117 Davis Cup Rd. Lynchburg, Va. 24502- $124,900

Country Charmer in the City of Lynchburg!  Yes, an original country farmhouse, small but charming, conveniently located in the Old Forest Rd. area with city amenities, and close to a indoor tennis club!  From the  inviting front porch, perfect for benches, to the tin roof, this home will delight!

A rustic living room with paneled walls and carpet flooring is warm and cozy, and perfect for quiet evenings at home.  The formal dining room with electric fireplace allows for gatherings around the table and family conversation.  The cheerful kitchen is delightful with an open shelf, country cabinetry, and easy to clean vinyl flooring.  117-Davis-Cup-Rd-kitchen

A full bathroom is easily accessible to the main level, as well as the upper level sleeping quarters. Two large bedrooms with natural light from the energy efficient replacement windows make the rooms bright and welcoming. Both have large closets. A laundry porch is not only a place for a washer and dryer, but also cabinetry and freezer space.  A large newly replaced deck overlooks the peaceful, gardenlike rear yard. You will be charmed by the rose bushes, the large treed lot, and the Koi fish pond-a most wonderful setting for serene mornings or late afternoon quiet times!

A small barn has been converted to a workshed, and is equipped with water and electricity. A covered carport with cement pad allows for additional car storage.  First time offered in over 30 years for $124,900!!

117-davis-cup-rd-yardYes, this is a unique property and one that you will cherish.

414 Lake Vista Drive, Forest, Va. 24551- $193,500

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414 Lake Vista Drive

Located in Lake Vista in Forest, the most desirable location in Bedford County, this one level home offers quality features not found in homes of its size and price range!  Over 1500 square feet of finished living space, this home offers an inviting Great Room with gas fireplace, built-in accented bookcase, and large windows with custom made blinds that allow ample natural lighting! The room also features target lighting for that perfect piece of art.

The fully appointed kitchen, with its white custom cabinetry, pendulum lighting, eat-on breakfast bar, and built-in desk are accented with stove, side by side refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave.  A laundry closet offers storage shelving 414-lake-vista-kitchenand sized for larger washer/dryer, and a separate pantry closet offers additional food storage.  Open to the kitchen is a more formal dining area or bright breakfast room with custom ceramic flooring with marble tile surround.

The master bedroom offers an upgraded ceiling fan, walk-in closet and vanity area that opens into the master bathroom which features a whirlpool tub, accentuated with a glass block wall, and a walk-in ceramic tile shower.  The master bedroom is also customized with a small, cozy screen porch creating the perfect reading nook.

The guest bedroom features a window transit and double windows for natural lighting, along with custom designed headboards, wall sconce and corner TV attachment.  The third bedroom, adjacent to the Great Room, can be used as a music room, library, office with built-in marble topped desk or sleeping area. Complete with closet and a beautiful palladium window, its an attribute to this fine home!

The rear of the home features a large deck for entertaining, along with a pergola that was previously occupied by a swing.  A stacked rock retaining wall  forms a rear barrier of yard space, adding to the landscaping decor.  The two car garage is attached to the home, with access from the paved driveway and parking area.

This home is part of the Lake Vista Homeowners Association with a low monthly fee, where residents enjoy the swimming pool, clubhouse and access to two small lakes.  The natural wooded landscape of the community make it attractive to those seeking to live in a planned community, convenient to shopping, restaurants and recreation areas!

1304 Grove Rd., Lynchburg Va 24502-$159,900

Grove-road-home Quietly nestled on a level lot in Vista Acres, this charming ranch style home has  an inviting front porch, fenced front yard and paved driveway!  Large oak trees and mature landscaping complement the wooded rear barrier of the yard.  Enough said-nice yard! Now to move into the home….

One level living with just enough space, but not too much for the average homeowner, this home features 2050 square feet of finished living area, with an additional 1050 of unfinished basement space, perfect for storage.  A nice, inviting entry porch allows a rainfree area for guests, and the large living room that l-shapes into the formal dining area creates a very open and creative atmosphere for anyone’s personal decor.

Adjacent to the formal area, sits an oversized den with corner woodstove, laminate flooring, and a large double window Grove-rd-denoverlooking the peaceful rear yard.  The kitchen, located beside the dining area, has painted cabinetry, stove and dishwasher, and access to an enclosed rear utility porch.

Four large bedrooms offer wood flooring, wonderful wallspace for easy furniture placement, and nice windows for natural light. A hallway bathroom offers a single vanity with ceramic tile flooring, backspash and tub/shower combination.  The master bedroom has a master bath with single vanity, and ceramic tile walk-in shower.

The full unfinished basement offers additional storage, area for washer and dryer, and offers a walkup exit to the rear yard.  All this in the convenient community of Vista Acres!  Close to shopping, restaurants, Liberty University, TRBC, and offers a neighborhood pool that is perfect for the season!  Vista Acres pool can be joined privately with membership for your swimming pleasure.

Offered for $159,900 and ready for a new owner!! Call me today for your private showing!

