Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty

We recently checked in with Ann Hay Hardy, Associate Broker at Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International, to get the low-down on her favorite places around town. A Charlottesville native with a love for all things local, read on to see where Ann shops, sips, and socializes in her free time.

What brought you to Charlottesville? I’m from Charlottesville, born and raised. I loved growing up here but decided to do some exploring when it was time for college. After being away for almost 10 years, I realized how much I missed home and that Charlottesville is hard to beat!
Favorite thing about the town. I love the small town vibe with a city feel. Our restaurants, nightlife, businesses, and people keep things fun and interesting. Being a Realtor, I always love meeting and learning why people are coming to our special city to make a life.
Season. Fall. My father always said it should be illegal to leave Virginia in October and I agree. I got married in October.
Neighborhood. That is hard. I grew up in Western Albemarle and live there now. I love the proximity to town but the country setting. The views are beautiful. I used to live Downtown and thought I would never leave. Being able to walk to everything is so convenient. I also lived off Rugby near the University, which I felt was the best of both worlds. You could be tucked away in a quiet neighborhood and yet five minutes from everything.
Breakfast. Bodo’s
Lunch.Roots Natural Kitchen
Special night out. Little Star
Comfort food. Wayside Chicken
Hang out.Brazos Tacos
Late-night.Common House
International.Peter Chang China Grill
Place for a drink.Quirk Rooftop
Juice Bar. The Juice Laundry
Bakery. Found Market
Event. City Market outings, Charlottesville Restaurant Week, wineries, peach picking, Montpelier Races… I may just be listing things I like to do rather than events!
Winery.Pippin Hill or King Family
Day trip/Road for a scenic drive. Garth Road to White Hall— on the way to Sugar Hollow.
Place to take a dip.Farmington Country Club
Hair.La Vie en Rose at Coterie Suites
Spa.Neroli
Vet.Monticello Animal Hospital
Shopping.Scarpa & Eloise for shoes and clothes. Louise for accessories and home goods.
Food/Wine.Foods of All Nations and Market Street Wine.

If you’re looking to buy or sell a home in central Virginia, contact Ann Hay Hardy. And don’t forget to tell her The Scout Guide sent you.

Ann Hay Hardy | Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty | 202.297.0228 | ahhardy@frankhardy.com

Sotheby’s International Realty today announced its expanding presence in the Caribbean with the opening of St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty. The addition signifies the brand’s continued growth in the region, bringing its total number of Caribbean offices to nearly 30. The announcement comes at a time when the Caribbean market is experiencing tremendous growth as the ability to work remotely spurred increased interest in second home and investment properties.

St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty is owned and operated by Neil Paine. The company possesses more than 25 years of real estate experience and is headquartered in Belmont Garden, Nevis, and will service the dual islands of St. Kitts and Nevis.

“The Caribbean continues to generate significant growth and interest,” said Philip White, president and CEO, Sotheby’s International Realty. “Many of our existing affiliates in the region have reported record-breaking sales volume and history-making average sales prices in 2020 and the first quarter of 2021. St. Kitts and Nevis is a dual-island Caribbean destination, often considered a hidden sanctuary, that is seeing its luxury market expand due to increased interest from ex-pats, pre-retirees, high-net-worth individuals, high-profile athletes, and investors, thanks to its golden visa program. We look forward to supporting Neil and the entire St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty team.”

“When someone asks us to list their home or to help them find their dream property, they are inviting us to partner in a powerful step in their future,” said Paine. “The incredible topography and landscape of the islands is what defines the real estate market in St. Kitts and Nevis and luxury buyers have a tremendous opportunity to select from beachfront properties or mountainside estates, set in lush rainforest environments. Our affiliation with Sotheby’s International Realty enables us to give St. Kitts and Nevis the exposure and attention that it deserves.”

St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty is actively involved in the non-profit group Siembra Vida which aims to lift vulnerable communities throughout the Caribbean and Latin America through farm-to-table experiences.

The announcement of St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty supports the brand’s strategic growth plans for the Caribbean and follows the brand’s recent expansion in Antigua & Barbuda late last year.

The Sotheby’s International Realty® network currently has more than 24,000 affiliated independent sales associates located in approximately 1,000 offices in 74 countries and territories worldwide. St. Kitts & Nevis Sotheby’s International Realty listings are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.

