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4 BR, 3 BA custom Gaffney home. Open first floor w/great room, gas FP, laundry, designer kit, MBR suite on main, extra BR/study & BA. 2nd floor 2 BRs/BA, family rm & "Roof Terrace". Full unfinished terrace level, 2-car garage. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=541806 $564,900 • Mike Gaffney: 434.760.2160
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Beautiful 3-level brick home walking distance to UVA, hospital & Forest Hills Park. 4 BR, 2 BA, hardwood floors. Part fin. bsmnt, rec rm. Private rear deck overlooks stream.
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Amazon.com released the publication of a new title SEVEN DAYS IN CARRINGTON, Causes of Affection. The first volume in the upmarket series by Rebecca Templeman is a story illustrating the power and strength of friendship and the human spirit. A REALTOR® from 2004 - 2015 with the Charlottesville Area (CAAR) Real Estate Board, Templeman entered a short story contest three years running judged by best-selling author John Grisham. Although her submissions were not selected, the experience laid the foundation for her novel SEVEN DAYS IN CARRINGTON. The ultimate outcome was another ‘checked box’ on her avocational bucket list. The debut novel is a 40-year epic tale about the ties that bind us, and the far-reaching effects of the 20th Century’s most divisive social and political issues—including foreign wars, murder, espionage, and a “trial of the Century” over the hotly contested Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Set in Hamilton County in the quaint town of Carrington, just south of the Mason-Dixon Line, the narrative follows the lives of Lise Engel, Anne Carter, Lacey Slater and Kate Armstrong— as they leave all they have ever known in search of adventure, love and independence. When life dispenses devastating reversals, the primary characters find
hope, healing and mystical harmony in Jackson Hole along the mundane road of life. Ultimately, all hearts will lead them back to the beloved Homefront. With similitude and a beautifully honest tone, the 500-page story creates a realistic time and place with characters so believable “you will feel like you have met them before,” Templeman said. The fictional “Lazy T Farm” was inspired by Liberty Hall, ca. 1770 in Paris, Virginia. The field stone house photographs on the book cover and interior are used with permission of Bob Narod Photography and Phillip S. Thomas, who was Templeman’s former broker in Middleburg, Virginia. The 500-page literary work by Rebecca Templeman is also available in retail bookstores. ISBN-13: 9781519277664, ISBN-10: 1519277660. For further information visit: • http://amazon.com/dp/1519277660 • http://beckytempleman.wix.com/ author-blog • https://www.facebook.com/sevendaysincarrington1/
What’s Happening Around Town? BGF Names First Female Board President Building Goodness Foundation (BGF), a Charlottesville-based nonprofit that connects skilled volunteers from the design and construction industries with vulnerable communities at home and abroad, is pleased to introduce its first female board president, Diane Hillman. With a background in healthcare, strategic and program planning, Hillman will lead BGF into a new era over the next two years. She recently was elected to the spot by BGF’s Board of Directors. “I’m ready to get to work and help make an impact,” explained Hillman. “I’m excited about BGF’s upcoming projects. They address serious needs of communities locally and internationally.” Hillman will help oversee an ambitious construction plan for 2016. Locally, BGF will make renovations to Camp Holiday Trails, Lighthouse Studio and Virginia Discovery Museum. International projects include the construction of a school for orphans in Haiti, a center for at-risk young women in Guatemala and a women’s clinic in Liberia.
“Hillman’s planning background is exactly what we need for these projects because they are bigger in scope than most projects we have undertaken in the past.” said BGF executive director Kelly Eplee. On Hillman’s election, Eplee added, “We welcome diversity in our leadership at BGF. Hillman brings a new perspective in the male-dominated construction industry.” Hillman has served on BGF’s board for three years. Her leadership will help the foundation find its identity as an international development organization. “I am thrilled to work with such a talented and hardworking group of volunteers and staff,” said Hillman. Dan Fagan will serve as BGF’s vice president. Mike Stoneking is the foundation’s secretary. Marijean Jaggers and Brian Koerner are new members who joined the board of directors. One of BGF’s founders, Jack Stoner, rejoined the board to help steer the organization’s expansion efforts. To find out more, please visit www. buildinggoodness.org.
Charlottesville Symphony At The University Of Virginia Continues 2015-16 Season With Russian Pianist Gleb Ivanov The Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia continues its 2015-16 season on Saturday, February 20, 8:00 p.m., at Old Cabell Hall on UVA Grounds, and Sunday, February 21, 3:30 p.m., at Charlottesville High School’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center. Conducted by Music Director Kate Tamarkin, the Eastern European program opens with Anatoly Lyadov’s Polonaise. Other works include Sergei Prokofiev’s thrilling Piano Concerto No. 3 and Antonín Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8 in G Major, sometimes referred to as his “Pastoral” symphony.
Russian pianist Gleb Ivanov is the soloist at both concerts. Following a performance at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Washington Post wrote, “Eerily like the ghost of Horowitz, Mr. Ivanov engulfed the keyboard, rattling the rafters and thrilling the audience. His talent is larger than life.” The orchestra’s 2015-16 season, which celebrates Kate Tamarkin’s 10th anniversary as Music Director, is made possible in part by major gifts from Frances Massey Dulaney and the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. For those who want to “Know the Score,” a pre-concert lecture will be presented 45-minutes prior to the Saturday night concert at nearby Minor Hall. Free of charge, this popular lecture by UVA Associate Professor of Music Richard Will, offers a lively and informative behind-the-scenes look at the program. In-depth program notes are posted on the orchestra’s website, www. cvillesymphony.org two weeks prior to each masterworks concert. Free parking is available in the UVA Central Grounds Parking Garage, located on Emmet Street, on Saturday nights and at Charlottesville High School on Sunday afternoons. The Charlottesville Free Trolley stops at McCormick Road near the UVA Amphitheater, in close proximity to Old Cabell Hall. Both venues are wheelchair accessible. Pro-rated subscription tickets for the remainder of the 2015-16 season are still available. Subscribers get the best seats at the best prices plus VIP customer service, free lost ticket replacement and unlimited ticket exchanges. To purchase a subscription by phone or to request a 2015-16 season brochure, please call 434-924-3139. Subscription orders are also accepted in person at the orchestra’s office located at 801 West Main Street, Suite 201, Charlottesville, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00pm. Single tickets for all concerts are priced at $10-$45 for adults, and $10 for students. UVA students may request one complimentary ticket in advance. Single tickets may be purchased at The University of Virginia Arts Box Office, (434) 924-3376, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in the lobby of the Drama Building at 109 Culbreth Road, or online at www.artsboxoffice. virginia.edu.
