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Scottsville:

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A DREAM HOME IS GREAT, BUT THE RIGHT ONE IS BETTER. Let an agent who knows guide you.

$374,900

SOUTH RIVER VALLEY

$740,000

Near Zion Crossroads

133 BLUE RIDGE DR

$424,900

SOLD

Bev Nash

434-981-5560

• An 1860’s historic home on 9+ acres • 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and spacious rooms • Lovingly restored with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge • Hardwood and ceramic floors, four working fireplaces • 1,840 sf and six covered porches and verandahs • Easy access to Stanardsville, hiking trails and the Valley

4 Rockbrook Drive

$435,000

Ruth Guss

434-960-0414

• 7 BRs, 5 Full Baths, 5,631 Fin Sq. Ft. • Lower Level In-Law 2 Bed Apartment • Main Level Home Office & Large Family Room • Gourmet Kitchen w/Granite, Stainless & Wood Floors • 2 Two Car Garages, Paved Driveway, Fenced Yard • 20’ x 14’ Heated & Cooled “Pub” & Outside Patio

MLS# 605931

BARBOURSVILLE HOME

Shannon G. Hudson 540.661.2083 • Classic home in a classy neighborhood • 5 bedrooms w/3 masters, 4.5 baths • Landscaped w/brick courtyard & fountain • Partial basement w/1 car garage • Sunroom, FP, built in bookshelves 31 Bridlewood

MLS 607579

PRICE REDUCED

Dan Corbin

434-531-6155

• Bright and Light * 4 Bedrooms & 31/2 Baths • 2400 sq ft. 2 Car Garage on Private, No Thru Street • Built in 2005. Hardwoods and Ceramic, Wood Fireplace • Off Rio Rd. Close to Meadow Creek Golf and Rivanna Trail • Minutes to Downtown, Alb County Schools, Quick Close, MLS 603887

Piney Mountain Subdivision, Palmyra

10+ acre Lots

Candice van der Linde 434-981-8730 • 4 Bed 3.5 Baths • TOTALLY RENOVATED • Stocked Pond & Privacy w 4.65 Acres • RA Zoning; bring the family and the animals

$395,000

ALBEMARLE COUNTY

Pat Burns

434-465-4444

• One level living at Lake Monticello • Screen porch • Deck • Great fireplace • Open and airy floor plan • Full unfinished basement 5286 MARKWOOD RD

MLS 604817 PRICE REDUCED

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LOT 3 Dan Corbin 434-531-6155 • NEW Home Sites / Homes in Palmyra • Buy Now, Build Now or Hold for Future • Private Location, Close to Schools & Shopping • No HOA Here, Well and Septic = No Water Bills, Fiber Optic • Call for Tour and New Home Info, Choose a Lot, $109,000 MLS 602031

434.985.0021 410 West Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 Downtown

Lori Click

434-326-7593

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 2,256 Fin. Sq. Ft • Split Bedroom Design, Open Living & Dining • Huge 624 Sq. Ft. Family Room • Large “Loft” Style Room for Office, Studio or Craft Room • Lovingly Maintained, New Roof, Vinly Plank Floors • 2.2 Acres of Privacy Plus an Inground Pool!

Candice van der Linde 434-981-8730 • Retreat in the Heart of Earlysville • 4 Beds 3 Full Baths • 5.01 Acres w stream & beautiful mountain views • High Speed Internet! Great Location; Minutes from Hollymead Town Center • Updated; move in Ready! Must See!

