The Real Estate Weekly | 10.19.2022

Scotsville’s Charm:

Cool, and Unique

BY CARLA HUCKABEE

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

OR LET’S PLAN FOR 2023!

3027 AMBERFIELD TRL

2104 AVINITY LOOP

What more could you want in a townhouse!? The main floor boasts an open concept allowing natural light to flow through. The large upgraded kitchen with gas range and tons of cabinet and counter space is made for the home chef. The dining area is perfectly situated for entertaining. All this opens to the large liv ing room with fireplace. Real hardwood floors flow throughout the living space. Two outdoor spaces give you tons of flexibil ity. Walk out to your patio perfect for grilling & enjoying some privacy or choose your front balcony with plenty of space for drinks or dinner while enjoying your mountain view. Go upstairs to find your master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet. Your master bath has two vanities & an upgraded tiled shower. Down the hall you will find two more bedrooms & a full bath. A laundry completes the bedroom level. On your bottom floor you will find a terrific 4th bedroom which is a perfect guest suite. The room is also large enough to be a family room or rec room. The two car driveway & garage gives you plenty of parking & storage. Your new neighborhood is great with a clubhouse, gym, play ground, & dog park along with food trucks & wine socials. Just minutes to Downtown, Wegmans, UVA & I-64. Come see it now! $440,000

2032 AVINITY LOOP

Beautiful Craig Builders townhouse! Walk in to the impressive two story foyer. The main floor is built around your gourmet kitchen. Enjoy youroversized island along with upgraded cabinets, countertops, and appliances including a gas range. Trim work is amazing throughout with crown molding. Your living room is filled with natural light along with a fireplace surrounded by custom built shelving. From the living room, step out onto your private bluestone patio. The largedining area is perfect for entertaining and con nects to your big balcony to enjoy mountain views.

Upstairs is your dual master floorplan. The primary master comes witha spa-like bath & huge walk-in closet. The second large bedroom has two closets.

Sawgrass Ct

MLS# 634066 $425,000

Avinity Loop

Open House

Tiscornia,

This wonderful Forest Lakes home is set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. As you enter you walk into the large living room with a bay window & tons of light. Follow hardwood floors to the dining room with a matching bay window. In the updat ed kitchen you are greeted with granite counter tops & tons of cabinet space. The movable island gives tons of flexibility for the solo chef or a group to prepare holiday dinners. All this is open to the family room. Step out on your new Trex deck with a view of the lake. Upstairs you will find four large bedrooms including your master suite with attached bath including tiled shower & huge walk-in closet. Three additional rooms, another updated bath, & laundry complete upstairs. The finished basement provides a terrific home office.

MLS# 633306 $515,000

BUYERS &

Magnolia Dr

paulmcartor.montaguemiller.com/577468

Presidents Rd

4 acre buildable lot in Southern Albemarle County on Secretarys Road, just a short drive from Charlottesville or Scottsville. Road frontage location on a quiet, scenic, paved & maintained county road. Nearly level, wooded property with mixed timber. Future homesite located at the back of the lot for optimal privacy. Conventional Septic has been perc’d along with an approved well site. Located just down the road from Woodridge Country Store & minutes away from Monticello, established Vineyards and historic downtown Charlottesville. MLS# 630128, $90,000

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Middle River Rd

$240,000 paulmcartor.montaguemiller.com/576182

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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

COVE TRACE

One floor living! Unique floor plan! Fabulous deck with views of the lake. A 2 story entry hall leads to the sunken living room with a wall of windows. First floor master suite with private study or nursery. Large, open formal dining room and spacious kitchen with large breakfast area. Set on .48 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Fenced yard. All of the advantages of living in Forest Lakes.;pool, tennis, club house, walking trails and lakes. All convenient to great shopping, restaurants and schools. $625.000

DOUGLAS AVENUE

Fantastic condo at Belmont Lofts. Great location on a quiet street. Large rooftop terrace with sunrise and sunset views. Mountain views to the East. 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Condo features an open kitchen with an island, gas fireplace and large closets. $1,050,000

