CF Real Estate Guide 10.31.11

Supplement to Country Folks

Falll 2011

RURAL L & FARM Reall Estate e Guide

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97+/- AC Farm in SWVA Close to mountain horse trails, has creek & beautiful views. For information on this farm & many others contact: Barry Catron 276-620-2030 www.barrycatron.com

$485,000

bcatron@coldwellbanker.com Licensed in VA

Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate, Inc

Gibson Auction Inc. Over 20 years experience in the auction business!

Asset Liquidation * Estates * Real Estate * Livestock * Farm and Construction Equipment We have sold everything from a Cessna airplane to fine antique furniture and large tractors

WE

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135 Berry Hill Rd. Orange, VA 22960

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1750 Jefferson Hwy, Fishersville, VA 22939 540-943-0085 • www.ODRVA.com Exceptionall propertyy offering Uniquee listingg withh 455 acress of ann openn floorr plan, spacious primee westernn Augustaa farmland. rooms, stone fireplace, gour- Double board fence around 2 sepamet kitchen, four bedrooms, rate paddocks with run-in shed. four and 1/2 baths, 4696 sf of 40x48 "MD" barn includes 3 horse living space, relaxing front stalls, tack room, full bath, washer porch and back screened porch & dryer. Wooded riding trails. Home offers cathedral ceiling & windows and beautiful outdoor areas all on over 21 acres with partial fencing. with striking views of the Alleghany Mountains. 4 bedrooms & 3 baths. $699,900. Contact: Charlie Ward, Realtor $599,900. Contact: Charlie Ward, Realtor 540-292-5015 - charlie@olddominionrealty.com 540-292-5015 - charlie@olddominionrealty.com Perfectt forr thee horsee lover.

Property features wooded riding trails, fencing, run-in shed, stream and spring on 44+ acres. Home is secluded and spacious with breathtaking views. Truly a one of a kind property. $899,900.

Contact: Jerome Lane, Realtor ABR, Contractor (A) - 540-294-0469 - jelane@olddominionrealty.com

m builtt homee for Cuustom thosee hugee familyy gatherings.. Spacious rooms include 5 BRs, 4.5 Baths, enclosed cedar porch w/heat, gorgeous sun room, beautiful, functional kitchen, large deck & patio. 6000+ sf on over 15 acres, just a couple of miles from Augusta Health. Owner/Agent. $749,900. Contact: Jerome Lane, Realtor ABR, Contractor (A) - 540-294-0469 jelane@olddominionrealty.com

Only 30 Minutes from the VA Horse Center in Lexington

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Important questions to ask your home inspector What does your inspection cover?

The inspector should ensure that their inspection and report will meet all applicable requirements in your state and will comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. You should be able to request and see a copy of these items ahead of time and ask any questions you may have. If there are any areas you want to make sure are inspected, be sure to identify them upfront.

How long have you been practicing in the home inspection profession and how many inspections have you completed?

The inspector should be able to provide his or her history in

the profession and perhaps even a few names as referrals. Newer inspectors can be very qualified, and many work with a partner or have access to more experienced inspectors to assist them in the inspection.

Are you specifically experienced in residential inspection?

Related experience in construction or engineering is helpful, but is no substitute for training and experience in the unique discipline of home inspection.

How long will the inspection take?

The average on-site inspection time for a single inspector is two to three hours for a typical singlefamily house; anything significantly less may not be enough

time to perform a thorough inspection.

How much will it cost?

Costs vary dramatically, depending on the region, size and age of the house, scope of services and other factors. A typical range might be $300-$500, but consider the value of the home inspection in terms of the investment being made.

What type of inspection report do you provide and how long will it take to receive the report?

Ask to see samples and determine whether or not you can understand the inspector's reporting style and if the time parameters fulfill your needs.

Most inspectors provide their full report within 24 hours of the

inspection.

Will I be able to attend the inspection?

This is a valuable educational opportunity, and an inspector's refusal to allow this should raise a red flag. Never pass up this opportunity to see your prospective home through the eyes of an expert.

Do you maintain membership in a professional home inspector association?

