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2022-07-29 01:00:15 By : Ms. Hanny Han

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GREAT Home freshly painted w/ new carpeting. Home has 3 bedrooms & lots of living space, screened porch, 2 bedrooms upstairs & one bedroom in the basement w/ full bathroom, upstairs living room w/ stone fireplace open to dining area, large garage, finished basement w/ built in bar, living room & wood stove. Owner is a Real Estate Agent & will manage the home once an accepted application/credit check is completed. Pets on case by case basis w/ $500 refundable fee & a dog under 50 lbs mature & non-aggressive will be considered. Security deposit = 1.5 months rent. Credit score 650 higher & gross income must be 3 x rental amount ( $5,250 a month). Tenants pay all utilities, maintain yard/clean gutters, pay $10 bar code per car/yearly, Pay 1 x $55 tenant registration to LMOA. Tenant has access to lake beaches & parks only...pool & golf course are extra. View More

GREAT Home freshly painted w/ new carpeting. Home has 3 bedrooms & lots of living space, screened porch, 2 bedrooms upstairs & one bedroom in the basement w/ full bathroom, upstairs living room w/ stone fireplace open to dining area, large garage, finished basement w/ built in bar, living room & wood stove. Owner is a Real Estate Agent & will manage the home once an accepted application/credit check is completed. Pets on case by case basis w/ $500 refundable fee & a dog under 50 lbs mature & non-aggressive will be considered. Security deposit = 1.5 months rent. Credit score 650 higher & gross income must be 3 x rental amount ( $5,250 a month). Tenants pay all utilities, maintain yard/clean gutters, pay $10 bar code per car/yearly, Pay 1 x $55 tenant registration to LMOA. Tenant has access to lake beaches & parks only...pool & golf course are extra.

Basement apartment on Lyons Avenue, situated off beautiful Park Street available September 1. Only a 1 mile walk to downtown! Apartment features large eat-in kitchen equipped w/all necessary appliances, including washer/dryer. Studio-style, enormous joint living room & bedroom has a beautiful fireplace, space for large bed, living space, & work/bonus area. Full bath includes a large vanity, storage cabinets, & spacious glass shower. Access to the apartment is to the left side of the gorgeous main house & is accessed by a beautifully landscaped walkway that opens up into large backyard w/pond. Incredible views from patio that will certainly give you an escape from city living. Water, trash, basic cable, internet and yard maintenance included!! Non smoking. One small pet considered with deposit. View More

Basement apartment on Lyons Avenue, situated off beautiful Park Street available September 1. Only a 1 mile walk to downtown! Apartment features large eat-in kitchen equipped w/all necessary appliances, including washer/dryer. Studio-style, enormous joint living room & bedroom has a beautiful fireplace, space for large bed, living space, & work/bonus area. Full bath includes a large vanity, storage cabinets, & spacious glass shower. Access to the apartment is to the left side of the gorgeous main house & is accessed by a beautifully landscaped walkway that opens up into large backyard w/pond. Incredible views from patio that will certainly give you an escape from city living. Water, trash, basic cable, internet and yard maintenance included!! Non smoking. One small pet considered with deposit.

Don't miss this one level brick duplex in an awesome country setting with views of the fence's pastures and hills of Central Virginia. Quiet Peaceful setting, hear the cows and crickets at night not the city! Wood floors, Air-conditioning, off-street parking, washer, dryer and easy access to Charlottesville. Located in the North Garden area just south of town. NO PETS. Available August 1 or sooner. View More

Don't miss this one level brick duplex in an awesome country setting with views of the fence's pastures and hills of Central Virginia. Quiet Peaceful setting, hear the cows and crickets at night not the city! Wood floors, Air-conditioning, off-street parking, washer, dryer and easy access to Charlottesville. Located in the North Garden area just south of town. NO PETS. Available August 1 or sooner.

You will enjoy living close to West Main Street and a short walk to the new Dairy Building or Kardinal Brewery. This Townhome style duplex has a rear deck and yard area for entertaining and the main level has charming older wood floors, trim and tall ceilings in the Living room and it is an eat-in kitchen. Upstairs has two bedrooms with wood floors and a full bath. Available end of June. one year lease required, security deposit, no pets, no smoking. View More

You will enjoy living close to West Main Street and a short walk to the new Dairy Building or Kardinal Brewery. This Townhome style duplex has a rear deck and yard area for entertaining and the main level has charming older wood floors, trim and tall ceilings in the Living room and it is an eat-in kitchen. Upstairs has two bedrooms with wood floors and a full bath. Available end of June. one year lease required, security deposit, no pets, no smoking.