Fernando Rocha Recital The University of Virginia McIntire Department of Music presents Fernando Rocha, works for percussion, electronics and video in concert on Friday,
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February 5th at 8:00 p.m. in Old Cabell Hall. This concert is free and open to the public. This concert features a series of collaborations developed at UVA between Visiting Scholar Fernando Rocha and members of the Music Department. The program includes the premiere of 3 pieces (2 in collaboration with Ph.D student Eli Stine and one with professor Peter Bussigel). There will also be pieces by Mathew Burtner (chair of the Department), Portuguese composer João Pedro Oliveira (Fernando Rocha’s colleague at UFMG/Brazil), and Xenakis’ Rebonds, a classic of the percussion repertoire. The program is part of a project called ‘The concert as a work of art: A holist approach to the creation and performance of a full length solo percussion concert.’ The project approaches the concert as an integrated performance, one which includes individual pieces but which is conceived of
as a connected whole. With this idea in mind the choice of repertoire considers the trajectory of the concert as a whole. Fernando Rocha is professor of percussion at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), in Brazil. He is spending the 2015/16 academic year at the University of Virginia as a Visiting Scholar at the McIntire Department of Music, sponsored by Brazilian Agency CAPES. Professor Rocha will work with the Percussion Ensemble composition faculty and students during his time at the University. 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. All programs are subject to change. For more information please call the McIntire Department of Music at 434.924.3052.
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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.
c. 1860, Virginia manor home of classic antiquity and prominent historic significance. Consisting of 6,114+ square feet, with timeless architectural details, magnificent grounds, a charming guest cottage, additional dependencies, barns, and stone walled gardens on 400+ gently rolling acres.
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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.
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CLASSIC CAPE COD Extraordinary brick cape cod, near Keene on 3 acres. New kitchen and baths, Exciting indoor and outdoor living spaces. Charming guest cottage. Excellent Value! MLS#537494 $445,000
Embracing a classic Albemarle chestnut log cabin c. 1821, this artfully crafted 5BR home features natural materials, excellent craftsmanship, top of the line appliances, library, and luxurious heated soaking tub in first floor master. 63 acres, guest cottage, stable, and pond.
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Under/Over. Brand new oak and ceramic tile floors, carpet and paint. Mature landscaping, private lawn. Convenient to UVA Research Park, and Chris Greene Lake. MLS#540843 $239,500
1777 Franklin Drive Immaculate 5 BR family home, completely upgraded with new floors, kitchen, baths, and fresh paint. Attached 2 car garage and finished basement with custom home theater and whole house professional sound system. Tranquil setting on 2 acres, with fabulous salt water pool and covered pavilion, overlooking the fenced shady lawn of the back yard. $545,000. MLS#534485
ESTATE AREA OF CARTERS BRIDGE 5BR, 3 1/2BA, nearly new and in excellent condition, 3.5 acres privately situated and beautifully positioned on an elevated plateau surrounded by mature woods. Bright open floor plan. Maple cabinets, granite counters, 2 car garage. $459,000 MLS#534739
TANBARK Make this your Country Home in Albemarle! Gently rolling and partially fenced 20 acre farm. Restored 1893 farmhouse, 1st floor master, wraparound porch. 4 car garage with apartment above, cottage with caretaker in place! Pond and barns. $675,000. MLS#530063
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Virginia farm house, built c. 1763, nestled on 5+ acres in Free Union. 6 BR, 4.5 BA, 4 FP, large wrap around porches. Guest cottage with stone FP. Beautiful, private setting. MLS#525423 $1,295,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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65 acres currently grazing cattle that is primarily open pastures with two creeks, a small lake, and a modest 3 bedroom contemporary with mountain views. Priced below tax assessment. MLS#521347 $659,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
Easy walk to Boar’s Head Sports Club. 3,006 square feet, first floor master, spacious bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 9’ ceilings and large entertaining spaces. MLS#528153 $895,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863 or Macon Gunter 434.242.7772 CAAR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY WWW.CAAR.COM
Manakin Sabot, Virginia. Built in 1972 and located in Goochland’s Deep Run Hunt Country. This fine brick colonial home is of exceptional quality and materials. Includes a Tavern for entertaining, a pool with a 2-story pool/guest house, a historical 2-story carriage barn, fenced pastures with run-in shed, and equipment outbuildings. Main house features 5 bedrooms, and 5.5 baths, on 23 acres. $2,395,000 Mark Mascotte 434.825.8610
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42.26 park-like acres approx. 1.5 mi. from historic Downtown Scottsville! Includes one division right. Soil study complete. Currently in land use. Mountain views! Only 20 mi. from C’ville. MLS#530854 $347,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455
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Circa 1911, elegant, recently renovated, 5 bedroom home designed by noted architect Eugene Bradbury. The private, 2-acre site offers gardens & swimming pool. Walk to Downtown. MLS#536517 $1,148,000 Tim Michel 434.960.1124
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Magnificent mountain views from this high end residence on 208 acres. This 4 bedroom home is bright, airy, and perfect for full-time living or the ultimate family retreat. MLS#532232 $1,650,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250
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Attractive Cape Cod with Southwest Mountain views and situated on 3 acres in one of the most beautiful sections of Albemarle County. The 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has a large kitchen with dining area, a family room, a sun room looking over a pond, and a living room with a bay window overlooking the mountains. Also includes an in-ground pool and two-car garage. MLS#528585 $699,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250
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Stately home on 4.59 acres boasts 6,000+ square feet, four bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, office space, home theater, home gym, large sunroom, and two garages. MLS#539462 $599,900 Macon Gunter 434.242.7772 or Tim Michel 434.960.1124
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The perfect mountain retreat! Charming, cozy and rustic log home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Situated on 6.35 acres with mountain views and just down the road from the Shenandoah National Park. $185,000 MLS#541516 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455
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ANDREWSIA
Gorgeous 253+/- acre parcel with views of the mountains in the distance. Currently being used as fertile crop land. One of the best land parcels to come on the market in a long time. MLS#509267 $1,295,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250
LOUISA COUNTY
Attractive 39+ acre lot with a mix of open and wooded land. Ideal for residential construction. Great privacy and value! MLS#536444 $195,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
HEART OF IVY CONTEMPORARY
