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Riverfront country estate, 21+/- acres, with sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain Views. Surrounded by 320 acres of farm land in easement.

This gracious Georgian manor features a slate roof, 12’ ceilings and a cobblestone courtyard with two matching, 2 story residences. Two large, elegant suites on the second floor have a great walk -in closet and dressing room. The Rivanna River flows along the farm to the west.

The estate offers a 2 bedroom gardener’s house, pool and pool house as well as lovely Gillette Gardens and terraces. An additional 21 acres available. $3,500,000

Dramatic, contemporary country home. Privately set on 3.3 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Soaring ceiling in the great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Large chefs kitchen with Viking and Sub Zero appliances. One Floor living plus a large 2 room loft.

Extensive outdoor living spaces; covered front porch, rear screened porch and private deck. Privacy without seclusion. $549,000

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Excellent condition! This home is set on a quiet street. 5 bedrooms with 4 1/2 baths and a 2 car garage. Bright, open kitchen design. Large bay window in dining room. Masters on first floor and second floor. Vaulted ceilings in the great room. Lovely sun room. Full basement that is partially finished. $549,000

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XTRAORDINARY! Stunning contemporary chalet, occupying a commanding ridge line site, will engender thoughts of the Rockies.

The approx. 8000 sq. ft. will inspire you with its architectural and construction quality and detail. 2 master suites, each with stone FP’s, and 3 add’l BR’s complement the expansive family living & recreational areas. The great room has an impressive stone FP, 30+ ft. cathedral ceiling & panoramic winter view west toward the Alleghenies. The 6+ acre setting is completely private, but provides ready access to shopping, dining, Augusta Health and I-64. MLS#582944, $790,000

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1089 Beech Grove Road Own a charming home in the middle of Beech Grove on 2.27 acres with mountain views, mature landscaping and a private back yard. The main residence has 3 BR, and 2.5 BA with a stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen and tile floors. The great room has a cathedral ceiling and opens to a covered entertainment area. A large shop building in the back of the property has a 2 BR, 1 BA apartment. The shop has a huge amount of storage space. Minutes to the Devils Backbone brewery, cideries, Wintergreen Resort, the Farmers Market and shopping and services in Nellysford.

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282 Phillips Lane Wonderful mountain views! Arts and Crafts 3 BR, 2 BA home with front gabled porches, screened back porch and deck with views and privacy, and fenced yard. Quality construction—Superior Walls foundation, fiber cement siding, composite decking, stone pillars, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, stone fireplace, granite countertops in kitchen and baths, first-floor master with walk-in closet and bath, 2-car garage, unfinished basement. Located in Nellysford just 30 minutes to Charlottesville.

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Nelson County of Nellysford, near the village services, breweries, wineries, and cideries. A popular brewery is right next door! This is zoned B-1 under the Nelson County Zoning Ordinance, and accordingly, a variety of uses are permitted. On the corner of Rockfish Valley Highway (VSH 151), this prime location offers exceptional visibility to resort visitor and business traffic.

Most recently, the main floor has been used as an Art Gallery, and the upstairs apartment has been a popular rental on Air B&B. $325,000

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Realty Specialists – Charlottesville achieved National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Emeritus status.

REALTOR® Emeritus status is awarded to an NAR member who has held membership for a cumulative period of 40 years or more.

During the December General Membership Meeting on Thursday, December 6th at the Omni Charlottesville Hotel, Wright was awarded a REALTOR® Emeritus certificate, an official letter of his achievement signed by 2018 NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall, and a gold lapel pin.

CAAR Member Quinton Beckham Honored with Second 2018 Good Neighbor Award The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) announced that Quinton Beckham, Broker at Keller Williams Alliance – Charlottesville, is the second 2018 Good Neighbor Award recipient.

The Good Neighbor Award program highlights local REALTORS® who dedicate significant time and interest to projects that make a lasting impact on our communities.

Beckham was nominated by his colleague Donna Patton for his long-standing commitment and fundraising efforts to Charity Treks, Inc., whose mission is to raise seed money to benefit the Emory Vaccine Center and UCLA AIDS Institute and their research to find a vaccine for HIV/AIDS. Beckham has been volunteering since the organization’s inception in 2002 and is currently serving as the Senior Vice-President.

“I know there is plenty of treatment for HIV, but until you find a cure it will never be gone,” said Mark Stanis, President of Charity Treks, Inc. “Quinton has been instrumental in getting a matching donor each year for many thousands of dollars.”

A $500 donation was made to Charity Treks, Inc. in Beckham’s name.

CAAR Member Michael K. Wright Awarded National Association of REALTORS® Emeritus Status The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) announced that Michael K. Wright of RE/MAX

On behalf of CAAR, we would like to congratulate Michael K. Wright on this commendable achievement.