Unit A of the duplex sits at street level, opening into a large open space with a fireplace and kitchen. The open space branches off on both sides to shared bathrooms for the four bedrooms (two on each side), including locks for privacy/security. Each one of the four bedrooms has an upper loft area, which can be used for storage, creative sleeping arrangements, or perhaps for a small elevated office/reading space. There is a small shared parking lot in front of the house and plenty of street parking available. 103 Westerly Avenue is just off Fontaine avenue, only minutes from the UVA Research Park and a short walk/bike to the University of Virginia Grounds. A security deposit and the first month of rent are required before signing. View More

Unit A of the duplex sits at street level, opening into a large open space with a fireplace and kitchen. The open space branches off on both sides to shared bathrooms for the four bedrooms (two on each side), including locks for privacy/security. Each one of the four bedrooms has an upper loft area, which can be used for storage, creative sleeping arrangements, or perhaps for a small elevated office/reading space. There is a small shared parking lot in front of the house and plenty of street parking available. 103 Westerly Avenue is just off Fontaine avenue, only minutes from the UVA Research Park and a short walk/bike to the University of Virginia Grounds. A security deposit and the first month of rent are required before signing.

Available Now! Charming detached home in desirable Rugby Ave neighborhood. Each room in this house is wonderfully large and full of light. One level living! Interior includes beautiful, open living room with decorative fireplace and built-in's, separate dining room with charming built in corner cabinets, fully equipped kitchen, two large bedrooms that could each serve as a master, depending on preference, one with attached bath and one with large, newly finished full bath just across the hall. One additional room could serve as a third bedroom or wonderful home office with spectacular views of the private yard and an attached screened in porch. Exterior has two fully fenced yards/gardens, off back and side of house. View More

Available Now! Charming detached home in desirable Rugby Ave neighborhood. Each room in this house is wonderfully large and full of light. One level living! Interior includes beautiful, open living room with decorative fireplace and built-in's, separate dining room with charming built in corner cabinets, fully equipped kitchen, two large bedrooms that could each serve as a master, depending on preference, one with attached bath and one with large, newly finished full bath just across the hall. One additional room could serve as a third bedroom or wonderful home office with spectacular views of the private yard and an attached screened in porch. Exterior has two fully fenced yards/gardens, off back and side of house.

Delightful town home in ever popular Forest Lakes. Features include Den with fireplace off kitchen so family can be together during meal preparations. Separate dining area, quiet court. Forest Lakes amenities include 2 swimming pools, tennis, soccer fields, 2 club houses with gyms, and walking trails. View More

Delightful town home in ever popular Forest Lakes. Features include Den with fireplace off kitchen so family can be together during meal preparations. Separate dining area, quiet court. Forest Lakes amenities include 2 swimming pools, tennis, soccer fields, 2 club houses with gyms, and walking trails.

Charming Ranch home ready for front porch sittin' & ice tea sippin'. Nestled on 2 acres in Albemarle County - within the Monticello High School district. Traditional ranch style floorplan offers one level living; with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room and eat-in kitchen. Excellent location with just a 20min drive to Charlottesville. Plenty of space in yard for gardens with lots of open sunny spots. View More

Charming Ranch home ready for front porch sittin' & ice tea sippin'. Nestled on 2 acres in Albemarle County - within the Monticello High School district. Traditional ranch style floorplan offers one level living; with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room and eat-in kitchen. Excellent location with just a 20min drive to Charlottesville. Plenty of space in yard for gardens with lots of open sunny spots.

