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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 expensive to keep a horse in Charlottesville, Virginia? That question has a wide range of answers based on the horse owner’s desires and experience.

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Significant price improvement on historic Orange County estate!

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 approximately 37 miles by 17 miles.” (via VA250). Few, if any, counties in the United States have witnessed the formation of this country as has Orange County.

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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 for a house on 250 acres of pasture and woods with good fencing all set up for grazing cattle and making hay. You never imagined having to take care of so much land. Where would you start?

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His influence is everywhere! See Frascati in Somerset, VA
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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.

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Historic properties for sale, Charlottesville, Virginia - Charlottesville Country Properties % 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.

10 years ago today Gaby and I met in person for the first time at the Jefferson Memorial. We've been together ever since with richer lives than we ever imagined. Fate had some fun with us and we are forever blessed.

Here’s your second chance to acquire an iconic historic property in the heart of the Somerset estate area.

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Charlottesville Real Estate covers a lot of ground. From a four story condo with panoramic Blue Ridge views, to an historic plantation with roots to Thomas Jefferson, it’s all here.

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When you’re 29 there are still a lot of new things that might be coming your way. The years were longer then and the end was not in sight. My 29th year with my birthday just a week away in May, 1982 found me driving through the night in my camper topped 68 Dodge step side en route from Lufkin, Texas to Afton, Virginia with all I owned in the truck bed and my fabulous German Shepherd, Jay Jay beside me on the bench seat. I’d been driving east into the night on I-64 with the excitement and trepidation of yet another beginning keeping me awake until finally, knowing I was close, I pulled into a rest stop, backed into a space and crawled into the back with Jay Jay. I slipped into my sleeping bag and with the smell of stale clothes and leather, a panting dog and dark starry skies I pondered my future. Tomorrow I would arrive at Akid Arabian Stud and take the reins as manager/trainer of an Egyptian Arabian breeding farm in Virginia, a state I fled as fast as I could after graduating from West Springfield High School in Fairfax county 11 years before.

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Now you need a tractor! - Charlottesville Country Properties

When I first looked at Firefly Farm in 1985 its 13 acres were overgrown with broom sage, vicious blackberries, and two foot tall cedars. I had walked it, carefully avoiding rusty barb wire fencing, truck parts, rows of abandoned dog houses and a three sided barn that was home to a very skinny holstein cow. The back pasture was a wide swale of about eight acres with a spring at the bottom of it and when I squinted my eyes enough I could imagine my horses grazing peacefully on its lush green pasture.

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The Charlottesville area wine region continues to grow in quality and reputation

Huge news!! The Charlottesville area has been nominated for Wine Region of the Year in Wine Enthusiast's annual Wine Star Awards! We are one of just five wine regions from around the world to have been nominated for this prestigious award.

Our region, the Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA), is up against four other incredible wine destinations, including...
- Provence, France
- Lambrusco, Italy
- Swartland, South Africa
- Victoria, Australia

We are thrilled our wineries are receiving this recognition! This region has been gathering attention and accolades in the wine world for some time. In fact, the Monticello Wine Trail won nearly half of all the gold medals awarded in the Virginia Governor’s Cup wine competition this year.

The winner of the Wine Star Award will be determined by the Wine Enthusiast media team and announced later this month. So keep your fingers crossed for us!

Read more about our nomination here: https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/industry-news/wsa-nominees-2023/

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You won't find a better view and Craig Built means well built. Come have a look on Sunday!

