Looking for a kayak at Lake Anna? I was and luckily I knew exactly where I wanted to go for it. Lake Anna's kayak hot spot. Kayaking is such a popular sport and one that my children and grandchildren enjoy so naturally they want me to do it too. To tell you the truth I was a bit apprehensive about it. After all I am 76, have never done it, and not in the best shape (believe me I'm being very, very kind to myself) so it made sense that I struggled with the concept of me actually out there on the lake paddling away. Have you ever found that when one or more of your children "suggests" something to you you end up doing it? Well, I don't know about you but that is exactly what happened to me once again. A couple of weeks ago some of the kids were coming over so that morning I went shopping.... 08/17/2013

Is there a Lake Anna Waterfront Gem out there for you? I can tell you something about one waterfront home that will be available shortly. Right now I can give you a sneak peek at the interior which has four bedrooms, three full baths, and a Great Room with four sliders leading out to the deck which wraps around the house and connects to a large covered porch. LAKE ANNA WATERFRONT HOME AVAILABLE AUGUST 26, 2013 If you are looking for an affordable home on Lake Anna with your own waterfront this might be the home for you. It would help if you want a homey, comfortable place to relax in. One that comes with all the furniture and even some extras. If you like a house that is great for indoor/outdoor living, and has a setting that provides plenty of privacy you might want to get in touch wit... 08/17/2013

Loving Lake Anna even on gray days is easy if you see the beauty that I see. Maybe the bright, sunny days just seem brighter and sunnier in comparison but I think it is more than that. WATCHING THE STORM COME ACROSS LAKE ANNA One day recently we were down on our dock. It was a typical pleasant summer day when all of a sudden it began to get darker and darker. As we sat and watched we could see the threatening clouds form and even see the rain beginning to visually block the shorelne across the lake from our house. Fortunately we have a large 20 x 20 covered area with an additional covered L shaped 15 x 15 adjoining space that lets us get tucked away from the elements (pretty much). As long as there's no thunder and lightening it is a wonderful place to sit and watch the changes taking p... 08/10/2013

Where's the best spot at Lake Anna?  Through the 18 years that I have been selling here I have been asked that question over and over again. My answer has not changed through the years. Early on I discovered the answer to that one and I share it with everyone that asks. What is it? Well, it is very simple. Whereever you buy at Lake Anna is where you will think the best spot is. I think it is almost inevitable. Lake Anna is relatively large. It is the second largest lake totally within the Commonwealth of Virginia. There are two sides to it. There is an area above the 208 bridge and a larger area below. Those of us that know it well can break it down even more. What matters though is once you find a particular property that appeals to you and you purchase it. It becomes "home" to you eve... 07/25/2013

Virginia's Lake Anna State Park is part of a great park system.  Year after year the Commonwealth of Virginia has proudly grown and increased its services to the public.  Virginia opened six parks simultaneously in 1936 and has increased that number through the years.  Even with low budgets, the park staffs have continued to provide exemplary care of the thousand of acres under their stewardship. Virginia’s state park system in 2001 became only the third recipient of the biennially presented National Gold Medal Award for excellence in parks and recreation management. The National Gold Medal Award recognizes the state park system considered most outstanding in the field of recreation management and which best provides park, recreation and leisure services to its citizens. DCR’s parks div... 06/08/2013

Whenever Sean, my oldest grandchild, comes to be with us I lose my shadow.  Lindy, my pup, follows me from room to room whenever I am home.  However, once Sean arrives Lindy deserts me.  As much as I miss my shadow I love to see how happy and content they are together.  Sean is definitely an animal lover and Lindy senses that. Naturally, when Sean spends some time down by the water, Lindy is right there with her. I caught this picture of the two of them while I was up at the house. In order to get such a closeup I had to zoom and crop but I got what a wanted.   Sean and Lindy You may have noticed the camera case on the dock. That belongs to Sean and is never very far from her side.  Taking photos of Lake Anna is one of her favorite things to do and everytime she is with us out it comes.... 04/20/2013

Fawn Lake | Spotsylvania, VA 22151 | Virginia Luxury Homes | Shhh ... one of Virginia's best kept secrets, Fawn Lake | Spotsylvania | VA 22151 | Fawn Lake is a beautiful gated community located in historic Virginia. With charm, quality of life and luxury living, Fawn Lake is one of Virginia's best kept secrets. Fawn Lake has its very own private lake, country club and Arnold Palmer golf course. Fawn Lake resort style amenities lets you feel like everyday is a holiday. Welcome to Paradise, aka Home, Fawn Lake | Spotsylvania | Virginia. Visit my website for a current listing of Fawn Lake and surrounding area homes (http://www.buysaleva.com/community/area/Fawn+Lake+|+Spotslyvania+|/ ) To schedule an appointment to view or submit an offer on one of these beautiful luxury homes, please call ... 01/24/2013

