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Top 4 Swimming Destinations Near Homes for Sale in Charlottesville VA

Top 4 Swimming Destinations Near Homes for Sale in Charlottesville VA

Summer near homes for sale in Charlottesville VA would never be complete without having a trip to the perfect swimming destination. Well known for its magnificent horse farms, wineries and golf homes, this town is also home to a number of amazing swimming areas. If you love swimming during the summer, you will definitely love these places found around Charlottesville.

Top 4 Swimming Destinations Near Homes for Sale in Charlottesville VA

Chris Greene Lake Park

If there’s one lake locals in Charlottesville would recommend for a swimming destination, Chris Greene Lake would definitely be on top of the list. Chris Greene Lake Park is a 120-acre park that has 62 acres of water. Locals rave about the pleasant drive they always have on their way to Chris Greene. If you’re not in the mood for a swim, you could definitely bring along a book and a mat for a relaxing afternoon at the park area. The natural waters and cool temperature of the lake is perfect for anyone who would love a leisurely swim in the middle of a warm summer day.

Blue Hole

Have you ever been to a watering hole you’ll never forget? The Blue Hole is one of the places you won’t regret visiting when in Charlottesville over the summer. All it takes is a nice hike along the Moormans River trail to get to this hidden gem. It’s one of the most refreshing waters you’ll ever experience. Just being in the middle of the Blue Hole would make you appreciate the beauty of nature. Many often visit the Blue Hole for a peaceful and calming swim. The small waterfalls found here add to the beauty of the place.

James River

Living in Charlottesville golf homes is a great way for health-conscious people to stay in shape through outdoor activities. For those who want to experience additional exciting outdoor activities, Charlottesville has James River. A refreshing way to spend warm summer days is tubing through the flowing waters of James River. The water of this river flows through the Blue Ridge Mountains, a fantastic destination for hiking. The light rapids along the James River is just perfect for tubing. This historic river in Charlottesville can really take you on an adventurous ride. There are plenty of options when it comes to water activities in James River. You can enjoy canoeing and rafting here if tubing is not on your list. Kayaking is another well-loved activity. Guests are also welcome to stay and enjoy camping overnight.

Mint Springs Valley Park

If you think Charlottesville horse farms are spacious, try spending a day at the Mint Springs Valley Park. This park has 504 land acres and 8 water acres that can be visited from 7 in the morning until dark. If you have a Virginia State Fishing License, you can definitely enjoy fishing for channel catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish. This is another natural setting that’s perfect for swimming. In addition to swimming, visitors also have access to a playground, a lake trail, hiking trails and picnic shelters.

Swimming is one of the many fun filled activities for you and your family to enjoy in Central Virginia. To know more about homes for sale in Charlottesville VA, please feel free to visit my website, www.JumpIntoGreenerPastures.com, for more information.

Call me, Pam Dent today at (434) 960-0161. I can assure you of the best quality service. I have the professional and expert knowledge on Charlottesville real estate, local housing market, horse farms and golf communities that will guide you through the exciting and fulfilling journey of finding your dream home.

Top 3 Events This 4th of July Around Homes for Sale in Charlottesville VA

Top 3 Events This 4th of July Around Homes for Sale in Charlottesville VA

Did you know that the writer of the Declaration of the Independence once lived around Charlottesville VA? This is one of the many reasons why celebrating the 4th of July in this town is a wonderful experience. The rich history surrounding the 4th of July in Charlottesville makes this town an even more eventful place during this time of the year. Here are just a few ideas to get you started with your holiday plans.

Top 3 Events This 4th of July Around Homes for Sale in Charlottesville VA

Monticello Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony

Since 1963, the Monticello hosts an annual Independence Day celebration along with one of the biggest oath taking ceremonies in the country. People from different parts of the world come together to attend their naturalization at one of the most historical places in the United States. Monticello is the host of the biggest oath of citizenship ceremonies held outside of a courtroom. This year, the 53rd celebration shall be held at the West Lawn of the Monticello at 9am. The event is free and open to the public. If you wish to see more of this historical place after the ceremony on the 4th of July, tickets for house tours are available for sale as well.

Birth of Democracy Festival

Aside from being popularly known for Charlottesville horse farms, this town is known for festive Independence Day celebrations. From 12nn to 6pm, take part in a festival that celebrates the birth of democracy with fantastic live music, spectacular food and great tasting wine. Head to  Democracy Vineyards this 4th of July in celebration of Independence Day while supporting local businesses. Wine selections will be coming from Hilltop Berry Farm and Winery, DelFosse Winery, Mountain Cove Vineyards and Lazy Days Winery. Local vendors will also be present so you may expect to enjoy more than just the amazing food, wine and music promised by this event. Ragtop and Paulo Franco will be there to provide the live music during this one of a kind Independence Day celebration.

