THE UVA MAGAZINE | uvamagazine.org FA L L 2 018 Living Legends The trees of Grounds take a bough CARLA'S PLAN Are you ready for some football? PARIS 1919 What’s French for “Wahoowa”? PUBLISHED BY THE UVA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Since 2006, The Jeff erson Trust has provided more than $7 million to support 179 innovative projects at the University of Virginia. RANGELAND ECOLOGY RESEARCH A student-led research project merges scientifi c research, educational exchange, and community health. Over the next three summers, a group of UVA students will travel to the Lake Traverse Reservation of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate tribe in South Dakota to compare the eff ects of bison vs. cattle grazing on Native American rangelands. The ongoing experiment will provide unique experiences for UVA students and local high school youth assisting in research, including collabora- For more information or to make a gift, tion with tribal community members. please contact us at: JEFFERSONTRUST.ORG 434-243-9000 JeffTrustAd_FALL18indd.indd 1 8/15/2018 5:26:40 PM Jefferson portrait by Thomas Sully, courtesy of the West Point Museum Collection, United States Thanks to more than 4,000 Alumni Association Annual Fund donors, we surpassed our $900,000 goal — a new record! THANK YOU Keeping ’Hoos connected for life GiveToAlumniHall.com Giving_Fall_3018indd.indd 1 8/16/2018 9:41:49 AM MOVE-IN READY - C&O ROW DOWNTOWN RENOVATED GEM CLOSE TO UVA STUNNING INTERIOR TRANSFORMATION ON 4 ACRES IN IVY 1089 E WATER STREET $1,195,000 Walk to the Downtown Mall from this luxurious all- brick, detached brownstone with 2-car attached garage. Just steps from the best of Charlottesville, this luxury home includes gorgeous high-end fnishes. Open 1864 WAYSIDE PLACE • $990,000 main level with 10’ ceilings; Charming, completely renovated, one-level home located kitchen with Wolf range, on one of the prettiest streets in Charlottesville, within easy walking distance to UVA, Barracks Rd Shopping & SubZero fridge, quartz JPJ. Every inch of this house was updated using only the counters, and white cabinetry opens to spacious dining & living with gas freplace. fnest materials. Features include gorgeous chef ’s kitchen, Luxury elevator. Spacious rec room with sliding doors that open to the expansive rooftop luxurious baths, refnished hardwood, 1st foor laundry, and terrace with gas freplace and views to die for. Lisa Lyons (434) 987-1767. MLS# 577258 fnished, walk-out lower level. Private setting with mature landscaping. Sally Neill (434) 531-9941. MLS# 579039 18 ACRES WITH UNPARALLELED VIEWS 10 ACRES WITH VIEWS 10 MINS TO TOWN STUNNING DESIGN - MERIWETHER LEWIS 3520 ROCKS MILL LANE • $1,750,000 Tucked away on a cul de sac in the Murray School District, 10 minutes from UVA & Downtown, the interiors of this classic 5-6 bedroom will astound. Shelter & Associates just completed a comprehensive renovation & fnished an add’l 1,800 sqft. Te remarkable 4+ acre parcel, which is embraced by permanently protected meadows, provides extraordinary privacy, strong views, expansive lawns & a meandering creek. 1st foor master, open living spaces, incredible fnish quality, large wine cellar, screening room and spa-esque master bathroom. Not to be missed, this stately property ofers an on-point foor plan in pristine condition set in idyllic perfection. 5789 FREE UNION ROAD • $1,395,000 750 BRIDLEPATH DRIVE • $945,000 2274 GARTH ROAD • $895,000 An ideal contemporary on 17.6 park-like acres in the heart Set in privacy with Blue Ridge views, this classic Georgian Stunning design will WOW you the moment you walk of Free Union & Farmington Hunt Country. Nestled at ofers slate roof and entirely new interiors. Te wonderful into this custom-built 4 bedroom home on 2 acres. Open the base of Buck Mountain, this small farm comes with new kitchen overlooks a huge, level rear lawn framed and inviting foor plan. Sunlight pours into every room spectacular vineyard & mountain views. Fabulous one-level by mountain views and is totally open to the family through large windows and skylights. Kitchen with high- MANICURED 120 ACRE ESTATE FIVE MINUTES TO TOWN living with an addition by Greer & Associates in 2011. High room, complete with stone freplace. Expansive terrace. end appliances and beautiful custom cherry cabinets fows ceilings, hardwood foors & large stone freplace. 