About CAAR: The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® serves more than 1,300 real estate professionals and affiliate members throughout the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.

Widely recognized as the leading voice for real estate in Central Virginia since 1925, CAAR members bring professionalism and high ethical standards to every business transaction. The Association advocates for the protection of private property rights and provides tools and technology for members to achieve expertise in serving the needs of customers and clients.

Piedmont Housing Alliance Wins SunTrust Foundation Lighting the Way Award Recognized for its contributions in the area of financial counseling, Piedmont Housing Alliance was awarded a 2018 Lighting the Way Award and a $75,000 grant by the SunTrust Foundation. The SunTrust Foundation’s Lighting the Way Award recognizes select nonprofit

organizations that strengthen their local communities through programs that help people better their circumstances and gain financial confidence.

Piedmont Housing Alliance’s Karen Klick and Melissa Yuille attended the awards event in Atlanta, Georgia “We’re committed to building stronger communities, and our nonprofit partners are addressing community needs in innovative and very meaningful ways,” said Stan Little, president of the SunTrust Foundation. “Piedmont Housing Alliance is improving the lives of many people, and we applaud their mission, long-term service and the impact they’re making where it’s most needed.”

“Piedmont Housing Alliance’s certified housing counselors work tirelessly to help hundreds of people each year build family financial stability. With one-on-one coaching, free education classes, and access to financial resources, housing counselors support clients to learn financial management skills, improve credit scores, reduce debt, save for the future, find affordable housing, prevent foreclosure, and become first time home buyers.

“This award honors our team of counselors and the hard work of thousands of clients striving for a better financial future. The grant will help us reach more people in our community, connecting them to a place to call home,” said Karen Klick, deputy director of Piedmont Housing Alliance.

About the SunTrust Foundation: Established in 2008, the SunTrust Foundation is committed to supporting a wide range of financial well being efforts through grants and partnerships with local philanthropic organizations.

To date, the SunTrust Foundation has awarded more than $140 million in grants to organizations across the United States.

The SunTrust Foundation is dedicated to SunTrust Bank’s purpose of Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being by engaging organizations to advance financial confidence. Grants and activities focus primarily on financial empowerment, but also include education, health and human services, civic improvement and cultural growth.

The SunTrust Foundation supports American Red Cross disaster relief ef-

forts and contributes as a United Way Global Corporate Leader. Established in 2008, the SunTrust Foundation has proudly provided grants totaling more than $140 million throughout the United States.

St. Anne’s-Belfield School Builds Homes with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville This month St. Anne’s-Belfield high school students will work with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville staff, partner families, and volunteers to build homes in the Lochlyn Hill neighborhood.

For the past three years, the two organizations have partnered together around the holiday season to provide students with the opportunity to engage with the local community and gain hands-on experience with construction work.

“This is the largest youth group build we have each year,” said Amy Allamong, Habitat’s Volunteer Manager.

“It’s wonderful to have a wide range of volunteer ages on the build site and the students always get a lot of work completed!”

The school’s partnership with Habitat is part of their Winter Intensive Program, where students have the opportunity to spend the three weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break in interactive classes that provide meaningful experiences with their classmates.

On the build site, youth work closely with Habitat staff to install drywall, paint new construction, and mix concrete.

About Habitat: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville brings people together to build and rebuild homes and communities while catalyzing new pathways to safe, decent affordable housing.

Our work has evolved from building one house at a time to developing vibrant, sustainable, mixed-income communities, where hardworking local families can achieve their dreams of homeownership. Since our founding in 1991, we have built 200 new homes and safely housed 2,000 neighbors, thanks to the commitment and dedication of our thousands of volunteers and supporters.

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

ROSE HILL CHURCH LANE - 40 acres (3 tax map parcels) of rolling land with hardwood forest and a bold creek, Henderson Creek. This secluded property adjoins lands owned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation and is only 6 miles from Charlottesville.

MLS# 577670 • $325,000

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LAUREL RUN - 38 acre parcel with stunning mountain views, just minutes from downtown Orange.

The land is mostly open with numerous springs and two mountain streams. Located in a beautiful estate area and less than a mile from James Madison’s Montpelier. Also, conveniently located to Charlottesville and 1 hour from Dulles International Airport. Property is available with additional acreage.

MLS# 580728 • $379,000

ALLEN FARM - A 121 acre parcel with a good mix of hardwoods and native grasses, teaming with wildlife, in the Catterton area of Free Union. This well-priced land offers unsurpassed privacy and good views of Buck Mountain with some Blue Ridge vistas. Multiple building sites and a good farm road already in place. Adjoins hundreds of acres of protected land. Parcel is not under conservation easement.

