The Real Estate Weekly | 11.23.2022

BY KEN WILSON

CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE, FLUVANNA, GREENE, LOUISA, MADISON, NELSON, ORANGE, AUGUSTA

Tour ou ewest Model Homes in Belvedere and Old Trail Village

Tour ou ewest Model Homes in Belvedere and Old Trail Village

Currituck Model in Belvedere | 905 Belvedere Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Villa Model in Old Trail Village | 406 Astel St, Crozet, VA 22932

Currituck Model in Belvedere | 905 Belvedere Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Villa Model in Old Trail Village | 406 Astel St, Crozet, VA 22932

Currituck Model in Belvedere | 905 Belvedere Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Villa Model in Old Trail Village | 406 Astel St, Crozet, VA 22932

MODEL HOMES OPEN DAILY 12-5 | 434-973-3362 | craigbuilders.com

MODEL HOMES OPEN DAILY 12-5 | 434-973-3362 | craigbuilders.com

MODEL HOMES OPEN DAILY 12-5

CLUB DRIVE

RESORT STYLE LIVING Enjoy Resort Style Living in Keswick Estate with newly remodeled Keswick Hall and Country Club. French Normandy style home set on a 2.7acre corner, wooded lot. Elegant and gracious custom designed residence, built by Baird Snyder. Light filled, comfortable rooms, thoughtfully planned. Interior archways, arched windows and doors. A 20’ high sweeping entry with curved staircase. Custom door design and carved white statuary marble fireplace mantel. Cast stone work on the exterior Solid mahogany arched, leaded beveled glass front doors lead to the limestone foyer. Extensive gardens and terraces. $2,950,000

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Southern Albemarle estate with 1.5 miles of frontage on the James River with 540± acres of highly fertile, gently rolling landscape. Historic farmhouse dating to the late 1700s offers extensive views of the river. Under conservation easement with the VOF. MLS#630470 $4,865,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

EDNAM FOREST

First time on the market for this delightful, well-maintained 2-story home. Situated on two lots containing 3.60 acres (divisible) in Ednam Forest. The 2,950+ sf home contains a LR with FP, DR, eat-in kitchen, FR with cathedral ceiling and FP, sunporch, study with FP on the 1st floor. The second floor has the main BR with FP, large BA and ample closet space, a small study, two additional well-sized BRs (one currently being used as an office) and a full BA . The home is in a totally private environment of mature plantings with lovely mountain views. MLS#636669 $1,745,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

DUDLEY MOUNTAIN ROAD

Unique 88-acre property with 4-bedroom home. Property includes two-car garage, storage shed/ shop and 3760 sf. multipurpose building. Beautiful mountain and lake views just 4 miles from Charlottesville. MLS#635483 $1,275,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

OWENSVILLE ROAD

5-BR, 6.5-BA home built in 2003 and significantly enhanced. Open main floor with heart pine flooring, stone fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, office, covered deck, and guest suite. Lower level with exercise, game, family rooms. MLS#634194 $2,395,000 Court Nexsen 646.660.0700 / Steve McLean 434.981.1863

WOLFCREEK FARM

Situated near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison County on 333 acres. Currently runs as a grazing farm for beef cattle. There are 2 homes on the property and a complement of necessary farm buildings. Not in conservation easement! MLS#630435 $3,200,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

EVERGREEN HILL

A private 18 acre horse farm, with 4-bedroom main residence, 1-bedroom cottage, beautiful 8-stall center aisle barn, outdoor riding ring, and several fenced pastures and hay fields. With access onto 570 plus acres of parkland with trails. MLS#632164 $1,295,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

RAGGED MOUNTAIN FARM

Two wonderful estate parcels comprised of 185.01± acres in coveted Ragged Mountain Farm. Excellent elevated building site, complete privacy, and beautiful views. Murray/Henley/Western school district. MLS#621083 $1,895,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

BELMONT LOFTS SPACIOUS PENTHOUSE CONDO!

