"The Number One Place to live in America" So say the poll takers of Fromm's Travel Guide and USA Today. We are truly blessed to be representing real estate in Charlottesville, located in Central Virginia, such a becoming part of one of America's prettiest states. The climate, the spectacular scenery and most importantly the eclectic mix of characters that make up the population all combine to make the Charlottesville area, once discovered, nearly impossible to leave. This makes investing in Charlottesville Virginia real estate a sure thing for the perfect family setting or the shrewd real estate investor.

Here in central Virginia you might get hung up behind a combine as you wind past hayfields and horse farms on a quiet country road. That's a traffic tie up that will improve your frame of mind as you gaze out at the endless acres of rich real estate full of history and heritage. Here you'll enjoy winery tours, steeple chase races, UVA football and within 20 minutes be completely alone in a mountain stream in the Shenandoah National Park. Here in central Virginia you'll cross paths with captains of industry, film and recording stars, Nobel Prize winning authors and scholars, dairy farmers, horse trainers, veterinarians, jugglers, street musicians, and lots of happy families. (A Readers Digest poll ranked the Charlottesville area as one of the Top 10 places to raise a family in America). Here, you'll also feel welcome into a diverse, well educated population which has assembled from all over the world and found comfort in an open, free thinking society.

Our notoriety of late is nothing new but seems to be gaining momentum every year. Without a doubt, Charlottesville area real estate offers a wealth of opportunities to anyone wishing to improve their quality of life. Hand in hand with the increased appreciation of the situation and amenities of the Charlottesville area is an astounding appreciation of the real estate here. An overriding sentiment echoed by most astute investors says that any real estate owned in the greater Charlottesville, Virginia area will out perform any other investment in their portfolio. Our Commercial and Investment Department, Charlottesville Commercial Properties is worth investigating for remarkable investment opportunities. Please, come see for yourself what Thomas Jefferson called "The Eden of America" We'd love to help you find your way here!

Charlottesville, Virginia: No where in Virginia does the sun shine quite the same on the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Charlottesville, Virginia: Here the rivers run clean from the mountains to the Chesapeake Bay.

Charlottesville, Virginia: A rare blend of an historic American jewel, now flavored with a cosmopolitan melting pot bringing artists and intellectuals from around the globe to the charming town built by the likes of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and James Madison.

Charlottesville, Virginia: No where in Virginia do the Thoroughbreds run more gallantly than through the courses of the Foxfield Races and the famed Farmington Hunt and Keswick Hunt.

Charlottesville, Virginia: To gaze upon it from Monticello Mountain, not a smokestack in sight, clean air, meandering rivers, red brick, Jeffersonian architecture, landscaped parkways, we feel so fortunate to live here

Spring in Charlottesville, Virginia brings Dogwoods, Redbuds and Azaleas, frisky foals to the horse pastures and rising trout to the rivers.

Summer in Charlottesville, Virginia brings long lazy days with cut hay in the fields and dramatic afternoon thunderstorms creating deliciously cool evenings.

Autumn in Charlottesville, Virginia herds you to the magnificent Blue Ridge with endless mountain trails just 20 minutes from town.

Winter in Charlottesville, Virginia can be real here with occasional four inch snow falls and the rare big one to excite the skiers at Wintergreen and Massanutten, two ski resorts within an hour of Charlottesville.

Charlottesville, Virginia: A way of life for those who appreciate nature's grandeur and the company of interesting people.

Charlottesville, Virginia: We can help you discover this remarkable destination. We specialize in the brokerage of farms, estates and country homes in the seven counties surrounding Charlottesville. Albemarle County contains Charlottesville and some of the finest real estate in America. To the north are Orange County, Greene County and Madison County, each with their own personalities and benefits. To the south are Nelson County, and Fluvanna County with beautiful country side and affordable prices. To the east is Louisa County home of many of the area's oldest plantations.

JOHN INCE  President Principal Broker