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PUMPHOUSE ROAD - Small horse property located in the heart of Somerset and the Keswick Hunt. This mostly open and fenced 14.5 acre offering has a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house built in the 1940’s. Many recent improvements include a finished basement, 2 renovated bathrooms and remodeled kitchen. Situated at the end of a county road with great privacy. A 4-stall stable with tack room, wash stall & 2 new run-in sheds make this a great horse property. MLS# 559333 • $525,000

GREEN MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION HOME - Transitional home packed w/ modern amenities, exudes classic charm. Includes: a modern kitchen w/ all amenities, separate mudroom & laundry areas. 1st floor master suite is spacious & private. Open concept family room & flex spaces on the 1st floor allow the floor plan to be tailored to the purchaser’s specific needs. Large bedrooms & ample closet space on the 2nd floor make this home ideal for family life. MLS# 573849 • $1,179,000

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2.5 private acres in Keswick Estates. Private with lovely views of the golf course and distant mountains.

Architecturally designed, 7,000+ square foot residence with 5 bedrooms. MLS#451592 $1,650,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

MOUNTAINTOP HOME

15± private acres showcasing a solid-brick home, just 10 minutes from UVA. Walnut study, soapstone kitchen counters, high ceilings, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, finished terrace level. MLS#576455 $1,185,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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Designed by Dick Shank of Shank & Gray Architects. First floor master bedroom with bath. Second level contains 4 additional bedrooms and2 full baths in sought-after close to town location. MLS#581994 $1,100,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

Historic, circa 1767 property on 663± acres in Deep Run Hunt Country fronts the Willis River. Many upgrades, home has 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 5 brick wood-burning fireplaces, 1st-floor master suite with private bath and walk-in closet, modern kitchen, heart pine flooring and full walkout basement. Dependencies include circa 1740 guest cottage, 3-story barn, dairy barn, kennel, ice house and 2 equipment barns. MLS#549952 $2,595,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

ARCOURT

French-inspired, custom stone residence on 22 acres, with superb, quality construction and details. Threestall stable; spacious carriage home; beautiful, private setting. $2,490,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

HIDDEN FOX

105+ acre estate parcel, breathtaking mountains views, 2 ponds, c.1890 farm house, 2 horse barns and show rings create an extraordinary opportunity in Free Union. MLS#581135 $4,500,000 Andrew Middleditch, 434.981.1410

LAFAYETTE

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

NARAMATA

Splendid private sanctuary in Madison County on 36 acres, magnificent landscaped grounds private rural setting. Residence has large comfortable rooms,floor to ceiling French doors, three covered porches.

MLS#581174 $699,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

GLENDOWER

circa 1808 manor home built on a lovely knoll surrounded by stately mature trees and 423+ acres of rolling Virginia countryside. The 8,500± sf brick main residence has a beautifully detailed living room with fireplace, dining room with fireplace, expansive country kitchen, 5 bedrooms with 5 full baths and 2 half baths. The property also contains a circa 1776 cottage, a schoolhouse, and a barn.

MLS#582621 $3,250,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

WILLIAM COX HOME

HISTORIC, c. 1770 residence,new additions, total 10,000 s.f., 28 ac. Blue Ridge Mountain views, river frontage, barns, cottage. A magnificent tract of land and private setting. MLS#581306 $1,200,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

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10 MILES OUT – 1 level cottage, 12.7 tranquil acres, large stream. Open floor plan, full kitchen, generous master, room for second bedroom, bath with copper tub. MLS#583204 $435,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

OLD TRAIL

2 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in sought-after community of Old Trail 12 miles west of Charlottesville.

First level includes upgraded stainless and granite kitchen, spacious LR w/FP, dining area, and a half bath.

MLS#583217 $272,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1893

WOODLANDS ROAD

11.31 acres in a wonderful location close to town and convenient to Barracks Road and airport! Great privacy, rolling land, stream and level building site. Pastoral views overlooking an adjacent, large VOF eased farm.

MLS#573509 $299,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

BLANDEMAR FARM ESTATES

Build your dream home on this picturesque 21-acre lot—located approximately 10 miles from UVA. A wonderful mix of open and wooded, gently rolling land with beautiful views and great building site.

MLS#583241 $565,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

RIVER LAWN

Delightful combination of wooded and pastureland with a spectacular bluff for a building site overlooking the James River. Property is under easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. MLS#569753 $745,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

GRASSMERE- IVY

Six and a half acre lot at the end of cul-de-sac in desirable neighborhood. Well located with easy access to Charlottesville, UVA and Crozet. Wooded lot with privacy but in a neighborhood. Western schools!

