FAQs
General
Q: Which lots are available and how much do they cost?
A: There are four lots available: Lot 6 ($129,900), Lot 10 ($225,000), Lot 11 ($239,000), and Lot 12 ($289,000). More information is available at the Lots for Sale page.
Q: Where is Stagebridge located?
A: Stagebridge is located along Stagebridge Road in Lovingston, a small town in Nelson County, Virginia. More information is available at the Visit Us page.
Q: How many lots have been sold?
A: Lots have been made available since Fall 2003. As of July 2012, eight lots have been sold.
A: There are four lots available: Lot 6 ($129,900), Lot 10 ($225,000), Lot 11 ($239,000), and Lot 12 ($289,000). More information is available at the Lots for Sale page.
Q: Where is Stagebridge located?
A: Stagebridge is located along Stagebridge Road in Lovingston, a small town in Nelson County, Virginia. More information is available at the Visit Us page.
Q: How many lots have been sold?
A: Lots have been made available since Fall 2003. As of July 2012, eight lots have been sold.
The Surrounding Area
Q: What do Nelson County and the surrounding areas have to offer?
A: Nelson County has many opportunities. You can find out about the county at www.nelsoncountyva.org and www.nelsoncounty.com. Stagebridge is also near the City of Charlottesville within Albermarle County. Charlottesville has been ranked as one of the top 10 healthiest towns to live in. These places have their own attractions which can be found at: www.charlottesville.org, www.charlottesvilleguide.com, or www.albemarle.org.
Q: What about the public services in the area?
A: There are medical facilities in Lovingston,about 10 minutes south of Stagebridge. Charlottesville, in Albemarle County, is an easy 30 minute drive to the north, with no traffic lights until you reach the city. The University of Virginia Medical Center and the Martha Jefferson Hospital are the major hospitals in Charlottesville. We are served by Fire and Rescue squads from Lovingston and/or Faber, both about 10 minutes away. The emergency services have well trained members and fast response times.
Q: What are the tax rates in Nelson County?
A: We believe Nelson County is one of the most livable areas in the region based on its relatively low tax rate, and the quality of public service. Visit www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/51/51125.html for more information on tax rates.
A: Nelson County has many opportunities. You can find out about the county at www.nelsoncountyva.org and www.nelsoncounty.com. Stagebridge is also near the City of Charlottesville within Albermarle County. Charlottesville has been ranked as one of the top 10 healthiest towns to live in. These places have their own attractions which can be found at: www.charlottesville.org, www.charlottesvilleguide.com, or www.albemarle.org.
Q: What about the public services in the area?
A: There are medical facilities in Lovingston,about 10 minutes south of Stagebridge. Charlottesville, in Albemarle County, is an easy 30 minute drive to the north, with no traffic lights until you reach the city. The University of Virginia Medical Center and the Martha Jefferson Hospital are the major hospitals in Charlottesville. We are served by Fire and Rescue squads from Lovingston and/or Faber, both about 10 minutes away. The emergency services have well trained members and fast response times.
Q: What are the tax rates in Nelson County?
A: We believe Nelson County is one of the most livable areas in the region based on its relatively low tax rate, and the quality of public service. Visit www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/51/51125.html for more information on tax rates.
About Stagebridge
Practical Matters
Q: What about utilities?
A: Information on utilities provided at each lot is available on the Building Your Home page.
Q: Are the roads hard surfaced?
A: In August of 2008, Stagebridge Trail was hard surfaced with 3” of asphalt. There will be periodic maintenance provided over the ensuing years that will be provided by the community. The quality of the roads has been approved by Nelson County.
Q: Will I be able to get in and out in winter?
A: The community provides for road chemical application and snow plowing of Stagebridge Trail as needed.
Q: Do you have plats for any of the Lots?
A: We have both an overall community plat as well as individual lot topographic plats available at the Lots for Sale page.
Q: Are there any boundary markers between lots along the roadway?
A: Stagebridge, L.L.C. has placed unobtrusive markers at lot borders along Stagebridge Trail.
Q: In general, what are the distances between house sites?
A: Distances between proposed house sites range from 200 to 800 feet. Most separations are in the general area of 500 feet.
Q: How close to the road is the house site?
A: Permissible home sites should be no closer than approximately 100 ft from the road, and may be several times that distance on some lots.
Q: Who maintains the cemetery (Settler's Rest)? Are people still being buried there?
A: Stagebridge, L.L.C., along with the original settlers’ families have responsibility for maintaining the cemetery. Only descendents from the original families are permitted burial in the cemetery.
Recreational
Q: Where are the walking trails?
A: There is a community-shared walking trail of approximately 2 miles that runs along the perimeter of the community. Several small rest areas are adjacent to the trail system. The trail follows streams in many places. Additionally, we have cut discreet lot-specific trails for owner-only use.
Q: Is hunting allowed at Stagebridge?
A: The Stagebridge Covenants give the authority to regulate hunting to the Stagebridge Community Board. At present, hunting is not allowed on any of the lots. Visit http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/ for more information on local hunting laws.
Comparing Stagebridge
Q: Explain Stagebridge’s Environmental plan and issues.
A: Prior to the development of Stagebridge, an environmental study was performed. This indicated no areas of concern due to past or current use. The Stagebridge Community Plan encourages environmentally friendly action. The large size of lots and encouragement of natural buffers allows separation and for nature to provide protection. The plan will encourage natural activities, organic gardening, etc.
Q: Explain the difference between a building lot in Stagebridge and other parcels on the market.
A: Stagebridge building lots include many features and amenities that may not be provided by other parcels on the market. More information can be found on the Building Your Home page.
Q: What about utilities?
A: Information on utilities provided at each lot is available on the Building Your Home page.
Q: Are the roads hard surfaced?
A: In August of 2008, Stagebridge Trail was hard surfaced with 3” of asphalt. There will be periodic maintenance provided over the ensuing years that will be provided by the community. The quality of the roads has been approved by Nelson County.
Q: Will I be able to get in and out in winter?
A: The community provides for road chemical application and snow plowing of Stagebridge Trail as needed.
Q: Do you have plats for any of the Lots?
A: We have both an overall community plat as well as individual lot topographic plats available at the Lots for Sale page.
Q: Are there any boundary markers between lots along the roadway?
A: Stagebridge, L.L.C. has placed unobtrusive markers at lot borders along Stagebridge Trail.
Q: In general, what are the distances between house sites?
A: Distances between proposed house sites range from 200 to 800 feet. Most separations are in the general area of 500 feet.
Q: How close to the road is the house site?
A: Permissible home sites should be no closer than approximately 100 ft from the road, and may be several times that distance on some lots.
Q: Who maintains the cemetery (Settler's Rest)? Are people still being buried there?
A: Stagebridge, L.L.C., along with the original settlers’ families have responsibility for maintaining the cemetery. Only descendents from the original families are permitted burial in the cemetery.
Recreational
Q: Where are the walking trails?
A: There is a community-shared walking trail of approximately 2 miles that runs along the perimeter of the community. Several small rest areas are adjacent to the trail system. The trail follows streams in many places. Additionally, we have cut discreet lot-specific trails for owner-only use.
Q: Is hunting allowed at Stagebridge?
A: The Stagebridge Covenants give the authority to regulate hunting to the Stagebridge Community Board. At present, hunting is not allowed on any of the lots. Visit http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/ for more information on local hunting laws.
Comparing Stagebridge
Q: Explain Stagebridge’s Environmental plan and issues.
A: Prior to the development of Stagebridge, an environmental study was performed. This indicated no areas of concern due to past or current use. The Stagebridge Community Plan encourages environmentally friendly action. The large size of lots and encouragement of natural buffers allows separation and for nature to provide protection. The plan will encourage natural activities, organic gardening, etc.
Q: Explain the difference between a building lot in Stagebridge and other parcels on the market.
A: Stagebridge building lots include many features and amenities that may not be provided by other parcels on the market. More information can be found on the Building Your Home page.
Rules and Regulations
Housing
Q: What kind of houses will be built in the neighborhood and are there restrictions?
A: All houses and ancillary buildings must be approved by the Community Board. More information is available on the Building Your Home page.
Q: Is there a time frame within which I need to complete construction?
A: Lots 1 through 8 are subject to a building clause that states the owner has purchased the lot to build a home and will make appropriate progress so as to be finished in five years. Lots 9 and 10 are subject to a “due diligence” clause stating that the owners’ agree to make progress towards completing a home in a reasonable time frame. The lot owner is asked to submit revised plans and schedules annually until the home is completed. The community can grant time extensions for cause.
Roads and Driveways
Q: Who is responsible for the maintenance of the main road?
A: The major functions of the Stagebridge Community are to provide for the maintenance of the common property (which includes the main private road. Because Stagebridge Trail is a private access road, owned in common by the community, the community protects its privacy. The cost to maintain this and the other Stagebridge assets is less that $2.00 per day, per owner. While costs can go up in the future, as owners begin to live at Stagebridge it is quite reasonable to speculate that maintenance costs may go down via use of owner help and equipment.
Q: Is there any cost sharing of driveways/access?
A: Lots that use shared private driveways have an additional maintenance cost share agreement. Thus homes on shared driveways have additional fees beyond the homeowner’s fee discussed above.
Q: Does my driveway have to be paved?
A: No. There are alternate forms of durable and resilient driveway construction that fit the community aesthetic. You should ask your architect, constructer, or landscaper for ideas.
Homeowner's Association and Fees
Q: What kind of covenants and restrictions are there?
A: Our covenants serve more to facilitate the private yet community oriented ideals of Stagebridge. Accordingly-titled, they are compiled into a document called the Stagebridge Community Plan. The focus of the Community Plan, therefore, is to create a framework of architectural and landscaping guidelines to ensure privacy for each homeowner via landscape buffering.
Q: What about changes in fees and assessments in the future?
A: Fees and assessments are on a cost basis so they could go up or down. Any increase in the annual assessment greater than 10% is subject to a 2/3 the vote of the owners. In fact there has been only one fee adjustment in the past eight years. One time special assessments are similarly subject to vote if in excess of 20%. Currently there are no special assessments.
Q: What are homeowner’s fees and do they cover road maintenance?
A: The homeowner’s fees are currently $650/annum to cover the cost of access road maintenance and clearing, snow plowing, clean-up and maintenance of the community common areas, and clean-up of Stagebridge Trail and County road frontage. Please contact us for the community association annual budget for more details.Q: How has the home owner’s association been set up?
A: The Homeowners association for Stagebridge is known as the “Stagebridge Community.” It s a non-profit company organized in the State of Virginia, and it began operations on July 1st, 2004. The duties and responsibilities of the Stagebridge Community are spelled out in the Community Plan. (Most of the significant real-estate developments in this area have covenants and a board to administer the maintenance of the property.) Stagebridge’s Plan is a sensible combination of protection for all while allowing for flexibility and efficiency. The community association has a bank account and has liability insurance for common areas and for the Directors and Officers. This latter insurance amounts to about 3% of the total budget. This is commonly provided at similar communities in our area, and it would be hard to find capable people to serve if such protection were not provided.
Additional Restrictions
Q: Are there restrictions on RV’s?
A: These must be parked out of sight, and occupancy use is not permitted. More information is available on the Stagebridge Community Plan.
Q: Can we have horses?
A: It is ok to have horses on lots larger than 10 acres. The Community Plan discourages the introduction of large animals on lots less than 10 acres. However, we would be happy to help any interested buyers of smaller lots in locating a nearby boarding facility.
Q: What kind of houses will be built in the neighborhood and are there restrictions?
A: All houses and ancillary buildings must be approved by the Community Board. More information is available on the Building Your Home page.
Q: Is there a time frame within which I need to complete construction?
A: Lots 1 through 8 are subject to a building clause that states the owner has purchased the lot to build a home and will make appropriate progress so as to be finished in five years. Lots 9 and 10 are subject to a “due diligence” clause stating that the owners’ agree to make progress towards completing a home in a reasonable time frame. The lot owner is asked to submit revised plans and schedules annually until the home is completed. The community can grant time extensions for cause.
Roads and Driveways
Q: Who is responsible for the maintenance of the main road?
A: The major functions of the Stagebridge Community are to provide for the maintenance of the common property (which includes the main private road. Because Stagebridge Trail is a private access road, owned in common by the community, the community protects its privacy. The cost to maintain this and the other Stagebridge assets is less that $2.00 per day, per owner. While costs can go up in the future, as owners begin to live at Stagebridge it is quite reasonable to speculate that maintenance costs may go down via use of owner help and equipment.
Q: Is there any cost sharing of driveways/access?
A: Lots that use shared private driveways have an additional maintenance cost share agreement. Thus homes on shared driveways have additional fees beyond the homeowner’s fee discussed above.
Q: Does my driveway have to be paved?
A: No. There are alternate forms of durable and resilient driveway construction that fit the community aesthetic. You should ask your architect, constructer, or landscaper for ideas.
Homeowner's Association and Fees
Q: What kind of covenants and restrictions are there?
A: Our covenants serve more to facilitate the private yet community oriented ideals of Stagebridge. Accordingly-titled, they are compiled into a document called the Stagebridge Community Plan. The focus of the Community Plan, therefore, is to create a framework of architectural and landscaping guidelines to ensure privacy for each homeowner via landscape buffering.
Q: What about changes in fees and assessments in the future?
A: Fees and assessments are on a cost basis so they could go up or down. Any increase in the annual assessment greater than 10% is subject to a 2/3 the vote of the owners. In fact there has been only one fee adjustment in the past eight years. One time special assessments are similarly subject to vote if in excess of 20%. Currently there are no special assessments.
Q: What are homeowner’s fees and do they cover road maintenance?
A: The homeowner’s fees are currently $650/annum to cover the cost of access road maintenance and clearing, snow plowing, clean-up and maintenance of the community common areas, and clean-up of Stagebridge Trail and County road frontage. Please contact us for the community association annual budget for more details.Q: How has the home owner’s association been set up?
A: The Homeowners association for Stagebridge is known as the “Stagebridge Community.” It s a non-profit company organized in the State of Virginia, and it began operations on July 1st, 2004. The duties and responsibilities of the Stagebridge Community are spelled out in the Community Plan. (Most of the significant real-estate developments in this area have covenants and a board to administer the maintenance of the property.) Stagebridge’s Plan is a sensible combination of protection for all while allowing for flexibility and efficiency. The community association has a bank account and has liability insurance for common areas and for the Directors and Officers. This latter insurance amounts to about 3% of the total budget. This is commonly provided at similar communities in our area, and it would be hard to find capable people to serve if such protection were not provided.
Additional Restrictions
Q: Are there restrictions on RV’s?
A: These must be parked out of sight, and occupancy use is not permitted. More information is available on the Stagebridge Community Plan.
Q: Can we have horses?
A: It is ok to have horses on lots larger than 10 acres. The Community Plan discourages the introduction of large animals on lots less than 10 acres. However, we would be happy to help any interested buyers of smaller lots in locating a nearby boarding facility.