One of the finest condos in Belmont and the Downtown Mall area. 2-story, 3-bedroom 3.5-bath condo, over 3,150 finished square feet, extra high ceilings, a modern and open floor plan with huge windows and doors, plus a large rooftop terrace with views of the Downtown Mall all the way around to Monticello. Contemporary flair with many fine architectural details, many built-ins and great storage unit. Secure garage and garden space. MLS#634149 $1,950,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

HATTON RIDGE FARM

A most tranquil and private 278+ acre grazing and hay farm with two-thirds mile of James River front age. The centerpiece of Hatton Ridge Farm is an im pressive 4-5 bedroom, brick Georgian home, built circa 2000. MLS#634311 $3,675,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

PEA RIDGE FARM

317 acre estate that has it all: location, views, water, a spectacular 5-BR residence, event center and more! 15+ acre lake is centered among lush rolling fields of rich grass and unparalleled views. Additional acreage avail able. 25 minutes west of Charlottesville. MLS#631962 $8,875,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

RIVER LAWN FARM

SIMMONS GAP ROAD

5-acre lot with mature hardwoods. Great opportunity to build with no HOA. Private building site amongst beautiful woods. Located between Free Union and Earlysville but so convenient to Charlottesville and UVA. MLS#621177 $140,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

GARTH ROAD

11.73-acre, buildable lot in Western Albemarle! One of a kind location and a rare opportunity to purchase a large lot in an estate neighborhood 10 minutes to town. 2 division rights and is gently rolling with a small stream bisecting the property. MLS#628219 $795,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

OWENSVILLE ROAD

Custom built 5-BR residence on 2 ac. lot in Meri wether Lewis Elementary District! Top quality fin ishes and many features include: an open floor concept on all levels; cathedral & vaulted ceilings; fully loaded chef’s kitchen; and so much more! MLS#632111 $1,675,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

SOUTHERN ALBEMARLE

87+ acre pine forest property is a good investment tract, or use as a hunting and recreational tract, or with multiple division rights, a place to build a home or more than one home. Potential mountain views, and private settings. MLS#629213 $499,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

CROZET AREA

Beautiful building lot, 3.3 acres, fronting on a quiet paved county road. Land is mostly in pasture, some woods, creek and elevated homesite with panoramic views of mountains, pond, and surrounding pastoral area. Less than a mile to Harris Teeter at Crozet. MLS#636349 $450,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

GREENTREES

94+ acres 20 minutes from Charlottesville. Originally part of a 188-acre tract, two parcels may be purchased separately or together, with 2 developmental rights each. Mostly maturing pine and very long public road frontage. MLS#635861 $700,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

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

ECOVILLAGE CHARLOTTESVILLE

The Owner has been working with planners and the County of Albemarle to develop on this property an environmentally sensitive and sustainable housing community. 6.5 acre site with two houses. MLS#633951 $1,750,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 www.ecovillagecharlottesville.org

MEADOW FARM

436+ acre parcel of land in Southern Albemarle! 4 division rights; complete privacy; lush, gently rolling terrain; long road frontage; stream; 3-acre lake; 125135 acres of open land; mature hardwood forests. Under conservation easement. Owner/agent. MLS#634139 $2,985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MISSION HOME ROAD

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

GIBSON’S HOLLOW

146.88 ac. in Albemarle & Greene

County. Privacy & protection adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park! Full division rights & multiple home sites. Extraordi nary timberland. Views of the mountains, along with easy access to trails and Skyline Drive. MLS#620276 $1,100,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

Currently zoned R-1. County plan projects land as urban density. 12” Water line along Rt 29. Best use would be multi-family housing adjacent to Forest Lakes and Hollymead. MLS#636152 $2,995,000 Sharon Donovan, 434.981.7200 Steve McLean, 434.981-1863

Ivy area! A 249 + acre hidden, private Arcadia controlling its own little valley up to the mountain ridge top building sites. Multiple parcels and subdivision rights make it a conservation easement candidate. MLS#634183 $4,000,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124 or Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

SPRING CREEK

What do you like in a com munity? What do you want in a place to lay your head?

Maybe you love the sporting life. Or perhaps you want a spot where people know each other and enjoy hanging out together. Or a place with walking trails or a friendly nearby restaurant where you can meet for business or for relaxing evenings with family or friends.

Perhaps a golf-front home is what you want, or a wooded lot on which to build your dream home, a place for a large family, or just a modest villa.

