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Tea, Kleenex and 2015

12/26 by Andrea Levine

Inspiration for my fellow Realtors and anyone else who cares to listen.

tea&kleenexIt’s soon to be a New Year.  And as I sip my echinacea tea nursing what appears to be a bit more than the common cold a day after X-mas (what better time for a Realtor), I am reflecting on this past year.  It has been a year filled with professional accolades and achievements (Richmond Association of Realtors Sales Associate of the Year, Style Weekly Best Realtor) and personal adventures (traveling thru Morocco and Portugal, catching a citation trout while kayak fishing).  It has been a year of balance, giving 110% to both work and play, I believe you cannot truly be successful at the former without the latter.

I look forward to 2015, and think to myself how can I improve, what can I learn, how do I make it even better?  And whether you are just starting your career or have been at it for many years, this insight should not be lost.  Success is not to be taken for granted.  I don’t really want all this to sound like a life coach shpiel, it is my own personal approach to being the best I can be in all ways.

If you’re not yawning by now I’ll sign off with one short story that should sum it up.

‘Twas the day before Xmas, really, when a buyer texted that she must see a property ASAP. My husband and I are on the way to the movies, it’s raining, and my sniffles are beginning to set in (you know the feeling, like am I really going to be sick or is it just a passing cold).  I tell him I just got this text and he says why not show tonight after the movie?   I struggle with this decision, after all, it’s Xmas eve, we had planned on going to a gathering after the show, and I still don’t know whether I’ve got the flu or not.  I say ok, we go, I show, she loves it and is contemplating an offer.

No, it’s not a sale, yet.  So I suppose the moral here is that it’s not always easy.  There will be wins and there will be losses, but with hard work, tenacity and sacrifice (sometimes), you will find success in whatever you do.

Oh, and don’t forget to play.

THE FAN | WEST AVENUE | $625,000 | SOLD

09/05 by Andrea Levine

1FrontExt1128 West Avenue  A classic West Avenue Fan house blending fine original architectural details with modern day living. A rare find to have a wonderfully renovated four bedrooms and 3 and ½ bath home in this area. Spacious open kitchen with separate wet bar, handsome formal living room plus comfortable family room. Large master suite with ample closet space, and an additional bedroom ensuite. Details include several working gas fireplaces, beautiful mill work throughout, heart pine floors, seamless transitions. The outdoor space is private and low maintenance, two car parking available with automatic garage door if needed. Walk to all that Richmond has to offer, great restaurants, entertainment, arts, plus a top rated college campus.

MODERN CONTEMPORARY along the JAMES RIVER CORRIDOR | $986,500 | SOLD

07/20 by Andrea Levine

1ExtDusk1[ 9151JamesRiverWatch.com for more information and STUNNING photos ] | SOLD

An extraordinary modern contemporary along the James River corridor.  Custom designed by award winning Tonic Design, this architectural gem encompasses an open living concept, large expanses of glass, located on an elevated 1.4 acre lot in Riverwatch on the James.

The gourmet kitchen includes a 48” Wolf French cook top, GE Monogram stainless steel appliances, large work island with raised counter bar seating.  The second floor master suite affords year round river views, custom walk-in closet/dressing room, and spacious bath equipped with Duravit jetted tub, frameless glass shower, and separate WC.  Two additional bedrooms ensuite.  The lower level features a 1300+ bottle wine closet, music/media  room, plus two other rooms currently used for personal gym and art studio.   The private courtyard is perfect for entertaining.

Swim, fish, kayak or simply relax on the 6 acres of water front common area along the rivers edge.  Stony Point is within an easy walk, bike or drive from the community’s access road.  Convenient  location to everything.

MIDCENTURY MODERN WATERFRONT | $675,000 | SOLD

06/14 by Andrea Levine

4509 Croatan Rd | Huguenot Farms [MLS INFO HERE1Extdusk2] SOLD A Frederick “Bud” Hyland Mid-Century brought up to today’s modern expectations! Large expanses of glass with Lake Cherokee views. This remarkable house is sited on close to an acre private water front lot with dock, Original detailing has been beautifully preserved, thoughtfully renovated under the direction of Jay Hugo and skillfully executed by Franko, Lafratta and Farinholt. The open, bright kitchen features Sub Zero side by side refrigerator, Kitchenaid dishwasher, 6 burner gas stove, convection wall oven, and warming drawers. Single level open floor plan flows seamlessly from room to room, making it a perfect space for entertaining indoors or out. Master Suite with private outdoor access to deck and 2 person hot tub. Swim, fish, boat, bird-watch, a rare opportunity to own a get-away on the water, and yet to be so close to everything! Plus only a ½ block to the river and just minutes to Stony Point.

Citizen 6 | SOLD

05/20 by Andrea Levine

The Citizen 6 Project is underway!

6 new homes in Richmond’s famed Fan District with a distinctively modern edge are being constructed just blocks from Carytown and the VMFA.