5 Paddocks Luxurious 1st foor master wing just added. Horse- into the great room with gas freplace & vaulted ceiling. (possibly 6), updated 8-stall barn. 2 shared ponds. Walking friendly with board-fenced paddock & run-in shed. Spacious terrace level. Lush yard with small fsh pond and & riding trails. Liz Raney (434) 242-3889. MLS# 575964 Reidar Stiernstrand (434) 284-3005. MLS# 573443 outdoor spa. Kathy Hall (434) 987-6917. MLS# 578147 10 ACRES - MERIWETHER LEWIS DISTRICT BLUE RIDGE VIEWS ON 13 PRIVATE ACRES IN FARMINGTON 2155 DOGWOOD LN $6,395,000 Sited on one of Farmington’s largest, most beautiful parcels, ‘Treetops’ is a center hall Georgian constructed in 2001 to uncompromising standards. Te distinguished 6 bedroom, 8 bath residence 2530 LAKE ALBEMARLE ROAD • $995,000 enjoys panoramic Blue Truly unique opportunity on immaculate, private 10+ Ridge views and 2 covered acre lot! Over 6,100 fn sq ft in main house, plus separate rear porches. Remarkable dependency above garage. Toughtfully designed home features includes triple hung with custom additions throughout. Terrace level with huge windows, 4 freplaces (1 outdoor at rear porch), and remarkable Gaston & Wyatt millwork at rec room, combo, and bonus room. Immaculate screened rear porch. Outdoor oasis with huge front & rear yards, every turn. Te light-fooded foor plan ideally balances formal & casual living spaces. Charming, ROUND HILL FARM • $5,900,000 basketball court, terraced garden beds, gazebo, expansive immaculate guest cottage. Rear property line meanders along Ivy Creek. MLS# 560048 With its centerpiece a stately, c. 1940 brick residence shaded by massive hardwoods and rear patio. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 576699 sited magnifcently to enjoy 280˚ Blue Ridge views, Round Hill is truly a rare opportunity in Charlottesville. A pristine, 120 acre country property with extensive frontage on the Rivanna Reservoir that is only 5 mins to all conveniences and under 10 mins to UVA and Downtown. Ideal balance of formal rooms & casual spaces open to the kitchen. Pool overlooking the views, gardens, greenhouses and barns. 2nd kitchen and full bath adjacent to the pool, wine tasting room, 7 freplaces, including 1 outdoors on covered porch overlooking the views. MLS# 572196 401 Park Street (434) 977-4005 Charlottesville, VA 22902 MOVE-IN READY - C&O ROW DOWNTOWN RENOVATED GEM CLOSE TO UVA STUNNING INTERIOR TRANSFORMATION ON 4 ACRES IN IVY 1089 E WATER STREET $1,195,000 Walk to the Downtown Mall from this luxurious all- brick, detached brownstone with 2-car attached garage. Just steps from the best of Charlottesville, this luxury home includes gorgeous high-end fnishes. Open 1864 WAYSIDE PLACE • $990,000 main level with 10’ ceilings; Charming, completely renovated, one-level home located kitchen with Wolf range, on one of the prettiest streets in Charlottesville, within easy walking distance to UVA, Barracks Rd Shopping & SubZero fridge, quartz JPJ. Every inch of this house was updated using only the counters, and white cabinetry opens to spacious dining & living with gas freplace. fnest materials. Features include gorgeous chef ’s kitchen, Luxury elevator. Spacious rec room with sliding doors that open to the expansive rooftop luxurious baths, refnished hardwood, 1st foor laundry, and terrace with gas freplace and views to die for. Lisa Lyons (434) 987-1767. MLS# 577258 fnished, walk-out lower level. Private setting with mature landscaping. Sally Neill (434) 531-9941. MLS# 579039 18 ACRES WITH UNPARALLELED VIEWS 10 ACRES WITH VIEWS 10 MINS TO TOWN STUNNING DESIGN - MERIWETHER LEWIS 3520 ROCKS MILL LANE • $1,750,000 Tucked away on a cul de sac in the Murray School District, 10 minutes from UVA & Downtown, the interiors of this classic 5-6 bedroom will astound. Shelter & Associates just completed a comprehensive renovation & fnished an add’l 1,800 sqft. Te remarkable 4+ acre parcel, which is embraced by permanently protected meadows, provides extraordinary privacy, strong views, expansive lawns & a meandering creek. 