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Curb appeal

Curb appeal

The first carriage to pull into the circle drive in front of Frascati in 1823 was very likely bringing James Barbour and his wife, Lucy, to the just completed home of his brother, Phillip Barbour. Certainly the carriage would have slowed, the lathered horses catching...

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Is Charlottesville, Virginia a good place to retire?

Is Charlottesville, Virginia a good place to retire?

I wrote this article about my parents in 2014. They are both gone now but I find myself in those same happy shoes these days, enjoying the fruits of our labor and feeling blessed to have wound up in such an extraordinary place. I would love to help you find your last,...

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Is land expensive in Charlottesville, Virginia?

Is land expensive in Charlottesville, Virginia?

Land close in to Charlottesville can be quite expensive with demand for nice building sites being in very high demand. A good building lot up to five acres for a single family home with can be anywhere from $65,000 to $500,000 depending on location, amenities and the...

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Is it expensive to keep a horse in Virginia?

Is it expensive to keep a horse in Virginia?

Few places in America are as naturally suited for horses as Virginia’s Piedmont. Rich, well drained pasture, four distinct seasons and a thriving equestrian culture and history make the Charlottesville area ideal for the equine enthusiast. People often ask, is it...

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Frascati and Orange County, Virginia

Frascati and Orange County, Virginia

Orange County was established in 1734 and was the largest county that has ever existed in America, "The states of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia were once part of Orange County. Over time, its boundaries have contracted to an elongated county of...

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Farms for sale near Charlottesville

Farms for sale near Charlottesville

If you are considering purchasing a farm near Charlottesville or any of the surrounding counties you may be contemplating having a horse or two, maybe some chickens perhaps planting a vineyard. Ten acres would probably be plenty of land for that but you’ve just fallen...

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Historic properties for sale, Charlottesville, Virginia

Historic properties for sale, Charlottesville, Virginia

Historic properties abound in Virginia. After all the "First landing" that became Jamestown in 1607 was more than 400 hundred years ago marked the beginning of the colonization of America. Virginia has been the birthplace of eight United States Presidents and...

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Frascati, Somerset, Virginia

Frascati, Somerset, Virginia

Here’s your second chance to acquire an iconic historic property in the heart of the Somerset estate area. Our buyer had a change of heart and sadly retreated from their commitment in the 11th hour. Frascati is now back on the market and ready for its next chapter...

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Historic Somerset: A Chance to Own a Piece of History

Historic Somerset: A Chance to Own a Piece of History

Historic Somerset: A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of HistoryWhen Frascati was completed in 1823 in Orange County, Virginia for Phillip Barbour who had just retired as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Somerset was already a pretty good...

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Frascati Estate for Sale

Frascati Estate for Sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a significant historic estate in a superb location just 30 minutes from Charlottesville and the University of Virginia.   The house is described in the Virginia andmarks Registry as well as in the National Register of Historic Places...

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