MLS#574585 $219,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

JACKS SHOP ROAD

155+ acres, level to gently rolling mature pine forest with long frontage on the Rapidan River. Excellent for retreat or permanent residence. Convenient to Madison, Ruckersville and Charlottesville. MLS#572541 $1,068,600 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

EXCEPTIONAL LARGE ACREAGE

Two private estate parcels in coveted Ragged Mountain Farm. Excellent building sites, beautiful Blue Ridge views in the Western Albemarle school districts. 84.79 acres: MLS#563174/ MLS#563171 $1,495,000

THOMSON ROAD

One block to UVA, completely renovated c. 1928, 4 bedroom residence. New kitchen, bathrooms, floors and porches. Charm and character of antique home with modern amenities. MLS#566332 $1,195,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

VILLA DESTE COURT

Wonderful 13-lot community, minutes west of Charlottesville. Private, partly wooded, excellent homesites in a beautiful setting. Prime Western Albemarle location. 5-acre lots from $245,000. Steve McLean 434.981.1863

COLONNADE DRIVE

In-fill Development Opportunity – Close to UVA. Off corner at Ivy RD (250) behind Shell gas station.

Total 1.13 acres Zoned Highway Commercial.Quick access to 29 and I-64. For more Contact Mark Mascotte (434) 825-8610 CVCMLS #30317866

WILMINGTON ROAD

Three wooded lots with no restrictions and approved for conventional septic systems located one mile east of Wilmington and surrounded by large farms. Perfect dream home location 10 min. to Palmyra. Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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ow would you like a home on some nice acreage where you have privacy, great scenery and a pleasant commute to town? And what if the house came with lots more square footage for your money than is available close in?

All of this can be yours when you live in historic Orange County, which has homes for everyone from first timers to move up families and buyers for farms or estates.

And there is more. Thanks to lower county taxes Orange County residents have more money to spend on decks, furniture for en suite guest rooms (no more making up that old hide-a-bed, or sharing a bathroom), and that essential mud room shower to wash their favorite hound dog when she’s done chasing rabbits through the woods.

Orange County is predominantly rural and known for being one of Vir-

ginia’s top grape producers. It is also beloved of home buyers who want to move away from town and start an agri-business featuring everything from wedding venues to large gardens and raising chickens and llamas.

Job seekers find a surprising number of national companies with a presence in Orange and appreciate being able to live on a nice property in the country and still be close to work.

Some of Orange County’s top employers include cabinet component manufacturer American Woodmark, Walmart, Green Applications (a textile printing and distribution company), book publisher MPS, and aerospace and defense contractor Aerojet Rocketdyne.

Montpelier, home of our nation’s fourth President James Madison and his wife Dolley, is located in Orange County and attracts visitors from around the world. Montpelier is also known for its race track where horses

and Jack Russell terriers compete every first weekend of November.

Visitors intrigued by the unusual and scary love to visit Gordonsville’s historic Exchange Hotel, another Orange County highlight. Candlelight tours offer a chance to see local ghosts, which have been observed numerous times over the years.

The Orange County real estate market is flourishing, helped by depleted inventories of homes and rising prices in Charlottesville and Albemarle that push home buyers further out in their search for a suitable place to live.

And when they arrive they will be delighted by Orange County’s favorable home prices.

But don’t wait. Interest rates are predicted to rise next year and as more buyers discover the advantages of living in Orange, agents report inventory shortages, which are pushing up prices and making home ownership more costly.

Orange County’s Real Estate Market Home buyers may become acquainted with Orange County when they visit as tourists drawn to the quaint shops, the Montpelier races and what John Ince with Wiley Real Estate calls the “surprisingly upscale restaurants.” Local vineyards, where wine tastings are a fun way to find new favorites, are also a big draw.

Long and Foster’s online market summary for the month of October reports that the inventory of homes for sale in Orange County decreased three percent compared to the same time a year ago, while the year-over-year median price increased six percent. Buyer demand is also reflected in a three percent decrease in the average DOM (Days on the Market), all great news for sellers.

“Homes are selling,” agrees Donna Waugh-Robinson with Jack Samuels Realty in the town of Orange. She

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A one of a kind working cattle farm nestled in the Burr Hill area of Orange County. Complimented by an adorable one level 3BR, 2BA home with open floor plan and exceptional amenities. The 169+ rolling acres are well watered and completely fenced. An ideal candidate for a preserve with privacy & convenience. $799,900.00

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RAPIDAN FARM

Extraordinary 1,674-acre farm/estate in the Piedmont Hills of Orange County, Virginia! The property showcases a gorgeous manor home with pool, cabana, and tennis court with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Set in total privacy, gently rolling cropland and pastureland, and borders the clear waters of the Rapidan River for almost 4 miles. Additional offerings available.

