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Blog on Real Estate
Wintergreen Resort Real Estate
I have received many questions about timeshares in
Wintergreen Resort. Wintergreen Resort, or Nelson County, does not have
timeshares. There are several neighborhoods within Wintergreen Resort offering
condos, townhomes and houses for sale. To see current listings, visit my web
site at
www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com The web site is divided for listings of
building lots, condos, townhomes and detached houses. The site has both
properties within Wintergreen Resort and also Nelson County.
Be sure to check out the Photo Tour section on the web site
and visit some Wintergreen Resort homes by Virtual Tour.
The Seasons at Wintergreen
The Seasons at Wintergreen will open later this Spring. It
is a community of 24 luxury townhouse in the heart of Wintergreen Resort. The
community was designed by Glenn German and is being built by Central Virginia
Builders. Each townhouse is 3670 square feet and each has its own private
elevator.
Each townhouse has 4 large bedrooms plus a first floor
media room that can be a fifth bedroom. There are two master suites, one on the
second floor and one on the third floor. The guest bedrooms also have their own
private, attached baths. Each home boasts a lot of storage for all of your
outdoor and indoor gear.
The Seasons is designed to be perfect for two or more
families to share together. The Wintergreen Property Owners Association allows
up to three families to be on the same title while purchasing a property.
The top floor will include a Great Room with dining area, a
stacked stone fireplace and a gourmet kitchen. The top floor has views that
reach for miles.
The community will include private parking and mountain
landscaping. The community is close to many resort amenities, including only a
short walk to expert skiing. One of the main resort shuttle stops is just
outside of the community. One can easily take a shuttle to any amenity in the
resort.
Two models will open in late Spring, each designed by
well-known Virginia designers. Stop by and check out the most unique community
in Wintergreen Resort. Keep an eye out for Open House signs starting in early
May 2008.
Real Estate Answers
I always like to use this blog as an avenue to answer
questions that I get via email. In the past week, I have had a few people
request a foreclosure and short-sale list for Wintergreen Resort. Currently, we
do not have any foreclosures or short sales listed for sale. (it has actually
been over two years since we have had a foreclosure listed for sale) That said,
we do have some condos and homes listed for sale with very aggressive pricing.
We also have lenders available who are processing second home, vacation and
investment home loans. I have had a great real estate Q1, 2008, and we all hope
it continues. For more information on real estate in Wintergreen or Nelson
County, check out my web site,
www.ExperienceNelsonCoiunty.com The listings on this web site (all
properties listed for sale in Wintergreen and Nelson County) are updated every
morning.
Wintergreen Resort Rentals
I get questions about resort rentals a few times a week.
Many people are looking for rentals for Summer vacations in Wintergreen Resort.
All condos and homes within the resort are privately owned, but many owners do
rent their property.
There are a few rental companies covering Wintergreen
Resort, but the most popular are the following:
Wintergreen Resort Official Program:
www.WintergreenResort.com
Vacation Rentals by Owner:
www.VRBO.com
Rentals are available in a wide range of sizes and
shapes…from a studio condo in The Mountain Inn to 9 bedroom houses that are
large enough to entertain a crowd. Some real estate agents, including myself,
can help you find a long-term rental if you are interested in staying in the
resort for the entire summer. All rentals have a kitchen that ranges in size
from a kitchenette to a large chef’s kitchen. You can plan to cook at home or
dine in any of our local restaurants. Many of the rentals have large decks or
patios to enjoy the views of Wintergreen. There are also rentals close to
specific resort amenities such as golf, tennis, hiking and the Wintergarden
Spa. (There are also slope-side rentals for ski season)
Many condo or home owners use a rental to program to gain
income to off-set the cost of home ownership. Anyone who owns a property within
the resort may rent their property through any program for which the property
qualifies. I offer clients a “condo worksheet” that reviews both possible costs
of ownership and possible rental income. I also offer home owner references to
anyone interested in purchasing in the resort. Contact me at
kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com for the condo worksheet or additional
information about property ownership or property renovations.
