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When you purchase real estate in Charlottesville, you’re not just buying a new home. You’re becoming part of a closely knit community rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.
Early settlers chartered Charlottesville in 1762 as an important stop along the trading trail that connected Richmond to the Great Appalachian Valley. Today, Charlottesville enjoys a longstanding reputation as one of the nation’s most picturesque places to live. The dynamic city is located along a tributary of the James River just 20 miles from the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of Virginia Wine Country. Richmond , the historic state capital, lies 70 miles eastward, directly en route to Virginia ’s sunny beaches.
The 2004 edition of Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated named Charlottesville the best place to live in the entire United States . Likewise, for the last four consecutive years, Money magazine’s annual Best Places to Live listing has numbered Charlottesville among its top 100 picks, ranking it higher than any other city in the state.
Thomas Jefferson would agree. Our third president chose Charlottesville for two of his greatest architectural masterpieces: the University of Virginia and Monticello, his own plantation estate, which today attracts half a million visitors per year. Jefferson’s friends and fellow White House residents, James Monroe and James Madison, also made their homes in the Charlottesville area. Historically speaking, the buildings in the original Court Square predate the three presidents, the oldest structures dating back to the city’s founding in 1762.
You’ll find today’s residents strolling along the Downtown Mall—one of the country’s longest pedestrian shopping, dining, and arts districts—or taking in a performance at the elegant Paramount Theater or the open-air Charlottesville Pavilion. Along University Avenue, UVa students and locals alike flock to the popular boutiques and restaurants that make up the bustling Corner district. And downtown, the commercial epicenter of Charlottesville ’s continues to thrive.
With an average of 44 inches of rainfall and 24 inches of snow yearly and an average annual temperature of 57° F, Charlottesville ’s mild climate draws visitors and residents from all over the country to participate in outdoor recreation and tour the area’s many family-owned wineries. The city’s 23 neighborhood parks are maintained by the Department of Recreation and provide a variety of sporting activities for all ages and skill levels. A bounty of rivers and lakes provide the perfect setting for sailing, fishing, kayaking, and other aquatic activities, while golf enthusiasts can tee off on beautifully designed, award-winning courses.
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