Architect-designed home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, great room with with fireplace, gourmet kitchen/family room with fireplace, several decks, and a private 2-acre, landscaped yard. MLS#539542 $559,900 Tim Michel 434.960.1124
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Wonderful, wooded 12.75+/- acre parcel bordering Totier Creek with complete privacy in southern Albemarle. Only 10 minutes to Scottsville and 20 minutes to Charlottesville. MLS#516801 $30,000. Steve McLean 434.981.1863
CLOUDS HILL FARM
Spectacular, circa 1870 barn with magnificent beams was transformed into a stunning residence on 35 acres in Ivy. Includes pool, pool house and fully-equipped horse barn. MLS#533616 $3,900,000 C. Dammann 434.981.1250
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Exceptional quality residence on 3 acres to be built in superb Ivy location. This home has 3,400 finished sq. ft, and 1,900 unfinished sq. ft. MLS#533155 $1,120,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
ORANGE COUNTY
135 gorgeous acres in Barboursville with mountain views and Blue Run stream flowing through. County approved subdivision of 18 parcels. Excellent candidate for conservation easement. MLS#536366 $1,450,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
CLEARVIEW KNOLLS
Rare opportunity to pick up a building lot on a culd-sac in a quiet, well established residential neighborhood. Terrific buy. MLS#520371 $139,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250
CARTER GILMER
Terrific downtown condo within a block of the Mall. Comfortable, open living/dining area adjacent to the kitchen, 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. Extra features include fireplace in LR and private parking. MLS#531812 $250,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - County plan projects this land as Urban Density. Best use would be multi-family housing as this is adjacent to Forest Lakes and Hollymead. MLS#521360 $4,995,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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127-acre horse farm in Keswick includes a lovely 1.5 story stone home with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Beautiful mix of rolling land and mature forest. Lake, stable, barns and total privacy. MLS#529415 $1,195,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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ooking for the perfect place to retire? How about a place with Blue Ridge Mountain beauty, college town sports and culture, and worldclass health care? How about an area flush with golf courses, ski slopes and early American history sites, with wineries, breweries and an exciting restaurant scene – an area with a growing community of energetic seniors centered on a bustling and expanding Senior Center? That’s right, “we have it all,” as Senior Real Estate Specialist Karen Kehoe puts it, adding “no pollution, fabulous housing and friendly people” to the list of reasons AARP, Kiplinger, Travel, Money, Black Enterprise, Golf Digest and Relocate America have all called the Charlottesville area one of country’s best places for senior living. “And it’s safe.”
Active Seniors, Active Senior Community Seniors already make up 14 percent of the population in the Charlottesville area, and a University of Virginia study projects their numbers to more than double between 2005 and 2030. “New England, New York, New Jersey, North-
ern Virginia...retirees are coming from all over,” Kehoe, says, “and they’re coming with talents and skills and interests that enrich the community. They’re coming in at 50 and 55-years old, and they’re very active. They bring in capital, and they don’t tax your schools, and they volunteer.” “Active” is the word, all right. In a place like this, who’s retiring? Yesterday’s “retirees” are today’s “active
adults,” done with the working part of life, and rarin’ for the rest of it. Central Virginia’s small-town feel plus big city amenities make it “a great place to age,” says Senior Center Executive Director, Peter Thompson. “Charlottesville is attractive to older adults because it’s a very engaged community. That means there are opportunities for paid employment, which a lot of older adults want and need, and there are a ton of
opportunities for volunteer engagement. People in Charlottesville are also active and involved in the political process. You can have access to the decision makers in our community and that’s encouraged. It’s very deep-rooted in our culture to give back. That’s particularly attractive to older adults as they wind down careers.” A hub of activity for over 8,000 people a year throughout the region, the Center has numerous programs, most of which are open to members and non-members alike, and many of which welcome senior wannabe’s and seniors-in-training alongside the genuine articles. Lifelong Learning classes cover everything from technology to philosophy, folk dancing to foreign languages, and fitness to investing. Travel Buddy Networking offers day trips, plus longer excursions across the U.S. and abroad. Recreational clubs go fishing and bowling and line dancing, watch movies, and play bridge, chess and co-ed poker. The Old Dominion Lecture series features historians and public officials, and the Center’s musical ensembles include the Barbershop
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When life changes, your loved one’s needs change. Typical real estate services are trumped by the need for specialty real estate services. I am a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Graduate Realtors Institute, and Affordable Housing Advisor with more than 20 years of experience. Having been a Title Insurance Underwriter, I know how to prevent some pitfalls and can work closely with your attorney. As a traveling Notary Public, I can provide special services to you and your loved ones. I am the sponsor of the FREE local Caregivers‘ Library. Cynthia Hash, Realtor
Designations: www.AgingYourWay.org Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) I can put together a team of trusted social workers, financial and legal advisers, gentle movers, thoughtful Affordable Housing Advisor (AHA)etc. Having lost my grandfather to 14 years of Alzheimer’s, my heart bled over my grandmother’s stagers, struggles. Though I helped as often as I could, I wish I’d known about the Caregivers Library then. Now, NAR’s Green Realtor (GREEN) as a(CSSS) Seniors Real Estate Specialist inspired by my grandparents, I am very aware of the special needs and Certified Short Sale Specialist life-changing Certified REO Property Specialist (CRPS) decisions facing caregivers and their loved ones. You’ll find many helpful resources on this
site. If you or your loved one need to sell a home because of caregiving needs, what should you look for Keller Williams Realty in a2nd real estate agent? Look for someone who is a licensed REALTOR® and a Seniors Real EstateSpecialist 1885 Seminole Trail, Suite 100, Floor ® (SRES) . A SRES Realtor has completed the SRES® designation program, has completed at least three Charlottesville, VA 22901 transactions with senior clients (age 50+) within 12 months of receiving the SRES. Cell: (434) 531-5351 Fax: (801) 681-0286 y Email: hash@kw.com www.AgingYourWay.org FINDHOMESINCHARLOTTESVILLE.COM www.FindHomesInCharlottesville.com www.PayOffYourHome.org www.CedarLogStructures.net
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LOCATION AND AFFORDABILITY! Well-built, renovated brick home in sought-after Western Albemarle school district. Add’n incl. master BR + spacious 2nd BR, large, shared bath & laundry. Unfin basement = future expansion? Kitchen remodeled to incl honey maple cabinets, Jenn-Air elec range, Corian counter tops & tiled back splash. .45 acre lot, mature landscaping & lots of outdoor entertaining space - covered side porch & stamped concrete patio area. Storage shed for lawn equipment, tools, etc. So close to everything downtown Crozet! Adj .46 acre lot also avail. Basic 1 yr home warranty w/ acceptable offer.