GREENFIELDS FARM

Impressive 763-acre country estate approximately 25 miles south of Charlottesville.The property showcases a stately southern residence, built circa 1904, extensive equestrian facilities, recreation opportunities, creeks and a pond. MLS#623792 $6,295,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 greenfieldsfarmva.com

TURKEY SAG ROAD

33 acres, beautifully constructed 3/4 BR home at very private 1000 ft. elevation, only 12 miles from town. Dramatic great room features floor to ceiling stone fireplace and huge window wall with panoramic views across Albemarle County to Blue Ridge Mountains. Home has spacious rooms with open floor plan and huge main level master suite featuring another beautiful stone fireplace and private deck. Superb quality construction and materials, peace and tranquility unsurpassed, but close to shopping and town. MLS#635341 $2,000,000. Jim Faulconer 434-981-0076

HATTON RIDGE FARM

A most tranquil and private 278+ acres with approximately two-thirds mile of James River frontage. The centerpiece of Hatton Ridge Farm is an impressive brick Georgian home, built circa 2000. MLS#634311 $3,675,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

Stunning Virginia farmhouse on 156 protected acres overlooking a pond and the rolling hills of Southern Albemarle. 4-BR, 4-full & 2-half BA. Enhancing the main residence is a 1-BR, 1-BA log “barn”. Close to Pippin Hill and other vineyards! MLS#629743 $5,985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

OWENSVILLE ROAD

Custom 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath 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

ROUND HILL

Panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mtn. and scenic Rivanna Reservoir frontage is offered from this 120acre Albemarle County estate featuring a 5-BR manor home. Excellent location and close to the city limits and Charlottesville-Albemarle airport! MLS#625402 $5,450,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.186

AERIE FARM

A Southern Albemarle estate with 1.5 miles of frontage on

James River with 540± acres of highly fertile,

landscape. Historic farmhouse dating to

of the river. Under conservation easement with the VOF. MLS#630470 $4,865,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

DUDLEY MOUNTAIN RD

Unique 88-acre property with lake and 4-bedroom 2-level ranch-style home. The property features 2-car garage, storage shed/shop and 3760 square foot multipurpose building. On the main level are living, dining, kitchen, separate laundry room, two bedrooms and full bath. The terrace level has two more bedrooms, bath, recreation/ family room and large storage room. Only 4 miles from Charlottesville, this property has beautiful mountain and lake views. MLS#635483 $1,275,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

170 ac. of rolling to hilly fenced pastures, hardwood for est, several creeks & pond, features an elegant & reno vated c. 1850 manor home (4 BR, 3.5 BA) with depen dencies. The perfect location for almost any agricultural endeavor, particularly horse/cattle farm. MLS#633483 $2,200,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

GREY OAKS

Spectacular 53-acre country estate with incredible custom-designed home, wonderful outdoor spaces, multi-functional 1,800 sf barn, 2-acre lake, Blue Ridge views, and a private, serene setting—all within 15 miles of Charlottesville. MLS#617485 $3,965,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 greyoaksfarmva.com

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WILLOWFIELDS FARM

RIVER LAWN FARM

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BRIDLEWOOD TRAIL

Private Keswick residence on 18.6 acres with views of the Southwest Mountains. 3-BR, 1.5-BA with wood floors, screen porch and 2-car garage. Open and wooded land. Easy access to Charlottesville and UVA. MLS#634905 $695,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

SOUTHWIND ESTATES

BROOMFIELD FARM

29 acres fronting Blenheim Rd. a small agricultural & residential subdivision with CCR’s, but NO HOA. 2 buildable lots, with an historic red barn, silo, & an 8-stall stable. Driveway in place, underground power, well & water, & several building spots with mtn. views. MLS#624834 $495,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