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describes “lots of closings” in December. Like most agents she is concerned about the dwindling supply of homes on the market and encourages anyone thinking about moving to get their house listed now as she has eager buyers ready to make an offer.

Keller William’s Tom Woolfolk is pleased with the Orange market as well. He adds you may expect to pay as much as $100 thousand less for a home there compared to Albemarle. Low prices combined with modest property taxes are a combination that works for lots of buyers from first timers to retirees on fixed incomes, he says.

Many Orange County buyers are drawn to the small town atmosphere in communities like Gordonsville and the Town of Orange. They also appreciate the privacy and views available when they live on acreage.

Ince lives in rural Orange and enjoys a bit of both. “Having recently moved to a small farm in Somerset and moved my real estate license to Wiley Real Estate with offices in Orange

Woolfolk believes that while the market continues to improve in Orange, it still slightly favors buyers, which means it’s a great time to shop there for your next home.

This includes first timers who can still find affordable houses there, although the inventory is low says Missy Garrison with Montague Miller & Co. - Orange. She cautions that a low price may reflect a home that needs too much work to qualify for a mortgage.

On the other hand, Woolfolk reports that for homes that qualify, lenders now offer mortgage programs for first timers through VHDA or USDA that are more flexible than in the past, making it easier for them to buy a house.

Justin Wiley, with Wiley Real Estate - Orange, describes a market that “overall is very strong with lots of good sales.” He notes that his company was involved in the sale of two large estates this year, Marsh Run and Mount Athos. He is also pleased to have several other closings in the works It’s not just the large estates that are selling. “We have also seen some good activity in small farms in the $400,000 to $700,000 range with quick sales when the properties were priced right.

and Charlottesville, I am able to fully appreciate the delightful culture of a classic small town which has become a destination in its own right with a charming Main Street, surprisingly upscale restaurants and a population that will greet you with a welcoming smile.”

Waugh-Robinson describes Orange County as “a little piece of heaven,” where residents can also take advantage of nearby metro areas such as Charlottesville or Fredericksburg, or drive to Richmond or D.C. for even more shopping and culture.

And for those who love history, Orange has much to offer as well.

Orange is “a rural county with productive farms and a wealth of antebellum estates. James Madison’s home, Montpelier, is just one of a score of noteworthy estates that are part of America’s history. The farms and estates of Somerset, Gordonsville and Rapidan are revered for their history and the inherent quality of the underlying soils,” Ince says.

At the same time, he appreciates “having all that Charlottesville has to offer just 25 minutes away. Rural Orange County and Charlottesville are indeed different worlds but it’s pos-

Buyer activity has been strong in the county when value and quality are both evident,” Ince says.

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sible to have the best of both,” Ince continues.

Wiley moved to Orange some years ago and, while he has observed a lot change in his time, “it still feels like it used to.” He describes the lifestyle there as “wonderful without the sprawl and traffic. It’s close enough to Charlottesville, but you can still have a rural life.”

He is also fond of the tax savings compared to when he lived closer in and finds the overall cost of living lower.

Some other benefits of Orange include its easy access to shopping and medical care and its location to the north, which takes the stress out of getting to the main airports. And for two-career couples working in different urban locations such as Charlottesville, Richmond, Fredericksburg or Culpeper, Orange County’s central location has much to offer.

Phil Geer, the Orange County Director of Economic Development says that his county offers a “nice mix of rural life with commercial activity.”

This allows residents to live on a choice three acre parcel, away from the stress of living in town, but still have access to a good job.

And there is good news for employment seekers. “Companies are looking for people to work for them and there is no shortage of jobs,” Geer says adding that the eastern end of the county near Fredericksburg is especially active.

He is impressed that Orange is one of just a few rural counties in the state that is experiencing growth in its population, with slightly more people moving in than leaving.

These days, high speed internet is essential for just about everyone regardless of where they live. “It’s the main thing buyers ask for,” Garrison says.

Fortunately, Geer reports the County is partnering with the school system

as part of a rural broadband initiative to extend internet services. Paid for in part by a Federal grant, the effort will connect the schools with a 33-mile fiber optic network. Once in place the infrastructure will also be leased to the private sector.

Some other benefits of Orange include its easy access to shopping and medical care and its location to the north, which takes the stress out of getting to the main airports.

Orange County Home Buyers Most buyers who move to Orange County love it for its rural lifestyle. “Its rural nature has remained relatively unchanged over the recent decades due to a relatively conservative county government along with being just beyond the growth pressure of Charlottesville or Washington DC,” Ince says.

There are also some subdivisions, however, including a gated community called Lake of the Woods located on

the far eastern end of the county. This neighborhood appeals to retirees from Northern Virginia and people who work in D.C. or Fredericksburg, Woolfolk says.

