
15434 Madison Run Rd

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Have you dreamed of country living, maybe on a golden pond just a few minutes from Charlottesville? To make it even better, this property has 57 acres.
This country home is in Kents Store, in Fluvanna County VA, nestled on its own serene pond. With one level living in approximately 1656 sq.ft. of living space, the home has everything you need to enjoy the country life.
The home has 3 bedrooms, a soaring vaulted wood ceiling in the spacious open great room, a modern country kitchen, and a partially finished walkout level for more storage or potential space for you to finish. The carport is oversized to accommodate two cars.
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Fish in your own stocked pond. Enjoy fresh veggies from your garden and the ability to have whatever animals you want (cattle, horses, chickens, goats, alpacas). In the past the farm has had cattle and its fields are now cut for hay. The 57 acres offers so many possibilities. Cozy touches include a pellet stove and the texture of warm wood paneling.
For many people, the crowning feature of the property is its stunning sunroom with views of the beautiful pond and the dock. The property is conveniently located between Richmond and Charlottesville. This is a special property that is not to be missed!
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Buying country property is a dream for many people.
With the constantly increasing cost of homes in the city or suburbs, moving to the countryside is ideal. Just imagine having a big house on a vast parcel of land where you can enjoy fresh air every day, raise pets, grow a garden, and your kids can play and run freely.
If you are not fully committed to living in the countryside just yet, having a country retreat as your vacation home is also a wonderful arrangement. Many people buy rural properties as their second home, though some of them actually don’t have a first home yet.
Your vacation home is a great place to spend the weekend, the summers, the holidays, and for when you just want to get away and leave all the stress behind.
Charlottesville in VA is one of the best places to buy a country home. If you haven’t fully decided, watch this video and you’ll see why.
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Downtown Charlottesville is fun, vibrant and dynamic. It is a great shopping district with a lot of restaurants and boutiques to choose from. It is a city but it has a small-town feel, which is why many people love it.
If you love being outdoors, Charlottesville is perfect. Depending on the season, you can go hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, skiing, snow-tubing and more. You’ll never run out of activities here.
When it’s time to buy an acreage in the countryside, you might feel overwhelmed by all the choices and decisions you’ll have to make. Let me help you make it easier.
Here’s a step-by-step process to help you take it one day at a time.
Step 1. Conduct preliminary research.
As soon as you decide to buy a property, start visiting websites that offer estates, farms and ranches in Charlottesville’s countryside.
Your goal is to see what real estate you like, and have an idea of the price range. Take note of specific listings that catch your interest, and see how they are positioned in the market. Also, note if those properties experienced any price changes.
This is also the time to determine how you intend to use the land and if your favorites will have the necessary features. When you decide to buy a country property in Charlottesville, you already have a general idea of why you want it and what you want to do with it.
Step 2. Know how much you can afford.
Knowing your budget easily streamlines the country homes available to you. The expression, “Don’t bite off more than you can chew” fits this situation.
The first question you want to ask yourself when it comes to your purchase ability is, “How will I pay for this property?”
Will it be a cash purchase? Or will you opt for bank financing?
When you have substantial savings, you may want to make it a cash purchase. This will allow more room for negotiation, and it makes the whole buying process easier.
Step 3. Get Prequalified and Preapproved.
Knowing your possible budget range based from your own computations, and knowing how much you actually qualify for are two different things.
Before you buy the country property that you’ve been checking online every night, you first need to know how much you can actually spend, and the best way to find out is to be pre-qualified.
Getting a pre qualification allows you to know what loan program is best suited for you. It also gives you an idea of how much you can borrow. Securing a pre qualification will prove beneficial in the other steps of the buying process, like in budget preparation.
Once you know how much you can secure for the financing, get pre-approved.
A pre-qualification is helpful, but a pre-approval is more valuable because it tells the seller that a lender has checked your credit, verified your papers and has approved a loan amount for a particular time period.
Getting a pre-approval has many advantages:
1. It makes the home selection process easy for your agent. When agents know the price range you have been approved for, it is easier for your agent to know which properties to show you.