Fourth of July Jubilee at Wintergreen Resort

The views offered by Charlottesville golf communities are unbeatable and on the 4th of July; and the scenery gets even better at night time with all the fireworks. One of the events that will host the much awaited fireworks on Independence Day will be the Fourth of July Jubilee at Wintergreen Resort. It’s a celebration filled with outstanding food selections as well as music and entertainment. Families can enjoy the celebration together here at Wintergreen Resort. It’s going to be a block party you won’t forget. Before they light up the mountain view with fireworks, there will be games and activities to make the celebration even more fun.

There are many more ways to celebrate Independence Day around homes for sale in Charlottesville VA. This is a much celebrated holiday in the United States and there’s nothing like a 4th of July celebration here in Charlottesville. Find out more exciting information on this website today www.JumpIntoGreenerPastures.com.

Call me, Pam Dent today at (434) 960-0161. I have the professional and expert knowledge on Charlottesville real estate and the local housing market. It is my pleasure to give you all the guidance and service that you need in finding the home of your dreams.

Own A Home In A Virginia Horse Farm Community

Own a Home in a Virginia Horse Farm Community!

758 South Keswick Drive, South Keswick, Troy, Virginia  listed by Pam Dent

5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3,100 sq ft, 11.14 acres.  Priced at $83,000 below assessment.  $599,000.

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758 South Keswick 141 (Small)


758 South Keswick Drive is a stunning contemporary home with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths set on the most beautiful lot that you can imagine, overlooking its private 1.5 acre pond.  Some of the features include 3,100 fin sq ft, 1,700 un fin sq ft, 2 car attached garage, 2 car detatched garage, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, sky lights, Bose speakers throught the home, 2 fireplaces, decks overlooking the pond.  Although it is not fenced for horses there is plenty of open land for a horse or two.  Priced at $599,000  a great value at $83,000 below assessment.

View the complete pictures and visual tour of 758 South Keswick Drive.

Don't miss the opportunity to buy a home in the South Keswick equestrian community.  Small Virginia horse farms can be difficult to find and a South Keswick home is the perfect solution.  South Keswick is a neighborhood of large lots mostly in the 10-15 acre range, ideally suited for small horse properties.  Often when you buy a small horse property there is the problem of where to ride, but not here.   South Keswick offers 8 miles of common riding and
walking trails.  Of course, you don't have to have horses to enjoy this
beautiful community.  This is the perfect spot to enjoy the Virginia
Country Life.

South Keswick is conveniently located 2 miles from I64, minutes to
Charlottesville, Virginia and an hour from Richmond.  This property is
close to the Keswick Hunt country and convenient to many area horse shows.

758 South Keswick Drive is the perfect choice For a small Virginia horse farm or the perfect spot to relax and savor the Virginia country life.

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Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate
III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434
960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore,
Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County,
Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek,
Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County,
Ruckersville.

 

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia
homes for sale.

 

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms
or visit my other blog Charlottesville
Real Estate Talk  for more information on

Charlottesville

Virginia


horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Own A Home In A Virginia Horse Farm Community".

South Keswick – A Fluvanna County Equestrian Community

Are you looking for a new home for yourself and your horses?  One of the options for horse owners is to purchase a home in an equestrian community.  Often horse owners do not want to take on the upkeep of a large farm, but the trade off with keeping your horses on a smaller piece of land is that there is not anywhere to ride.  The solution may be to purchase a home in an equestrian community.

We have talked about Glenmore with its attached equestrian center.  The Glenmore model offers a stable adjoining the community where homeowners are able to board their horses close to their homes.  South Keswick presents a different sort of option.  In the South Keswick community most of the homesites are about 10 to 12 acres and offer the opportunity to have your horses living on your own property.  At the same time there are communal walking and riding trails which stretch throughout the community, so that there is plenty of room to ride.

South Keswick is conveniently located in Fluvanna County, 2 miles from I64 and 10 minutes to Charlottesville.

Below are pictures of some of the homes and the only remaining lot that are currently on the market in South Keswick.  The homes that are currently for sale range in price from $599,000-$865,000 and the 11.97 acre wooded lot is priced at $225,000.

South Keswick 1 (WinCE)  South Keswick 2 

South Keswick lot (Small)  Postdivider 

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Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, [email protected], to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

 

Visit my other blog at Charlottesville Real Estate Talk for more information on Charlottesville and Central Virginia homes, events and real estate.

