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KESWICK ESTATE Masterfully designed and brilliantly executed by local builder, Baird Snyder & architect Jimmy Grigg, this exquisite estate home on 2.39 acres evokes images of a stately English manor exuding understated elegance. Featuring a dramatic pitched shake roof, copper capped dormers and a striking bluestone terraced loggia and fireplace. A deliberately blended balance of formal symmetrical gardens and hardscape

with an eye catching European imported Hartley Botanic greenhouse artistically contrasts with a sloping lawn to a gazebo, fringed by a brook and natural woodland. Keswick Estate lifestyle offers the privacy of a gated community and custom estate homes encircling the new Pete Dye golf course as well as 4the 5 star Keswick Hallon resort hotel. bedrooms, 4.5 baths 1.38and acres 5064 finished sq. ft. MLS#561427, $2,650,000 MLS#527810

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GOLF FRONT in Nelson Co

Bev Nash • • • • • •

$245,000

$449,900

434-981-5560

Custom golf front 4 bedroom, 3 bath home Stoney Creek, in the Valley below Wintergreen Ski in the mornings, golf in the afternoon 3,352 sq ft of living space plus a garage and workshop Landscaped 0.85 acre oasis lot, new deck, hot-tub Oak floors, fresh paint, 2 main level masters

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434-960-0414

4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, 1,826 Finished Sq. Ft. Great Room has Vaulted Ceilings & Gas Fireplace Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances, Oak Floors Master has Walk-In Tiled Shower & Double Vanity Bonus Room Over Garage with Half Bath MLS 584488 Partly Fenced Rear Yard, Privacy, Trex Decking, Vinyl Rails

$288,000

133 BLUE RIDGE DR

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$424,900

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• 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

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• Lake Monticello - From $189,000 Boating, Fishing, Golf • West River Meadows - From $199,000 High Speed Internet/Cable - No HOA • Two Rivers Community - From $319,000 Private Rivanna River Park • Piney Mountain - From $375,000 10+ Acre Lots - No HOA

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434.985.0021 21708 James Madison Hwy Troy Va 22974 ZION CROSSROADS

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Renovated Log Home Detached 2 car Over-sized Garage. Keswick Location w 2.56 Acres Kitchen & Bathrooms completely Renovated! NEW: Roof, Gutters, Windows, HVAC, Water Heater, Tile Floors, Stainless Appliances, Washer & Dryer • Hardwood Floors throughout

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Forest View Subdivision

434-326-7593

4 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths, 6,100+/- Sq. Ft. Main Level Breakfast, Family & Sun Rooms Exercise Room, Home Theatre (Stadium Seating) Paved Driveway, 3 Bay Attached Garage, Plus a 26 x 30 Heated & Cooled Detached Garage • 4.592 Acres, Fenced Back Yard, MLS #574943

Pat Burns

• $199,900 • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 1.5 acres • Large deck • MLS# 581417

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2315 Jersey Pine Ridge

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Located in a nicely appointed lot in Briarwood Eat-in-Kitchen w/Granite Counter, Cherry Cabinets Cascading Wall of Stairway Windows Covered Front Porch, Finished Basement Ornate Lighting & Ceramic Tile floor Close to NGIC, GE, Airport, Shopping & Dining

434.974.1500 943 Glenwood Station Ln Suite 203 Charlottesville VA 22901

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Mini-Farm with 5.35 ac. w/board fencing and pasture for animals plus stream. 46’x56’ Barn w/furnished Man Cave. Renovated 3 BR., 2 BA., 1,976 fin. sq. ft. home with Tin Roof. 15’x20’ Kitchen w/ Oak Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Center Experience Isle, recent Bruce Hardwood Flrs., Pantry the Valley! w/all Appliances conveying. Original Heart Pine Flrs., dual Heat Pumps, Tilt-out Win93 WOODSIDE DR Motivated Seller! Well maintained, hardwood dows & Much More. $327,500 floors, cathedral ceiling, open kitchen/dining area + large LR. Huge master w/ trey ceiling, 2 closets & private BA. Maint. free trex board deck, custom built 12'x 16' Shed w. elect. Level yard, nicely landscaped & backs up to quiet wooded area.