On the west end of the County there are two relatively new neighborhoods, Coniston Manor and Gordonsville Gates, which are now entirely built out and seeing some resale homes go on the market.

Woolfolk sold a home in one of these neighborhoods to a professional couple who work in Charlottesville.

One of Waugh-Robinson’s clients, a retiree, purchased one recently as well and will be moving in this month. She already lives in Orange and is relocating there to have a one level home and to be closer to Charlottesville.

Another Gordonsville neighborhood called Cameron Estates is much older. Some of those people have lived there for decades, Woolfolk said. Two homes he listed there sold this year to younger, working age people.

Farming or agritourism are also popular pursuits in Orange, Wiley explains. Examples are wineries, pick

your own pumpkins farms and vegetable growing for distribution to restaurants that want to source local produce.

Wedding venues are an increasingly popular choice as is maintaining property for vacation and other short term rental through Airbnb.

Lots of buyers move locally within Orange either downsizing or acquiring more property. However others come from Northern Virginia looking for a second home or a place to retire, Wiley says.

If a rural lifestyle suits you, but you want to be able to shop your favorite stores, meet friends for coffee in town, or attend concerts and other cultural events, ask your REALTOR® about Orange County. You may find just about everything you need there, and the rest is just a short drive away.

And if you have been looking at houses closer in, you will be impressed by how much square footage and acreage you can buy in Orange for the same amount of money. Call your REALTOR® today and be amazed. n Celeste Smucker is a writer and blogger who lives near Charlottesville.

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Gift Swaps Instead of struggling to buy presents for everyone in your office, social organization, or family, establish an annual gift swap. This is usually more entertainment than actual gifting. The basic rules (with endless variations) are: • Everyone brings a wrapped gift.

Some groups specify white elephants or have a price limit on new items.

• Each person draws a number and sits where everyone can see every gift that is opened.

• Person #1 opens any gift. Then the next person may either appropriate the just-opened gift or choose another one to open. Subsequent players may choose any previous gift or select an unopened one (but not one just stolen from you).

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id you find yourself happily scoring gifts for the family (and some friends) on Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year, blithely overlooking last January’s shocking credit card bills? Well, here’s a budget—and stress-saving—checklist for next year. (And maybe some last-minute ideas for this season.)

Plan Ahead • Recycle gift boxes, holiday ribbons, bows, and wrapping paper. Saves money and it’s good for the planet.

• It’s a given to shop post-holiday clearances. But be sure to remember where you store the items. (Hint: Make a list. Check it twice.)

• Pay attention. When someone comments, “I wish I had [fill in the blank],” write it down right then. It could be a wish for a box of thank you notes, a pair of warm gloves or a bird feeder.

You think you’ll remember, but it’s smart to make a list—maybe on your phone so you can check it when you spot a great sale or are on vacation.

• Personalize. The “perfect” gift is always the most welcome. One woman found some flying pig earrings for a friend who constantly tackles “impossible” tasks. Another couple always gives Aunt Margaret a new African Violet for her window sill at her assisted living apartment.

• People have mixed feelings on re-gifting, but if something you received would be perfect for someone else—a person who will never EVER see the original gifter—why not. Caution: Be utterly, totally, absolutely certain to remove any gift tags to you.

• DIY. There’s nothing like a homemade or home-baked gift. And they

are usually less expensive than making a purchase which might be the wrong color or size.

• The internet is a great source for holiday recipes including variations for vegetarian or gluten-free friends.

Assemble mixes and preparation instructions—with everything blended except the liquids—for muffins, cookies, hot chocolate or any number of other recipes. If you have never made jams or preserves, you’ll be surprised how simple they can be to prepare using frozen fruits and even wine.

• Hit the web. Googling “low-cost Christmas craft ideas” yielded—no kidding—1,380,000,000 hits. One quick visit had ideas on making paper snowflakes and angels, Advent calendars, fire starters and holiday feasts for birds using pine cones, and tote bags from old T-shirts. (We confess we’re lukewarm on that last one.)

Also on the internet: a variety of free printables such as templates for gift tags, greeting cards, party invitations, and holiday pictures for children to color.

• Construction projects. If you have youngsters in your life, recruit them to make holiday cards for you from sturdy paper stock and last year’s cards. Provide glue sticks, scissors, and colored felt pens plus a supply of ribbons.

• Float votive candles in water-filled jars. We’ve found wine glasses and other pretty glass containers in local thrift shops for as little as 20 cents and you can color the water for extra cheer.

• Collect a variety of candlesticks at garage sales or thrift stores, then unify them with matching spray paint—sil-

• After (at most) three steals of a particular gift, a turn ends. Then the person who first opened the oft-stolen gift gets the last turn. It’s a good idea to limit the number of steals per item because there is invariably that one gift almost everyone hankers for.