Premium interior 3 story townhome just a mile from downtown Cville, UVA Hospital & I-64 in the desirable Brookwood neighborhood. Anderson double paned windows, tankless H2O heater, granite counters, hardwood floors, SS appliances, ceramic tile baths, security sys, structured wiring, dual zone heating/cooling system, extensive trim work and built-ins. 2nd floor laundry room. Mudroom just off of the 2 car garage. Unfinished basement provides an enormous amount of storage. Private back deck and yard that backs to woods and the Rivanna Trail. Maintenance free living! Rent includes all landscaping, yard maintenance & snow removal. August 2022 lease start date. New floors are being installed on the upstairs bedroom level. View More

Premium interior 3 story townhome just a mile from downtown Cville, UVA Hospital & I-64 in the desirable Brookwood neighborhood. Anderson double paned windows, tankless H2O heater, granite counters, hardwood floors, SS appliances, ceramic tile baths, security sys, structured wiring, dual zone heating/cooling system, extensive trim work and built-ins. 2nd floor laundry room. Mudroom just off of the 2 car garage. Unfinished basement provides an enormous amount of storage. Private back deck and yard that backs to woods and the Rivanna Trail. Maintenance free living! Rent includes all landscaping, yard maintenance & snow removal. August 2022 lease start date. New floors are being installed on the upstairs bedroom level.

Available mid-July. Picturesque dutch colonial with park like yard in desirable Greenbrier neighborhood on private wooded lot. Meticulously maintained with renovated kitchen and large deck for entertaining. Wonderful flow throughout the main floor comprised of gorgeous kitchen with granite counters & side entrance, formal dining room, powder room, foyer, and family room with wood burning fireplace. Upstairs you'll find 3 nicely sized bedrooms and 2 well appointed bathrooms. Master suite has jetted tub and 2 closets. Walk out terrace level provides inviting den with 2nd woodburning fireplace and ample storage +laundry area. Enjoy quiet cul de sac living in Charlottesville's most convenient neighborhood! View More

Available mid-July. Picturesque dutch colonial with park like yard in desirable Greenbrier neighborhood on private wooded lot. Meticulously maintained with renovated kitchen and large deck for entertaining. Wonderful flow throughout the main floor comprised of gorgeous kitchen with granite counters & side entrance, formal dining room, powder room, foyer, and family room with wood burning fireplace. Upstairs you'll find 3 nicely sized bedrooms and 2 well appointed bathrooms. Master suite has jetted tub and 2 closets. Walk out terrace level provides inviting den with 2nd woodburning fireplace and ample storage +laundry area. Enjoy quiet cul de sac living in Charlottesville's most convenient neighborhood!

Available Sept 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023! Amazing opportunity to live in luxury for nine months. Situated perfectly to view expansive Blue Ridge mountain & pastoral views and an easy 10 min drive from UVA. Exceptional, FULLY FURNISHED, home on 21 acres that will take your breath away. Words cannot describe how lovey this home is with views from every window and equally fabulous outdoor spaces. Enjoy the spacious high-end kitchen, dining and living spaces with 12 foot ceilings, serene first floor master suite with spa-like bathroom and huge walk-in closet/dressing room. Upstairs you find three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The terrace level hosts a large great room, wine cellar and a work-out space and a full bathroom. Applicants must meet income and credit score requirements. Viewing only to pre-qualified applicants. Only one car space in garage available to tenants as owners cars wil stay in the other two spaces. Unfinished basement space reserved for owners personal belongings and will be locked. View More

Available Sept 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023! Amazing opportunity to live in luxury for nine months. Situated perfectly to view expansive Blue Ridge mountain & pastoral views and an easy 10 min drive from UVA. Exceptional, FULLY FURNISHED, home on 21 acres that will take your breath away. Words cannot describe how lovey this home is with views from every window and equally fabulous outdoor spaces. Enjoy the spacious high-end kitchen, dining and living spaces with 12 foot ceilings, serene first floor master suite with spa-like bathroom and huge walk-in closet/dressing room. Upstairs you find three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The terrace level hosts a large great room, wine cellar and a work-out space and a full bathroom. Applicants must meet income and credit score requirements. Viewing only to pre-qualified applicants. Only one car space in garage available to tenants as owners cars wil stay in the other two spaces. Unfinished basement space reserved for owners personal belongings and will be locked.