Custom-built Brick, 4 Br., 2 BA., 2,274 fin. sq. ft. home w/Basement and 24’x24’x Detached Garage. 8 +- Open & Wooded Ac. w/Fruit Trees and Multiple Building Sites w/Blue Ridge Mtn. views. 15’x20’ Living Rm. w/G as logged FP, 12’x28’ Den, 2016 Well, Recent HVAC, 12’x16’ Deck, new Appliances, Oak & Ceramic Flrs., Cedar Lined Closets, Kit. Pantry & UG invisible Pet Fencing. $234,500

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Perked, Rolling with Mountain Laurels, Hardwoods & Rock Outcroppings, Flagged, 3 Mi. from US 29 on VSH 6 E., Long Road Frontage $70,000

Retreat to the mountains in scenic Nelson County with 300+ ft. of river frontage! Easy flowing stream and road frontage next to the Crabtree Falls Campgrounds and Crabtree Falls. $98,000

All Brick, 1 level in park like setting. Close to shopping, schools & short commute to 2 level ac., No RestricCharlottesville, Staunton, & Harrisonburg. Great floor plan, arched doors between LR & DR, 2 FP, tions, Private, Perked, beautiful hardwood floors, large kitchen w/ center Electric, Paved Secondary island. Screened porch & mature landscaping.

GAAR MLS#68098 • $158,000

41 EMERALD HILL DR Fishersville - 6 BR, 4 BA. Gourmet kit.: granite counters, stainless appl., hdwd floors. Formal dining w. wainscoting, chair rail & crown molding. Open floor plan, gas FP w/ marble hearth. Gleaming oak hardwood & custom trim throughout. 1st & 2nd floor master BR w/BA. Elevated pastoral view.

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271 Hager Lane Privacy, gorgeous views and minutes from breweries, cideries, Nellysford and Wintergreen! This 3 BR, 3 BA home on 11.41 acres is perfect for year-round living or as a getaway retreat. The main level has a spacious great room with a handsome fireplace and a wall of windows to take in the vistas. The kitchen has tiled floors with radiant heat along with granite countertops and custom cabinets. Hardwood floors in the living area. Master and guest bath have been totally re-done. Upper level master with an inviting balcony and a large sitting room/loft. Walk-out basement with rec room, bath and laundry. 1-car garage/shop and storage area. $349,000 Home and 24 acres (mostly pasture) for $395,000 Additional 42.15 acres could be purchased as well.

(800) 361-5155 • (434) 361-2440 www.MountainAreaRealty.com 2788 Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958

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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

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Magnificent Georgian home with over 10,000 finished square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, main-level master, eat-in kitchen. Guest home, and 39 acres with panoramic pastoral and mountain views. Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

MOUNTAINTOP HOME

Solid-brick mountaintop home on 15± private acres, 10 minutes from UVA! Expansive floor plan with easy flow, high ceilings, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, 3 fireplaces, and quality finishes throughout. 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

Built by renowned architect Milton Grigg as his personal residence, owner has recently completed a stunning state of the art restoration and enlargement. Original architectural details were preserved and replicated in the new spaces. Sited on almost an acre, the gardens and patios create a private oasis in a coveted City neighborhood. MLS#577617 $2,595,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

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

ARCOURT

French-inspired, custom stone home on 22 acres in Keswick Hunt Country, with superb construction and details. Three-stall stable; spacious carriage home; fenced for horses in a beautiful, private setting. $2,490,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

THE CHIMNEYS

273-acre farming estate in Madison County, base of Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular home with many improvements in a magnificent setting. MLS#554020 $3,300,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076 Visit: www.thechimneysfarm.com

SELMA

Historic plantation with a meticulously restored and updated Federal era house built in the 1830s, much of the original woodwork and paneling is intact and sited on a 50 acre property looking south over rolling fields. Philip Reed, 804.833.8325