UNDERCONTRACT

Spacious

MCGUFFEY HILL

GREEN ACRES

Pastoral views from this 3 BR brick home on 159 acres in Southern Albemarle. Gently rolling meadows, fields and woodland, ideal for farming with fenced pastures, ample water sources, equipment shed & barn. Not un der easement and has 4 division rights. MLS#630428 $1,685,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

SIMMONS GAP ROAD

5-acre lot with mature hardwoods. Great opportunity to

MLS#632482 $375,000

MLS#632490 $275,000

MLS#632487 $175,000

LYNX FARM LANE

Great building lot in Ivy! Over 2.5 acres less than 6 miles to Charlottesville and UVA. Your future dream home could sit on this beautiful, wooded land, the perfect combination of country and city access. Murray Elementary School District. MLS#634897 $165,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MLS#633696 $729,000

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

Remarkably large parcel located convenient to Charlottesville and UVA. Exceptional Blue Ridge views, charming farmhouse (in need of restoration). Under VOF easement but with divisions into already predetermined parcels. MLS#585228 $4,400,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

LAMBS ROAD

Private, 6+ acre wooded lot, that’s conveniently close to Charlottesville, but still in Albemarle County. The property contains large, mature trees and a small stream that winds through the middle. Three potential division rights.MLS#626128 $180,000 Jeremy Fields, 434.270.1220

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to Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#621177 $140,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

MURPHY’S CREEK FARM

Wonderful gently rolling parcel of land with just under 26 acres, 18 miles south of Charlottesville. The land is wooded (mostly hardwoods) with an elevated building site, stream/creek, total privacy, and long road frontage. MLS#619394 $229,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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

SUNNYSIDE

Scotsville’s Charm:

Amazing, Cool, and Unique

BY CARLA HUCKABEE

Lawless has always been a walkto-work kind of guy. When he accepted the position as Scottsville’s Town Administrator, a prerequisite was being able to live within walking distance of work.

He hit the jackpot in Scottsville. Law less lives above the coffee shop, walks to work, can go out for a lunchtime pizza, and hit the James River Brewery when the day is done. All of this while logging less than a mile for the day.

While larger cities struggle with con nectivity and pedestrian-friendly streets, Scottsville oozes walkability. With sub urbia and cities struggling to recover their sense of place, Scottsville remains unique, cool, and unspoiled.

The only incorporated town in Al bemarle, Scottsville is tucked into the southern end of the county in a horse shoe bend of the James River where farm ers have long enjoyed the flood plain’s rich soil.

People, homes, and businesses con verged here when rivers were the most efficient means of transportation. Boat men resupplied and a pole ferry crossing sprang up where the river current slows around the bend.

MattFounded in 1744, Scottsville served as the Albemarle County seat, transporta tion, and commerce hub. Then a new courthouse was built in Charlottesville in 1762, and in the following century river traffic declined. Those changes set Scottsville on a new course. One focused on the outdoors instead of courtrooms and administrative offices.

Boom Town Wannabe

Throughout Scottsville’s history, the James River both incited and quashed the town’s growth. From the middle of the eighteenth century until Hurricane Agnes in 1972, 21 floods topped the 20-foot mark. Agnes topped out at 34 feet and “The Great Fresh of 1771” was 10 feet above that. After each of these major floods, residents and businesses had to decide whether to clean up and start again or leave. And Scottsville’s reputation as a flood town kept new comers away.

The defining one-two punch came from Hurricane Camille in 1969 followed by Hurricane Agnes that landed before Camille’s damages could be paid off. These events shifted efforts from recovery to prevention. A dam and impound ment on Mink Creek and levees along the James River have kept the James in its banks and out of Scottsville’s streets for the past 30 years.

“We haven’t had river flooding since 1989 when the levees were built,” says Lawless, who is also the town’s Flood Plane Administrator. “They are 3 feet higher than the flooding from Hurricane Agnes. I think it’s safe to say we have outlived our reputation for flooding.”

With Mink Creek and the James River tamed, Scottsville should be primed for take-off. But the numbers show a differ ent pattern. A peak population of 620 occurred in 1990, the year the levees were dedicated. Subsequent census counts were 556 in 2000, 566 in 2010, 559 in 2020, and a somewhat worrisome drop to 516 this year.