Whatever it is Spring Creek has what you’re looking for. With all of its many amenities you’ll almost certainly find something that is just right for you.

Conveniently located just 15 miles east of Charlottesville down Route 64 at Zion Crossroads, Spring Creek is a gated, 950-acre, 1,200-home resort-style village.

More affordable than many such at tractive developments, and with lower than average property taxes, Spring Creek’s amenities include a nationally recognized golf course, a fitness center, swimming pool, basketball, tennis, and pickle ball courts, as well as a clubhouse. You’ll also find a park, playground, and miles of trails.

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And you can also enjoy the restaurant, pub, and event space that are also perfect for private celebrations and corporate functions.

Spring Creek Living

Sherry Palmer of Lloyd’s Real Estate, LLC has been showing homes in Louisa County since 1994, so she knows the region well. It says a lot then, that Palm er and her husband recently moved to Spring Creek. “We like the area and the amenities, and the neighborhood feel and the security,” she says. “It’s a private community, so I like the safety of it; there is a gate guard at all times.”

Another thing Palmer loves is the idyllic feel of the place, with its wellmanicured lawns, sidewalks that connect to miles of walking trails, and lots of life on the street. “It’s very well set up,” she says. “We take our little dogs and ride around on our golf carts and see the area. It’s nice seeing the kids out playing. For Halloween we rode around just to see the decorations.”

“It doesn’t matter where you go, you’re going to see kids outside playing, and that was important to me, to know that in this day and time you can still send your kids outside to play and not worry about it. You know they’re going to be safe; it’s a community where your neigh bors watch out for the children.”

While Spring Creek has many activi ties for children, the grown-ups have fun too. “When they have yard sales, it’s huge—like 200 sites participating. They had a football pool and we joined that. They do a golf cart Christmas parade. They have craft shows, and bingo. It’s just these little things that you don’t get in other subdivisions. Spring Creek has a nice community feel.”

Are we intrigued yet? Clearly Spring Creek is special. Let’s take a closer look.

We’ll start at Tavern on the Green, a 144-seat, full-service restaurant and bar with a view of the lake and the Spring Creek Golf Club’s 18th green. Open to the public seven days a week, it’s an ap pealing spot for a happy hour drink with friends, a meal with family, or a pint after a round of golf. The chef happily provides vegan, gluten-free or kosher meals, and sources as many ingredients as possible from local farms.

Tavern on the Green also hosts events each week—Bourbon Nights, for example, and Passport Dinners to such interest ing places as Brazil, Morocco, and the Caribbean. A December 3 celebration will mark the anniversary of the 1933 repeal of “The Stupidest Constitutional Amendment,” Number 18—Prohibition. The expansive menu for Brunch With Santa, December 11 at the golf course clubhouse, ranges from a pancake bar and other breakfast items to savory de lights like chicken, ham, and brisket.

Spring Creek Golfing

And what about that golf course? When it comes to a game of golf, the people at Spring Creek say, “there are basically two kinds of courses; those you play for the convenience, and the courses you truly seek out.”

Spring Creek Golf Club was built for “the seekers,” the people for whom “aver age just doesn’t work,” the ones looking for a golfing experience that is “the best life has to offer.”

They aren’t just talking. Designed to be attractive to high-handicap golfers, but challenging even for tournament professionals, the 18-hole Spring Creek course has received awards from Golf Digest and other publications as one of the best public courses in the nation.

It was also named the 2021 Golfers’ Choice by GolfPass, as the top public course in Virginia. Meticulously groomed, it traverses rolling hills and woods with views of rock walls and bridges, offer ing strategic challenges in an especially lovely setting.

A driving range, short game area, and golf shop supplement the course. And a staff full of PGA Professionals is available by appointment for individual and group instruction. Tee-times can be booked online. Current course conditions are updated daily.

Up-and-coming—young—golfers can choose from three programs. The Fire 12 Junior Program for ages 6-13 intro

duces key golf concepts, and develops skills through clinics and competition. This eight-week program is offered both spring and fall. Clinics provide formal instruction as well as game-based learn ing. Spring Creek also offers a “Little Linksters” program for ages four and five. Little Linksters meet weekly for eight weeks, accompanied by a parent or chaperone.