434.974.1500 943 Glenwood Station Ln Suite 203 Charlottesville VA 22901

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ELYSIUM

80+ acres of rolling Piedmont, VA countryside with Blue Ridge Mountain views. Ideal family compound or retreat convenient to Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. The property is bounded by long frontage on the Mechum River. MLS#601958 $4,650,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

KESWICK COUNTRY CLUB

Bordering (Full Cry) Pete Dye golf course and lake, within grounds of Keswick Hall, 5-star luxury resort, is this magnificent 5-bedroom residence constructed of the finest materials and craftsmanship with attention to every detail. MLS#603398 $4,200,000 Jim Faulconer,434.981.0076

RAGGED MOUNTAIN FARM

UNBELIEVABLE VALUE IN IVY! Stately Federal-style residence on 3+ acres, 1st and 2nd floor master suites, chef â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, superb finishes. Blue Ridge and Ragged Mountain views. 10 minutes west of Charlottesville. MLS#605950 $1,465,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

Mid-century modern residence beautifully remodeled by Shelter Associates for the designer/owner. This one-story home features a gorgeous living room, dining room, chef-friendly kitchen, master suite with fireplace, second bedroom and bath, plus a separate walk-out lower level with a third bedroom and bath, large living/office room, and 2-car garage. There are distant mountain views from the entertainment deck and nearby walking paths. Conveniently located, just minutes to city and UVA. $835,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

LOCUST HILL

Winning combination of history, charming residence with guest cottage, & premier location in Ivy! The c. 1766 cabin was the birthplace of explorer Meriwether Lewis. Many historic architectural details. Privately sited on 2.34 acres. MLS#600869 $1,395,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250 www.LocustHillVa.com

GARTH ROAD

Dramatic 4-bedroom contemporary on lake. Private setting, 21 acres just 5 minutes west of Charlottesville. Renovated kitchen and baths, large open rooms, large windows, and beautiful panoramic views. MLS#602903 $1,295,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.007 or Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

WARREN MILL

Renovated mill, c. 1792, modernized into dramatic 5-BR, 3.5-BA, post-and-beam residence, plus 2-BR cottage. Beautiful, private setting on 11.71 acres, dam with spectacular waterfall near James River. Lovely historic details. 25 minutes to Charlottesville. MLS#602274 $975,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE

Built and designed in 1978 by Henry Browne, this superb home features lovely architectural detail and fine craftsmanship. 3 large en-suite bedrooms, fourth bedroom, bath, large rooms, and heart pine floors. Recently renovated on 2 private acres. MLS#602854 $779,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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WIND RIVER

Striking 5-BR, 5-BA, 2-story brick home on 4.06 acres located in established neighborhood off of Garth Road in desirable Meriwether Lewis school district. Light-filled interior with flexible and open living spaces, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets, master bedroom with tray ceiling, living room with built-ins, and 1st-floor BR/office with attached full bath. Finished terrace level includes full kitchen, bedroom, bath, and office/study ideal for in-law or guest suite. Large rear deck, patio, 3-bay garage, lovely mature grounds. MLS#606929 $894,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

EDNAM

Sophisticated living just seconds from amenities and conveniences of Charlottesville and UVA. Brick residence has gracious main level with inviting entrance hall, large LR with FP, DR, gourmet kitchen with sitting/breakfast area. MLS#606719 $975,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

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RAGGED MOUNTAIN FARM

Just west of Charlottesville, near Ivy, is this beautiful 92-acre home on elevated site with spectacular panoramic views of mountains, fields, and forest. This property is one of three preservation tracts of Ragged Mountain Farms. MLS#606291 $2,475,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

SUGAR HOLLOW ROAD

West of Charlottesville with glorious views and direct access to 47 miles of hiking trails and stocked rainbow and brown trout fishing. Well-constructed and maintained log cabin, on 4.70 acres, and new whole-home generator. MLS#604938 $975,000 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610

CHURCH POINT FARM

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an entire “neck” of 944 acres along the lower Chickahominy River with 8 miles of shoreline which is managed for cropland, waterfowl, deer, turkey, and dove. The property features 3-BR brick dwelling. $4,475,000 Philip Reed, 804.833.8325 www.churchpointfarm.com

BLANDEMAR FARM ESTATES

25.4 acres with varying topography and amazing rock out croppings. Unique design opportunities to create a stunning residence with magnificent views. Convenient to Charlottesville & the University of Virginia. Fiber optic available. MLS#593358 $554,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

248-acre property convenient to Charlottesville with Southwest and Blue Ridge Mountain views. Gently rolling land with stream, pasture, and immense privacy. Numerous building sites as well as a charming, circa 1860, 3-BR, 2-full-bath farmhouse. MLS#584740 $1,850,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