All the Features

Old-time city planners described three features of a viable town: a post office, a school, and at least one store. Scotts ville has that covered, though the only school goes through 5th grade before students go out of town to the Walton Middle School and then to Monticello High School.

The modern planners’ version adds a coffee shop, a brewery, a restaurant, and something to do when you’re not eating and drinking. Again, Scottsville delivers admirably.

Baine’s Books & Coffee and the James River Brewery cover the first two, and you can take your pick from among a delightful variety of other restaurants.

Choose the Batteau Restaurant and Wine Bar for elegance paired with casual. Last year The Daily Progress awarded it the Charlottesville Readers’ Choice Award for the area restaurant with the best wine selection. Tavern on the James and Amici’s Italian Bistro are among several other choices lining Valley Street in town.

When it comes to the something-to-do category, there is nothing bigger than the James River and Scottsville’s green spaces.

The Great Outdoors

The James River attracts a lot of at tention. Outfitters send paddlers down stream on a tube, raft, or kayak, and get them back to their starting point. Anglers can go it alone or connect with a trip guide. The public boat ramp in town makes an outing on the river as easy as floating downstream.

The James is not the only outdoor at traction. The Van Clief Nature Area is a 63-acre downtown park with two miles of hiking trails. It is home to the 3.5-acre Scottsville Lake, essential to the town’s flood control efforts. It is stocked with trout, and open to the public.

Scottsville is successfully connect ing its green spaces into an “emerald necklace” encircling the town. The neck lace’s gems are Van Clief, the Levee Walk, SCAN Land, and the West Downtown Wetlands Park.

The Levee Walk is a one-mile elevated

OCT 22

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Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival October 22&23 GravesMountain.com

Blue Quartz Oyster Fest BlueQuartzWinery.com

OCT 28

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Horse lovers will appreciate the beautiful new Amish-built barn with its six stalls, tack room and wash stall. A half-loft with stairs from the tack room provides extra storage as well as a frost-proof location for the wa ter heater and washing machine. The home has had a recent extensive kitchen renovation to double the original size with granite countertops, SS appliances and new cabinetry. Wood burning fireplaces in the formal living room with its extensive library shelving, and in the cozy den. Off the kitchen is an attractive dining room; a mudroom, laundry and two half-baths complete this main level. Upstairs you will find 4 spacious bed rooms, 2 up-dated full baths and a versatile “sleeping porch”. The de tached expanded 2-car garage has a second-floor apartment comprising 1-bedroom, full bath, full kitchen with washer/dryer and a small balcony overlooking the gardens.

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Glen Way

The Farms at Turkey Run - a unique enclave of 40 private country es tates within an 800 acre haven surrounded by 5000 acres of protect ed rural area that is Mount Ida Reserve. This 21.25 acre lot features rolling pasture with beautiful mountain views. The property is partially fenced with 3 board fencing. With spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, streams, ponds, rolling pasture and wooded areas, Turkey Run is within minutes of area attractions and less than 20 minutes from Charlottesville.

RIVER

TOWN OF SCOTTSVILLE

472 PAGE STREET

Solidly built and immaculate, this charming 3 BR, 2 BA, 1930’s home has many original features in cluding hardwood floors that were restored to their

walkway that parallels the James River and goes under Route 20. A popular walking and running spot, it is part of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail and accessible by several downtown streets on both sides of the highway.

SCAN Land is a 13-acre preserved meadow and forest along Hardware Street on the northern edge of town. Do nated to SCAN (Scottsville’s Center for the Arts and the Natural Environment) in 2004, there are big plans underway for its use. An outdoor sculpture garden with artwork from UVA students and profes sors has been installed. An amphitheater is in the planning stages and Scottsville Supply Company donated two hives to establish public beehives.

The 18-acre West Downtown Wet lands Park is adjacent to the abandoned tire factory and is linked to SCAN Land via a sewer easement. Grant funding helped the town purchase a public ac cess easement to preserve the wetland and protect water quality.