Condos and homes that have been renovated usually produce a
higher rental income. Renovation projects have become popular in the resort and
include the following upgrades:
Interior paint and upgraded flooring
New furniture
Upgraded kitchens and baths
In the past year, I have seen a surge of condo renovations
in the resort. These owners have all seen an increase in their rental income.
In the Mountain Inn, condos that have been recently sold and renovated
included: 184, 186 and 194. All three of these condos are rated Gold and are
available through
www.WintergreenResort.com These condos include new furniture and flat panel
TVs. Condos 184 and 186 have a door that can be unlocked to provide an interior
access through both condos. This is perfect for a family or group that needs to
share space.
A recently renovated VRBO.com condo is 326 Dobie. You can
view that condo at
www.IIMoose.com. This is an example of an owner purchasing a condo,
renovating it and then placing it on VRBO as a private rental with its own web
site. This condo has some special summer rates. Ask the owner about week-long
rentals.
1542 Cliffs was just purchased in March, 2008 and has
already been completely renovated. This condo is also available for rentals at
www.WintergreenResort.com The renovation in this condo includes new baths
and a new kitchen, including granite counters. This condo also has new flat
panel TVs and a lot of new furniture. It has an amazing view of the Rockfish
Valley from its Living Room and deck.
There are several local companies that can assist in the
renovation of your condo or home. I am a member in the Lowes Real Estate
Program with HGTV, and offer the program to my clients. This program includes a
renovation discount program.
Rosewood Village at Wintergreen
Rosewood Village at Wintergreen is located in the Stoney
Creek area of Wintergreen Resort. This area is in Nellysford, in the Rockfish
Valley of Nelson County. Rosewood Village is an established 55+ and older
community. The community has many retirement features as well as all of the
popular amenities of Wintergreen Resort.
The communities official web site can be found at
www.RosewoodVillage.com/wintergreen
Currently, the golf villas are under construction and
listed for sale. Several have been sold and are already occupied. Future plans
include spacious condos with assisted living features. The community will also
have its own entertainment center including a restaurant, salon, business center
and pub.
Owners pay a monthly association fee that includes exterior
maintenance plus yard care and trash removal. Other services can be purchased a
la carte including interior cleaning, laundry service and other assistance.
Residents of Rosewood Village may also enjoy the amenities
of Wintergreen Resort such as golf, tennis, walking trails, mountain hiking,
pools, the lake and skiing.
For information on Rosewood Village, including an
information packet, send an email to
kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com
Many Maps of Nelson County and Wintergreen Resort
Maps can help you find your way around Nelson County or
Wintergreen Resort. They can also be fun and educational. Here are some places
to find maps of our region:
Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties: Located in
the Mountain Inn of Wintergreen Resort and the official real estate office of
the resort. This office is open 10AM-5PM, seven days a week. FREE Maps
available include:
- Wintergreen Resort driving map including map of all of
the condo neighborhoods
- Wintergreen Resort hiking map including 30+ miles of
marked hiking trails
- Ski Trail Map
- Map of all of the dwellings and building lots on
Wintergreen mountain or Stoney Creek
- Map for day trip to Charlottesville and surrounding
areas: Ask for the Discovery Map/Charlottesville
Maps Available On-Line: Here is a great web site
for maps of Nelson County:
www.nelsoncountyva.org/#maps . (Look in the upper left corner of the web
site) My favorite map shows Points of Interest across the county and it
can be found at this web link. There are also driving maps of Nelson
County that can be printed from this site.
Maps Available at the Visitor’s Center: Visit the
Nelson County Visitor’s Center in Lovingston to pick up not only maps but
brochures and information about Nelson County. The Visitor’s Center is located
in the same building as the library. At the Visitor’s Center yo can also pick
up guides to Nelson County’s wineries and micro brewery.
Appalachian Trail Maps can be purchased at Blue
Ridge Sports in the Mountain Inn in Wintergreen Resort.
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