TOTIER HILLS FARM

Exquisite brick mansion, meticulously maintained and built with superb quality and materials, details and features. Over 9,000 finished square feet, 13,000 total, 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths. 98.23 gently rolling and private acres, mostly pastures, also with a large stream and pond. Only 5 miles to shopping and 15 miles to UVA. $2,975,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076 Call, text or email for brochure, more details: www.totierhillsfarm.com

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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Ten minutes from Albemarle HS, gracious family living first level master suite, walk out deck with spa. Complete dependency: Master bedroom/bath, full kitchen. Total 5 bedrooms, 4 baths 5,781 SF. MLS#573855 $674,900 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610

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BLANDEMAR FARM ESTATES

Stunning mountaintop dream home with breathtaking views. Quality constructed, farmhouse-style residence situated on lovely 1.33 acres and offers convenience to Downtown and UVA-only 5-6 miles away! MLS#583740 $1,200,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

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

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

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ELK RUN RETREAT

155 acres in Farmington Hunt Country offers privacy, several creeks, and horse or hiking trails running for miles throughout the property only 12 miles from Barracks Road. MLS#571595 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

Private 5 acre estate parcel with beautiful level home site among mature hardwoods. Conveniently located to Downtown Charlottesville & UVA. Purchase price includes clearing of house site and septic field. MLS#565885 $250,000 C. Dammann 434.981.1250

ESMONT ROAD

109 acres of gently rolling land comprised of mostly hardwoods with pine and lovely year-round streams. Easement opportunity. Ideal for residential building, investment or timber. MLS#528493 $437,600 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

JUSTIN DRIVE

Wooded parcel with outstanding views and long frontage on the Rivanna River close to shopping, restaurants, healthcare and more, yet totally private. Spectacular building site overlooking the river accessed by private drive. MLS#580880 $495,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

BARNAHILL FARM

39 acre estate property. Immaculate, architect designed main residence built in 1996, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, bright & spacious interior. Convenient to Hollymead shopping center and the airport. Smaller acreage available. $1,350,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

105 TERRELL ROAD E

Just 5-mins to both Barracks and Stonefield shops, close access to UVA. Classic brick home 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3,670 FIN SF. and lower level outside access with level fenced back yard. MLS#578562 $584,000 Mark Mascotte 434.825.8610

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

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 $1,295,000; 100.22 acres: MLS#563171 $1,495,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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THIS MAGNIFICENT CUSTOM-DESIGNED Post and Beam home welcomes you through a grand foyer with soaring 10' ceilings. Enjoy an open floor plan with an abundance of natural light. 2 stone fireplaces, spacious master suite with amazing views, magnificent wrap-around porch & spacious screened-in porch with fireplace provide great outdoor living. $1,100,000. John Greene, 434-962-7838 & Yonna Smith, 434-531-0817. (581949)

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SEEING REALLY IS BELIEVING. Perhaps the most delightful home in Western Ridge; well situated on a premium, oversized lot and surrounded on 3 sides by trees and plantings. The light filled main floor has the contemporary feel, 4/5 bedrooms on the 2nd level, full finished basement. Large fenced back yard! Two car garage. $530,000. Ginny Barefoot, 434-531-7864. (582478)

LUXURY CUSTOM BUILT HOME on 2.85 acres with many fine exterior & interior updates offers expansive 1st floor master suite, gourmet kitchen w/breakfast bar, finished bonus room, finished sunroom w/sauna, detached 3 car garage & attached garage, and MUCH MORE. Multiple Parade of Homes Winner by Bridge Hampton Builders. $524,900. Yonna & Keith Smith. 434531-0817/434-531-0795. (582525)

MILL CREEK SOUTH. Move-in ready w/'no-steps' access. Wooded views/seasonal Carter's Mountain views. 3BR/2.5BA '93 Craig-built home w/oversize 1-car garage & attic storage. Living room/dining room/family room w/wood burning FP. Owner's suite w/large flex space. Freshly painted interior. 12' x 16' screened porch + 2 large decks. $356,000. Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 dconquest70@gmail.com (578779)