This is a better solution that your agent showing you properties way over your price range. You could fall in love with a country farm you cannot afford. After that, the lower price point properties just don’t have the same appeal to you.
Don’t set yourself up for disappointment.
2. Sellers are more likely to take your offer seriously when you have been pre-approved.
3. It lessens stress knowing you have already been approved by the lender. It gives you assurance that the buying process will be smoother.
Step 4. Hire the right real estate agent.
There are real estate agents, and there’s the right real estate agent.
When you are looking for a home in Charlottesville’s lovely countryside, you need someone who is not just a residential real estate agent. You want someone who specializes in selling country properties, farms, and ranches, and that would be me, Pam Dent.
My knowledge of the area, of the ranches, of Charlottesville’s land itself came many years before I was even actively involved in real estate. I grew up exploring the countryside on the back of a horse.
I raised my kids in Charlottesville’s countryside. I know what you need to look for when purchasing land, being a long time owner myself.
My skills as a real estate agent allow me to guide you through the home buying process, aid you during the negotiation, provide assistance for all the paperwork, and share with you information about anything you’d like to know as a countryside home owner in Charlottesville.
With my skills, experience and professionalism, our home buying process will be less challenging and stressful.
Step 5. Find the acreage you like and make an offer.
This is the most exciting part! This is the part you usually see on TV, the part where buyers visit different properties, checking out the features and amenities, seeing if the farms offer what they need.
This is also a really difficult part. This is what the decision of where you’ll be living and what type of real estate you’ll be buying heavily relies on. This is the part you have to get right because it will affect your future drastically.
Start by looking at the homes in your price range. Bring your “Needs and Wants” list and take note which farms or ranches fit your list.
Since this step is crucial, let me share with you my top considerations if you are buying a country home. Carefully read the different factors you must make note of. Knowing these considerations can make a huge difference in the selection process.
Top considerations for buying a country property
Here are a few questions you should be asking yourself :
Also, know why the home is being sold. Learn its history. Drive around the area of the acreage you are considering to purchase and see what the neighbors are like.
Get a feel of the area and decide if you can live in that setting. Visit more than once, on different times of the day, to see if your first impression of the farm still holds, and if you still like it.
What will you do with the land? Do you plan to raise livestock? Are you going to use it as a horse farm or as an agricultural land? Will you hunt? Or do you just want a get away?
If you plan to use the property as a vacation home, how many acres do you need to secure privacy and retreat? If you’re going to start a Charlottesville horse farm, how many acres is a good start-up size? If you intend to use it for outdoor and recreational activities like hunting, how many acres would be sufficient?
Find out building codes, zoning and restrictions. Can you build a chicken coop on the property? How about a ranch? How about a pond?
Check with the seller and the municipality for any existing easements in the area.
Know if the property is part of a conservation area or under conservation easement.
However, you have to remember that neighbors are a great help especially if you have questions about how to develop the acreage. They have extensive knowledge of the land and the weather. They know what to do during emergencies.
Significant research goes into finding the right property.
Take your time in deciding which Central Virginia real estate to buy.
Once you’ve chosen “the one”, work with your real estate agent and negotiate an offer based on the comparables in the area.
In your offer, include any contingencies, like home inspections, well and septic tests, building and safety code requirement for the house, etc. You have to be specific in writing any requests and repairs to be included in the sale.
Determine the amount of “earnest money” you’ll be putting in.
When both parties are in agreement regarding the terms, you can then put your name on the Purchase and Sale Agreement form.
Step 6. Get a home inspection and a land survey
You have to know what you’re buying.
A home inspection is conducted so you’ll know everything that’s going on in the property, from the condition of the house, to the plumbing, the structural strength, and of course, the deal breakers. You may also want to have an environmental study (think home inspection for the land).
A land survey will tell you the exactly where the property line is. You’ll know where your farm begins and ends through this survey.
These surveys and inspections should be clearly stated as contingencies when you make an offer.
Step 7. Secure your loan.
This is the part where you choose the lender. Before you decide, shop around for mortgages with the lowest interest rates and best programs.