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Stones Throw

1. Location

If you’re in the market for a property with immense privacy and extraordinary views, then Stone’s Throw is for you! This exceptional country residence and equine facility is only a short 10 min drive east of Charlottesville and other amenities. Close to bike paths, the lake, and mountain views, this lovely home is in the perfect peaceful location while still being close to town!

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2. Incredible Design

The stucco and stone 6-bedroom residence, built in 2005, has all that could a buyer would hope for in an open floor plan suitable for modern living! This property includes a first floor Master suite, private wood paneled office, open kitchen and French doors walking out to a rear porch facing SW designed to take in the views and sunsets, not to be believed!

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3. Abundant Amenities

This exquisite home features an exercise room, media room, infinity pool, hot tub and pavilion, gardens and lawns, 7-stall stone stable and riding ring. The home also offers a 2 detached garage spaces, 2 guest quarters, large pond, gated entrance, and fenced paddocks on all sides. You can truly have it all!

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2141 Fox Hunt Dr Charlottesville, Virginia

6 BD | 6/3BA | 42 Acres

$2,950,000

Listed by Murdoch Matheson

With summer in full swing, longer, slower-paced days are inspiring many to seize the opportunity to reassess their surroundings before the start of a busy fall season. This month we have two gorgeous homes that exude bucolic charm, as well as land to build your dream home on. Read on to discover your next home.

9089 Liberty Mills Road // Somerset, Virginia // Contact: Murdoch Matheson, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.981.7439

The details: 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2,952 square feet, 4.47 acres
Features we love: Nestled in the countryside of Somerset, this delightful Victorian farmhouse is the quintessential family home or weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Set on the Rapidan River, on nearly 4.5 acres of rolling hills, this historic farm is steeped in history, while still providing modern conveniences.

Keswick Country Retreat – 2884 Palmer Drive // Keswick, Virginia // Contact: Murdoch Matheson or Yates McCallum, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.981.7439 or 434.296.0134

The details: 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, 4,118 square feet, 4.15 acres 
Features we love: Located in the charming neighborhood of Keswick Estate, this striking home was designed by renowned architectural firm, DGP Architects, and builders Element Construction. A lovely stone fireplace, coffered ceilings, herringbone brick floors and thoughtful custom built-ins throughout the home add to the overall luxury design aesthetic. Two laundry rooms, a grand primary suite complete with spacious spa-like bathroom, and walk-in closet lend an air of serenity and ease of living to this country retreat.

Married actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones put their Manhattan pied-a-terre up for sale this summer.  The Upper West Side property is priced at $21.5 million.

The original 15-room property was converted into 9 rooms; Zeta-Jones and Douglas commissioned Thierry Despont to design the interiors. Interior design and architecture mavens will recognize the name; Despont was the creative behind the Plaza’s Palm Court and the designer of the residential tenor of the Woolworth Building project. He was also commissioned by Calvin Klein to orchestrate the interiors of the fashion designer’s Hamptons modern.

The revision makes the library, living room and dining room one extended space; the current owners have placed a billiards table between them, and the layout puts this central living space on the park side of the unit. The residence also features a kitchen that’s a paragon of utility and optimism: bright white walls and ceilings, commercial appliances, and a sunny attached dayroom.

Glossy hardwood runs throughout the apartment, with herringbone popping up in the living room, library, and entrance gallery. The master bedroom is of course corner-positioned; its bath boasts a subtle black-on-white color scheme and an alcove tub, and a pair of walk-in closets is featured in the layout. Two additional bedroom suites and a staff room complete the accommodations.

Last year, Zeta-Jones and Douglas listed another interesting property: the couple’s 250-acre vacation estate in Mallorca. The duo’s residential acquisitions of the recent past include their 2019 purchase of a 1920s red brick mansion in Westchester.

Douglas’ upcoming projects include Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania; the Marvel superhero film also stars Paul Rudd and Michelle Pfeiffer.More info

Iggy Azalea is the new owner of this revised ranch in Hidden Hills. The rap star had to shell out $5.2 million for the 5,228 sq. ft. property, which comes with five bedrooms and five baths, guest house included.