Albemarle County Neighborhoods – Keswick, Virginia

Keswick is located in Albemarle County just east of Charlottesville, Virginia.  This area has some of the most beautiful real estate in Central Virginia.  The countyside consists of rolling hills and fields bordered by the southwest mountains.  It is a residential area with farms, estates and country homes.  Many of the farms are in conservation easement with creates a large amount of contiguous open countryside.  Keswick is also the home of the Keswick Hunt and offers some of the best foxhunting country in Virginia.  If you are looking for the perfect Central Virginia horse farm or Charlottesville equestrian property, see what Keswick has to offer.

Two featured Keswick communities are Keswick Estates and Glenmore.  Both are gated communities with excellent golf courses, country clubs and exceptional homes.

If you are considering a move to Albemarle County, don’t miss looking at Keswick.

Click here to search all of the homes for sale in Keswick.

Enjoy the Trails at Glenmore

P1010049 (Small) The extensive system of walking and riding trails is a key feature that sets the Glenmore neighborhood appart.  Glenmore is a gated community located in the beautiful Keswick countryside just east of Charlottesville, Virginia.  The neighborhood has the usual amenities of country club, golf course, pool, tennis and fitness center.  However, it is the dedication to providing numerous opportunities to enjoy the countryside outside of the residential areas, but still inside the gates that sets this community appart.

Glenmore currently has 8.5 miles of trails, which is slated to grow to almost 13 miles by 2012.  These trails are enjoyed by walkers, joggers, photographers, birdwatchers and equestrians from the adjoining Glenmore Equestrian Center, managed by Shadowfax LLC.  Maintaining the trails has been a tru community effort with more that 50 volunteers participating in the upkeep of the existing trails and the opening of new areas.

It is very special to have so much access to nature, yet be a few minutes away from Charlottesville.  Please contact me if you would like a tour of Glenmore, to see how you could experience the Glenmore Lifestyle.

Click here to search all the homes for sale in Glenmore and the Charlottesville area.

Shadowfax Riders in the Glenmore Parade

 Glenmore July 4 002 (Small) Every July 4th the Glenmore Community has a parade through the neighborhood.  Any community member is welcome to participate and we always see an array of decorated golf carts.  This year's parade included a contingent of dedorated horses and riders from Shadowfax LLC at the Glenmore Equestrian Center.  The riders included Allyson Louthan, her daughter Tyler and grandson Linden, Shelly Payne, and Sidney Simcoe.  Baily Dent even decorated the barn tractor and drove that in the Parade. 

This post is a little belated, but I just got the pictures and I wanted to share the fun.

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Glenmore July 4 005 (Medium)

Glenmore is a gated community located in Keswick just east of Charlottesville, Virginia.  The nighborhood offers an active lifestyle with many amenities such as country club, golf course, tennis, pool, fitness center, and adjoining equestrian center.

If the Glenmore lifestyle looks like fun, contact me; I would be happy to give you a tour of the neighborhood.

Click here to search all of the homes for sale in Glenmore.

For information on Shadowfax LLC at the Glenmore Equestrian Center click here.

Construction Begins At Bundoran

Construction has started on the first home to be built on the 2,300 acre Bundoran development.  This unique community is comitted to natural preservation, conservation of natural resources and the environment.  The 100 homes to be built will be required to meet the standards for the Earthcraft designation.  In addition, the majority of Bundoran’s acreage will be under conservation easement and deed restriction designed to limit development and insure the continuation of the community’s natural beauty.  It will be exciting to watch Bundoran’s creation.  I think it will be raising the bar for future area projects.

Click here to read about Bundoran as reported in the Charlottesville Daily Progress.

To search all of the homes on the market in Charlottesville and Albemarle County click here.

The Glenmore Equestrian Center

Do you dream of keeping your horse at home, but can’t afford to buy a farm?  Or you don’t have the time to devote to taking care of horses and keeping up with all the chores of owning acreage.  The answer may be to buy a home in an equestrian community.  Imagine being able to wander down to the barn to see your horse whenever you want to or your children riding their bikes to the barn.  All of this can happen in Glenmore.
The lovely neighborhood of Glenmore is located just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia.  This is a community of homes in a range of styles and price ranges with many amenities including pool, tennis courts, golf course, fitness center and club with an excellent chef.  Of prime interest to horse enthusiasts is the adjoining full service equestrian center which is professionally managed by Shadowfax LLC.  In Glenmore the rest of the family can be happy enjoying their interest and you can follow your dream of having your horses at home.

If you’re looking for a guide, check out our Buyer’s Checklist!

For more infomation on Glenmore or other options for horse properties in the area please contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
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