Choose the mortgage where you’ll be financially comfortable. Be aware that many mortgage companies do not lend on farms and land. Your Realtor will be able to give you a list of lenders who can assist you with this type of property.
Step 8. Get a property appraisal.
Your lender will want to ensure it is paying the right market value of the Charlottesville acreage.
A professional appraiser will be hired to check the farm’s value.
Step 9. Prepare the necessary paperwork and finalize the deal.
Once the terms are set, and the property is appraised, you can use the result for renegotiating the terms if needed. Your agent will negotiate on your behalf.
To verify if the seller is the rightful owner of the home, your attorney or closing company will use the service of a title company to take care of all the paperwork.
Step 10. Close the deal.
This is the easiest yet costliest part of the buying process. Review everything prior to the closing, going over the fine details, ensuring everything is to your liking before handing over the payment to the seller.
Congratulations! You’ve now reached the end of your country home buying journey. The final step is to move in to your new home.
Call me, Pam Dent, at 434-960-0161. I am your golf and equestrian property specialist here in Charlottesville. I am also a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, as well as being experienced in working with first time buyers. I have lived here in Central Virginia almost all my life and have a deep love for the countryside and its preservation. My long involvement with equestrian activities, along with my professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the area makes me uniquely suited to take care of all your real estate needs. You, my client, are my first priority, and I am dedicated to ensuring that your real estate experience goes smoothly.
I look forward to hearing from you.
If you are looking for a country property where you can live in peace and tranquility, and enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle, this home in Charlottesville could be what you are looking for.
Standing on 7.5 acres of lot and sheltered by towering trees, this home is the perfect escape from a hectic city life.
With its 4 well-appointed bedrooms, 3.5 spotless bathrooms, 2-car oversized garage, inviting living room, large formal dining room, efficient eat-in kitchen, cozy family room, and generously-sized screened porch, you have more than enough space and privacy.
This Charlottesville property has many possibilities. Here, you can start the self-sufficient lifestyle you’ve been thinking of, or build a custom home, turn the whole property into a holiday get-away spot for those who are seeking a country retreat.
Call me, Pam Dent, at (434) 960-0161 for a private showing today.
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When you long for peace and serenity, fresh air, mountain views and more space for you and your loved ones to enjoy, here’s a perfect opportunity for you.
Tucked away in 7.5 private acres of a lush wooded lot in the one of the estate areas in Albemarle County is a charming all-brick one-story home. Set on gently rolling land and sheltered by towering trees, this home offers the privacy and serenity you dream of.
Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and an oversized 2-car attached garage in almost 3,000 square feet of living space, this Charlottesville country home offers beautiful winter mountain views in a private and convenient setting.
On this property, you can enjoy your passion for being self-sufficient, or you can turn it into a holiday get-away spot for those who are seeking for country retreat.
Charlotteville is a beautiful and vibrant community popularly known for its scenic country scenes and two historic presidential estates. But did you know it is also the best producer of wines on the east coast?
This home is close to wineries. Jefferson Vineyards is only a ten minute drive away. Gabriele Rausse Winery is only five minutes away from this home, and the other wineries are all within a thirty minute drive.
This country home may sound like it’s located far from public amenities and conveniences, but the truth is it is in an accessible location.
For shopping and fine dining options, Downtown Charlottesville is only 20 minutes away. You won’t even notice the time while driving due to the county’s scenic views that surround you along the way.
The home is set back from the road.
Step inside the front door and be welcomed into a good sized foyer with hardwood floors that extends all through the main floor.
To the left of the foyer is an ample-sized living room with a fireplace. Neutral toned walls enhance the warmth of the hardwood floors, creating a relaxing and inviting ambiance. The ceiling moldings and baseboards make this room more appealing.
Furnish it with your choice of furniture, throw in a rug for a more cozy effect, and add a center table with a vase of flowers and you already have a wonderful place to welcome family and guests.
Adjacent to the living room is a classic formal dining room with large windows and chair railings. Floral wallpaper graces the upper half of this dining room, giving it a quaint feel.
This dining room is spacious and can fit an 8-seater table easily.
It is also open to both the living room and the kitchen, providing a good flow when entertaining.