Spring Creek’s 9,500 square foot Sports Club & Fitness Center is the place to work out with cardio and aero bic equipment, as well as free weights. The 25 meter pool and toddler wading pool are close by a children’s playground. The Center’s meeting space and banquet rooms can accommodate as many as 150 people, and include a catering kitchen.

Spring Creek Homes

What a place to live—and spots are still to be had. But let’s back up a moment.

Zion Crossroads hasn’t always had

this much going on. Not much was hap pening at all until the early 1970s, in fact. Things really took off in the early 2000s, when plans were put in place for both Spring Creek and a business corridor. Take Exit 136 off of Route 64 today, where it crosses Highway 15 (James Madison Highway), go north on 15, and you’ll find the entrance to Spring Creek just a mile up the road.

More pre-construction single family lots are now available for buyers, includ ing Neighborhood lots priced from the $80 thousands, Conservation lots priced from the $90 thousands, and spectacular Golf Front lots overlooking Fairway #1 from $175 thousand and up.

Buyer incentives include reduced HOA fees until building begins, no time limits on building, the opportunity to choose your own builder, and developer financing.

Stanley Martin Homes currently has four 1,877-square foot villa homes avail able now, and four more to come. Each

Spring Creek Golf Club was built for “the seekers,” the people for whom “average just doesn’t work,” the ones looking for a golfing ex perience that is “the best life has to offer.”

villa home is attached to one other home and features main level living. While all are set up a little differently, each shares the same floor plan, and has three bed rooms and two and half bathrooms. Some have a screened porch, and some an outdoor patio.

On the main level, in addition to the dining room and family room, are the primary bedroom, bathroom with double vanity, and a walk-in closet. The kitchen features a large pantry. The laundry room is on the main level as well. Near the front door is a half bath and a clothes closet. Each villa has a generous amount of space on the second floor, with two bedrooms, full bath, and walk-in closet, plus space for a den perhaps, or an office. Each has a two-car garage. Options include an upgraded fireplace and a gourmet kitchen set-up.

One such home is currently on the market for $399,990, while another on the same street is priced at $414,990. “The villas are so beautifully built,” Palmer says. “and very nice.” She recently aided a retired couple looking for a villa, who decided to have one built in Spring Creek. “They moved here from further South,” she says. “We spoke to them a couple of weeks ago, and they’re very happy in there.”

Another, ready-to-be-built option, priced from the low $500Ks and com prising 2,042 to 3,339 square feet, is called the Willow. These one-level, Arts and Crafts style homes come with a sunny, open floorplan, luxurious main floor owner suite, and a kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters and soft close cabinetry. The walk in pantry has solid wood shelving. The bedrooms are carpeted. Two-car garages are attached.

Two-story homes in what’s been named Parksley style have four bedrooms and three and a half baths. An open floor

plan includes a generous kitchen and pantry space. Owners also enjoy stainless appliances, real hardwood floors in com mon areas, quartz counter and painted cabinets. And 2X6 exterior walls are stan dard. Parksley home have 2,944 square feet, and prices range from $734,900 to $759,900.

Shops, Schools and Medical Facilities

Spring Creek Business Park is a multilot 155-acre site. The UVA Medical Park at Zion Crossroads is located here as is the Sentara Martha Jefferson Health Services at Spring Creek. And for dental care, services are available at nearby Spring Creek Family Dentistry & Orthodontics.

Animal lovers can take their pets to Crossroads Animal Hospital, a full service veterinary clinic that offers boarding, dental cleanings, surgery and preventive care along with many other options.

If you are entertaining more guests than you can house, the nearby Best Western Hotel can help. Directly across the street is Lowes, Super Wal-Mart, WalMart Distribution Center, and an array of retail shops.

For more choices, not only is Charlot tesville just 20 minutes away, but you can reach Short Pump Town Center on the outskirts of Richmond in just 35 minutes.

For home buyers with kids, Louisa County has three elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and a Christian academy. The high school and Thomas Jefferson Elementary were rebuilt after being damaged by an earth quake in 2011.