Trails also connect SCAN Land to the Van Clief Nature Area, and to downtown via the Mink Creek Trail. In all, four miles of natural trails connect to the historic downtown. From there, it’s a comfortable stroll towards the James River to the Levee Walk.

atre program, the Victory Hall Players, has worked to return the 100-plus-seat Victory Hall Theatre into a viable perfor mance space, while municipal business is carried on upstairs. SCAN received an $8,500 grant to help make badly needed updates to the theatre.

Walking around Scottsville, it’s hard to miss SCAN’s impact. Sometimes it’s bold, covering entire storefronts or bring ing 13 acres to life. Other times it’s as subtle as a painted trail marker.

Above all, SCAN is a prolific connec tor. There are very few initiatives going on in Scottsville that don’t have SCAN’s fingerprints on them. From the natural environment and the arts, to bringing history to life, SCAN is embedded in Scottsville’s unique character.

A History to be Celebrated

It’s not surprising that, in the place where Thomas Jefferson practiced law (the old county courthouse), most of the structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

From Monacan Indian days, colonial history, batteau and canal days, through the Civil War and Reconstruction to more recent history, the Scottsville Mu seum and other sites tell quite a story.

Canal Basin Square brings the his tory of the James River and canal to life.

Art Everyday Everywhere

SCAN plays an oversized role in Scottsville’s outdoor and environmental scene. Their partnerships have attracted everything from bees to dollars to im prove, expand and make the town’s green space accessible to everyone.

The Floods of Record monument helps visitors visualize just how devastating each major flood was to the town and its people. The replica flat-bottomed batteau boats and photographs set the stage for life when the James River was the lifeblood of the town for more than just recreation. The annual James River Batteau Festival reenacts Scottsville’s early nineteenth-century lifestyle.

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a short two blocks of Scottsville’s shops, including a bakery, coffee shop,

a quiet street in downtown historic Scottsville,

artisan brew pub, multiple restaurants, hiking trails, parks, and the James River.

don’t want to miss this one!

634461, $359,900

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Although hugely successful, SCAN President Erin Root recognized the most ly volunteer organization was spreading itself too thin. “After some strategic plan ning this summer we decided to focus on our public art efforts and SCAN Land. Our public art—murals, creative wayfind ing, storefront exhibits, and galleries— calls out critical issues such as caring for our environment. And SCAN Land gives us the perfect hands-on way to do this.”

Part of that public art includes com munity theatre. In 1960, Scottsville’s Victory Hall Theatre closed after 40 years of silent films, Hollywood classics, and live performances to become Scottsville’s Municipal Building.

Since 2015 SCAN’s community the

Ghost and spirit lovers will enjoy the history lesson offered through Twi light Tours on October 21 and 22 and sponsored by SCAN and the Scottsville Museum. Guests can join a 45-minute walking tour by lantern to “meet the spirits of Scottsville’s past” as actors from the Victory Hall Players portray local characters throughout history.

More Than Surviving

Devastating floods. The closing of the Hyosung tire plant in 2009. Census numbers dropping. Scottsville has had a lot to overcome. But the attitude around

Coming from a large family of contractors; my “job” growing up was to be the “helper” which gave me a “hands on ” approach from building walls, demolishing old structures, designing layouts etc This foundation is part of what drove me to begin in Real Estate in the area of Charlottesville, VA

Living in Charlottesville, VA for 20+ years I have been able to see and appreciate all it has and continues to offer with all of the new developments Charlottesville has been a place about building friendships, community, and having fun! This is the heart of where our business comes from We provide our clients the best of our time, devotion and attention to detail Every single person has an individual need and desire; and we enjoy being the voice they need to accomplish their goals in Real Estate! A relationship built on trust and respect that will carry them through to the next time they are ready to make a move!“