Traditions Establishing traditions is a great way to keep your budget in good shape.

Remember, the best memories are invariably events rather than items and a gift swap is just one example.

A family outing to cut your own tree is a good example. Recruit the men (and boys) in the family to hang those outside lights while all the women (and girls) hold a cookie-baking marathon.

(The next year get the females outside and the males in the kitchen.)

Other annual (and inexpensive) traditions: • Spend an afternoon with each person making a tree ornament, adding the date to remember in years to come.

• Save your incoming holiday cards to open on the last night of Hanukkah or Christmas Eve. • Go caroling in your neighborhood or at a nursing home.

• Involve the kids in donating to a food bank or a “wishing” tree for those in need.

• Walk or drive to see Christmas lights.

• Watch a holiday movie with popcorn, hot chocolate, and perhaps mulled wine for the adults. n Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Albemarle County. Last July she scored a great item for this year’s family Gift Swap and just now she checked to see if she recalled where she stashed it. She did!

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New Roof, freshly painted and well maintained 3 BR, 2 BA home located on 5 acres in rural Albemarle. Home features open floor-plan, and nice flooring. Large master bedroom offers private bath.

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Fabulous, private Ivy building parcel of 19+ acres. Driveway leads to the homesite overlooking a sweeping Mountain View. $350,000 MLS# 570518

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HOME SALES STATS

ENDING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 9, 2018

There were 75 sales in the 11 county and city areas n 29 were in Albemarle with an average price of $430,914 n 10 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $422,740 n 3 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $280,000 n n n n n n

4 were in Greene with an average price of $230,475 10 were in Louisa with an average price of $222,386 9 were in Nelson with an average price of $523,167 1 was in Orange with a price of $275,000 7 were in Staunton with an average price of $155,500 2 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $488,523

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GREENE COUNTY

CITY OF STAUNTON

LOUISA COUNTY

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www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.935 per $100

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Feature Properties New to Market

Premium McIntire End Unit Pavilions at Pantops, Albemarle Co. $340,000 – MLS #584151 Open concept & light filled plan Bruce Langevin, 434-996-2693

250 Pristine, Park-Like Acres Scottsville, Albemarle Co. $2,795,000 – MLS #579005 Privacy, one level living, barn Debi Dotson, 434-960-6753

Development/Investment Potential

Hardiplank & Stone 2-Story Home

Gorgeous Setting – 16 Acres

City of Charlottesville $1,500,000 – MLS #582158 Existing Over/Under Duplex w/extra land Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

Elegant Brick Custom Home

Cozy Cottage w/Unbelievable Views!

Delightful 4 Bedroom Home

Beautiful & Spacious on 5 Acres

Stunning Luxury Townhome

Well Maintained & Updated

Mill Ridge, Albemarle Co. $729,000 – MLS #574822 5 serene acres, updated kitchen Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 www.2300MillRidgeRoad.com

Greenwood Farms, Greene Co,. $320,000 – MLS #579348 Open plan, updated kitchen & more Joe Griffin, 434-327-2554 Angus Arrington, 434-531-1100

Stanardsville, Greene Co. $595,000 – MLS #580268 109 acres, total privacy, 2-car garage Bill Bailey, 434-817-6052

Pavilions at Pantops, Albemarle Co. $319,000 – MLS #580028 Parade of Homes “Best Kitchen” winner Sabina Martin, 434-981-1147

Highlands, Albemarle Co. $365,000 – MLS #583590 Lovely open plan & huge bonus room Julie Gee, 434-981-1212

Huntley Hall, Charlottesville $304,900 – MLS #581604 New paint inside & out, new kitchen & more Tom Bibb, 434-962-4663

Walnut Hills, Albemarle Co. $925,000 – MLS #580618 Finished basement, 4.79 acres, 5 BR Len Mailloux, 434-981-1972 Bruce Langevin, 434-996-2693

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Scottsville, Fluvanna Co. $350,000 – MLS #581723 Stately brick rancher, private setting Debi Dotson, 434-960-6753

New Home to be Built

Twin Lakes Estates, Greene Co. $262,900 – MLS #583193 Jefferson NEW open plan, 3 BR Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

Ben Aliff 434-996-0016 NMLS #202242

Attached 3 BR Home w/Deck Forest Lakes, Albemarle Co. $255,000 – MLS #582499 Popular neighborhood w/amenities Jim Pippin, 434-996-1621

Charming, Renovated 4 BR Enderly Acres, Greene Co. $234,900 – MLS #581667 Convenient location, many updates Anne Lohr, 434-987-2740

Fannie Mae Property-3 Acres!