It's time to go shopping for your Lake Anna home.  Are you thinking that perhaps it is too early in the year to be thinking of all the fun you can have with your own lake house?  It is never too early to get started.  Perhaps you will be one of the fortunate ones that finds just the right spot soon after you begin your search.  That would be wonderful but perhaps it will take a couple of months entailing a few trips to the lake to view available homes.   No matter how long or how quickly the search takes, once it is done you will still need additional time to get to settlement. Getting to settlement means that you have had necessary inspections done, gotten your loan application completed if financing is required, an opportunity to receive and read through the Property Owners Associatio... 01/02/2013

Lake Anna an office with a view is the next best thing to a home with a view of the lake.  Fortunately I am lucky to have both.  Since returning to Dockside Realty over two years ago I've had the opportunity to work from an office with a view of Lake Anna.  My office is at the back of our building and looks out at the lake by the bridge which crosses the water by Rt. 208.  The office itself is located next to High Point Marina so as I look out the window I often see boats being launched or folks coming back from spending some time out on the water fishing, water skiing, tubing, or simply cruising. Dockside Realty is strategically designed so that when prospects walk in they look through the glass door and side windows out to a converted area that is now my office.  It has windows across... 12/14/2012

Breckenridge is a well-planned community located in Spotsylvania, Virginia.  The community has 670 homes.  Within Breckenridge, there are other sub-communities:  Breckenridge Estates, which is still in the stages of development as Atlantic Builders are building single family estates, The Hills of Breckenridge which consists of 58 individual single family homes.   Over the past year, there has been 16 homes to sale.  The average days on market was 47 days to sell.   See the entire liste here: 6027 Sunlight Mountain Rd $267,938  10409 Powderhorn Dr  366,000 6001 Copper Mountain Dr  300,000  10311 Powderhorn Dr  387,500 6011 Sunlight Mountain Rd  335,000 5930 Sunlight Mountain Rd  287,900 5903 Sunlight Mountain Rd  274,900 5934 Sunlight Mountain Rd  443,000 6108 West Copper Mountain Dr  34... 10/11/2012

In farm country there is such a thing as "barn raising".  Well, at Lake Anna we have our own thing.  It is called "boat shelter raising" and right now we have one going up at our waterfront.  It has been fun to watch.  Actually it was fun deciding on what I wanted...EVERYTHING.  That's not really accurate.  I don't want everything but I certainly do want a dock that will be large enough for big family gatherings.  In our family that can easily number 20+ so it best have run enough for that. Our old dock was not adequate and has not been for years.  What has taken so long for us to finally get around to doing something?  I really can't think of a good reason.  The years have flown by and my ideas of what I wanted changed over the course of that time. Then this summer I was not as busy wi... 10/07/2012

Breckenridge Real Estate Report for September, 2012 Breckenridge had two homes SOLD in the month of September.  Both homes were on the market for less than 43 days before selling. 10311 Powderhorn Dr, Spotsylvania VA 22553 This single family home was placed on the market for $400,00.  The property has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with a 2 car garage.  This property sold in 11 days 5903 SUNLIGHT MOUNTAIN RD, SPOTSYLVANIA, VA 22553 This single family home was placed on the market for $274,900.  The property has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car garage and sold in just 6 days. Curious how much your home would sell for right now?  Request a free comparative analysis for your home. Contact Tim Crews with Keller Williams Capital Properties for more information on Breckenridge Real Estate  540-692-9... 10/05/2012

Looking for the perfect home in Fredericksburg Virginia?  If you're seeking a beautiful community here's a recommendation.  Fawn Lake is located in Spotsylvania, Virginia and is conveniently hidden along Route 3 in an area of its own.  Within the community there is a country club, driving range, lake, swimming pool, and hundreds of acres of beautiful homes and peace and quiet. Search all homes for sale in Fawn Lake To inquire about Fawn Lake Real Estate call local Fredericksburg Real Estate Specialist, Tim Crews Realtor and CEO The Crews Team Keller Williams Capital Properties 540-692-9144 http://www.thecrewsteam.com 10/05/2012