The new high school has received accolades for its student achievement, which puts it in the top 25 percent of high schools in the country.

What’s Not to Like?

Homes for families, singles, first-time buyers, and downsizing seniors. Inviting spots for great golfing, hiking, swimming and you name it.

There is something for everyone in this lovely and active community. “When you move into Spring Creek,” Sherry Palmer says, “you know you’re going to get top of the line.”

SPRING HILL

$2,495,000 | MLS 630710

Beautiful 207+ acre farm in a protected enclave of Madison County with incredible views of both the Blue Ridge and Southwest Mountains. The natural beauty and privacy are unparalleled. An attractive farmhouse with a c. 1804 section is perfect as a weekend getaway or guesthouse leaving numerous incredible building sites for a main residence. Additional improvements include a large pond with dock, pool, manager’s cottage, a center aisle stable with 8, 12 x 12 stalls and finished office space above, garage and good farm buildings and farm infrastructure An excellent candidate for conservation easement.

PETER A. WILEY | 434 422 2090

HEADQUARTERS

$2,490,000 | MLS 633952

Headquarters, circa 1837, is located west of Charlottesville in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one of White Hall's/Browns Cove's most historically significant and best preserved properties married with a tastefully designed 2005 addition. The 5 bedroom, 4 bath home sits on 50 acres of pasture and mature hardwoods with stunning views of the pond and surrounding mountains. The estate includes a managers house, stable, utility barn, and numerous other dependencies. Incredibly private surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Doyles River frontage. Property can also be purchased with 428 acres for $5,250,000.

JUSTIN H. WILEY | 434 981 5528

PETER A. WILEY | 434 422 2090

SOLITE FARM

$910,000 | MLS 630924

129 rolling acres minutes from the Village of Fork Union. The land is a mix of open crop/pasture, and hardwood forest, and is in two tax map parcels. The existing driveway enters the property from West Bottom Road and continues on past the beautiful two acre pond to a perfect elevated home site. The larger of the two parcels also has frontage on Route 15, and has 11 acres zoned commercial. The open land is currently leased as crop land. Great farm property, or solid investment.

JUSTIN H. WILEY | 434 981 5528

GREYLEDGE

$6,950,000 | MLS 634509

A spectacular 1842 Virginia Landmark situated on a 739acre estate with magnificent views of the Blue Ridge & Allegheny mountains. The original architectural elements: 17-inch thick, Flemish bond laid brick walls, oversized 6 over 6 windows, 13 fireplaces, plaster walls and tongue and groove flooring have been expertly paired with all the modern conveniences. The 9723 sq ft Greek Revival residence has been meticulously renovated to a pristine level rarely seen. The residence sits at 1200 feet overlooking the beautiful 6-acre lake w/ layered mountain views beyond. The level of natural beauty & privacy enjoyed from the residence is unparalleled. 20 min south of Lexington & 30 min to Roanoke airport, 7 min to Town of Buchanan.

JUSTIN H. WILEY | 434 981 5528

PETER A. WILEY | 434 422 2090

VERULAM FARM

$10,500,000 | MLS 622844

One of Virginia’s preeminent estates, Verulam is nestled on 503 acres in the breathtaking foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, conveniently located just 4 miles from the University of Virginia and modern amenities of Charlottesville. The Classical Revival manor, offers an easy elegance with both formal and informal spaces that flow seamlessly to bucolic grounds, formal Charles Gillette designed gardens and handsome pool complex. Additional amenities include a charming guest house and restored dairy barn turned grand event venue. The farm abuts 1,000+ additional acres of protected land including the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Natural Area.

JUSTIN H. WILEY | 434 981 5528

PETER A. WILEY | 434 422 2090

FOSTERS BRANCH

$575,000 | MLS 623681

First time ever on the open market, two exceptional parcels with incredible views over Charlottesville and layered Blue Ridge Mountains beyond. These private parcels, perched on the western slope of the Southwest Mountains, offer complete seclusion yet are only 15 minutes from downtown Charlottesville, its restaurants, amenities and UVA. Perfect as a family compound or build on one and sell the other. Please do not drive on property without an appointment.

PETER A. WILEY | 434 422 2090

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