AWESOME VIEW from this 2BR/2BA condo with updated kitchen and tasteful furnishings. Open floor plan with lots of light. Wood-burning FP. Walk across the street to golf and tennis. Short walk to skiing, the aquatics center, fitness center and Trillium Foundation. Ready to move in and enjoy spectacular sunrises and star gaze from your deck at night. $229,000. Lauri Powell, The Chase Team, 540-718-1470. (580757)

TO BE BUILT MONTVALE PLAN by Atlantic Builders. 4BR/3.5BA w/2392 fin. sq. ft. on full basement. Hardwood in foyer, tile surrounds in all baths, 42” maple cabinets, granite, SS appliances and 9 foot ceilings. Spring Creek features a top ranked golf course, clubhouse w/bar & restaurant, sports club with pool, fitness center, tennis, basketball and walking trails. $334,900. Bevin Cetta Boisvert, 434-996-8633. (564265)

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED in Albemarle County you will find this recently timbered land waiting for you to build your new home. 36.3+/- acres with 5 division rights and some mountain views. This is an amazing opportunity. $160,000. Betsy M. Watson, 434-249-5995 and Gerri Russell, 434-531-9581. (551634)

THE WATERFRONT LOT you have been waiting for & one of the last premier water lots available offering BREATHTAKING views of Lake Monticello ~ Year-Round! Build your custom DREAM Home enjoying almost 520 ft. of prime waterfront Very private, level, cul-de-sac lot! Easy access to main gate. $385,000. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 434-531-0817/434-531-0795. (572864)

PERFECT LOCATION and neighborhood in the heart of Crozet. Enjoy local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Just down the road from Claudis Crozet Park. Minutes to popular Chiles Peach Orchard. Easy commute to Charlottesville. Welcome Home to Westlake at Foothill Crossings! $200,000. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 434531-0817/434-531-0795. (581448)

SPECTACULAR DIVIDABLE 22+-ACRE PARCEL located within 2 miles of the historic and quaint village of Batesville in Western Albemarle County. Parcel comprises 2 tax map parcels and offers gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views, open pasture, mature hardwoods, and frontage along a year-round bold stream. $584,500. info@stevewhiterealtor. com Steve White, 434-242-8355. (582185)

WOODED PARADISE! There is a reason why this is a sought-after area of Greene County. So convenient to points North and South (Culpeper/Charlottesville) and only minutes from shopping and restaurants. These 6 acres offer towering hardwoods, rolling topo and potential amazing mountain views. Great value for an amazing lot. $117,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187. (582013)

THIS 5 ACRE LOT offers everything you want. A Creek divides the 3 wooded acres in the back from the 2 open pastureland in the front. Picture your new home on several wonderful building sites. Property lends itself to a nice pond site. $75,002. MatthewWoodsonProperties. com 434-960-5187. (582012)

NEW $52,500 LOTS AVAILABLE! Pick one of 3 half acre lots on Meadow Brook Lane and build your dream home just FIVE minutes to Zion Crossroads. Peaceful neighborhood with pavilion for gatherings and low HOA fees. Purchase all three lots and receive a discount! Bring your builder or use one of ours! susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434242-3550. (576903, 04, 05)

& hand-crafted Arts & Craft style home with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Enjoy a character-rich open floor plan displaying custom-built Douglas Fir Timberpeg construction throughout, soaring ceilings and more! 10 minutes to Hollymead Towncenter. $689,900. Yonna Smith, 434-531-0817 & Megan Perry, 434-806-5245. (582224)

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VISIBLE BUSINESS LOCATION on Route 15 just South of Zion Crossroads! Over 4 open acres with level topography and great road frontage. Zoning offers multiple commercial or industrial uses. $489,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (582006)

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

Elegant End Unit – Great Location! Earlysville, Albemarle Co. The Village at Highlands, Albemarle Co. $359,900 – MLS #581908 1st floor master suite, one-car garage Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

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

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

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

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

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

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Scottsville, Albemarle Co. $249,000 – MLS #30195716 Retail shop in center of Scottsville Bill Bailey, 434-817-6052

Charming, Renovated 4 BR Enderly Acres, Greene Co. $232,900 – MLS #581667 Convenient location, many updates Anne Lohr, 434-987-2740

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he last two years have been exciting ones for builders as new construction was a significant percentage of all homes sold. And the excitement continues as agents report many builders are booked well into 2019. A number of factors have driven this notable growth. The last several years have seen impressive home sales resulting in dwindling inventories of resale houses. Chief Economist for the NAR (National Association of REALTORS®), Lawrence Yun, described 2017 as “the best year for home sales in ten years,” adding that 2018 was a very close second.