NEW PRICE for large, prime building lot located in the sought after western Albemarle school district. Builders, investors & first-time homeowners take advantage of low interest rates now! Level area w/ large, mature trees. .46 ac lot zoned Rural Area offering so many building options. Beautiful mountain & pastoral views & close to everything downtown Crozet. House on adj lot for sale. MLS #538506. $67,900
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Nelson County/Nellysford Commercial Properties 4300 Rockfish Valley Highway Treasure in downtown Nellysford for entrepreneur and/or developer seeking large acreage that is already zoned for business! Total of 13.02 acres with 6.08 acres fronting 151 with B-1 zoning, 4.79 acres fronting Virginia Lane with B-1 conditional zoning, and 2.15 wooded acres with A-1 zoning suitable for private residence for business owner. B1 by right uses: hotel/motel, retail stores, restaurants, offices, and personal/professional services, etc., with brewery approved in the B-1 conditional. Substantial road frontage, 1,500+ ft, along two roads including Route 151, which has gained notoriety “as the travel destination for Virginia wine, craft beer, hard cider, spirits, and outdoor recreation,” according to business affiliation known as “Nelson 151.” $349,000
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WHY USE an SRES? GAAR MLS#67900 • $167,900 GAAR MLS#67900 • $167,900 As we age, we demand specialists in our health needs, so why not in our housing and equity needs as well? An SRES brings:
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the First and the Second Wind Bands, and the Flashbacks jazz ensemble. “Being physically active, either at the Center, or out in the community with age peers and instructors who like working with older adults, is a huge part of our programming,” Thompson says. “We have a wide variety of walking and hiking groups; we have a Retread Softball Team; we have tai-chi and yoga. Later this year we’re launching a program called Matter of Balance which helps people minimize the risk of falls, and be more independent and healthy.” The chronic disease self-management program is just one of a growing list of evidence-based programs proven effective by academic and clinical research, and is a taste of things to come when the Center breaks ground, perhaps as early as 2018, on a new 60,000 square feet facility, tripling its present size. The new building “will build in the key components of what research shows are the keys to helping seniors stay healthy and well,” Thompson says. “We will have much better physical wellness programs, and an acre of outdoor recreation and physical fitness space. We’ll have a gymnasium and track and fitness rooms and proper exercise rooms, significantly enhanced classroom and meeting space and a performing arts auditorium, and a bigger volunteer center to build our volunteer program which is critical to what we do.”
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Independence Seniors today are increasingly drawn to independent living communities, livelier alternatives to traditional retirement homes, but with many of the same amenities, including universal design features for the safety of active but not always agile occupants. Common universal design features include “zero threshold” (no steps) entries, 3-foot wide hallways and doorways, and bathrooms with high toilet seats, walk-in showers, non-slip floors, grab bars and a 5-foot turning radius. Pot fillers over stoves eliminate the need to carry heavy pots of waters from sink to stove. Doors with lever handles and lights with rocker switches require less hand strength. Along with these practical architectural features, such developments advertise “maintenance free living,” in which all necessary work on a home’s exterior and grounds is paid for through home association dues. “Seniors are looking for one level houses that are bright and open, with very little yards,” Kehoe says. “It’s really important to them to have the exterior of the house and the yard taken care of.”
Redfields “The Courtyard Homes in Redfields in Charlottesville are extremely popular because of those amenities,” Kehoe says. ““A lot of these people are young – 50 to 55 – but they’re thinking of the future. A lot of them are into getting healthy. They’re thinking, ‘If I have a medical issue, I want to be close to the hospital, to shopping, to downtown.’ Redfields has walking trails and a swimming pool. It’s seven minutes away from the hospital, seven minutes away from the Downtown Mall, near restaurants, near the coming Wegman’s, near the interstate.” While many families and single adults make Redfields home, the 105 single detached homes in the Courtyard section, with their first floor master bedrooms, nine-foot high ceilings, large kitchens, and sunrooms, are especially appealing to older adults. Homeowners enjoy landscaping and lawn maintenance, snow removal, and exterior house maintenance.
University Village Just down the road from the University of Virginia, University Village on Charlottesville’s Ivy Road in Charlottesville is a 94-unit condo community designed for independent living. Large glassed-in atriums on either side of each of the two village buildings offer great views of the city and countryside, and a perfect spot for parties. The two-level Village Club features a bocce court, game room, library and arts and crafts studio, plus public and private dining rooms, kitchen facilities, and an outdoor patio. Dinner is served five nights a week. The lower level of the Club includes a 75-foot swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, showers, and another patio. Village residents enjoy underground parking, chauffeur car service, and four well-appointed overnight guest rooms for friends and family. Most Villagers own their homes and participate in the management of the Village, electing a Board of Directors, which establishes policy and oversees the operation of the facility.