1st foor master, open living spaces, incredible fnish quality, large wine cellar, screening room and spa-esque master bathroom. Not to be missed, this stately property ofers an on-point foor plan in pristine condition set in idyllic perfection. 5789 FREE UNION ROAD • $1,395,000 750 BRIDLEPATH DRIVE • $945,000 2274 GARTH ROAD • $895,000 An ideal contemporary on 17.6 park-like acres in the heart Set in privacy with Blue Ridge views, this classic Georgian Stunning design will WOW you the moment you walk of Free Union & Farmington Hunt Country. Nestled at ofers slate roof and entirely new interiors. Te wonderful into this custom-built 4 bedroom home on 2 acres. Open the base of Buck Mountain, this small farm comes with new kitchen overlooks a huge, level rear lawn framed and inviting foor plan. Sunlight pours into every room spectacular vineyard & mountain views. Fabulous one-level by mountain views and is totally open to the family through large windows and skylights. Kitchen with high- MANICURED 120 ACRE ESTATE FIVE MINUTES TO TOWN living with an addition by Greer & Associates in 2011. High room, complete with stone freplace. Expansive terrace. end appliances and beautiful custom cherry cabinets fows ceilings, hardwood foors & large stone freplace. 5 Paddocks Luxurious 1st foor master wing just added. Horse- into the great room with gas freplace & vaulted ceiling. (possibly 6), updated 8-stall barn. 2 shared ponds. Walking friendly with board-fenced paddock & run-in shed. Spacious terrace level. Lush yard with small fsh pond and & riding trails. Liz Raney (434) 242-3889. MLS# 575964 Reidar Stiernstrand (434) 284-3005. MLS# 573443 outdoor spa. Kathy Hall (434) 987-6917. MLS# 578147 10 ACRES - MERIWETHER LEWIS DISTRICT BLUE RIDGE VIEWS ON 13 PRIVATE ACRES IN FARMINGTON 2155 DOGWOOD LN $6,395,000 Sited on one of Farmington’s largest, most beautiful parcels, ‘Treetops’ is a center hall Georgian constructed in 2001 to uncompromising standards. Te distinguished 6 bedroom, 8 bath residence 2530 LAKE ALBEMARLE ROAD • $995,000 enjoys panoramic Blue Truly unique opportunity on immaculate, private 10+ Ridge views and 2 covered acre lot! Over 6,100 fn sq ft in main house, plus separate rear porches. Remarkable dependency above garage. Toughtfully designed home features includes triple hung with custom additions throughout. Terrace level with huge windows, 4 freplaces (1 outdoor at rear porch), and remarkable Gaston & Wyatt millwork at rec room, combo, and bonus room. Immaculate screened rear porch. Outdoor oasis with huge front & rear yards, every turn. Te light-fooded foor plan ideally balances formal & casual living spaces. Charming, ROUND HILL FARM • $5,900,000 basketball court, terraced garden beds, gazebo, expansive immaculate guest cottage. Rear property line meanders along Ivy Creek. MLS# 560048 With its centerpiece a stately, c. 1940 brick residence shaded by massive hardwoods and rear patio. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 576699 sited magnifcently to enjoy 280˚ Blue Ridge views, Round Hill is truly a rare opportunity in Charlottesville. A pristine, 120 acre country property with extensive frontage on the Rivanna Reservoir that is only 5 mins to all conveniences and under 10 mins to UVA and Downtown. Ideal balance of formal rooms & casual spaces open to the kitchen. Pool overlooking the views, gardens, greenhouses and barns. 2nd kitchen and full bath adjacent to the pool, wine tasting room, 7 freplaces, including 1 outdoors on covered porch overlooking the views. MLS# 572196 401 Park Street (434) 977-4005 Charlottesville, VA 22902 FA L L 2 0 1 8 | V O LU M E C V I I , N O . 3 PUBLISHER In Jenifer Andrasko (Darden ’10) President and CEO EDITOR S. Richard Gard Jr. (Col ’81) Vice President for Communications MANAGING EDITOR This Judy Le CREATIVE DIRECTOR Steve Hedberg SENIOR EDITOR Diane J. McDougall SENIOR DEVELOPER Issue Benjamin F. 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