The exterior architecture and materials inject some midcentury modern elements and red brick into the façade, enough to betray the house’s early 1960’s vintage. Indoor living spaces include a gem of a living room with a fireplace flanked by French doors and series clerestories, and a cathedral ceiling accented with exposed timber.

The kitchen’s another gem, a large space with exposed beams and a combination of a pale pea-green country-house island and natural stone tinged with beiges and subtle yellows, while the dining room is given character by way of a whitewashed masonry fireplace accent wall with a raised hearth. The home’s layout puts the bedrooms in their own wing, with the master packing in a sitting room with a fireplace, a large bath with a spa-like feel, and a walk-in closet. On both floors, scraped hardwood plank is used, exclusive of the baths.

Inside the guest house, there’s a lot to like. The shared living spaces are both rustic and urbane, with modern linearity tempered by a great deal of wood, and a loft-like feel; all told, the two-level cottage would make a great studio. The 1.06 acres of grounds feature walking paths, arbors, gardens, and a stone pool and patio area.

Azalea has sold over 48 million records worldwide. Her third studio album, titled End of an Era, is expected to be released this summer.

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From a farmhouse-inspired haven in the Hamptons to a Spanish-style villa with views of Southern California beaches, these five alluring vacation rentals prove that getting away is as stylish as staying home.

Villa Delle Fontane

Pacific Palisades, California | Enzo Ricciardelli, Sotheby’s International Realty – Pacific Palisades Brokerage

Secluded behind an ornate gate and a curtain of mature oaks, this Mediterranean-style residence is the perfect hideaway for relaxing and reveling in dramatic sunset views. Filled with a unique style that marries modern sophistication with Old World elegance, it offers formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable family room, spacious cook’s kitchen with a breakfast area, a library, and an attached guesthouse. An iron-railed balcony overlooks the property’s numerous courtyards, colorful gardens, and fountains and gazes out through the trees into the Palisades Hills.

Classic Coastal Getaway

Osterville, Massachusetts | Jennifer McCartin, Sotheby’s International Realty – Osterville Brokerage

Minutes from the harbor in Osterville Village, this former ship captain’s home is the quintessential New England coastal retreat. Its classically detailed interiors feature formal living and dining rooms—each with a fireplace—a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and a delightful breakfast area, a family room, a lower-level game room, five bedrooms—including an owner’s suite with a soaking tub—and a breezy covered porch. A seemingly endless swath of glorious, lush lawn surrounds a secluded deck designed for private outdoor grilling, dining, and lounging.

Sagaponack Idyll

Sagaponack, New York | Harald Grant, Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage

A sense of spaciousness and light pervades this 5,900-square-foot farmhouse-inspired haven set amid the rolling greenery of Sagaponack and just minutes from Atlantic beaches. It offers a living area and kitchen with walls of windows and soaring vaulted ceilings, a den, and four bedrooms, all featuring one-of-a-kind reclaimed woodwork, fixtures, hardware, and finishes. A deck is ideal for appreciating the lush surroundings and the wide-open blue sky. Near the refreshing outdoor pool, the former chicken coop houses a 55-foot indoor lap pool and sauna.

Mediterranean Oasis in Malibu

Malibu, California | Josh Spiegel, Sotheby’s International Realty – Malibu Brokerage

This alluring Spanish-style villa enjoys ocean views from its location on 1.6 landscaped acres in an exclusive gated neighborhood. Highlights include four bedrooms; a gourmet kitchen; living, dining, and family rooms; and a bar—all with impeccable designer furnishings. The primary suite benefits from a private entrance and boasts a fireplace, two closets, and a generous bath with a spa tub and a steamshower. Numerous patios and a rejuvenating pool with vibrant tile allow for consummate alfresco living and entertaining.

Sleek Southampton Serenity

Southampton, New York | Holly Hodder, Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage

Beyond the shingled façade of this striking contemporary Southampton retreat are impressively sleek and chic modern interiors. Oversized windows and glass doors admit lovely light and provide idyllic views throughout. In addition to open living, dining, and kitchen space—which features a fireplace, an island with counter seating, and a wine chiller—it offers three bedrooms and baths, an inviting den, and multiple enviable decks for relaxing outdoors while overlooking the sparkling heated swimming pool.