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Yun predicts that 2019 home sales will be higher (but by just one percent) than in 2018 and that median prices will continue to climb. In Charlottesville, buyers sought out new construction when the small numbers of resale homes limited their options. A desire for energy efficiency, low maintenance homes and yards, and flexible floor plans also encouraged buyers to consult a builder. And buyers who can afford new construction have lots to choose from. Homes with one-level living, popular with Boomers and Millennials alike, are available as single family dwellings and as villas (duplexes with garages sandwiched between the living units).

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Condos meet the needs of many buyers and townhomes are popular as well, some featuring elevators for residents who don’t want to climb stairs. There are a host of new home neighborhoods around town from Spring Creek in Louisa and Cascadia in Pantops to Avinity south of town, Old Trail in Crozet and the newly opened Oxford Hills in Greene County to name just a few. In the last year, the pace of Charlottesville’s real estate growth slowed somewhat, indicating the emergence of a more balanced market rather than one that favors sellers. Nevertheless, expect sales to continue to increase. According to Michael Guthrie, CEO and Principal Broker for Roy Wheeler Realty, Co.: “The number of people needing housing is increasing and will remain strong over the next few years. That, along with the fact there aren’t enough homes for sale in certain price ranges, points to a moderate increase in the number of sales and home values moving forward.”

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Right Sizing and Flexible Design Buyers love to customize their floor plans and new construction makes that easy. Some are downsizing and want a place where they can live comfortably as long as possible during retirement. Others want a house large enough to accommodate an office or extra bedrooms for a growing family. Regardless, starting from scratch is easier than renovating an existing structure, especially one with an obsolete floor plan. And builders stand ready to help. “One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is helping someone design a home that they plan to live in during retirement. They have so many good ideas and I love being able to say ‘yes, we can do that’ whenever we can,” explains Kate Colvin with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. Compact easy to maintain homes with flexible floor plans on small lots are also in big demand thanks to buyers who don’t want to spend weekends cleaning house and doing yard work. Suzie Pace with Pace Real Estate Associates says her clients often advise they don’t want more space than they will use. Eliminating formal rooms to allow for “flexibility in design,” is one popular choice that allows them to re-

configure space as required to accommodate changing needs. It’s not surprising that Boomers look for this kind of flexibility. However, many Millennials also want efficiently designed one-level houses with less square footage, Guthrie says. In other words, “right sizing” describes buyers at any stage of life who see the value of designing a home to fit their unique situation, explains Greg Slater with Nest Realty Group. Andrea Akers, Sales Manager for Southern Development Homes calls this “Easy Living design,” which means “larger doorways, stepless entry from the front and/or garage, and open and functional plans that are designed for every season of life.” Aging homeowners who need a wheel chair or walker are thrilled with these features. However others who appreciate them are the teen-ager with a cast on her leg after a skiing accident, a mom on crutches after meniscus surgery or a dad entering the front door with groceries in one arm while pushing a stroller with the other. First floor master suites are usually high on the list of right sizers, especially if they are aging or have knee and hip issues that make stair climbing a challenge. On the other hand, townhomes that rise to three or four stories are also in vogue. “This [interest in townhomes] comes in ebbs and flows, but I feel this wave moving faster than we’ve seen in the past few years,” says Jodi Mills with Nest Realty Group. And for townhome buyers who also want to experience easy living, many builders offer elevators, which “are becoming more and more popular as customers look to age in place,” says Marc Ammons with Nest Realty Group. Amenities like these accommodate right sizing and allow home owners to live more comfortably for the duration of their stay. In addition, when it’s time to sell, their house will be more marketable because it appeals to so many different kinds of buyers.