If you enjoy cooking, the kitchen of this Charlottesville property will appeal to you.
An eat-in kitchen, it features lovely oak cabinets, Formica counter, a breakfast bar, and loads of storage space. The windows overlook the wooded backyard, so you can supervise your kids playing even when you’re inside preparing meals.
This home comes with a dishwasher, electric range, and refrigerator.
There’s also a breakfast nook overlooking one of the large windows. It’s the perfect spot for morning coffee and casual meals.
Off the kitchen is the spacious family room which features warm neutral tones, a large fireplace to cozy up on cold nights, and a built-in bookcase. This warm and cozy family room is the best place to display your books, mementos and special souvenirs from your different trips.
This family room is a great spot for the whole family to gather and bond during game nights, or the perfect place to simply just relax.
Make this home’s master suite your private retreat, away from the hectic schedule of your work and activities.
The combination of carpeted floors, neutral-toned walls, and scenic views from the windows can instantly pacify and help you feel calm.
Nothing beats sleeping in a cozy master bedroom like this.
It also has an en-suite bathroom so you can fully enjoy your privacy.
All the other bedrooms are also large and well-appointed.
An outdoor oasis awaits you here in this Central Virginia country property. It’s the best outdoor living setup.
Step into a wide and spacious screened porch that opens to a private backyard. Here you get an unobstructed view of nature all-year round.
Some outdoor furniture will look amazing in this space. It is the perfect spot for dining, whether you simply want to enjoy the view or when you are entertaining.
When you need more living space, this home delivers. The terrace level offers a recreation room which has a brick fireplace and new carpet on the floor.
This terrace level has a bedroom and a full bathroom. It’s a great place for a home office, or you can turn it into a craft room where you can create and enjoy your arts and crafts.
You’ll love how meticulously planned this property is. The laundry room has a water purification system and a water filter.
There is an oversized two-car garage that provides more than ample storage space.
The whole home has also been freshly painted for your convenience.
Enjoy all this home’s features and amenities for ONLY $429,000.
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Call me, Pam Dent, at (434) 960-0161. I specialize in country properties here in Central Virginia. With my help, you will surely find the best property, either as a main home or a vacation home.
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Enjoy the best of country style living in this magnificent colonial home for sale in Gordonsville VA. The property sits on 1.8 acres of land surrounded by a picturesque scenery of beautiful and lush woods which is a hallmark of Central Virginia. This 2 story home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a half-bath—all the space that you would ever need to accommodate your family and friends.
The property is located at 195 Jenkins Dr., Gordonsville, VA 22942 which is a very easy commute from Richmond or Charlottesville. It offers a lot of privacy but has all the space needed outside for a garden or even a mini playground.
This Gordonsville home for sale has a very stunning interior. The main level has hardwood floors giving it a very elegant yet cozy feel. It has a large living room filled with lots of natural light and also has a fireplace to keep you and your family warm especially during the cold months.
The home features a very roomy formal dining room with large windows, a beautiful tray ceiling, and all the space you will ever need to serve sumptuous meals to your family and friends.
The kitchen has all the needed counter space and cabinetry for you to put all your culinary creations to life. It also comes with a convenient breakfast nook which is perfect for having quick meals especially during the morning rush.
The 4 bedrooms of this real estate property for sale in Gordonsville VA are located on the second level of the home. The master bedroom is very spacious and has enough room for a sitting area.
The attached master bathroom features a jetted tub and a walk in shower making you feel nice and fresh especially after a long day’s work. The home has another full bathroom also located on the 2nd level and a half-bathroom on the main level.
195 Jenkins Dr. definitely has everything you could ever want or need to give your family the best of country style living. For more information on this property and other homes for sale in Gordonsville or Charlottesville VA, please feel free to visit https://www.jumpintogreenerpastures.com.
Experience a life of luxury amidst the lush beauty and splendor of Central Virginia in this magnificent luxury home for sale in Charlottesville. This vast 3-home compound sits on 7.91 acres of land that is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from Charlottesville. The property includes a beautiful custom built contemporary main home, a poolside house, and a 2-bedroom cabin—perfect for multi-generational families or for those who entertain lots of guests.