 

AWARD WINNING ARCHITECTURAL GEM | $599,500 | SOLD

05/19 by Andrea Levine

2830 Newquay Lane [MLS INFO HERE] [Property Website Here ]

Architectural award winning contemporary home located in the Bexley subdivision of Chesterfield.  Originally designed by NoVA architect Joseph Boggs, the house has been thoughtfully renovated by B.O.B. Architects, and honored both in 1978 and in 2012 by the Virginia Society of The American Institute of Architects.  This spacious home has 4600 square feet of living space sited on a beautiful one acre lot.  It incorporates large expanses of glass, vaulted ceilings, and cypress tongue and groove paneling into an open living floor plan.  The kitchen features custom white birch cabinetry, gleaming stainless steel countertops and pro style stainless steel appliances.  A spacious master suite with a wall of custom built-ins and bright master bath.  Private, wooded backyard, Ipe decking and stairs, professionally landscaped by Landesign Landscape Architects, a twenty-four point irrigation system,  architectural landscape lighting.  Perfectly sited to take full advantage of natural light throughout the day.  1RearExtNight

Historic Carriage House Byrd Park | $175,000 | SOLD

05/01 by Andrea Levine

2004 Winder St 1Ext| SOLD | Custom architect designed build out within an historic carriage house. Located a half block from the lakes of Byrd Park. Beautifully detailed, open living floor plan, fine handcrafted wood work, great usage of reclaimed materials throughout. First floor living area includes a well proportioned living/dining/kitchen area. The kitchen features milled and dovetailed oak cabinetry with repurposed slate counter tops, a Jenn-air gas downdraft cooktop, wall oven, and French door full-size refrigerator. The 2nd floor bedroom suite could be split into two bedrooms if needed. Custom Arts and Crafts style bed with storage, adjacent study with workspace desktop, drawers and cabinets. Full bath with vintage look tile, slate vanity, reclaimed bath and separate shower. Large walk in closet with full sized front load washer and dryer. Wide lot with off street parking, perfect for garden site or perhaps an addition. Close to Byrd Park, Maymont Park, The Fan.

STRATFORD HILLS | IN GROUND SWIMMING POOL | $379,500

04/20 by Andrea Levine

2Pool4330 Wakefield Road [MLS INFO HERE] | SOLD

Handsome brick and slate Cape offers 3-level living in a lush Stratford Hills setting.  A perfect house for entertaining, located on a private 1.1 acre lot.  Enjoy the terraced patio overlooking the salt-water in ground swimming pool.  With  four bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, eat-in kitchen with all new appliances and cork flooring, fully renovated basement with cool vintage built-in bar.  Original trim detailing, hardwood floors, spacious master bedroom with private balcony.  Located on a quiet dead end street just a short walk  to James River parks.  Minutes to  Stratford Hills and Stony Point.

CUSTOM HOME ON THE HILL | $799,500

03/19 by Andrea Levine

7635 Hill Drive [MLS INFO HERE]  | SOLD

A remarkable custom built home by Mike Dumont.  Well designed open floor plan, fine attention to detailing and an extraordinary amount of natural light.  Dramatic two story great room w/stone fireplace, professional kitchen with two-tone maple cabinetry, granite countertops, central work island,  Viking 6-burner gas range, Advantium oven, GE Profile SS appliances, Dacor warming drawer.   The Master suite features two large walk-in closets, spa style bath, private deck.  Four or five bedrooms, three full and one half bath.  Large screened porch, beautifully landscaped fenced back yard, three car garage.  Walk to the river, only minutes to Stratford Hills and Stony Point shopping. 1FrontExt

1900 S Meadow Street Richmond VA

01/19 by Andrea Levine

1900 South Meadow is really an amazing house, for so many reasons.

1900 S Meadow is the first Richmond VA home in the 'International' Modern style

1900 S Meadow is the first Richmond VA home in the ‘International’ Modern style

Designed by George E Hoppe Jr and built in the mid 30’s, Mr Hoppe wanted to introduce Richmond to the International style “Modern” house. It has been documented as the first “Modern” home in Richmond, VA.   The home has undergone a full renovation, artfully done and yet honoring its unique lines and features.

I think the kitchen might be one of my favorite rooms in the home.  In designing the kitchen we interviewed local chefs in order to create a true “cooks kitchen”.  The layout functions like a commercial kitchen, it offers accessibility, great flow and even lighting, there’s also a separate pasta making counter with an integrated prep sink.  The countertops are locally fabricated custom stainless steel, there’s a ceramic tile backsplash, a dual fuel convection range and solid maple cabinetry with full extension drawers.  The commercial grade rubber flooring is very warm and forgiving, it’s the same material used in NYC subways.  Adjacent to the kitchen is a comfortable office nook, and a lofted dining room with maple wall panels and dimmable lights throughout.

Without a doubt, the amount of natural light and the quality of this light greatly enhances the living experience in our home.  Simply put, the house glows, especially during the winter months when sun light reflects off the James River.  And the views from these windows are spectacular with historic Kanawha canal and the James River beyond.

The master bedroom feels like you’re in a tree house.  We vaulted the ceiling and added integrated  lighting for a very soft indirect  glow at night.  The upstairs bathroom remains intact, with Amethyst and Ruby architectural glass tile from the 30’s.   The guest bedroom/office has ample built-in storage space, heart pine flooring and a slightly vaulted ceiling.

During the whole process we kept in mind modern houses don’t have a lot of clutter or stuff so we built in tons of storage along the way.  Plus there’s a separate laundry room on the first floor and the partial basement has a workshop area.

We have opened our doors to architectural tours and have been featured in RHome magazine with an Honorable Mention in Metropolitan Home.  Their favorite quote from us regarding the renovation: “No matter how much duct tape and plastic you use, you’re going to have plaster dust in your Cornflakes”.  At least the next proud owners won’t.

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