Reconfigured Floor Plans “We’re seeing some parts of the market shift away from ‘Formal Dining’ that may be tucked away from the kitchen to a ‘Casual Dining’ or ‘All Day Dining’ concept, which offers a large dining room space right off of

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room may also feature a canine shower where the family pet can get cleaned up before joining others in the main part of the house.

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Maintenance-Free Items Popular Folks who want more time for pursuits such as volunteer, recreational or social activities favor a home that is easy to care for. Popular amenities to facilitate this busy lifestyle include anything from maintenance-free decks to quartz countertops to hardiplank siding and smaller yards. And with a new home, buyers can select the ones that fit their budgets and their lifestyles. One popular low maintenance option is a resilient, commercial-grade laminate flooring, Akers says. While it is more expensive than hardwood, “it lasts forever” and is impervious to damage from pets, high heels and other sharp objects.

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Energy Savings the kitchen,” says TJ Southmayd, with Nest Realty. Another space undergoing a change is the breakfast room, where often families opt for an extended kitchen island with a seating area near the family room instead.

On the other hand, creative buyers with special needs are adding rooms to their new homes. A scullery may sound like something you read about in a British novel, but don’t be surprised to find one in a brand new home. Today it is a small

room, often with a second dishwasher, that acts as an out-of-the-way clean-up area when friends and family gather in the main kitchen. And another trend is mud rooms that serve as hobby rooms, Pace says. If a dog lover lives in the home this

As the cost of heating and cooling rises, there is a concomitant interest in energy efficient technologies of all kinds, and one of the best ways to be on the cutting edge of this trend is to buy a new home. The savings can be “off the charts,” agents say, citing examples of homes

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that are 1,000 square feet larger than a similar resale but cost less to heat and cool. “Energy efficiency continues to be key to the new home buyer,” Slater says. Going solar is a major way to have a greener home that appeals to energy conscious buyers. While solar can be installed on existing houses, the best time is during construction, explains Madeleine Ray, Marketing Manager for Sigora Solar. Sigora partners with a number of local builders and is always looking to work with more of them, Ray adds. “Solar ready and solar panels are asked about more often these days,” Mills says “especially as the solar panels are getting smaller.” She adds that competition in the marketplace has brought down costs of the panels and made them more affordable.

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Design Trends New homes open the door to customization of everything from paint colors to tile to adding the perception of increased square footage with outdoor living spaces. When you choose a new home, you also have the opportunity to be on the leading edge of design. Today’s buyers love great rooms with “glass, windows and light,” Pace says. Along with this open look, many also favor rustic accents, she adds, such as old barn wood, hardwood floors and

Decks, porches and patios are other ways to expand a home’s living space to the outside. And sometimes they come with extras such as outdoor kitchens, fire pits or screened porches designed so occupants can enjoy a two-sided fireplace.

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sliding barn doors. When it comes to exterior design, “a richer color palette featuring deeper, darker colors for trim” is popular says Chris Sylves with Nest Realty Group. For inside colors many buyers opt for a classic look choosing shades of grey and white, says Lindsay Milby with Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates. A less ornamental look with clean lines is also in vogue, she adds. On the practical side her buyers are asking for more and bigger closets, and families often look forward to the extra space that comes with a basement. In the kitchen, appliance colors run

the “full spectrum,” agents say stating buyers are moving away from the stainless look that has been so popular in recent years.

Outdoor Rooms Outdoor living is a growing trend and comes in a variety of forms. One exciting example is the rooftop terrace available in some townhome plans. “The rooftop terrace is very popular, especially in the locations where you have a view,” Mills says. She described one of her listings, a townhome that features a rooftop terrace with a cedar pergola.

Many buyers don’t intend to build when they start a search for their next home. Eventually, though, they may be frustrated with the choices of resale homes on the market and decide to investigate new construction as a way to have a home that meets their needs. However, they soon realize they are entering a whole new world, one that is very different from previous home buying experiences. For these buyers, the new home process can seem mysterious and even overwhelming. “Buyers have to be educated to the process and the differences between buying new vs resale,” Slater says. He suggests that a REALTOR’s® advice in this regard can be very helpful. If you are ready to buy your next home, a brand new one may have everything you need. Call your REALTOR® today to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. n Celeste Smucker is a writer and blogger who lives near Charlottesville.