HUNTINGTON VILLAGE

Super convenient townhome located near the 250 bypass, Boar’s Head, UVA’s Law, Business, and JAG schools, and less than 2 miles to UVA’s central grounds. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on two levels with private balcony. Great investment opportunity! MLS#605906 $267,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

ROSEMONT

Attractive, 5-BR custom brick home on 8 private acres in Ivy. Professional kitchen, great room with stone fireplace, exercise room, media room, and wine cellar. Screened porch, pond frontage, and Blue Ridge Mountain views. MLS#600453 $1,465,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

EDNAM

Quality-built, spacious home priced to sell below tax assessment value!!! Brick home, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, including main level master suite. Walking distance of renovated Boars Head Resort. MLS#591365 $764,500 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

RIVER LAWN

Delightful combination of wood and pasture land with a spectacular bluff for a building site overlooking the James River in southern Albemarle County. Property is under easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. MLS#569753 $745,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MATTHEW MILL ROAD

11.12 acres, ideal tract for development into smaller lots as was done by neighboring property, Oxford Hills. Zoned R-1. County has indicated lots of 10,000 square feet possible. Public water available. MLS#598558 $400,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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EDNAM FOREST

Wonderfully large 1.5+ acre building lot in Ednam Forest. Build your dream home on this elevated, wooded lot located in a single family community, minutes from UVA and within walking distance to Boar’s Head Resort. MLS#598537 $289,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

VERULAM FARM

Landmark estate just west of University of Virginia on 500 acres. Classic home of the highest standards with elegant spaces, 5 bedroom suites, formal gardens, pool, cottage, event barn, and bold mountain views all create a one-of-a-kind offering. MLS#597954 Andrew Middleditch, 434.981.1410

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Scottsville:

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HISTORY, ARTS, AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS BY CARLA HUCKABEE

t’s the lure of the river…It’s the small-town atmosphere…It’s the people…It’s close…It’s affordable… Ask five different people what’s great about Scottsville and you’ll get five different answers. The funny thing is, they’ll all be right, because Scottsville is all those things, and more. Add in a rich history along the “river where America began” and a vibrant arts scene and you have an irresistible combination.

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The James Scottsville is situated at the northernmost point of a horseshoe bend in the James River, which has always played an oversized role in the town’s development and character. Look no farther than the Floods of Record monument at Canal Basin Square. The highwater mark for 1972’s Hurricane Agnes is at 34 feet. But the “The Great Fresh of 1771” flooded Scottsville another 10 feet above that. After centuries of floods threatening the town’s very existence, levees were built in the 1980s and have contained the James and prevented flooding ever since. Now, because of that protection, the James River lures residents and visitors in rather than scaring them away. Outfitters in downtown Scottsville provide

three-season paddling and fishing excursions along with rental and shuttle services. Whether you are an avid fisherman or just in the mood for a day of lazy tubing down the river, Class I to III waters accommodate both. While these attract many visitors and tourists to Scottsville, the river also serves as the backdrop to a way of life that is immersed in natural beauty. Scott Ward, REALTOR® with 1st Dominion Realty, Inc. – Scottsville, moved from Norfolk 13 years ago and has no intention of leaving. He understands the lure of the river. “This used to be the center of gravity for Albemarle County with all the goods passing through on the James River and the Kanawha Canal. Now Scottsville is coming into its own again and the river is a big part of it.” The James River isn’t the only attraction for nature lovers. The 63-acre Van Clief Nature Area in the heart of downtown provides recreation and additional flood control. Complete with a stocked fishing lake open to the public, nature trails and dock, Scottsville Lake and the Nature Area are directly adjacent to the town’s central business district. Scottsville has invested in many infrastructure improvements over the past 10 years and the Van Clief master plan reveals its importance in retaining downtown’s outdoorsy character. A network