There are many state and national associations for home inspectors. Request to see their membership ID, and perform whatever due diligence you deem appropriate.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

410 WHITLEY ROAD SILER CITY 27344

MLS # 1793058 Attentionn Horsee Lovers!! This Beautiful Like New Condition 2 Story Home has 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Bathrooms, Home Office, Two Car Garage, and a Large Walk up Attic. Plus 13 Acres with Fenced Pasture and a 5 Stall Horse Barn with Tack Room, Workshop and Wash Room. Convenient to Greensboro, Burlington and Chapel Hill Areas.

975 WILL BROWN ROAD SILER CITY 27344 MLS # 1755760 62+/-- Acress inn Silkk Hope.

Fenced and Crossfenced with a 2+/- Acre Pond. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Brick Ranch with Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Stunning Stone Fireplace, Granite Countertops in the Kitchen, 2 Car attached Garage, 30x50 4 Bay Shelter with Tool Shed, 40x90 6 Bay Shelter with 2 Horse Stalls, with Water and Electricity. Great Country Setting for a Horse Farm or Cattle Farm.

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CELL (919) 498-4077 • (919) 545-4637 • OFFICE (919) 742-3286

Nelson Beautiful, Private, well maintained 110+ acre farm, mostly level with 35 - 40 acres open fields, presently planted in corn & hay, nice pond, borders Aaron's Creek at the back of property. This could be a great horse farm! Wood sided modular ranch - style home with new roof, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, LR with large bay window, DR, Family room, Kitchen, Mud room/Laundry. Large front porch & full length back porch. Older farmhouse overlooks pond, could be cute guest cottage with renovations, has great well, no septic.

Outbuildings include barns, wired workshop, 3 bay - tall equipment shed, stable, wood shed, 1 car garage, workshop with attached 2 bay carport, nice garden area, established flowers & fruit trees. Private drive, grounds manicured & buildings in great shape, about 16 miles from South Boston & about 10 miles from Clarksville.

Winery Want a change of lifestyle? If you like wine, horses, cattle, kayaking, hiking, and history, this could be your shangrila!! Molliver's Winery is a mature, producing vineyard nestled in the hills of Virginia with 10 acres of planted grapes, fenced and on drip irrigation.

The Tasting room constructed from reclaimed tobacco barns and beams from a bridge on the Bannister River, with a pergola covered deck and adjacent gardens welcomes you. 134 acre estate with a 1700's historical mansion overlooking the vineyard and views from the vista above. Inside you will find a complete home theater, media room with bar, a large banquet / dining room perfect for parties and events. The geothermal system heats and cools the entire estate keeping costs down and bringing the old world into the new.

The pavilion with Roman arches presents many opportunities as well as the horse stables, riding trails and wildlife viewing area built along the river which is an entry point for kayaking the Banister River.

A mobile home provides perfect quarters for your winemaker and vineyard caretakers.

For more info and details on the current varieties of grapes and winery equipment, please contact Sam Watts or Wanda for a personal tour.

J. W. Shelton Auction & Realty 1048 Bill Tuck Hwy., South Boston, Virginia 24592 Phone: (434) 572-4647 Fax: (434) 572-2798 VA Auct Lic.#2905 000918 NC Auct.#4780

www.sheltonauction-realty.com

www.firstchoiceauction.com Firm License #7229 PO Box 335, Lewisville, NC 27023 336-399-1073 3 0 4 1 C l y d e R o a d , B o o n ev i l l e

Directions: From Hwy 421 follow

Hwy 601 N through the town of Yadkinville for 6 3/10 miles. Turn left on North Oak Ridge Church Road for 3 6/10 miles. Make a left onto Clyde Road and follow 3/10 mile to property on the right.

PRICE: $74,500

9.064 acres. 2BD, 1BA Farmhouse nestled in maple trees.

Motivated seller. Great mountain view of Cedar Mountain. Great opportunity! Two car detatched carport. Beautiful setting!

Directions: I-40 to 801S; R- 158 1 6 8 C e d a r H i l l L a n e , D a v i e C o u n t y towards Mocksville; L-Baltimore Rd; Left at dead end, then 1st right onto Fork Bixby Rd; L-Livengood; Property on Left.