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We detect smokescreens. Housing discrimination isn’t always obvious. These are the kinds of smokescreens you might run into:

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Windowless Room BY MARILYN PRIBUS

ometimes architectural quirks or limitations mean dwellings have areas with no windows. These may be a basement, a dark hallway or, very often, a bath or powder room. Rather than seeing these areas as dreary or claustrophobic, however, why not view them as a challenge? Here are some ideas for you. Some are pretty obvious—such as using light-colored wall coverings—others are downright clever.

Light and Bright Pale walls in pastels or shades of white—there are literally dozens of shades of white—are effective. A particularly good choice is very pale blue which reflects existing light and lends the appearance of natural illumination. Monochromatic schemes work especially well when painting because, when the ceiling and walls are the same hue, the space seems to increase.

Light-colored cabinetry is a wise choice as are pale flooring or carpets. Avoid furniture that appears heavy and dark. Glass-topped tables with chairs and sofas on legs with space beneath them add to an illusion of airiness. Reflective metallic accessories are also a good choice.

Mirrors One of the best ways to increase visual space is to install at least one generous mirror. Not only does it reflect light, it adds the illusion of openness. Whether in a fancy frame or simply hung on a wall, mirrors give a sense of depth. In a low-ceilinged room, a

wall-mounted mirror that reaches to within five or six inches of the top of the wall (not all the way to the top) is particularly effective. Another trick is a gallery wall with a variety of art including several mirrors in varied frames. Spotlighting the art with special lighting helps create an eye-catching focus for the room.

Create Windows In some cases, the installation of a skylight or solar tube can introduce daylight. Skylights are more expensive and usually require a contractor, while solar tubes cost less and a reasonably handy homeowner can install one. Either way, introducing light can make an enormous difference in a windowless room or even a walk-in closet. Remember, too, that windows can bring in light from an adjacent room or hallway. If there are no load-bearing walls to consider, an open area or actual window can be cut into one of the sides of your dark room and nicely finished. If you sometimes want priva-

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cy, install blinds or shutters that close easily. An interesting tactic is to create the illusion of windows. Buy a window— sashes with panes work particularly well and can be surprisingly effective. Find brand new candidates at a home improvement center or go for artsy by recycling a window from a salvage or Habitat store. Then tickle your imagination. Use the mirror trick by getting one cut to the exact size to fit behind the window frame. You could also mount a scene of a beach or desert or city behind the window. Another scheme is to devise faux illumination that gives the feel of light shining through. For example, try installing indirect lighting behind a pair of shutters or some handsome draperies. Another approach is to have backlit, frosted glass in a faux window. The internet has dozens of clever ideas for indirect lighting behind frosted or stained glass. Some DIYers use specialized spray paint on glass to create the frosted look while others devise “windows” of stained glass or faux stained glass using plastics, which are then backlit. (One home crafter recycled non-functional computer monitors that still shed that blueish light for backlighting, although we think that might be stretching it.) Many folks brighten a windowless room with a pre-fabricated mural. These come in a huge range of themes, styles, sizes and shapes. Usually digitally reproduced on vinyl, high-quality photographic paper or canvas, these murals are relatively easy to install and can usually be removed intact. The variety of images is virtually endless—one website brags

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There were 43 sales in the 11 county and city areas n 12 were in Albemarle with an average price of $462,919 n 4 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $493,275 n 7 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $251,754 n 3 were in Greene with an average price of $288,653 n 8 were in Louisa with an average price of $312,347 n 3 were in Nelson with an average price of $299,833 n 1 was in Orange with a price of $185,000 n 2 were in Staunton with an average price of $167,000 n 3 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $183,309

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CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

GREENE COUNTY

CITY OF STAUNTON

LOUISA COUNTY

CITY OF WAYNESBORO

MADISON COUNTY

ALBEMARLE COUNTY

NELSON COUNTY

www.charlottesville.org Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 www.staunton.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.97 per $100 www.waynesboro.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.87 per $100 www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.839 per $100