RARE opportunity to purchase a “shovel-ready” home site overlooking the Horseshoe Bend of the James River! Located at an elevation of 352 feet this home site offers BREATHTAKING VIEWS. Water and Sewer utilities are already onsite for a tremendous cost saving. A house plan is Architectural Review Board approved. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! This one is nice! $150,000

243 James River Road | MLS#605518

Welcome to Chester, circa 1847! This elegant home was a former B&B and is located in historic Scottsville Virginia, a convenient 20 minute drive from Charlottesville and less than 5 minutes from the James River. With 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths in the main home and an adjoining cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths,this property is perfect for the larger or extended family. This home sits on 6+ acres of well-established landscaping that provides abundant privacy. This is truly a special property! $695,000

Kevin W Quick Associate Broker 434-981-3033 | 434-286-7777 kevinquick@scottsvillehomes.com www.scottsvillehomes.com

1534 Briery Creek Road | MLS#607759

ROCK BOTTOM PRICING on this former CUSTOM-BUILT 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home that is VERY LIVABLE, however, needs your TENDER LOVING CARE to restore its BEAUTY! Act QUICK or you will MISS this RARE OPPORTUNITY to purchase in ALBEMARLE COUNTY on a very PRIVATE 7.8 acre lot for under $300,000.Per Century link - Up to 40 MBPS download speed internet available for your PANDEMIC required social distance working or schooling. Sold “AS-IS”. $299,900

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190 Old Poplar Spring Road | Lot | MLS#607659

Antioch Road Land | MLS#604580

Welcome to Whitetail Oaks! Don’t miss this opportunity to get it all… Huge Oaks, Fields, Spring Fed Pond (recently stocked with blue gill, redear sunfish, and largemouth bass), Creeks, and WILDLIFE galore on this 87 Acre land tract! This property has been freshly surveyed and lines are walkable, bet you don’t see that often (no “I think the line goes this direction” here). Multiple, HIGH quality, home sites. FINALLY, a place that your family will want to call HOME! $390,000

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IMMACULATE country home w/WRAP PORCH on 4.36 acs in heart of Fluvanna Co w/something for everyone! 4 BRs/2.5 Baths, offers formal LIVING &DINING RMS, all BRs on 2nd flr, EAT-IN KITCHEN w/breakfast bar & large BREAKFAST RM w/2 PANTRIES. Huge FAMILY RM w/GAS LOG FP opens to SUNROOM w/access to BACK DECK & GAZEBO & lawn sitting area. MANY UPDATES! Fence enclosed, 16’x36’ IN-GROUND SWIMMING POOL w/diving board, slide &surround walking surface. Enjoy OVERSIZED heated 3-CAR GARAGE/WORKSHOP w/attic storage, wooden PLAYSET, 1-CAR GARAGE w/Lean to Shed, add’l small shed & ext AUTO LIFT. Listing offers LOT 1 w/home on 2.0 Acs & adjoining VACANT LOT 3 w/2.36 Acs, perfect for horses! NO HOA FEES, HIGH SPEED FIREFLY INTERNET coming SOON! MLS# 606937 $545,000

of trails, called the emerald necklace, will eventually connect businesses, residences and nature throughout Scottsville.

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Small Towns are Cool Again

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He may be biased, but Town Councilor Dan Gritsko calls Scottsville “the best little town in the country.” And if you don’t believe him, just ask for a guided tour or view his YouTube videos that make his argument pretty compelling. Like many other Scottsville residents, he has lived here 20 years and works hard to create a town he is proud to call home. He values being part of a real community where he knows his neighbors and can have a positive impact. The most recent count lists Scottsville’s population at just under 600. That’s about the same as when REALTOR® Kevin Quick, with RE/MAX Realty Specialists, moved to town more than 20 years ago. Even though the numbers haven’t changed much in the past two decades, Scottsville’s stature certainly has. Quick has watched Scottsville evolve from “a little burg on the southern end of Albemarle County, to a serious attraction.

we’re all looking for a place where we can feel safe at home. Scottsville is a very safe and secure place to live, even in a pandemic. “People love that there’s room to grow things, to have chickens if they want. They can have a house on an acre or more and still walk into town to be around people if they want to. There’s a definite charm here. It’s just an incredibly attractive town with so many pretty places and so much to do for people with active lifestyles.”