January 2012 Area Market Report

The Lynchburg area real estate market has shown an increase in sales activity and a few new housing starts.

Happy New Year

Market activity showed 98 closed transactions,

with $15,566,300 in total sales volume.

An average list price of $168,247 and

an average sales price of $158,840 showed that properties

are selling at  94.41% of their list price.

The average days on market came in with 138 days.

7462 East Ferry Rd. Gladys, Va. 24588-SOLD

Convenient rural Campbell County location offers a 1+acre wooded lot with privacy with easy access to Altavista, Lynchburg, Rustburg and Gladys!  You will be surprised at the condition of this wonderful three bedroom, 2 bath brick home on East Ferry Rd!  Offered at a great price, this home features wood flooring, ample storage spaces, natural lighting throughout, and main level living!

A large living room is bright with great wallspace, adjacent to the formal Dining area that is open to the fully equipped kitchen.  All appliances will be conveyed-electric stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and you will enjoy working with the ample counterspace and cabinetry.

Three bedrooms and a full bath with tub/shower combo, along with a den that features a gas fireplace and laundry closet allow for one level enjoyment.  However, you can also take advantage of a full basement with a finished family or rec room, additional bathroom with shower,  and two areas for either storage or expansion!

The exterior of this home is brick, with a siding addition, and is accented with a large deck for entertaining.  A storage building conveys with the sale and offers more storage area.                                 This home has great street appeal with its circular drive, and gentle lot.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to purchase this home as its offered for the first time since it was custom built!

Listing Price: $139,900
Address: 7462 East Ferry Rd.
City: Gladys
State: Va
ZIP: 24588
MLS # (if any): 268921
Square Feet: 2124
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished): Full/partially finished

744 Wyndhurst Drive Lynchburg, Va. 24502

Located near the Jamerson YMCA, this three level townhome in Wellington Ridge at Wyndhurst offers ease of living, coupled with convenience!  This immaculately maintained home features a living room with natural gas fireplace (one of the few), a large kitchen with double sink, ample countertop space, all appliances, a center breakfast island, pantry and  open to a dining area that can be formal or casual!  The laundry room is adjacent, perfect for main level washer and dryer. Completing the main level is a powder room for guests and a double french door to the enlarged rear deck for grilling, or entertaining. 

 The second floor sleeping quarters offer a carpeted master bedroom with walk-in closet along with a master bathroom that features double bowl vanity, tub/shower combo, and easy to clean vinyl flooring!  A second bedroom offers its own bathroom and wide closet for storage.  A scuttle attic is assessible for additional storage as well.

The lower level allows for storage or an easy to finish room for office, play area, or special hobby room, along with a one car garage with side storage area and entry door.  The paved drive allows for additional off street parking, along with guest parking in front of the home for guests.

Enjoy a lifestyle with no exterior maintenance, no grass cutting or shoveling snow, just enjoying sitting on the front porch with a good book, or socializing on rear deck.  Sit in front of the fire on a cold day, and savor the ease of having a garage for your car!

Yes, you can enjoy life in Wellington Ridge at Wyndhurst! Convenient recreation, shopping, dining-and sidewalks with street lights for daily walks, casual sitting areas for meeting friends-a lifestyle that awaits YOU!

Listing Price: $159,900
Address: 744 Wyndhurst Dr
City: Lynchburg
State: Va
ZIP: 24502
MLS # (if any): 268065
Square Feet: 1428
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished): Full Unfinished

29 Russell Springs in Campbell County-SOLD

The perfect Campbell County location, with a short drive to the Lynchburg Airport for quick out of town trips, to River Ridge Mall for shopping, or the Wards Rd corridor for dining! Also just a short drive to the Liberty University campus! Convenience is one of the reasons for you to see this uniquely designed home!

Family IS everything..and a house becomes a home when the family moves in!  Enjoy sipping ice tea on the front porch and watching the baby birds nesting in the hanging plants-a cozy afternoon break. Curl up in front of the gas fireplace with a good book or read aloud to the family, make yummy chocolate chip pancakes and eat at the breakfast bar before school! Eating big holiday dinners with grandma’s chine-reserved for the special dining room- these are a few of your favorite things in this immaculately kept home!

Entertain with parties that overflow  the sunken Great Room into the open gourmet kitchen and enjoy evening candle light with dinner on the rear deck.  And, of course, you will enjoy movie nights in the comfort of your own Media Room!

And, enjoy the back yard with games, gardening, and fun- rear yard fencing offers the perfect barrier for privacy.

All this and more, for only $206,900!!  Make your private showing appointment today before its gone!

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Listing Price: $208,500
Address: 29 Russell Springs
City: Lynchburg
State: Va
ZIP: 24501
MLS # (if any): 268910
Square Feet: 2354
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2.5
Basement (full, 1/2, finished, unfinished): Full, part. finished

Lakewalk in Campbell County-Pending

Enjoy a walk around the lake, fishing from the shore or picniking
under the pavillion in the wonderful community of Lakewalk!  The convenient Campbell County location provides easy access to shopping, restaurants, and recreation and is within minutes of the Lynchburg Airport.