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Welcome to Maple Crest! A beautifully crafted, newly renovated home in the heart of Somerset, VA, surrounded by mountain views and wineries.
Somerset has a far reaching reputation as one of the premier farm and estate areas in Virginia. Important homes like Somerset Plantation, Frascati, Fairview Farm, Rocklands and James Madison’s Montpelier date from the mid nineteenth century when the best land was chosen and improved. The old post office and train station were built where the railroad crossed Blue Ridge Turnpike (Route 231) just after the turn of the 20th century and here was built Maple Crest in 1929, a fine home, beautifully crafted with a solid oak structure and brick exterior. We are happy to offer Maple Crest with entirely modern systems (all new kitchen and baths), yet still so rich in character with high ceilings, original oak flooring, and solid wood doors, each with original glass doorknobs. The well equipped kitchen now adjoins the dining area with a dining table that seats six comfortably. There is a large living room with a fireplace and a sun room that captures the sunsets in the west and sunrises in the east. There are three bedrooms upstairs. The largest has a private bath and the other two share the hall bath with a shower and clawfoot tub. Each window has a different view over the adjoining farms to the Southwest mountain range. There is a powder room on the first floor and a good utility basement with a washer and dryer. Maple Crest is situated on two acres with a lush front yard surrounded by mature boxwoods. The side yard is also surrounded by boxwoods and has an outdoor brick fireplace ideal for outdoor gatherings and cooking over wood. The property is pet friendly with a nicely fenced back yard. The remainder of the property is a one acre fenced pasture with a magnificent walnut tree in the center. We are contemplating offering it as a wedding venue in the future. While the sights and sounds around Maple Crest are distinctly rural (cows and chickens next door, crickets and tree frogs on summer nights, and an occasional train passing by), the location is very convenient. The charming and historic small towns of Orange and Gordonsville are each just five miles away and Charlottesville – with the University of Virginia – is a beautiful 30 minute drive via Route 20. There are many important historic sites nearby and we are in the heart of the Monticello Wine Trail. We hope you will find Maple Crest as inviting as we do, and welcome you to experience this elegant country home in the heart of Somerset. Virginia is for Lovers

Spending a week checking out the area? Check out Maple Crest in Somerset. Great location and fabulous lodging for you and your pets

How nice to have a moment with them both together.

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Magificent New Farm Listing Near Barboursville!

For anyone who has been waiting patiently for the perfect property to come on the market, it’s been worth the wait!

Stilwin with 183 acres, nestled in a private valley less than 20 minutes from Charlottesville is available for your consideration. The land and improvements are in pristine condition and the setting boasts amazing views of the Southwest and Blue Ridge mountains. Surrounded by properties under conservation easement for perfect peace of mind.

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Gaby and I are thrilled to present Maple Crest as a delightful short term rental less than 15 minutes from five wineries, great antiquing in Orange and Gordonsville and just 30 minutes from Charlottesville and UVA. We would love to host you for a weekend or a week. Have a look and let us know how we can help you have a memorable experience here in the heart of beautiful Orange County.

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John Ince is a licensed Realtor® in the State of Virginia

Maple Crest – Elegant, pet friendly lodging in Somerset, Virginia Maple Crest Elegant, pet friendly lodging in Somerset, Virginia. Somerset has a far reaching reputation as one of the premier farm and estate areas in Virginia. Important homes like Somerset Plantation, Frascati, Fairview Farm, Rocklands and James Madison’s Montpelier date from the mid nineteenth...

Hidden estate parcel on one of Albemarle County’s prettiest roads.

These 85 acres are situated between two farms and comprised of an ideal balance of open pasture, gently rolling woodland and a breathtaking mountainside. A trail network provides great access through the lower woods, (elevation 600 ft) and to the top of the property at nearly 1000 ft. A good well and electric are already on site as is fiber optic for high speed internet.

If privacy, views and and a great value are among your priorities, this is a must see property.

$590,000. MLS 606285. View full listing >>> https://for-sale.charlottesvillecountry.com/idx/details/listing/b238/606285/100-WILDON-GROVE-RD-GORDONSVILLE-VA-22942

Waiting for spring to pop. Warming temps have sent the crocuses up and the daffodils are poking up and looking around as well, not quite sure if they can trust these early 70’ days. The horses get their blankets off during the day and revel in a good roll. The Blue Ridge rise almost purple some days. Daylight savings cost us some sleep but gives us a little more time after work to enjoy the outdoors.

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Five beautiful acres in western Albemarle County near Boonesville ready for your dream home. Fabulous views, open and wooded with state road frontage. Don’t miss out on the best value on the market for a premium building site. Just reduced to only $135,000.

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