FLUVANNA COUNTY

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

www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.775 per $100 www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.68 per $100 www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.68 per $100 www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

ORANGE COUNTY

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

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1888 WESTVIEW ROAD $1,565,000 Character-rich, light-drenched home at the end of a quiet, dead-end street in the Venable school district. The half acre parcel provides privacy and plenty of level lawn. Screened porch, covered front porch and private, rear patio of bluestone provide abundant outdoor living options. Gourmet chef ’s kitchen with stainless appliances and 6-burner commercial range. A city oasis within walking distance to UVA & Barracks Road shopping. Reidar Stiernstrand (434) 284-3005

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1 NW WESLEY CHAPEL ROAD • $1,845,000 47 acres of open, gently rolling fields are embraced by staggering Blue Ridge views, bordered by privacy-enhancing woodlands, and traversed by a year-round stream. Under conservation easement with no further divisions. An opportunity to create a jaw dropping country estate 15 minutes to town via paved roads. MLS# 582710

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2437 CHAPEL SPRING LANE • $1,695,000 Set in absolute tranquility and privacy yet with panoramic Blue Ridge views, this dramatic Georgian has been updated and expanded brilliantly. Russell Skinner designed the stunning great room addition & Charles Stick, the arresting landscape design. 2 large covered porches. Formal gardens, tennis court. MLS# 567008

1389 MORNING GLORY TURN • $197,500 Located on a large wooded lot, this 3 bedrm, 2 bath home w/ open floor concept is inviting & offers plenty of room. Features include vaulted ceiling, wood stove in living room, deck off living room. 1-car garage & full unfinished basement w/ rough-in bathroom for future expansion. Inessa Telefus (434) 989-1559. MLS# 582490

3396 FOX MOUNTAIN ROAD • $2,195,000 Residence reconstructed of c. 1800 materials on stunning homesite: high ceilings, wide plank pine floors, antique mantels, wainscoting abound and enhanced with additional guest suites, modern systems. Remarkable barn and log guest cabin. Absolute privacy with sweeping Blue Ridge views. MLS# 581764

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53 ANTIOCH SPRINGS LANE • $339,900 Stunning 4 BR 2.5 BA w/ 2-car garage on 2.68 acres. Light-filled 2-story foyer welcomes you to the gourmet kitchen open to breakfast area & great room. Outdoor living space w/ screened porch leads out to open deck & patio w/ plenty of flat yard. Expansive master suite & plenty of storage. Rebecca White (434) 531-5097. MLS# 583462

1 CRIB COURT • $299,900 Charming Colonial w/ 5 beds, finished basement, large on-grade garage on a quiet cul-de sac street near the water. Nicely updated w/ neutral decor, new paint, stainless appliances, & functional floor plan. Finished walk-out terrace w/ rec room, 5th bedroom, full bath & storage room. Suzie Hegemier (434) 962-8425. MLS# 584442

1864 WAYSIDE PLACE • $940,000 Every inch of this charming 1-level home was updated using only the finest materials. Features include gorgeous chef ’s kitchen, luxurious baths, refinished hardwood and finished, walk-out lower level. Private setting with mature landscaping. Sally Neill (434) 531-9941. MLS# 579039

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2210 CAMARGO DRIVE • $1,250,000 On a dead quiet, family friendly street in the Meriwether Lewis district, this stone and hardiplank residence built in 2007 offers 1st floor master, open casual living spaces, covered porch, screening and wine tasting rooms on the lower level and 2 bluestone patios. MLS# 580821

2330 JORDAN RUN LANE $895,000 Set privately in the Farms of Turkey Run, this Greek Revival residence, built by Spear builders of Virginia, boasts an excellent floor plan, including 1st floor master, kitchen open to family room with fireplace, formal rooms, finished basement & custom built wine cellar. The 21+ acre parcel provides two fenced horse pastures, 2nd well, nearly level lawn, deck & patio, creek, gated security, & expansive paved driveway. Genevieve Verlaak (434) 996-6683. MLS# 584459

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