Closer Than You Think It’s always been 18 miles from Scottsville to Charlottesville along Route 20. But that 18 miles doesn’t seem like much of a barrier anymore. “Suddenly, Scottsville is a viable option for people that work in the Charlottesville area,” says Quick. “A few years ago, we really weren’t in the running for commuters that had to make their way to Charlottesville. I think people are discovering what we have and are realizing that the short commute is worth having this lifestyle.”

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Historic Oak Grove

has been meticulously and beautifully renovated, offering every modern convenience while still retaining its antebellum charm. With acres of rolling and fenced pasture, wooded areas, meandering creeks, and several outbuildings, it could accommodate many types of farming enterprises but is also a wonderful recreation property.

Quail, dove, and deer are in plentiful supply, and a James River boat launch is a few miles down the road for great fishing,kayaking or canoeing. The wonderful eateries and shops of Scottsville are only ten minutes away, and downtown Charlottesville is just thirty minutes more. Properties as ideal as this rarely come on the market. MLS# 606637

$1,450,000 Sabina Martin

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People want a central business district to walk, stroll, see friends and neighbors.” It’s not just Quick’s imagination. He says, “Restaurants and businesses are now staying, not shutting down after a year. And that’s a direct measure of sustained and growing interest in the town.” Ward agrees that interest is building steadily. “Cool little restaurants and businesses make Scottsville appealing. People want to get out of the city, get away from their HOA’s. Lots of people are retiring from up north but don’t want Florida. We have the perfect climate, a wonderful, caring community and tremendous access to nature. We’re getting, and welcoming, transplants of all ages and all walks of life.” COVID-19 has only increased that interest. Debi Dotson, REALTOR® with Real Estate III – East, says inquiries have stepped up a notch this year. “I think

Dotson points out that there probably isn’t an easier commute into Charlottesville than from Scottsville. “Pick your direction. It takes just as long and sometimes longer to get to Charlottesville from Ruckersville, Earlysville, Crozet, even Forest Lakes, then it does from Scottsville. So, if the commute time is equal or less, once you factor in housing affordability, the strong community, lively businesses, and all the beautiful natural attractions we have, Scottsville becomes pretty competitive.”

Business as the Backbone Solid businesses are critical to the town’s success. A walk down Valley Street (Route 20) makes it clear that the basics are covered. Banking, lodging, grocers, restaurants, even a funeral home allow residents to get what they need in town.

ley Street, SCAN exhibits environmental research visually in “Our Rivers. Our Landscapes. Our Community.” As SCAN’s body of work continues to grow and expand, so does Scottsville’s reputation as a welcome home for art and outdoor lovers. It is unlikely the town will regain the prominence it enjoyed in the 18th and 19th centuries as a lively center for commerce and transportation where freight and passengers traversed the James River and the Kanawha Canal. Today, Scottsville embraces its heritage with more than 150 structures in its compact historic district. The Scottsville Museum and Canal Basin Square along Main Street display maps, pictures, equipment, and batteau and packet boats that graced the canal. The adjacent three-story gambrel-roofed brick Canal Warehouse could be an historic gem with enough money invested. There is scaffolding up, so maybe? Scottsville’s levee walk passes under Route 20 to connect both sides of town from Bird Street to Ferry Street. History unfolds with views of the James, the Kanawha Canal, and the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad that eventually replaced commerce on the Canal in the 1880s. With the loss of that commerce and 21 devastating floods, the town languished for many years. But Scottsville’s future as a vibrant, attractive town is on the upswing.