Search Fawn Lake Homes for Sale HERE and Receive the MOST up-to-date Listing Information from MLS Have a Home You Need to Sell in Fawn Lake? Imagine living in an established gated community named a Certified Wildlife Sanctuary that features a private 288-acre lake encompassing over seven miles of beautifully wooded shoreline. The golf course is Arnold Palmer's Virginia Masterpiece. And, with all the resort style amenities, clubs and community events, you may consider your everyday home here your vacation home, too. Nowhere else can you find all this so close to the historic charm of Fredericksburg, Virginia ranked "One of the Best Small Towns in America" and the big city attractions of Washington, DC. Fawn Lake offers an unsurpassed quality of life. Come visit and let the water work it... 10/01/2012

Search Crown Grant Homes for Sale in Fredericksburg, Virginia.   Have a home you need to sell? Listing Courtesy, Tim Crews, Keller Williams Realty Licensed in Commonwealth of Virginia Realtor and CEO | The Crews Team 540-692-9144 10/01/2012

Loving Lake Anna...once again.  I don't know if I ever thought, 20 years ago when we moved down here, that I would love Lake Anna as much as I do.  For a perso that had never spent more than eight years in one home it amazes me that I have had such a sense of contentment being in one place for so long.  Having lived in nine states, Washington D.C, plus Puerto Rico, Italy and Somalia I've always thought that moving was an adventure. Yet, now I never seem to tire of driving in the countryside that surrounds Lake Anna.  Crossing the numerous bridges that span the lake in various locations I never cease to soak in the sights.  Although we do not have any permanent traffic lights here for well over a year now we have had a temporary light on the main bridge across the lake.  Going from west ... 09/28/2012

Having fun at Lake Anna is easy.  Here's one more way to do it.  Although as much as I like the idea of spending some time on a house boat I must admit that having a home here is even better.  Fortunately there are plenty of homes on the market in a wide range of prices. We have homes that are off water.  We often refer to these as access homes.  As the name conveys, although these homes may not be waterfront they do have access to the lake.  Many of these homes have boat slips assigned to them for their exclusive use which makes going out for a ride or to do a bit of fishing much easier than having to trailer a boat all of the time.   o Waterfront homes are another option.  Yes, they are not floating along but they either have or can have docks that provide lots of space out on the wat... 08/17/2012

Lake Anna State Park’s  Junior Ranger Program for ages 5-12 - August 1-3, 2012    $3/day or $10/entire program       Junior Ranger programs offer a fun way for kids to learn about our park.   Participants who attend all three days will receive a Junior Ranger patch and certificate during the graduation ceremony. To REGISTER or learn more call the Lake Anna State Park Visitor Center  (540)-854-6245. Wednesday August 1 Water Ecosystems 9:00a-9:50a: Introduction and Warm-Up Activity 10:00a-10:50a: A Fish Tale             1. Comparing/Contrasting Fish                         A. saltwater and freshwater fish                         B. freshwater fish families: Sunfish, Perch, Catfish             2. Fishing 101 11:00a-12:00p: Water, Water Everywhere!             1. Water Testing             2... 07/24/2012

RE/MAX BRAVO | REMAX BRAVO | (540) 809-0660 7615 PO River Dr, Spotsylvania, VA 5.5 ACRE LOT - finished walkout basement, hardwood floors 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $159,900 Year Built 1979 Sq Footage 2,524 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 5.48 acres HOA/Maint $80 per month DESCRIPTION 3BR-2BA home in SPOTSYVLANIA located only 15 minutes from FREDERICKSBURG. Features included hardwood floors, huge finished walk out basement, 2 car garage, rear deck. House sits on 5 and 1/2 ACRES!! Needs work. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Basement - Breakfast nook - Family room - Living room - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Air conditioning - Central A/C - Hardwood floor ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Contact info: RE/MAX BRAVO REMAX BRAVO... 07/17/2012

Something was calling me down to the dock.  I'm going to share a photo and perhaps you'll be able to quess what. Come on Down! It really didn't take much coaxing.  Today was another gorgeous day here at Lake Anna and what better way to enjoy it than simply relaxing down on the dock.  Glancing out the window and seeing the gorgeous blue water and with a little encouragement from my granddaughter, Sean, I was more than ready to take it easy and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful breeze this afternoon. Selling real estate at Lake Anna means that I share with others how wonderful life is here.  I sometimes have to remind myself that I have to take the time to experience it too. 05/11/2012