elegant city living. Recently renovated, 5 BR historic home, designed by noted architect, Eugene Bradbury. The private 2 acre site offers garden & swimming pool.

MLS#536517 Tim Michel 434.960.1124

$895,000

Easy walk to Boar’s Head Sports Club.

3,006 sq. ft., first floor master, spacious bedrooms, 2 FP, 9’ ceilings and large entertaining spaces. MLS#528153 Steve McLean 434.981.1863 or Macon Gunter 434.242.7772

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$695,000 RUGBY ROAD

CLEAR VIEW KNOLLS

$139,000

Features nearly 4,000 sq. ft., new roof, first-floor master suite, expansive terrace level, wraparound deck, pool, and garage.

MLS#530212 Macon Gunter/Tim Michel 434.242.7772

$2,200,000 IVY

Mountain views and a walk to Jefferson’s Rotunda. Exceptional quality in this c.

2012, 5BR home including spacious gourmet kitchen/family room, first level master suite, fabulous sunroom. MLS#528987 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

$1,180,000 JOURNEYS END

4 BR, 6,350 sq. ft. custom home to be built on on 4.32 acres. Superb quality materials and construction. Many plans, options available. MLS#533162 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

GREENBRIER

$279,900

LONESOME MTN RD

$299,000

$347,000 WEEKEND GETAWAY

$219,000

Rare opportunity to pick up a building lot on a cul-d-sac in a quiet, well established residential neighborhood. Terrific buy. MLS#520371 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

Brick home on large lot in a popular city neighborhood. 3 BR, 2 full BA, office & FR, located on cul-de-sac & convenient to downtown, shopping, & UVA. MLS#534882 Judy S. Campbell 434.466.6688

ANDREW LANE OCTONIA HIGHLANDS

Wonderful preservation community offering 21 estate parcels ranging from 2 to 3.25+/- acres. Protected area within close proximity to Charlottesville. Very scenic! $95,000–$175,000. Steve McLean 434.981.1863

BARBOURSVILLE

$559,900

This architect designed residence sits on 2 private, landscaped acres backing up to the Holkam neighborhood and close to town and UVA. This custom home has been extensively and meticulously renovated and updated. Terrific kitchen, high ceilings, multiple decks and balconies welcome the lovely yard inside. It features a light-filled, open floor plan. Located just off Owensville Road in the Meriwether Elementary, Henley, and Western Albemarle School Districts. MLS#532138 Tim Michel 434.960.1124

$525,000 CARTER GILMORE

Orange County—50+/- acres in Barboursville with mountain views & Blue Run stream. County approved subdivision of 18 parcels. Excellent candidate for conservation easement. MLS#536369 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

$1,299,000

Immaculate, custom built residence & guest house with pool on 26 fenced acres—Journey’s End is exceptionally energy efficient with solar power backup, and the attention to detail is extraordinary. MLS#531087 Tim Michel 434.960.1124

$250,000 WILLIS LANE

Terrific downtown condo within a block of the historic mall. Comfortable 2 BR, 2 BA. Extra features include fireplace in LR and private parking place. MLS#531812 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

42.26 park-like acres approx. 1.5 mi. from historic Downtown Scottsville! Includes 1 div. right. Soil study complete. Currently in land use. Mountain view! Only 20 mi. from C’ville. MLS#530854 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

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ESTATE PARCEL WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 5+/- acre lot conveniently located to Hospital, UVA, NGIC and UVA Business Parks. MLS# 523777 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

Charming 2BR, 1BA cabin nestled on just under 8 acres adjacent to VA Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries owned land.

Very private with beautiful mountain views and a stream. MLS#524971 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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