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AMAZING VALUE! Waterfront contemporary home, set on 11 acres. First floor master suite. Beautiful stone fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Wonderfully updated kitchen. Unique wine cellar and tasting room. Expansive deck and terraces as well as an oversized garage. Full terrace level. Xfinity to be installed soon. $579,000

ROSEMONT DRIVE

Sophisticated brick home in Rosemont. Set on a private 6.3 acre lot with a mountain view. Bright, open spaces define the kitchen and living areas. Sunken living room has a wet bar and the family room features a large fireplace. Master suite includes a large sitting room, study alcove, 2 full baths and closets. The side, covered porch overlooks a large yard. $1,350,000

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Interested buyers outnumber the available inventory of houses for sale. Options are being explored to expand housing in town, including developing the old tire factory and adjacent properties on Bird Street. Apartments, affordable housing, a mix of commercial and residential are all possibilities. Its location, just off Route 20 and along the James River, magnifies the character of Scottsville’s downtown. Quick says, “Our master plan is to get from the current 600 residents up to 1,000 over the next five to ten years. We are ready to grow, but not at any cost. The real challenge is to grow without sacrificing what everyone loves about Scottsville—our lively, historic, friendly, outdoorsy small town.”

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Few places enjoy the history and abundant natural resources (all wrapped up in a quaint small town) that Scottsville does. Even fewer are as committed to preserving both. One of Scottsville’s distinctive treasures is SCAN, Scottsville’s Center for the Arts and the Natural Environment. In the 15 years since its founding by the late Mary Hardy, this non-profit has made a profound impact on Scottsville through its music, theatre, dance, painting, drawing and environmental programs. The mural marking the entrance to the Van Clief Nature Area, pavement paintings, and a wealth of public art add to the town’s charm while deepening the community’s commitment to its environmental assets. With a 13-acre parcel on Hardware Street, SCAN will be instrumental in completing the network of trails linking downtown, residential areas and the Van Clief Nature Area. This is also the site of their beekeeping initiative with Scottsville Supply Company. In a storefront on Val-

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You won’t find many chain restaurants and franchisees in Scottsville. “Unique community businesses owned and run by people who have a stake in Scottsville’s success make up the business district,” says Ward. “They take the time to smile and chat with you and treat you like neighbors.” The Lumpkin Restaurant and Motel, where the giant rooster out front isn’t the only chicken in town, is renowned for breakfast and homemade comfort food all day long. Or start your morning at Baine’s Books & Coffee with coffee, pastries, and some reading on the side. Both are sure places to meet neighbors and friends. No self-respecting outdoor town is complete without a brewery. James River Brewery and their award-winning River Runner beer and the beer garden tucked in the back, bring regulars and visitors to enjoy the cozy pub feel and frequent music. The Batteau Restaurant and Wine Bar offer great food in a unique setting with both indoor and porch dining. Crab cakes and steak are customer favorites, along with catfish, batteau fries and pork skewers. Two blocks down, Tavern on the James also offers indoor and outdoor seating and pub style American food. Famous for their welcoming environment and Tavern Burger, the restaurant and bar occupy the primo corner at Route 20 and Main Street in downtown Scottsville. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch the Scott-ettes, dancers in their 60s and 70s who revel in the Tavern’s fun atmosphere. They may even invite you to join them. Across the street is the Scottsville Supply Company. Thanks to the efforts of this locally owned bee supply and gift store, Scottsville is the first official Bee City USA in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Their success in creating healthy and sustainable habitats for bees and other pollinators adds to Scottsville’s reputation as a town committed to protecting the environment.

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Spring House Farm is a beautiful 182 acre farm in the scenic rolling hills of Rappahannock County just 62 miles from our nations capital and only 4 miles from the renowned Inn at Little Washington. Since the formation of Rappahannock County, Spring House Farm has passed down through just 3 families. OFFERED IN 5 SCENIC TRACTS AND AS A WHOLE Tr.1 +/-24 Acres: Great for beautiful estate or small farm with a nice home site. Tr.2 +/-16 Acres: Nice farmette includes historic main home, cottage, and barn. Tr.3 +/-79 Acres: Incredible tract w/ a great selection of potential home sites. Tr.4 +/-43 Acres: Rolling pastures, woodlands, creeks, and privacy. Tr.5 +/-20 Acres: Beautiful, rolling pastures 2BR rental home ($1,000/mo). PREVIEW: Sun, Sept.6, 1-3PM | Thu, Sept.10, 4-6PM | Sun, Sept.13 1-3PM Sun, Sept.20, 1-3PM | Wed, Sept.23, 12-2PM | or by appointment DIRECTIONS: From Charlottesville, US-29N 23mi to Madison. LEFT on US-29N Business. 1mi to LEFT on Rt.231N. 21mi to LEFT on US-522N. 1mi to RIGHT on US-522N/US-211E. 9mi to farm on left (U-turn req’d).