The Villages at Nahor Located just minutes from Lake Monticello in Fluvanna County, The Villages at Nahor is an active adult community with single family and attached homes with Universal Design features and main level living designs well-suited for seniors. First floors contain master suites, sunrooms, bathrooms, and guest bedrooms, plus kitchens with custom cabinetry and eat-in bars. Each home comes with a large two-car, a paved driveway and
RoseWood Village at Wintergreen RoseWood Village at Wintergreen in Nellysford bills itself as “a four-season luxury resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains.” Its 16 villas sit next to the 27-hole Reese Jones Stoney Creek
or still working. Located 25 minutes from Charlottesville in Greene County, where it offers wonderful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the development’s 120 detached homes feature first floor master suites and two-car garages. The Four Seasons Clubhouse has an indoor pool and fitness center, plus a cyber café, card tables, billiards room, library, sports TV area and ballroom. Outdoor amenities include bocce and croquet lawns, tennis courts, a putting green, and walking trails.
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The Lodge at Old Trail in Crozet The Lodge at Old Trail in Crozet is a senior living community with both condos and assisted living and memory care facilities. The Lodge sits at the heart of Old Trail Village, a planned community of over 400 families just 12 miles from Charlottesville in Crozet, with houses, townhomes and apartments surrounding a village center. Residents enjoy full-service salon, well-equipped fitness room and
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landscaped and irrigated front and back yards. Unfinished spaces upstairs can accommodate two more bedrooms, a bathroom, and storage. The village’s extensive grounds include sidewalks, a heated pool with a pool house, a fitness center with a quarter mile fitness tract, tennis and bocce courts, putting greens, a playground and Tot-Lot, community gardens, and a picnic pavilion with a fireplace. Maintenance-free living at the Village means weekly lawn care, seasonal landscaping, snow removal, care for common areas, and trash removal. Residents are just minutes away from Lake Monticello, PGA golf courses, and shopping and dining facilities.
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Golf Course. Three existing units are currently available for sale or for lease, and more lots are available for building on. The Village hopes to break ground on an assisted living complex later this year. RoseWood is “a self-sustaining village within the Stoney Creek community,” says Development Director Shareef Tahboub. “It’s a place where folks can age in place, have care services available to them, but really get out and enjoy all Wintergreen has to offer with very little home maintenance. The idea was to create a retirement community within Stoney Creek that meets some very specific needs at Wintergreen and in Nelson County.” Villagers enjoy landscaped common areas, walking and hiking paths, and are provided with lawn care, snow and trash removal, and building maintenance.
Four Seasons at Charlottesville in Greene County Four Seasons at Charlottesville is a gated community with a resort-like lifestyle for active adults 55 and up, retired
underground garage parking. Also within a short walk from The Lodge is the Village Center, with shops, restaurants, healthcare providers and more. Within walking distance are a community pool, community garden, fitness center, soccer field, golf course, and 60 acres of parkland with six miles of walking trails. The Lodge prides itself on supporting the local arts scene, and its walls display the paintings and photographs of many community members, as well as that of regional artists such as Isabelle Abbot, John Hulburt, Suzanne Tanner Chitwood, Helen Hilliard and Camilyn K. Leone.
Camelot As more and more Boomers reach their 60s, Kehoe says, “many from northern Virginia are moving here looking for a change.” As for her, she’s not going anywhere. “I can move anywhere that I want to, but Charlottesville is Camelot for retirees. It’s Camelot for anyone. It has everything. It constantly gets better and better and better.” n
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LARGE RANCH HOME offers lots of space at a great value. Master bedroom suite addition (2008) will “wow” you with its size and closet space. The luxurious master bath is sure to please with separate Jacuzzi tub, tiled shower, heated tile floors and double vanities. Total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths and large unfinished basement. $195,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (541385)
LOVELY MODERN RUSTIC HOME set on a cul-desac with winter mountain views. This home enjoys generous light filled rooms with a large family room with soaring ceilings with a wonderful fireplace with wood stove insert. The large master also includes a wonderful loft after with extra storage. $489,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (537792)
READY IN 60 DAYS!! Still time to make a few selections on the Elizabeth model with 3 bedrooms, rear deck, vaulted ceilings and more! Enjoy the Sycamore Landing common area, pond and open spaces! Minutes to Zion Crossroads, additional lots and over 70 Liberty floor plans to choose from! $213,390. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (538845)
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)
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. Close to the mountains with year-round activities. $179,900. Lee Wyatt, 540-718-3065. (536526)
WONDERFUL HOME on a private wooded lot located at end of cul-de-sac in Whippoorwill Hollow off Owensville Road in Ivy. No cut through traffic! Lots of windows for natural light, large kitchen and living room with a rear deck. First and second floor masters. Finished family room in basement with a full bath. Invisible fence. $550,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (540753)
THIS CLASSIC 3+ BEDROOM brick Cape Cod will surprise and delight, with fabulous new kitchen, sunroom, screen porch, gleaming hardwood and ceramic floors, a separate and a beautifully appointed 1 bedroom guest cottage! Outdoor barbecue under tree canopy beside Totier Creek! $445,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (537494)
GREAT HOUSE in the Earlysville area with 3BR/2.5BA, walk out terrace level. Open floor plan with step down to great room and doors out to deck. Hardwood floors. Deck is also 2 level with step down from kitchen. Bedrooms on 2nd floor with laundry close by. Terrace level is wired for sound, roughed in for a media room, kitchen, bed and bath. $350,000. Bonnie Field, 589-2611. (537342)
READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY. Great opportunity to be a part of the lovely Wexford Community. Just minutes from shopping, schools, NGIC, airport, US Rt 29 and much more. Sun filled rooms throughout, hardwood floors, granite counters, community pond views, full unfinished basement for future additional living space. $365,000. Julie Holbrook, 434-989-4415. (540319)
IF YOU ARE LOOKING for a location within walking distance to the Shops at Stonefield and Barracks Road while living in a quite treed community then look no further. This well maintained home boasts a newly renovated kitchen and 5BR/3BA and a basement suitable for apartment living on a private treed rear yard. $373,000. Mike Plecker, 566-3372. (536280)