Renovated cute Cottage with mountain views. Walk out basement with plenty of storage. Lots of outside space for entertaining, front porch, back deck great place to sun or read a book. Close by town of Stanardsville, yet in the country with lots of privacy. Near Restaurants, Shopping, Schools, Post Office. 25 min. to NGIC, 30 min. to Charlottesville. View More

Renovated cute Cottage with mountain views. Walk out basement with plenty of storage. Lots of outside space for entertaining, front porch, back deck great place to sun or read a book. Close by town of Stanardsville, yet in the country with lots of privacy. Near Restaurants, Shopping, Schools, Post Office. 25 min. to NGIC, 30 min. to Charlottesville.

Home with new flooring & freshly painted w/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open living room, skylights, large deck, close to Riverside Gate. Tenants pay utilities, yard maintenance, clean gutters, change HVAC filters monthly. Tenants have access to lake beaches, parks, & basketball courts but pool & golf are extra & up to the Tenants. Tenants pay a Lake Monticello 1 X registration $55/fee, $10 bar code per car/yearly , $50/application & $50 credit check = $100.00( 2 applicants can be on 1 credit check). Gross income must = $4,650.00 which is 3 X monthly rental amount, credit score of 620 or higher & must have good rental history. Washer/dryer will be delivered soon but not in house currently. Ahead of an appointment we require proof of income. ONE SMALL MATURE NON-AGGRESSIVE DOG CONSIDERED W/NON-REFUNDABLE PET FEE. NO CATS. View More

Home with new flooring & freshly painted w/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open living room, skylights, large deck, close to Riverside Gate. Tenants pay utilities, yard maintenance, clean gutters, change HVAC filters monthly. Tenants have access to lake beaches, parks, & basketball courts but pool & golf are extra & up to the Tenants. Tenants pay a Lake Monticello 1 X registration $55/fee, $10 bar code per car/yearly , $50/application & $50 credit check = $100.00( 2 applicants can be on 1 credit check). Gross income must = $4,650.00 which is 3 X monthly rental amount, credit score of 620 or higher & must have good rental history. Washer/dryer will be delivered soon but not in house currently. Ahead of an appointment we require proof of income. ONE SMALL MATURE NON-AGGRESSIVE DOG CONSIDERED W/NON-REFUNDABLE PET FEE. NO CATS.

Beautiful end-unit, turnkey 2BR/2.5 BA townhome ready for immediate occupancy! Property features engineered hardwood floor throughout the main level: living room with a wood-burning fireplace and crown molding also in the formal dining room, powder room, laundry with built-ins right off the gorgeously renovated kitchen open to rear patio in the private, fenced-in backyard. Carpeted upstairs are the owner's ensuite and another bedroom/full bath. Quiet neighborhood and super convenient location to access UVA, Downtown Mall and all the area's amenities! View More

Beautiful end-unit, turnkey 2BR/2.5 BA townhome ready for immediate occupancy! Property features engineered hardwood floor throughout the main level: living room with a wood-burning fireplace and crown molding also in the formal dining room, powder room, laundry with built-ins right off the gorgeously renovated kitchen open to rear patio in the private, fenced-in backyard. Carpeted upstairs are the owner's ensuite and another bedroom/full bath. Quiet neighborhood and super convenient location to access UVA, Downtown Mall and all the area's amenities!

Walk to beach 3! Freshly painted throughout, new carpets in bedrooms, new vanities & toilets in baths. 3 bed 2 bath home in Lake Monticello on a flat corner lot. Main level features a great room, dining room or office, kitchen, full bath and a large sunroom. Lower level houses all 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a large laundry room. There is a storage room accessible from outside. Contact Monticello Properties with questions not Long and Foster. Pre-screening required to tour. View More

Walk to beach 3! Freshly painted throughout, new carpets in bedrooms, new vanities & toilets in baths. 3 bed 2 bath home in Lake Monticello on a flat corner lot. Main level features a great room, dining room or office, kitchen, full bath and a large sunroom. Lower level houses all 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a large laundry room. There is a storage room accessible from outside. Contact Monticello Properties with questions not Long and Foster. Pre-screening required to tour.

