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2819 Shannon Glen Court w i l l o w
Piedmont Realty & Construction is pleased to offer “The Chapman” Model in The Willow Glen Community as an entry in the 2012 Parade of Homes. The Chapman represents a new area of home design offering a combination of functionality, one level living, and energy efficiency. The Chapman is a 4 bedrooms 2.5 Baths and 2,332 finished square feet with a 1st Floor Master. The spacious two-story Great Room features a two sided stone fireplace that can be viewed from the stamped concrete patio of the rear yard. The upper level consists of 3 large bedrooms, a hall bath, a versatile loft, and an oversized unfinished storage room. Earth Friendly features include tankless hot water heater, Trane Hybrid Dual Fuel 16 S.E.E.R 95% Energy Efficient Furnace with programable digital thermostat, and R-15 Closed Cell Foam insulation on walls. Directions: From Charlottesville, take 29 N 3.5 miles to left at light onto Town Center Drive (Hollymead Town Center) for 1/4 mile. Straight through the traffic circle. Turn right into Willow Glen on Shannon Glen Court. Model home on the left.
703-930-0696 jchapman@thinkpiedmont.com
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807 Moore Avenue
kendridge
martha jefferson neighborhood
Craig Builders
232 Huntley Avenue h u n t l e y
R.L. Beyer Custom Homes The charming city community, Huntley, is once again the prime setting for R. L. Beyer Custom Homebuilders’ 2012 Parade of Homes. The Grady model echoes character found in homes of the past while thoughtfully blended with today’s technology and clean, open design. Huntley, sleek urban living blended with the classic flair of Beyer craftsmanship. • Only steps to UVA • Grass cutting included in HOA • Sleek custom black kitchen cabinets with oversized island and chrome tile back splash • Family room and full bath finished in the basement • Garage and inviting front porch • Turned light filled staircase • Hand laid hardwood floors Directions: 250 west bypass to Fontaine exit. Go past Fontaine Business Park to next light at Jefferson Park Ave. Turn right on Jefferson Park over new bridge, right on Stribling Ave. to left on Huntley Ave.
Dickerson Homes & Development Charlottesville’s own Dickerson Homes & Development is making another positive mark on the land. This new construction home has all of the fine details that we love in older homes perfectly paired with high end finishes and new technologies. These well-designed 3,100 usable square feet include 3 finished bedrooms, 2 and a half baths, a formal dining room, and so much storage. The outdoor rooms include the view-filled front porch and rear deck with built-in bench. The fixtures, finishes and tile are memorable. You will be delighted and will want to come back with your friends. Things just keep getting better. Built Smart. Smart floorplan, smart building methods. www.builddhd.com • Superior cabinetry and granite • Master bathroom shower experience like no other • Built-in shelves, niches and benches • Walkable to downtown • Sweeping mountain views • Zip-system sheathing • Tankless on demand hot water • Unfinished ground floor is more than just a basement • Spacious one car garage Directions: Locust Avenue to Hazel Street. Hazel Street to Moore Avenue. Home is on the left.
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Jim Chapman
Conner expressed enthusiasm about the new homes market, which he says shows signs of returning. “We are starting to see more and more interest in new construction, which is good news.” He explained that in the recent past many buyers have been interested in resale homes because they felt they could get a good price. “When they start looking at new construction it means they are not so caught up in getting a deal and more interested in a home which they can personalize,” he continued. Often new homebuyers are those who expect to stay for awhile, Conner said. With this in mind, a new home is appealing because it gives
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650 Eight Woods Lane Craig Builders is proud to present The Kenridge Townes Model for the 2012 Parade of Homes. Kenridge offers Luxury Brick Homes on Exquisite Grounds between Farmington County Club and Birdwood Golf Course and just minutes from the University of Virginia. Kenridge Townes boasts over 2,500 finished square feet loaded with included upgrades such as an Elevator in every home. • “Care free living” through grounds and landscape management • Multi-person elevator with telephone and numerous safety features • Elegant Mahogany front door, Stairs and Railing • Crafted wood cabinetry throughout • Quality Hardwood and Ceramic Tile flooring • 2 Natural Gas Fireplaces with Granite and Stone surrounds • Finished Lower Level Recreation Room • Whole House Central Vacuum • Walk-in Storage • Front Loading Washer and Dryer • Convenient Wet bar/Butler’s Pantry • Ceramic Tile shower with Stand Alone Claw Foot Bathtub • And much More! Directions: West on Ivy Road/Route 250. The entrance to Kenridge is on the right, directly across the road from Bird Wood Golf Course. Take second left on Eight Woods Lane, model is first home on the left.
What Buyers are Looking For
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REALTORS® are an important part of successful new home sales and play a special role in the Parade. In recognition of their importance, this year’s Parade includes a REALTOR® tour, which takes place on two dates, October 2nd when agents will see the homes in Charlottesville and east, and the 4th when they will see those on the west side. On these days the Parade homes will be open exclusively to REALTORS® giving them an opportunity to see what’s new, talk to the builders and get answers to their questions so they can better serve their new home clients. Jim Kuznar, Executive Vice President of the Blue Ridge Homebuilders Association (BRHBA), explained the importance of the REALTOR® tour. “The REALTORS® are very important to the builders who rely on them to bring traffic to their homes. Connecting with REALTORS® is a big reason that builders participate in the Parade,” Kuznar said. He added that he hopes the REALTOR® tour will become an annual tradition. Brad Conner, an agent with Montague Miller and Co., is one of many who are excited about this special tour. “These cutting edge builders
will be showing us new design features, room changes and technology. It’s a great way to get REALTORS® pumped up,” he said. “It is very beneficial for the REALTORS® to see the product since we count on them to sell it,” said Suzie Pace of Pace Real Estate Associates. Pace markets homes for R.L. Beyer Construction, which has two homes in the Parade. “The tour is also a chance for the agents to interact with each other and compare notes about what their clients are asking for,” Pace added.
Suzie Pace Wes Kent
BHG Real Estate III 951-7008 weskent@earthlink.net
Justin Kent
BHG Real Estate III 951-7052 justinmkent@earthlink.net
Pace Real Estate Associates LLC 434-817-7223 www.pace-homes.com
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Kelly Lindauer Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate III 434.249.1063