BEAUTIFULLY SITED ON OVER 3 ACRES in Mineral! No HOA or WATER or SEWER bills. TO BE BUILT with over 70 floor plans to choose from. Pick your floor plan, carpet, tile and more. THE ROSS with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large great room, eat-in kitchen & 2 car garage. $210,750. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (532569)
RELAX ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL large covered front porch and watch the fall colors and wildlife. Well-built home on 2.24 acs with 4-5BR/4.5BA, hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, formal living and dining, great room with gas FP, open kitchen with bfast bar and nook with bay windows, full finished walk-out basement, 2 car garage. Quick occupancy possible. $625,000. Steve White, 242-8355. (533966)
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ONE LEVEL HOME IN NORTHRIDGE. Interior freshly painted, new carpet in bedrooms (3), hardwood floor in living room, 2 baths, detached garage and fenced courtyard. Just over the Greene County line from Northern Albemarle. $279,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (541514)
CRAFTSMAN STYLE three bedroom with study or fourth bedroom. 2417 sq. ft. Extensive builder upgrades. Welcome to a new kind of neighborhood and a new kind of lifestyle right around the corner from one of the best cities in the country. From $465,900. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 5310817/531-0795. (527811, 535733)
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A CHARMING ENGLISH country style house on 2+ acres in beautiful NW Albemarle. The floorplan boasts 1st floor master suite with tray ceiling, great room with gas FP, built-ins & large deck, eat-in area adjoining the modern kitchen & enclosed porch and a large bonus room over the garage. Priced below assessment and irresistible at $499,500. Erika Buckman, 981-1868/951-5166. (527537)
HISTORIC 2 STORY BEAUTY in the heart of Madison. Put your remodeling touches to this lovely property, backyard has mountain views, fireplaces throughout, hardwood floors, beautiful screened in porch, lots of Boxwoods, magnolia tree, and other bushes, newly painted front porch, beautiful brick walkway. $279,000. Ted Brame, 540748-6386. (539335)
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PRISTINE! No other home can offer such a WONDERFUL combo of features! LEVEL driveway. Winter MTN. views. PRIVATE rear yard. Take our Security Sys. Over 3,500 fin sq.ft : Airy 2-Stry Foyer. Crown molding & chair railing. Hardwoods. Formal LR & DR. Fam rm w/gas FP, opens to deck. $479,000. Byrd Abbott, 242-9600. (540253)
LOVELY HOME. Current owners have done so much to this home. New 30 yr roof 2011, seamless gutters, new carpet, granite counter tops in kitchen and master bath, extra kitchens cabinets added, new drop-in smooth top range and refrigerator. Recessed lighting added in living room & much more. A whole lot done and it is attractive! $275,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (538258)
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)
3 YEAR OLD HOME on 2.01 acres with amazing mountain views is move in ready! Open bright floor plan, very large family room/kitchen/dining area. All stainless appliances convey. Add’l 1508 sq. ft. of unfinished space offers options. Country feel yet convenient to Rt. 29, shopping and short commute to Charlottesville. $320,000. www. TammiCampbell.com 985-2348/882-5403. (540407)
JEFFERSON LAKE FARM. 1000 +/- acres with 4 cottages, one dating back to late 1700’s and another built in the mid 1800’s located within 15-20 minutes of Charlottesville and UVA. Property is a blend of mature woodlands, open pasture, miles of streams and trails, nice 2 to 4 acre pond and 12 acre lake. $3,995,000. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (530494)
PRIVATE LAKE OF THE WOODS. Absolutely private and immaculate log home overlooking private lake on 20 acres of hardwood forest. Features include stone fireplaces, honey pine floors, in-law suite and heavenly porch. Near Scottsville. Swim, fish, hunt, or just relax. $399,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (499607)
ROCKY GLEN. This artfully crafted 5 bedroom home embraces a well preserved chestnut log cabin dating to 1821. The home has been beautifully expanded with walls of triple pane Pella windows, with built-in blinds, French doors and remote control skylights of the finest quality to bathe the home in natural light. $1,175,000. JimBonner. com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (530112)
THIS ELEGANT, TOTALLY PRIVATE, custom built brick home sits on a knoll overlooking fenced pastures and creek. 4000+ sq. ft. of living space plus a partially finished basement with full bath, wood fireplace and French doors to the patio and in ground pool. Easy commute to C’ville. $775,000. Fiona Tustian, 540-661-9089. FionaTustian1@ gmail.com (536158)
WHITE HALL. Magnificent mountain views NW of Charlottesville! Great living spaces, separate apartment over 3 car garage, rooftop porch, large deck, & lovely pool & hot tub all with great views during the day & starlight nights. Almost 36 fairly level acres would provide for a stable, pastures &/or vineyard. $1,475,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066. (530702)
OWN YOUR VIEWS! Just north of Earlysville this 264 acres of protected countryside provides breathtaking views of lush open pastures, your historic circa 1886 home, 18 stall barn and more. Miles of riding trails – a horse-lover’s dream! $1,950,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (539116)
ALBEMARLE POST & BEAM. This post & beam cottage of 3000 sq. ft. is to be hand-crafted by a master builder, out of vintage chestnut logs, native stone and Hardiplank. Built with a 1st floor master this 3BR/2.5BA home has a full basement and a 2 car garage. Turkey Run features beautiful estate properties of 21 acres and above. $650,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (531135)
MERRIE MILL FARM. Historic manor home of 6114 sq. ft. built c.1860 featuring artistic entablature of fretted cornice and fluted columns. Magnificent grounds, a charming board and batten guest cottage, farm manager’s cottage and a third guest/tenant cottage. Farm improvements also include a 5 stall stable. $3,950,000. JimBonner.com 9515102. jim@jimbonner.com (509871)
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)
LISTEN TO THE RIVER – a fly fisherman’s dream! Superb mountain views, trail to Hoover Camp in the Shenandoah National Park is close by. Charming home ca. 1790 with exposed beams, stone fireplaces, barns and 1000+/feet of river frontage. Stonewall Jackson camped here! $330,000. Fiona Tustian, 540-661-9089. FionaTustian1@ gmail.com (532323)
EVENING FARM. Southern Albemarle farm of 40 acres with long frontage on Green Creek and (2) state maintained roads. Ready for horses or livestock, with fencing in place and 4/6 stalls in the stable. Plenty of water, with spring and (2) ponds. Comfortable single level 3BR home with open floor plan expanded, renovated, and updated in recent years. $545,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. (530611)
FRAY’S RIDGE ESTATE. State of the art Albemarle mansion of over 10,000 sq. ft., (9BR/11BA, 4 kitchens, 6 FP) with every amenity imaginable. Exquisite styling, but ever so comfortable living spaces. Pool, pool house, 6 car garages, apartment and superior construction. Overlooks lake with fountain, on 21 acres. $3,450,000. JimBonner. com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (513246)
