Prime Real Estate in
Virginia's Beautiful Piedmont

Having gained notoriety in recent years from numerous surveys as "The Number One Place to live in America," MONEY Magazine, in 2007 named Charlottesville, Virginia "The Number One Place to Retire Young." A temperate four-season climate, a host of recreational activities for each season, spectacular scenery, one of America's strongest academic centers, inspiring history, and a diverse, well educated citizenry that has gravitated here from around the world have all made the home of Thomas Jefferson one of the most desirable venues in modern America.

With its proximity and easy access to Washington, D.C., investing in Charlottesville real estate is both a family-friendly decision for those looking for a place to raise children and a shrewd decision for a savvy real estate investor. James Madison, James Monroe and Thomas Jefferson - Charlottesville area residents - started a trend that continues to this day!

Imagine having these choices as you ponder what to do on a given day - all within 30 minutes of your home...

• Visiting multiple vineyards to taste Virginia's still young but maturing wines...
• This is horse country just full of beautiful horse properties. A quiet country ride may be in order...
• Hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains or fishing in a mountain stream in the Shenandoah National Forest...
• Sitting in the library that Thomas Jefferson built on the campus of the University of Virginia, or taking in a UVA football game...
• Touring Mr. Jefferson's old haunts, including his amazing Monticello...
• Listening to live music on the pedestrian mall in Charlottesville's historic district...
• Shopping for organically grown local fruits and vegetables in one of many local markets...

The famous Blue Ridge Mountains, fertile farmland, horses and foxhounds, the lovely lanes winding through sleepy hills and green valleys, the rivers flowing down from the Blue Ridge Mountains and past the old farm houses and grain silos - they all conspire to capture the hearts of those looking for an idyllic setting in the present but with tangible, meaningful links to the past. Come see for yourself why Thomas Jefferson called this area "The Eden of America." Bill would love to help you find your way here!

Bill can help you discover this remarkable destination. His firm, Charlottesville Country Properties, Ltd., specializes 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 its own personalities. 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. For more detailed information on Counties, click on County Information.