With no lawns to mow, no exterior painting, no gutters to clean- its all done for you and included in the low monthly homeowners association fee as well as access to all the amenities of Lakewalk-paved streets with nightlamps, sidewalks, landscaping in front of all villas, as well as all of the common areas. This community is appealing to the eye, and very well maintained by the association.

This villa offers a large Living Room open to the Dining area and can be formal or casual-your choice.  The fully equipped kitchen is separated by an eat-on breakfast bar, incldes a double sink, all appliances, pantry closet and is adjacent to the laundry closet with washer and dryer.  A master bedroom features his/her closets, luxurious master bathroom with double bowl vanity, walk-in shower and tub.  The guest bedroom is highlighted by a double window for bright, sunny mornings!

Nicely maintained by the previous owner, and located close to the end of the cul-de-sac, you will have not trouble entering or leaving your one car garage-an added treat! Priced to sell at $142,900!

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Building a New Home-Yours!

With tough economic conditions in our midst, contractors like Structures Unlimited of Forest, Inc., should be a consideration if you are considering making a move! You may think that building costs are lower at this time, however, most building materials are seeing an increase in costs due to weather related conditions that have increased supply and demand.  However, construction labor has been affected and may offer you an opportunity to afford the home of your dreams.

 Most builders offer a variety of home plans for you to choose or alter, or have a draftsman that they work with to customize a plan to our specifications. A builder will inspect the lot or property that you choose to locate your home, or may have access to lots where they can receive discounts on lot purchases that can be incorporated into your project. Either way, grading costs of the property are an important consideration in the construction pricing. 

 Quality contractors use quality materials in the construction of the product, so when you ask to cut a price, consider that you may be cutting the quality of the home which will also affect the value.  Be aware of all allowances such as lighting fixtures, floor coverings, cabinetry as your choices affect your bottom line..  Its very easy to add a little here, a little more there, and then, at the end of the job, find that your allowances have exceeded your budget to a large degree.  Be sure to ask that your builder keeps you informed as to costs as you progress.   Also, be sure when shopping contractors, that you compare apples to apples with relation to materials, and services.

 Building your custom home should be a rewarding and satisfying process-ensure your satisfaction by using a knowledgeable contractor.  Ask for references, and tour homes that they have built.

Use a builder that lives and has developed their business in the area.  You will be happy with your finished home, one that you will cherish and that will increase in value each year of your enjoyment!

Re-design Home Staging: How to set the stage in your home!

by: Heather J. Bonawitz

 When was the last time you went to the theatre? Were there scene changes throughout the play? Of course there were because naturally, the story unfolds not all at once, but by transition. If the entire story unfolded with every set change happening at the same time, there would be endless confusion. This same natural transition should take place in our homes. Every home is a stage and each room a new set. So let me ask you, when you watch a play and there are a lot of things taking place on the stage, can you see everything that is going on at the same time? Not likely, but any good director will focus your attention to the main characters so that even if there are other things taking place, your focus will be directed to the main focal points. According to a 2009 study by RESA (Real Estate Staging Association) homeowners that staged their house first, before placing it on the market, cut the time their house was listed by an average of 7 months, saving them over $14,700 worth of expenses after mortgage, utility expenses, etc. not including a potential mark-down. Each detail in the house contributes to the overall stage: color, lighting, texture, scale, balance and proportion. Every room in a home acts as another “set” that must work well with the previous “scene” in order to create a unified story. When staging a home to sell, the goal is to create continuity in order to direct the focus to the architecture and not to your personal belongings. So when there are too many elements competing for a buyer’s attention, too much clutter on the stage, this can create confusion and cause a potential buyer to focus more on the secondary elements of the play than the actual story that is being told. By eliminating some of the personal elements in your home, de-cluttering where necessary and marginalizing furnishings to be placed in a proper way, this will focus the buyer’s attention on the story being told throughout your home. Creating natural scene changes is the goal of Home Staging. This may mean a change in wall color, removing elements that lend towards a specific generational era or even eliminating ethnic and religious symbols. Buyers want to envision themselves living in a home so if your personal style shines through and there is a lot of clutter, they will not be able to see themselves living there. The architecture will be hidden by the distraction of your personal taste. Often, photos are the first impression a home buyer has of your house because this is what they are seeing on MLS so you should do everything you can to set your home apart from all the others you are competing with. If there are too many distractions, odds are good that some purging is due. Just remember this: Your favorite stories feature detailed elements that blend together cohesively! People are eclectic in style but just because you may like a variety of things, doesn’t mean that they should all be featured “on the stage” at the same time; that’s why there are scene changes in a play. Remember, context is everything.

For more inspiring design ideas, contact Heather Bonawitz, Owner of  Becoming Designs

Visit www.becomingdesigns.com 434-352-1334 or email: becomingdesigns@mail.com

“ Every home has a story. What is your home…becoming? “

 

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