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OVER 5 ACRES OF OPEN LAND with views of neighboring pastures to built your new home. Existing well and septic. Mobile home on property to be removed or sold “as is.” $95,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (541511)
60+/- ACRES. Perfect beginning, very nice home site, abundant pasture, several streams, no restrictions, 3 division rights, yet still only 10 minutes to shopping. Come take a look! Priced $50,000 under current tax value. $499,900. Warren Maupin, 9628939. (522614)
GREENE MOUNTAIN LAKE. $20,000 price reduction!! Current tax assessment $52,800. Owner partially cleared the lot and space for driveway. Just waiting for you and your builder! Property borders part of a lake and there is beach access just a walk away. Priced $23,800 below current tax assessment. $25,000. www.TammiCampbell.com 985-2348/882-5403. (531915)
VERY PRIVATE building site of 42 acres with beautiful mountain views in western Albemarle nearby land in conservation easement. Suitable for two dwellings but may not be further divided. Additional land available. $849,000. Ginger Ashcom, 978-1066. (516622)
WESTERN ALBEMARLE. Two wooded building lots located in a peaceful and private setting adjoining orchards and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Soil work and surveys complete. 5.15 acres for $165,000 and 2.14 acres for $130,000. Call your Realtor today! Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (532640, 642)
RIVANNA RIVER VIEWS! Located in the established Riverbluff subdivision overlooking a wide portion of the Rivanna, this special and rare city building lot is the ideal place to build your next home. Surrounded by earth friendly contemporary homes with green living in mind you will enjoy the sweeping views and sounds of river. $174,000. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (539711)
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. A very special 13+ acres with lovely Blue Ridge views, significant hardwoods and beautiful protected knolls located just three miles from Barracks Road Shopping Center. Accessed through a charming neighborhood the site enjoys an idyllic setting overlooking a beautiful rolling countryside. $395,000. Frank Quayle, 951-5100 and Steve White, 242-8355. (529071)
WATERFRONT LOT IN GREAT LOCATION in Greene Mountain Lake subdivision! Owner financing available. Lot has a gentle slope down to the water. Owner to do partial clearing. Just 5 minutes from the charming town of Stanardsville in beautiful Greene County. 15 minutes from Ruckersville and 20 minutes from NGIC. $69,300. Susan Reres, 953-5552. (532522)
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)
JUST MINUTES from Stanardsville and Ruckersville and close to the Albemarle County line, this 13.82 acres slopes gently to a bold stream along it’s south/southwestern border. All wooded, this private and secluded parcel is surrounded by rural woodland with not another house in sight. $103,500. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (516619)
GENTLY ROLLING WOODED PARCEL convenient to Keswick or Gordonsville. Bring your builder and create your next home. With some clearing you can have a view of the neighbor’s pond. This property was originally two lots that have been combined into one lot. $119,900. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (540678)
LOOKING FOR A VIEW? Take the time to preview this 10.29 acre building parcel situated north of Charlottesville that enjoys a panoramic year around view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Parcel is a mix of mature pines that add to the privacy along with an elevated building site. $219,500. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 2428355. (530522, 525, 527)
SPREAD OUT on this nearly 25 acre parcel in the heart of Dyke Va. Property is gently rolling. Primarily wooded but offers some elevated house sites with Northwestern views of the Virginia countryside. $169,000. Other lots available. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (537323, 322)
CLEARED VACANT LAND with possible division rights. 6.495 acres conveniently located near Louisa, Charlottesville and Short Pump. Close to Zion Crossroads, medical facilities, restaurants and shopping. Enjoy the country life! $54,900. Lee Wyatt, 540-718-3065. (539974)
WOODED 112 ACRE TRACT fronting Louisa Road in the Cismont area with superb potential for multiple home sites. In 4 tax map parcels and frontage on Mechunk Creek. Call Maury for other details. $625,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (532269)
A Spare Room?
So Many Choices BY MARILYN PRIBUS
Many Other Uses Possible McGee says if the extra room is more of a bonus room, it’s most commonly used as an extra “hang out” or game room, especially if there’s no basement. “Everyone likes to have a space where you can get away,” he points out. “More than likely the extra or bonus room is finished similarly to the rest of the house,” he continues, “so you may find built-in bookcases in the space, which could be multi-functional for a media room, office, game room, or bedroom.”
A newly free spare room offers a wonderful opportunity to recreate and decorate. Depending on your budget you might opt for new furniture, cutting-edge wall-coverings, or handsome new window treatments. Ideas abound in magazines and online. On the other hand, you might opt to reuse, recycle, refinish, and repurpose furniture, shelving, or other “goodies” from yard sales, craigslist, or the Habitat store. A fresh coat of paint can transform a room while a special light
Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Albemarle County near Charlottesville. When their older boy left home, she replaced the red-and-blue polyester plaid rug with neutral carpeting from a remnant store, repainted the bright blue walls with a quiet beige, and created a long-wished-for home office.
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“The most common use for an extra bedroom is a home office,” says Todd McGee, a REALTOR® with Nest Realty. “If they have the space, most people have some sort of a home office, even if it’s just for paying bills or using the computer.” “Home offices are so needed in today’s lifestyle,” agrees REALTOR® Linda Broadbent with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate III. “That would be my first choice. Just make sure it has the ease of movement and the technology for a variety of uses.” Some people design a home office that can double as a guest room by choosing dual-use furniture. For example, some desks can be completely closed to conceal a computer and printer and some file cabinets can serve as attractive bedside tables. Those old Murphy installations that used to slide out from behind shellacked closet doors to serve as a very basic bed are now well-balanced units that, when folded up, show nothing but a decorative wall panel or painting. There can even be tax benefits for a home office. There are many restrictions, but items such as carpets, paint, furniture, and office equipment are usually tax deductible. In some cases, a percentage of home expenses such as mortgage interest, homeowners insurance, and utilities may also be tax deductible. The space must be your only office, used exclusively as an office, and the home office deduction cannot be used to create a tax loss, although the deduction may often be carried forward. Read IRS regulations very carefully or consult with a tax professional to see if your home office qualifies.