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KESWICK LANE

Dramatic, open floor plan custom built by Shelter Associates, in Keswick Estate. Thoughtfully designed large comfortable living areas, and a stunning formal dining room.The wide cased openings allow for graceful flow throughout the first floor. Gorgeous marble countertops in the kitchen with fabulous custom cabinets and lighting.The extended exterior living space sets this home apart with a screened porch and terraces. The open turned staircase

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ROCK QUARRY ROAD

Unique building lot overlooking a quarry lake. 3 private properties share the lake access, sandy beach, cabana and 20 acres of common land (including a large utility barn). Amazingly beautiful! $350,000

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town remains optimistic. Chalk it up to what Lawless calls “survivorship bias” when he talks about the historic homes still standing in Scottsville after 200 years of flooding.

It seems the people of Scottsville have a survivorship bias as well.

And real estate developments under consideration may provide just the shot in the arm Scottsville needs.

A proposal for 36 new homes on Bird Street has received preliminary approval. Although no dirt has been moved, this

is the first subdivision approved under the town’s updated zoning code allowing for clustered development. Construction is expected to get underway next year.

REALTOR® Debi Dotson with Real Estate III – West, says, “Change is coming. There are always concerns with changes, and there are pluses and minuses. But look at the way our population has been trending.

“There has been talk of new develop ment for years… no, decades. Proposals have come and gone, but this looks like it’s going to stick. The 36 homes on

Bird Street have passed a lot of hurdles already. This will be an exciting devel opment for Scottsville and a chance for people who want to move here but can’t find a house.”

The second development calls for a renovation of the tire factory into 205 apartments and other amenities, to be called Scottsville Lofts. The proposal is only at the public hearing stage but there seems to be some enthusiasm for bolstering the town’s population and reusing a facility idled for 13 years.

Dotson is optimistic. She says, “Traf fic is a big concern. But developers are really taking the townspeople’s views into consideration and the initial de signs are historically pleasing. You can’t please everyone. Some will say no to any change at all.

“The Scottsville Lofts proposal has a long way to go but I think there is new sentiment around town. The min utes from this public hearing were very positive and productive. I think that’s in part due to the open-minded approach the developer is taking and all the work our planning commission and staff have done.”

Lawless agrees. “The public hearing on October 3 went very well. There is always some resistance to change. Remember, Scottsville was laid out for horses and buggies and that creates some challenges. We have to ask ourselves what we want our town to be. Most agree that we want clean streets, safe crosswalks, people walking to and fro. We want to remain a small town.”

“The bottom line,” says Dotson, “we don’t want to become the next Crozet. Even if we grow a little bit, some things will stay the same. We’ll always have the James River and our proximity to Charlottesville. Other things we have to protect—that small-town feeling, neigh bors supporting each other.

“Scottsville is just an amazing place; cool and unique. And we can keep it that way.”

Carla Huckabee writes about high-performing real estate.

SCOTTSVILLE ESTATE OFFERINGS!

GREENFIELDS FARM

763-acre equestrian estate with impressive circa 1904 manor home. This country estate offers ample equestrian, farming and/or recreation opportunities with the ideal mix of woodland, pastureland and cropland along with streams and ponds. Equestrian facilities include: 48-stall horse barn, indoor riding arena, fenced paddocks, riding trails and other dependencies. Tranquil setting, 25 miles from Charlottesville and UVA. MLS#623792 $6,295,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 greenfieldsfarmva.com

HATTON RIDGE FARM

A most tranquil and private estate with approximately two-thirds mile of James River frontage. The centerpiece of the property is an impressive brick Georgian home, c. 2000. The residence is constructed with expert craftsmanship and many significant architectural details. A spectacular offering: pastures and hay fields, surrounded by deep hardwood forest, along with fertile James River bottomland for gardens. MLS#632477 $2,670,000 OR MLS#634311 $3,675,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

RIVER LAWN FARM

A Southern Albemarle estate with 1.5 miles of frontage on the James River with 540± acres of highly fertile, gently rolling landscape. A historic farmhouse dating to the late 1700s is perfectly sited on a knoll offering extensive views of the river. The land is open and wooded with a barn and equipment building. Under conservation easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. MLS#630470 $4,865,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