Walk to Historic Downtown, Belmont Village Restaurants, The Wool Factory, Local Brewery, Rivanna River and Trail plus a Public City Pool from this like new custom built home! Built in 2020 this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is loaded with custom details including white oak wide plank hardwood floors, kitchen cabinets by local cabinet maker, water fall quartz kitchen island and tile bathrooms. The first floor includes a home office, saloon doors that open to a large mud room, open kitchen great room with abundant windows to bring in natural light and a half bath. On the second floor is a master suite with a beautiful bath with walk-in tile shower and large walk -in closet, plus two additional bedrooms and bath. The owners also finished the third floor which can be used as a home office or family room also with wide plank hardwood floors. A walk out terrace leval includes a family room, 4th bedroom, full bath, office and wet bar. Hurry this will not last!! View More

Walk to Historic Downtown, Belmont Village Restaurants, The Wool Factory, Local Brewery, Rivanna River and Trail plus a Public City Pool from this like new custom built home! Built in 2020 this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is loaded with custom details including white oak wide plank hardwood floors, kitchen cabinets by local cabinet maker, water fall quartz kitchen island and tile bathrooms. The first floor includes a home office, saloon doors that open to a large mud room, open kitchen great room with abundant windows to bring in natural light and a half bath. On the second floor is a master suite with a beautiful bath with walk-in tile shower and large walk -in closet, plus two additional bedrooms and bath. The owners also finished the third floor which can be used as a home office or family room also with wide plank hardwood floors. A walk out terrace leval includes a family room, 4th bedroom, full bath, office and wet bar. Hurry this will not last!!

Charming 3BR, 1.5BA townhome available now! Conveniently located near Barracks Rd Shopping, and UVA with easy access to Route 250 and 29 and interstate 64. Hardwood floors through out, updated kitchen appliances, and an open concept floor plan. 5' privacy fence surrounding the back yard. Storage Shed. Professionally managed. Contact agent today to schedule a showing. View More

Charming 3BR, 1.5BA townhome available now! Conveniently located near Barracks Rd Shopping, and UVA with easy access to Route 250 and 29 and interstate 64. Hardwood floors through out, updated kitchen appliances, and an open concept floor plan. 5' privacy fence surrounding the back yard. Storage Shed. Professionally managed. Contact agent today to schedule a showing.

Immaculate ranch home in Lake Monticello with 3 beds/3 baths and 2049 finished sq ft. w/2 car garage. Basement could be a mother-in-law suite or college/HS kids private hangout. Close to beach 4. All inquiries must come through Monticello Properties. Tenants pay utilities, take care of yard including leaf removal, clean gutters ,responsible for cable/internet ,1 x registration $55 fee to Lake Monticello, $10 bar code fee per car/yearly. View More

Immaculate ranch home in Lake Monticello with 3 beds/3 baths and 2049 finished sq ft. w/2 car garage. Basement could be a mother-in-law suite or college/HS kids private hangout. Close to beach 4. All inquiries must come through Monticello Properties. Tenants pay utilities, take care of yard including leaf removal, clean gutters ,responsible for cable/internet ,1 x registration $55 fee to Lake Monticello, $10 bar code fee per car/yearly.

“Southern Living” cottage in great condition privately located on 5 acres and an easy drive to the University of Virginia. This home features warm interiors with abundance of natural light, open floor plan, chestnut trim and hardwood floors throughout. The family room has beautiful craftsmanship with hand hewn timber beams and stone fireplace. Renovated spacious kitchen with butcher's block counter tops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances with an eat-in kitchen. Two large large bedrooms. Freshly painted interiors. Spacious outdoor space with patio. The surrounding property features mature landscaping consisting of peach trees, an apple tree, strawberry & raspberry bushes. The property includes a spring fed creek that runs year around. Internet is through Century Link. Conveniently located 15 minutes to downtown Charlottesville. Short drive to Potter's Craft Cider & Pippin Hill Vineyard. View More

“Southern Living” cottage in great condition privately located on 5 acres and an easy drive to the University of Virginia. This home features warm interiors with abundance of natural light, open floor plan, chestnut trim and hardwood floors throughout. The family room has beautiful craftsmanship with hand hewn timber beams and stone fireplace. Renovated spacious kitchen with butcher's block counter tops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances with an eat-in kitchen. Two large large bedrooms. Freshly painted interiors. Spacious outdoor space with patio. The surrounding property features mature landscaping consisting of peach trees, an apple tree, strawberry & raspberry bushes. The property includes a spring fed creek that runs year around. Internet is through Century Link. Conveniently located 15 minutes to downtown Charlottesville. Short drive to Potter's Craft Cider & Pippin Hill Vineyard.

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