All 3 homes within the compound are exquisitely designed with heart pine and oak floors, soapstone and marble, and equipped with stainless steel appliances. The main house has a contemporary design and features a very expansive open floor plan that is as homey as it is elegant.
As you enter, you will step into the living room which is very roomy and is bathed with lots of natural light. The wooden floors and ceiling beautifully accents the home’s interior and exudes a very classic look.
The custom built kitchen of this magnificent Charlottesville VA luxury home is elegantly designed and features a center island for added work space. The dining area is conveniently located across the kitchen and can accommodate any number of guests both family and friends alike.
The main home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half-baths. The master bedroom, located on the main level, is absolutely gorgeous and airy, and has an attached master bathroom. Two other bedrooms are located on the upper level.
The home also features a theater room that is located on the basement. Watch movies in your home theater or set it up with a game console, this facility is the perfect place for digital entertainment.
Towards the back of the main home, you will step outside through a lovely antique brick terrace overlooking the swimming pool.
Towards the opposite end of the pool you will find the pool-house. The pool house is the second of the 3 homes found within the compound.
The pool house is a fully functional living quarter which is perfect especially when you have guests staying over. This home has 1 bedroom, 1 full sized bathroom, and a spacious living room.
It also has its own kitchen that comes with a breakfast bar that can easily fit 5 people.
The basement of the pool house also has a recreation room which is a perfect place to setup a ping pong table or other indoor exercise equipment. Truly, this magnificent luxury home in Charlottesville is not only a place worthy of a lifestyle of glamour but also one built for fitness and family fun!
The third house in the compound is a 2-bedroom cottage that can easily support a small family. This home features 2 amply sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a viewing deck overlooking the lush landscape of the property.
It also has a very cozy living room that opens up to the porch which makes it a refreshing and comfortable place to hang out at any time of the day.
The cottage also has its own kitchen and a dining area that can easily fit 4 to 5 people.
For the horse enthusiast, this amazing luxury real estate property also includes a 3-stall stable that is complete with a heated tack room and equipment and hay storage. Not only does this home have all the space for your entire family, but also for your beloved horses!
For those who envision a life of luxury and comfort while being surrounded by the company of family and friends, 2890 Pleasant View Ln is definitely the perfect home for you. For more information on this property and other homes for sale Charlottesville VA, visit https://www.jumpintogreenerpastures.com/.
If you are yearning for the simple beauty and joy of country style living, then this lovely single story brick home is the one for you. The property is located at 3762 Earlysville Rd., Earlysville, VA 22936. It sits on 3.21 acres land sitting amidst the beautiful and lush country backdraft of Central Virginia. It features 3 bedrooms, a full sized bathroom, and an attached garage. Perfect especially for those looking to downsize.
This gorgeous brick home for sale in Earlysville exudes beauty both inside and out. The brick exterior of the property wonderfully contrasts the breathtaking country scenery outside.
As you step into the home, you will be greeted by a cozy living room with beautiful hardwood floors and fully bathed in natural light.
The kitchen has a generous amount of working space and cabinetry plus all the basic amenities needed to make sumptuous meals for you and your family.
The dining area is conveniently located right across the living room and can easily accommodate four people. Have family or friends coming over? Fit it with a modular expanding dining table and easily have six to eight guests dine-in.
This Earlysville VA home features a master bedroom and two other bedrooms. If you have decided to downsize but would like to have ample space to accommodate family coming over to visit, this home definitely has what you need.
The property also has a full sized bathroom equipped with a shower enclosure matched with a design that is pleasing to the senses.
It also had a conveniently spaced home office which is perfect especially for those who need to work or manage their businesses from home.
If you are in search for a home in Earlysville VA that offers the best of single level country living, then 3762 Earlysville is the perfect home for you. for more information about this property and other homes for sale in Central Virginia, please feel free to visit www.JumpIntoGreenerPastures.com.
Pam Dent
Phone: (434) 960-0161
Email: [email protected]
Gayle Harvey Real Estate Inc.
198 Spotnap Rd, #C-5,
Charlottesville, VA 22911