GREEN ACRES

Gorgeous pastoral views from this adorable three-bedroom brick home set on over 159 acres in Southern Albemarle. Gently rolling meadows, fields and woodland, ideal for farming with fenced pastures, ample water sources, equipment shed and barn. Detached two-bay garage with space above. Property is NOT under easement and has four division rights. MLS#630428 $1,685,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

THERE WERE 76 SALES IN THE 11 COUNTY AND CITY AREAS

19 were in Albemarle with an average price of $535,835

5 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $534,185

9 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $381,334

2 were in Greene with an average price of $309,500

15 were in Louisa with an average price of $394,064

1 was in Madison with a price of $170,000

9 were in Nelson with an average price of $293,497

9 were in Orange with an average price of $336,422

4 were in Staunton with an average price of $215,250

3 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $370,633

HOMES

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

(Note:

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE www.charlottesville.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.96 per $100

CITY OF STAUNTON ci.staunton.va.us

Real estate tax rate: $.92 per $100

CITY OF WAYNESBORO www.waynesboro.va.us

Real estate tax rate: $.90 per $100

ALBEMARLE COUNTY www.albemarle.org

Real estate tax rate: $.854 per $100

FLUVANNA COUNTY fluvannacounty.org

Real estate tax rate: $.884 per $100

Be the First to Live in this Spacious Well Appointed Custom Built Home!

Spring Road

GREENE COUNTY greenecountyva.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.82 per $100

LOUISA COUNTY www.louisacounty.com

Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

MADISON COUNTY www.madisonco.virginia.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.71 per $100

NELSON COUNTY nelsoncounty-va.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

ORANGE COUNTY orangecountyva.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.75 per $100

Langdon Woods Dr. Lot 11 with home to-be-built

beautiful

European

of land in Langdon

Imagine tranquil country living nestled in a beautiful estate community devoted to rural preservation. Enjoy a sense of personal space on your private 3.42 acres with trees and open land. Get back to nature while using the running/walking trails, community lake, and other amenities. Convenient to Hollymead Town Center and the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Cold Spring Hollow, Charlottesville

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE - STUNNING VIEWS FROM THE 5TH FLOOR This unique Condo is a real gem at University Village because it captures both beautiful Blue Ridge and South west Mountains and is located in one of Charlottesville's premier independent retirement communities. The discerning buyer will find this 5th floor home with an open floor plan that includes a separate dining room, living room, eat in kitchen and 2 bedrooms and 2 baths a rare find. There is also excellent storage, convenient parking, exceptional ameni ties and services including dining, fitness center w/75' heated pool, library, & a chauffeur. MLS#570017, $375,000

$1,390,000

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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 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

CHARLOTTESVILLE

CUSTOM RESIDENCE

$2,495,000 | MLS 630576

A rare, first-time offering. An exquisite, custom brick residence designed/built by the renowned team of Jay Dalgliesh, AIA, and Jeff Smith of Altera Construction. Only 6 miles west of Charlottesville and the University with incredible Blue Ridge views. Rooms flow together with an easy elegance, each showing off the high level of detail and materials for which the architect and builder are known. First and second floor master suites. One of the highest quality homes currently on the market.

PETER A. WILEY | 434 422 2090

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FOSTER FARM

$825,000 | MLS 627319

140 beautiful acres, very private, yet conveniently located to both towns of Gordonsville, and Orange. This parcel consists of 35 acres in pasture, with numerous great building sites, and 105 wooded acres, which surrounds the open land. The parcel has numerous springs that flow into the White Oak Creek, which bisects the property, and there is natural area suitable for constructing a pond.

Property is further enhanced by a recently updated driveway, long frontage on Mallory's Ford Road, and a deeded access out to Mountain Tract Road.

JUSTIN H. WILEY | 434 981 5528

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

ORANGE VA

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 manager's 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

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 and 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