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GARDNER FARM

Mineral, Virginia – $7.5M

With proximity to several international airports and mid-Atlantic cities, the Gardner Farm is an expansive retreat of 1,563 acres that offers the highest degree of privacy and bucolic tranquility rural Virginia can offer! Over 3.8 miles of the South Anna River traverses the property with approximately 20 miles in trails extending through forests of poplar and oak and several unique river crossings link this private parkland with numerous potential home sites, 4 scenic ponds and a 30-acre lake.

Expansive pastoral views of hay fields and fenced paddocks, a comfortable colonial country home and an equipment shop are also included with this incredibly unique offering!

Listed by Murdoch Matheson

SPRINGDALE

Keswick, Virginia – $3.95M

This idyllic, pastoral, 60+/- acre home-site, with an exquisite barn, 14 paddocks, and farmhouse is set in the heart of Keswick. The future homesite sits atop a gently rolling hill, with mountain views, a large pond and located directly across from Keswick Hall.

It is sited for a home and septic, and is perfect for a horse enthusiast! Only minutes to Downtown Charlottesville and yet maintains the best of Virginia country living, this land offers the exceptional and unique.

Listed by Frank Hardy

PIEDMONT FARM

Sperryville, Virginia – $5.9995M

400-plus acres of rolling Rappahannock farm land surrounded by a 360 degree mountain view! This exquisite estate is comprised of a grand French Provincial manor house, two 18th century restored log cabin guesthouses, a farm manager’s house, a caretaker’s cottage, six-bay garage with additional storage, barn, stables and modern cattle production facility.

The main house overlooks a beautiful spring fed pond on one side with a pool on the other. The property is replete with wooded mountain trails for horses or ATVs, fenced fields, streams and enjoys frontage on the Hazel River. This unrivaled opportunity is within a stone’s throw of the Shenandoah National Park and nearby the town of Sperryville

Listed by Frank Hardy

As the temperature rises outside, the real estate market is showing no sign of slowing down. Fortunately, there are a number of homes for sale right now that could tempt us into making a move in this fast paced market. From a stunning vineyard in Barboursville, to a downtown penthouse, take a tour of some of our favorite current real estate listings.

Marrach – 862 Stevens Road // Troutville, Virginia // Contact: Conor Murray, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.964.7100

The details: 3 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 3 partial bathrooms, 7,963 square feet, 46.73 acres
What we love: This exquisite French Chateau-style, custom-built home sits on 46+ acres of pastoral countryside. With an expansive stone patio overlooking a five acre pond and 180 degrees unobstructed views, the home features a beautiful copper roof, reclaimed timber beams, a gourmet kitchen, and wet bar.

2551 Someday Farm Lane// Barboursville, Virginia // Contact: Lisa Levy Payne, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 540.270.8590

The details: 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half bathrooms, 14,596 square feet, 287 acres
What we love: A private country estate situated in the heart of Orange’s historic countryside, thoughtfully designed from start to finish, with gracious rooms and custom antique stone and reclaimed wood details throughout. With gorgeous gardens and grounds showcasing a stocked pond, orchard, hiking and riding trails, and two additional residences and barns, this property is a true gem.

Stones Throw – 2141 Fox Hunt Drive // Troy, Virginia // Contact: Murdoch Matheson, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.981.7439

The details: 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 3 partial bathrooms, 11,427 square feet, 42 acres
What we love: Just a short drive from Charlottesville city, this stone and stucco residence was built with superb quality in construction. The interior of the home features an open floor plan with spacious rooms, high ceilings, and large windows. Enjoy mountain views and immense privacy. The property comes complete with infinity pool, pavilion, 2-stall stable, riding ring and guest quarters.

935 Club Drive // Keswick, Virginia // Contact: Juliana Arsali, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 561.602.0207

The details: 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 3,499 square feet, 2.01 acres
What we love: Keswick living at its finest. A bright and airy home, situated perfectly with mountain views and easy access to the Full Cry golf course in your backyard.

Five Oaks Vineyard – 4574 Belle Vista Drive // Barboursville, Virginia // Contact: Maurice Covington, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434.284.1334

The details: 33.09 acres
What we love: Calling all vintners! This bucolic oasis is the perfect opportunity to own your own vineyard. In the middle of Virginia’s wine country, 33-acres of stunning countryside could become your family estate. An existing barn that could double as a tasting room already exists on the property.