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Brick Office off US-29 next to Walgreens 86 Tanbark Plaza, Lovingston, VA (Nelson Co.) • 1,040 sq.ft. brick office with 1,040 sq.ft. lower level • Great location next to Walgreens just off US-29 • Zoned B1 Business District • Public water and sewer • Ideal for real estate, law, insurance, accounting, etc • Basement is partially finished with offices on one side and a storage area on the other side with an overhead door to allow for easy storage of equipment, signs, etc • 0.27 acres being Nelson County tax parcel 58B-6-7 • Tax assessed at $112,500 • Bid live or bid online at bid.trfauctions.com AGENT ON SITE: Thu, Sept.17 from 12-2 | Tue, Sept.22 from 12-2 | or by appointment DIR: From C’ville, US-29S to Lovingston. L on Rt.1001 at Family Dollar. First L on Tanbark Plaza to office on right. Terms: 10% deposit. 30 day closing. 5% buyer’s premium. Full terms online.

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emarkable Blue Ridge property. Nearly surrounded by National Forest (3033 feet +/– common boundary) or trout waters (2267+/– feet on Tye River), this property is unlike any other in Nelson County’s beautiful western reaches. The home has been recreated with a raised roof supported by massive beams, said to be hewn from the property's forests. Treat your family and friends to a splendid adventure at Eagles Nest. With 5 bedrooms (2 ensuite), and 4 baths and a 30 x 27 basement game room, there's room to host a crowd. The 48 acres is nicely divided between open and wooded land. Out back, a short hike on an historic road takes you to the Appalachian Trail. Out front, play in the river, fly a kite or garden to your heart's content! $1,150,000

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ENDING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 30, 2020

Beth Wood beth@caarrew.com • 434.817.9330

THERE WERE 125 SALES IN THE 11 COUNTY AND CITY AREAS n 45 were in Albemarle with an average price of $603,252 n 16 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $409,410 n 23 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $259,897 n 4 were in Greene with an average price of $265,850 n 7 were in Louisa with an average price of $588,866 n 12 were in Nelson with an average price of $210,952 n 6 were in Orange with an average price of $244,783 n 7 were in Staunton with an average price of $261,129 n 5 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $282,690

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (Note: Real estate tax information gathered from local government Web sites and is believed but not guaranteed to be accurate as of publication date. Towns may assess real estate taxes in addition to those charged by each county.)

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

GREENE COUNTY

CITY OF STAUNTON

LOUISA COUNTY

www.charlottesville.org Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 www.staunton.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100

CITY OF WAYNESBORO

www.waynesboro.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.90 per $100

www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.775 per $100 www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

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www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.68 per $100

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www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.854 per $100 www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.925 per $100

www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100 www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.804 per $100

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Visit this recently renovated, spectacular home in one of Charlottesville’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Less than 3 miles to UVA, 1.5 miles to Farmington CC and Boars Head. Nothing you need to do but move in!

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Price reduced on this energy-efficient, open-layout 3 BR, 3 BA home, conveniently located in Hollymead Town Center. Bonus balcony and an added large deck off main bedroom. Enjoy cooking in your gourmet kitchen!

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Conveniently located and set on a 7.46 acre lot on a quiet road in northern Albemarle County, this well appointed home offers a spacious open floor plan. Wonderful views. The level land can be developed for animals.

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Set on a 2 acre lot on a quiet road in southern Albemarle County, this like-new 3 BR home was completed in 2016. Open concept, one level living with great room and vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, spacious kitchen & 1st floor master.

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