Troy, Louisa Co. $162,000 - MLS #570877 New carpet/vinyl/paint/appliances Kathy Conlon, 434-531-2225

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47 CANTERBURY ROAD $1,799,000 Walls of windows, tall ceilings, renovated bathrooms & kitchen. Great flow for entertaining from large entry hall to the dining room with fireplace & entertainment size great room opening to beautiful 1.9 acre yard, pool, bluestone patios & covered porch. Fabulous master suite, 3 add’l 1st floor bedrooms & baths, 2 add’l rooms. Private guest suite with fireplace & kitchenette. Plenty of storage & 2-car garage. Punkie Feil (434) 9625222 or Elizabeth Feil Matthews (434) 284-2105

360 VIEWS - RENOVATED COTTAGE - W. ALBEMARLE

7284 BLACKWELLS HOLLOW ROAD • $1,400,000 Gorgeous 360 mountain views on 109 acres of rolling, open land w/ pasture, hay fields, & 5 streams fed by underground springs & from the adjoining Shenandoah National Park. Completely restored 2 BR cottage, add’l outbldgs. Horse & walking trails. 25 mins to Charlottesville. Marcela Foshay (540) 314-6550. MLS# 582532

PRIME BUILDING PARCEL IN IV Y

SPACIOUS LIVING - PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS

STUNNING V IEWS - MERIW ETHER LEW IS

LOT 3 REIVERS RUN • $299,000 Just moments from Meriwether Lewis, this elevated, open and gently rolling building lot offers Blue Ridge views and potential for a level rear lawn. Under 10 minutes to town, in a highly desirable area where property values range from $700,000 in to the millions. Bring your own builder! MLS# 574010

2304 WHITTINGTON DRIVE • $319,000 Well-built, 3-story townhome with attractive finish detail features spacious living & a dream Kitchen: lots of natural light, upgraded classic white cabinets, & “verde butterfly” granite counters. Three outdoor living areas plus home backs to green space. 2 unfinished rooms on 1st flr. Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 582691

5 CATTERTON ROAD • $545,000 23 acres adjacent to Buck Mountain, in the heart of Free Union & Farmington Hunt Country. In addition to views of the rolling hills & Buck Mountain, the building site enjoys Southwest mountain views.

Nearly level with a beautiful pond & open topography. 15 mins to Charlottesville. Reidar Stiernstrand (434) 284-3005. MLS# 575250

MOVE IN READY - CUSTOM BUILT IN OLD TRAIL

INCR EDIBLE V IEWS - W ESTER N SCHOOLS

TR ANQUIL OUTDOOR OASIS

3090 GLEN VALLEY DRIVE • $549,000 Exceptional flow of living space in this open concept 4BR, 3.5 Bath home. Bright kitchen w/ custom built cabinets, granite, large island & premium appliances. Outdoor living space includes rear porch & deep covered front porch. Plenty of storage in 2-car, rear facing garage. Kristin Streed (434) 409-5619. MLS# 574569

HANDLEY FARM ESTATES • FROM $295,000 This neighborhood near Crozet offers 6 remaining picturesque parcels.

Most of the parcels in Handley offer incredible mountain views as well as open, level building sites and a nice mix of open & wooded acreage.

3 parcels front on or enjoy private ponds. 6 mins to Brownsville, Henley, and Western Albemarle. Bring your builder. VDOT roads.

2640 MILTON HILLS DRIVE • $499,000 Classic contemporary on 4.5 gorgeous acres w/ private pool. 400+ sf shed w/ electricity makes for a dream workshop. Character abounds inside w/ vaulted ceilings & custom beams, master bedroom plus add’l room on main level, spacious open concept great room w/ stone fireplace & loft. Lisa Lyons (434) 987-1767. MLS# 581892

IDEAL FLOOR PLAN 5 MINS WEST OF TOWN

1255 INGLECRESS DRIVE • $1,279,000 Tucked off a quiet cul de sac, this stone & stucco home offers plenty of level lawn & privacy. Light-drenched, eat-in kitchen opens to large deck. Terrace level includes private office w/ maple built-ins, guest suite, theater room, wine cellar / tasting room & amazing bar. 1st floor master. Ivy Creek traverses the back of the 3 acres. MLS# 582614

1956 - 1958 LEWIS MOUNTAIN ROAD $875,000 Charming one story brick Duplex investment property built in 1948 in the quaint Lewis Mountain Road neighborhood with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on each side, hardwood floors, fireplaces, open living and dining room space.

Private yard, picket fence and parking spaces.

Walk to UVA and Downtown. Well maintained and fully rented by the current owner since 2003.

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Genevieve Verlaak (434) 996-6683. MLS# 583780

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CHARMING DUPLEX INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY