Welcome

 

 

 

The 72 lots, sometimes referred to as the “Birchwood” lots, were purchased roughly eight years ago by Birchwood Properties, LLC. 

 

 

As various owners at the resort can tell you, during its years of ownership of the 72 lots, Birchwood has always refused (for tax reasons) to sell lots individually, land banking the lots instead to sell at a later date . . .                                

 

 

That’s right, for the first time, each of those 72 lots will be for sale, whether you buy one or buy several. (Anyone buying multiple lots will have one drawing entry for each lot purchased. For instance, if you buy a golf lot and a lake lot, you will have two entries in the drawing.) 

 The Shenandoah Crossing resort, approximately “1000 acres of rolling hillside and lush pasturelands with a scenic 60-acre lake, is the perfect place” for you and your family. Build a vacation home or primary residence . . . meanwhile, enjoy the hotel, vacation cabins and the resort amenities. 

The Bluegreen Corporation and/or its subsidiaries own and operate much of the Shenandoah Crossing Resort. Bluegreen is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange as BXG. In this website the Bluegreen Corporation and/or its subsidiaries will simply be referred to as Bluegreen. Bluegreen has invested substantially in both maintenance and improvements.

The 72 lots are part of the 336 lots that make up the lot section of the resort. Neither the 336 lots nor the golf course, however, are owned by Bluegreen. 

The entire resort, including the 336-lot section . . . is a must-see.

Another part of the resort, popular with vacationers from all over the United States, consists of vacation cabins.

Still another area of the resort, always fun, is the golf course. Then there is the section on Lunker Lane where the horses are stabled and pastured. Other farm animals live here as well. You can imagine that this is a thrilling place for children to visit with their parents. Beyond the stables is the camping area. 

 

 

 

 

Bluegreen and/or its subsidiary Leisure Capital provide water and sewer to the resort. Both water and sewer as utilities are regulated by applicable state and local agencies. Any questions regarding water and sewer quality, capacity and availability at the resort in general and to any part of the resort in specific should be addressed to both government agencies and to Bluegreen and/or Leisure Capital. 

The gatehouse and draw gates at the entrance of the resort are operated and maintained by Bluegreen.

The recreational and other facilities on the resort are owned and operated by Bluegreen via any number of associations such as the Master Association. 

Vernon A. Baker, Jr., is the managing member of Birchwood Properties, LLC and is on two boards at Shenandoah Crossing, yet Mr. Baker is neither an employee nor a shareholder of Bluegreen, in no way makes promises or representations for Bluegreen, is not authorized to make any promises or representations for Bluegreen, and therefore defers any and all questions about any such specifics as sewer and water connections and hookup fees, availability of services, maintenance of roads, Lake Isac, the dam, pontoon boating, tennis courts, horseback riding, playgrounds, etc., directly to Bluegreen, and when applicable, to the county of Louisa or to any other applicable government agencies. The two boards on which Mr. Baker is a board member are (1) the Shenandoah Resort Community Association, Inc. (sometimes referred to as the Master Association), and (2) the Shenandoah Crossing Country Club Owners’ Association, Inc. (sometimes referred to as the Lot Owners’ Association). 

Once you become a lot owner, you will be eligible to run for election to a board. Generally the board meetings are not very well attended. However, anyone buying one of the 72 Birchwood lots will be encouraged by Mr. Baker to attend each meeting and to run for the board or seek to be a member of the construction review committee or help put out the newsletter or help organize seasonal get-togethers for the neighbors. You will be encouraged to thus play a role.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The winner can use the prize money to pay off the lot loan or, instead, use the money for any other purpose the winner might choose. However, if a lot owner had Birchwood Properties, LLC finance the lot purchase, a condition of the loan would have been that in the event that lot owner is lucky enough to win the drawing, any money owed to Birchwood would first be paid from the winnings—hence good for both the lucky lot owner and for Birchwood. Please note that to be eligible to enter the drawing, a lot must close on or before December 20, 2011. All of the lot purchasers, to be eligible, shall agree that the final determination of whether this on-or-before-December 20, 2011 condition has been met by a purchaser shall be a determination at the sole discretion of the attorney conducting the drawing process, R.W. Arnold, Jr. That said, in extenuating circumstances, again at the sole determination and discretion of the drawing oversight attorney, the oversight attorney shall have the right to include or to not include a lot that does not close until December 21, 2011. To be safe, try to ensure that your closing takes place as far in advance of December 20th as possible. It will be up to you to see that your attorney and mortgage lender do not delay. Regarding any failure of your lot closing to close in time to be part of the drawing, Birchwood Properties, LLC and its members shall be held harmless. So, again, to guard against disappointment, please, please, please pay close attention to any delays and close well in advance of December 20th.  

 

 

There are numerous lenders in Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Richmond that will do mortgages on the Shenandoah Crossing lots.

 

 

On a case-by-case basis, Birchwood Properties, LLC will consider any request to provide seller-held financing on any of the 72 lots listed below. Whether a buyer may wish to put down a large percentage of the purchase price or no money at all, Birchwood will be happy to discuss possible options that may be acceptable to both buyer and seller.

 

 

Unlike the vacationers who must travel hundreds of miles to come to Shenandoah Crossing, if you live in nearby Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, much of the Northern Neck or Richmond, you can easily and conveniently reach the resort anytime you like. Even for Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Crossing is an easy-to-reach retreat. A strategy you might consider is to buy at these prices . . . then enjoy your lot today, often, and for many years to come. Finally, years into the future, perhaps sell your lot or leave it to your kids. Meanwhile, you’ll be enjoying having a vacation spot relatively close by . . . just over the hills and through the woods. 

As the digitals that follow suggest, Shenandoah Crossing is a good base from which you can quickly get to Massanutten to ski, or Washington, D.C. to tour, or UVA to attend a football game or Richmond’s west end (just down I-64) to the Short Pump Town Center’s Nordstrom, J. Jill, Tommy Bahama, Delia’s, etc. Or, on the resort itself, you can fish on the “mile-long” lake, rent a pontoon boat or launch your own canoe. Or you can play tennis, golf, or miniature golf. You can enjoy the restaurant, swim at the Lodge, enjoy the spa, have a family reunion, take a wagon or carriage ride or simply ride a horse. Because Shenandoah Crossing is so relatively close, you can just go for the day, perhaps to a bonfire or marsh mellow roast. And don’t forget about the nearby hot air balloon rides, the beautiful Horton Winery and the pleasantness of The Town of Gordonsville. For more information, click on http://www.resortsandlodges.com/lodging/usa/virginia/shenandoah-valley/s...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Going the other way on I-64 is a pleasant trip to Richmond’s West End, to The Short Pump Town Center.

A quick sampling of the stores and restaurants there includes: Abercrombie & Fitch, Baker's Crust Café, California Pizza Kitchen, Cheesecake Factory, Chico's, Christopher & Banks, Crate & Barrel, Franco's Fine Clothier, GameStop, J. Jill, Maggiano's Little Italy, Nordstrom, Tommy Bahama, and Williams-Sonoma. There are plenty more; just click on http://www.shortpumpmall.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If using a GPS, key in 174 Horseshoe Circle, Gordonsville, VA 22942

 Whether taking I-64 from Richmond or coming the other way in I-64 from UVA and Charlottesville, when you get to exit #136A, take Rt. 15 north towards Gordonsville. Go 10 miles and turn right onto Rt. 33. Go 5 miles on Rt.33 and turn right onto Rt. 647. Go for 2 miles to the gatehouse and drop down gate. Once inside the resort, proceed straight ahead until you come to the three-way intersection. Turn left at that intersection. You’ll travel past the vacation cabins and then cross the lake. As you cross the lake you’ll see houses on your right. Yes, those are all part of the 336 lots. As you drive further there will be streets on the left and the right, all of which lead to even more of the 336 lots. Many of the 336 lots have rear lot lines on the golf course.

However, once you get to the dam, it will be helpful to have an actual plat of the 336 lots and roads—and your list of the 72 lots in the Birchwood package. For instance, referring to your plat as you cross over the dam, on the right will come to Glen Eagle Road, Augusta Road and Country Club. On the left you will see such road names as Pinehurst Drive and Oakmont. Each of those roads will have lots that on included on the 72-lot list further down this website. Tip: On your copy of the plat, mark the 72 lots with a yellow highlighter.

52 miles from Central Park— From Central Park in Fredericksburg, go west on Rt. 3 for 13   miles, turn left onto Rt. 20 (at the Sheetz station) for 26 miles. Turn left  onto Rt. 15; stay on Rt. 15 until you come to the Gordonsville “round-about” traffic circle. At the circle go left on Rt. 33 (east). Go for roughly 3 miles, including the brief drive through the Town of Gordonsville, and you’ll come to where Rt. 33 branches off to the left. Turn left there. Go for approx. for 4 miles to Rt. 647 on the right. Turn right onto Rt. 647 and follow it a couple of miles to Shenandoah Crossing’s gatehouse and drop down gates. 

From Richmond— Either take I-61 to exit 136A, or simply follow Staples Mill Road (which is Rt. 33 west) all the way to Rt. 647 and turn left.

From the Northern Virginia and D.C. area— Whether you come down I-95 to exit 130 to Route 3 and Central Park, or use your GPS to take you favorite route, Shenandoah Crossing is surprisingly convenient to you, too . . . once you get out of your local traffic jam. In fact, if you and your family are part of the daily life of Northern Virginia-D.C., the contrast of nearby Shenandoah Crossing may be the perfect escape for you. Bring your friends and family!

 

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Email us a digital you would like to see posted on this site.

Please visit Shenandoah Crossing and email us your favorite digital. On your visit to the resort, please email us whatever photo you would like for us to add (although because of slowing down the site we might take a while to add new photos). 

 

 

A thousand acres can offer a marvelous variety for jogging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shhh! No power boats here . . . other the pontoon boat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By the way, the circa 1735 Manor House is a great place for weddings, but is often booked months ahead, so be sure to reserve it well in advance.

It’s also popular for family reunions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both indoor and outdoor pools. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There’s also an 18-hole golf course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And there’s plenty more . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

. . . including tennis courts, playgrounds, mini-golf, biking, hiking and jogging. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By the way, if you’ve never paid attention to truly high-dollar RVs, there’s a RV section in Shenandoah Crossing that you should see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every community should have covenants and restrictions. Shenandoah Crossing does. The covenants and restrictions for Shenandoah Crossing’s lot section are on record at the courthouse. It’s the responsibility of every potential owner to know what is in them. Disclosure: Currently there are various violations being brought to the attention of the board of directors such as boats and certain other unauthorized vehicles parked in driveways. It will be up to the board and to subsequent boards to decide what action to take regarding such violations. 

Another example: Don’t buy a lot and think that you can then bulldoze every tree. Read the covenants and restrictions. Also, don’t think you can launch a gas powered boat in the lake—homeowners here like it quiet. The sound of a fish jumping can be . . . a nice thing. 

To help keep your ownership in a community that is nicely kept, attractive and a great place to be, there is a nominal annual maintenance fee set by the board. Then, in the event a lot owner has a house on the lot, there is likewise a reasonable annual recreation fee, again, set by the board. 

 

In addition to reading the covenants and restrictions, read the financial information regarding the Bluegreen Corp., Shenandoah Crossing Resort, Bluegreen Corp. itself, and each of the associations within the resort.

 

The Birchwood lots
Lake
Lot number    Price   
7    $34,950   
8    $34,950   
9    $34,950   
10    $34,950   
12    $34,950   
15    $34,950   
16    $34,950   
17    $34,950   
20    $34,950   
30    $34,950   
34    $34,950   
35    $34,950   

Golf course
Lot number    Price   
88    $19,950   
89    $19,950   
91    $19,950   
99    $19,950   
119    $19,950   
154    $19,950   
162    $19,950   
166    $19,950   
167    $19,950   
168    $19,950   
169    $19,950   
170    $19,950   
171    $19,950   
174    $19,950   
175    $19,950   
176    $19,950   
181    $19,950   
183    $19,950   
184    $19,950   
213    $19,950   
215    $19,950   
218    $19,950   
221    $19,950   
226    $19,950   
231    $19,950   
234    $19,950   
240    $19,950   
241    $19,950   
242    $19,950   
245    $19,950   
247    $19,950   
248    $19,950   
251    $19,950   
255    $19,950   
263    $19,950   
264    $19,950   
271    $19,950   
276    $19,950   
278    $19,950   
279    $19,950   
280    $19,950   
282    $19,950   
284    $19,950   
285    $19,950   
286    $19,950   
289    $19,950   
291    $19,950   
294    $19,950   
302    $19,950   
303    $19,950   
304    $19,950   
305    $19,950   
306    $19,950   

Interior
Lot number    Price   
68    $9,950   
96    $9,950   
196    $9,950   
202    $9,950   
287    $9,950   
297    $9,950   
322    $9,950   
 

 

 A bit of perspective

When the Shenandoah Crossing Resort was first envisioned years ago, Richmond’s Short Pump Mall did not exist. Moreover, Charlottesville had not expanded to the extent it has today—in the direction of Gordonsville. And, of course, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania were not bedroom communities Washington, D.C. 

 

Thanks for visiting Shenandoah Crossing

Please tell your friends all about the resort  . . . and tell them about the drawing. And please plan to join us for punch and cookies at the Christmas Eve drawing, even if you were unable to buy a lot at this time. The drawing will be at 2:00 P.M.

 

 

 

 

For a guided tour of  Shenandoah Crossing, a resident of the resort will be happy to show you around

 

For estate attorneys,                                                                                                        the Birchwood package presents an estate opportunity

Specifically, rather than trying to somehow divide among heirs whatever difficult-to-divide property that must otherwise be divided, consider the approach of doing an I.R.S. code 1031 exchange for these already-divided 72 lots, then apportioning the lots to the heirs. Each heir would then have the flexibility to use the lots and enjoy the resort, or perhaps do a further 1031. 

Contact me directly to discuss this further.

 

As noted above                                                                                                            

As noted above, the pricing provided in this site is limited to the 2011 tax year.