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Charlottesville is an attractive city in west Central Virginia situated within the upper Piedmont Plateau, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and at the headwaters of the Rivanna River.
It is approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington D.C. and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia.
Tourists often flock to Charlottesville for beer tours, ballooning, and hiking. The city was home to Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.
Discover what Charlottesville has to offer!
Charlottesville’s downtown is Albemarle County’s center of business. The area is home to the Downtown Mall, one of the longest outdoor pedestrian malls in the entire nation, with stores, restaurants, and civic attractions.
A few blocks from the Downtown Mall is the Court Square. Court Square, just a few blocks from the Downtown Mall, is the original center of Charlottesville and several of the historic buildings there date back to the city’s founding in 1762.
Charlottesville is also home to the University of Virginia, a public research university and the flagship for the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is a community of undergraduate, medical, business, and law students as well as the faculty and staff.
You’ll find good schools and great amenities in the place Thomas Jefferson once called home.
Experience a lively city ripe with vineyards and breweries, as well as shops, restaurants, and parks. In summer, you’ll enjoy hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding. In winter, you can go skiing and snow-tubing.
There are also many rivers and lakes which provide the perfect setting for aquatic pursuits, such as sailing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing. The lovely parks offer wonderful settings for sports, picnics, relaxation, and adventure.
If you want to take your adventure to the sky, you can try a hot air balloon or you can also paraglide over the scenic countryside.
You will love its temperate climate, comprehensive public health facilities, good food, and sophisticated cultural resources. In addition, it’s just two hours from Washington DC.
Golfers will surely love the spectacular sceneries and championship courses designed by some of the industry’s top architects.
Charlottesville offers quiet country retreats and horseback rides.
There are many horse farms and equestrian properties throughout Charlottesville. They are popular property choices because of the area’s gently rolling hills, lush green pastures, and the proximity to horse shows and fox hunting.
There are also hundreds of miles of beautiful, scenic trails, designed specifically for horseback riding.
James River State Park, nestled in the foothills of the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains, offers 20 miles of many different types of riding trails. If you prefer wooded riding along wooded trails, pay a visit to the George Washington National Forest.
Market Report for July-August 2017
There are currently 7 Charlottesville horse farms for sale. The prices range from $409,000 to $15,800,000. Spaces vary from as much as 1,160 sq. ft. to 500 acres.
Horse Farms for Sale in Charlottesville VA
- 7 Horse Farms for Sale — Traditional Sales
- 0 Short Sale
- 0 Bank-Owned/REO Property
The median listing price of these horse farms is $499,000.
Click here for the current list of horse farms for sale in Charlottesville.
Call me, Pam Dent, at 434-960-0161. With my extensive knowledge of the Charlottesville area and the real estate market, I can help you find the best equestrian property that suits your lifestyle.
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Pam Dent