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fixture—from ornate antique to starkly modern— adds instant personality. Some people choose to make a spare room into a true guest room so visiting family doesn’t have to sleep on the convertible sofa in the living room. In this case, it’s always wise to opt for twin beds or a trundle bed for persons who will share a room, but not a bed. Others may opt for exercise equipment such as a treadmill or elliptical trainer. There may be space for a weight rack or an area for a yoga mat. Often a full-length mirror is added for exercisers to check their form. Another popular option is a “project” room with ample shelving, good lighting, and a large work area. This provides space for crafts, sewing, artwork, or hobbies that can be pursued without having to put everything away when you’re finished for the day. “Most consumers aren’t making major changes or alterations for specific uses,” says McGee. This is a smart decision, because creating unusual applications can affect a house’s eventual sales appeal. “One home I went into,” McGee recalls, “the owner was using the extra bedroom as an art studio so it had a tile floor and a sink in the corner.” This was fine for the artist, but a barrier to marketability when she was trying to sell the house. “Consider the use,” says Broadbent, who agrees that it’s sensible to be cautious about a major conversion. “If your needs change, the room should have the ability to change. For instance, when I built my home in Dunlora Forest, I arranged it so I could have a home office, but should I ever need a third bedroom for a caregiver, I can easily convert the space.” So if an extra room appears, take the time to check magazines, model homes, and online décor sites to find your best use. And enjoy! n
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O’Connor opened this branch of American after speaking to many people—and doing my tionwide Mortgage Company four years ago and “At first, I was skeptical about the product, but my one to go to.opened this branch of American “At I was skeptical the product,doing but O’Connor afterfirst, speaking to manyabout people—and specializes in reverse mortgages to many many people—and doingmortgage my Nationwide Mortgage Company twofor years agocitidueafter diligence—I found that the mortgage O’Connor opened this branch ofsenior American after speaking to people—and doing my Nationwide Mortgage Company two years ago duespeaking diligence—I found thatreverse the reverse zens. due diligence—I found that the reverse mortgage Nationwide Mortgage Company two years ago due diligence—I found that the reverse mortgage and specializes in reverse mortgages for senior is a viable product for seniors who who wantwant to keep and specializes in reverse mortgages for senior is a viable product for seniors to keep a viable product for seniors whoincrease want to to keep keep and specializes in reverse mortgages for seniorup is who want citizens. with expenses, pay off debts and their citizens. up with expenses, pay off debts and increase their “With myexperience 10 years’ experience in helping literallyquality up with off debts debtsand andincrease increasetheir their citizens. expenses, pay off “With my in helping literally of life,” he says. “With experience inreverse helping literally quality of life,” he says. hundreds of obtain ain mortgage, I quality of life,” he says. “With my mypeople experience helping literally hundreds of people obtain a reverse mortgage, I O’Connor says the number one misconception hundreds people reverseon mortgage, O’Connor number one misconception hundreds people obtain obtain aa reverse mortgage, sayssays the the number one misconception felt it wasofof important to concentrate our coreI I O’Connor felt itfelt was important to concentrate on our core about reverse mortgages is that the takes it was important to concentrate on our core about reverse mortgages is that the lender felt it was important to concentrate onmeans our core about reverse that the lender lender takes business, and specializing in something to O’Connor says mortgages the number is one misconception abouttakes business, and specializing in something means to the deed to the property, which is not the case. business, andspecializing specializing toto reverse thethe deed to to thethe property, istakes notisthe the case. business, and in something something meansof deed which not thetocase. not get sidetracked by offering additionalmeans types mortgages is property, that thewhich lender deed not get sidetracked by offering additional types of “The borrower remains on the deed just like with not get sidetracked by offering additional types of “The borrower remains on the deed like with products that you are an expert in servicing,” property, which is not the case. “The homeowner not get sidetracked bynot offering additional types of the“The borrower remains on the deed just like with products that you are not an expert in servicing,” a regular, conventional mortgage.” products that you are not an expert in servicing,” O’Connor says. remains on the deed just like with a regular, a regular, conventional mortgage.” products that you are not an expert in servicing,” a regular, conventional mortgage.” convenO’Connor says. American NationwideMortgage Mortgage Company Company isis tional mortgage.” O’Connor says.says. American Nationwide O’Connor American Nationwide Mortgage Company is Reverse mortgages are a special type of a lender who funds, underwrites and closes in Reverse mortgages are are aaspecial type type of federally Reverse mortgages special of a lender who funds, underwrites and closes in in Reverse insured mortgages are aallows specialseniors type toof itsa own lender who“We funds, underwrites and closes federally loan that name. are not a broker or middle insured loans that allow seniors to convert the eqAmerican National Mortgage is a lender that funds, federally insured loan in that that allows seniors to heits own name. “We “We are not anot broker or middle federally insured allows to underwrites its in own areown atobroker or not middle convert the equityloan homes intoseniors cash,proman thename. transaction who has know three uity in their homes intotheir cash, he notes. All and closes in its name. “We are convert the equity in their homes into cash, he Let John O’Connor, the Reverse Mortgage Doctor, man in the transaction who has to know three convert thetax equity inaretheir homes intonotcash, man the transaction who has standards, to know notes.are All proceeds taxnot free and do affect four in different lender underwriting ceeds free and do affect Medicare orhe aorbroker or middleman in the transaction who has tothree Let O’Connor, the Reverse Mortgage Doctor, help you with your reverse mortgage. “I amJohn there with my clients startMortgage to finish, Let John O’Connor, thefrom Reverse Doctor, notes.notes. All proceeds are tax free and do four different lender underwriting standards, Medicare or Social Security he which makes the process simple for everyone,” All proceeds are tax freebenefits, and doaffect notadds. affect or four different lender underwriting standards, Social Security benefits, he adds. 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