PRICE: $499,000 Charming 4BD/3.5BA Home located on secluded 12 acre lot. Wrap around porch offers 1300+ sqft of outdoor living space. Property consists of Gazebo & beautiful lake stocked w/ fish, as well as rolling pastures & woods. Builder's custom home - too many details to list. Abundant natural light, 9' ceilings, Transom windows, Maple hrdwds, Stained Glass Windows, Poplar & Pine Wood Accents, Recessed Lights, Surround Sound on ML, Cedar closets & Tons of Storage. Separate 3 Bay Garage & Backup Heating System for Home.

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Farms in Western New York

Selling your home? Six worth the price fix-ups

Cleaning and decluttering.

Remove any personal items, unclutter countertops, organize closets and shelves, and make the home sparkling clean.

Brightening. Clean all winLEON: 41+ acre farm, 2 story, 6BR dows inside and out, replace old POLAND: Approx. 90 acres of curtains, update lighting fixhome. 20 acres of woods, 14 acres farmland - Level to slight slope. Free stall tures, and remove anything that barn and shed. House NOT included. fenced pasture. 2002 barn, 2009 28x50 blocks light from the windows. machine shed, 14x40 saw mill shed. $175,000 (B375395SP) Smart staging. Rearrange fur$147,500 (B393244TO) niture, bring in new accessories EASTT OTTO: 91+ acres. Currently hayfield & corn. Additional land MAY be and furnishings to enhance available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000 (B385023ME) rooms, incorporate artwork, and play soft music in the backOTTO: Move-in! 3+BR/2BA farmhouse on 30+ acres! Pole bldg. Perfect mini farm! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$114,900 (B389449NO) ground.

Landscaping enhancements.

GRANGER: 114 acre operating dairy, 4 to 6 BR/2BA home, 74 cow tie stall barn, Punch up the home’s curb appeal pipeline milker. Make Offer! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$324,900 (B354508CO) in the front and back yards by LEON: 44+ acre Amish farm. 4BR home, 2 car garage 40x136 dairy barn, 42x66 adding bark mulch, bushes, and machine shop (electric in place) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144,900 (B394673EL) flowers and ensuring current

NAPOLI: 51+ acres! Level to slight slope, stream, Sportsman's dream or camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$64,900 (B393320RO) LEON: Picture perfect 8 acre Amish farm. 6BR home. Barn, lean-to, shop (fully insulated), storage shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $87,900 (B389252RO) RANDOLPH H AREA: 50+- Acres, 8BR home. 40x114' barn, 24x52 shop, 30x56 shed. More land available. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$157,500 (B395214SN)

David L. Zilker Licensed Associate Broker "FARMING SPECIALIST" 40+ Years Experience

Cell 716-474-5859

info@buncyrealestate.com

Officee 716-496-5661

PO BOX 551, 3180 Route 39, Yorkshire, NY 14173

plants and grass are well-cared for and manicured.

Repairing electrical or plumbing. Fix leaks under the sinks, remove any mildew stains, and ensure all plumbing is in good working condition.

Update the home’s electrical with new wiring for modern appliances, fix any lights or outlets that don’t work, and replace old plug points with new safety fixtures.

Replacing or shampooing dirty carpets. Steam-clean carpets, replace any worn carpets, and repair any floor creaks.

For more infomation visit http://realtormag.realtor.org Source: National Association of Realtors

WEST AUGUSTA COUNTY

Privacy and panoramic views with this one of a kind 8 year old home sitting on 95+/- acres located west of Staunton. 3400 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces (one Old English). Library with beautiful built-in oak shelving. Tool room, service hall. Stalled barn with tack room, dog run, covered shed, 3 side barn, round pin, fencing. Stainless Brick barbeque area. Riding or walking trails adjoins 1000's of acres of National Forest. Please call or email for complete list of amenities and details. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$775,000

Sandy McMeans Real Estate Plus 540/294-5234 info@realestate-plus.com sandymcmeans@aol.com The area's most knowledgeable source on rural properties in central Shenandoah Valley Virginia. For questions or inquiries on other properties, please call or email.