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Village 1 =
The Townhomes
Village 2 = Sterling Heights
Village 3 = Madison Crest
Village 4 = Brittany Measows
Village 5 = The Reserve
In the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains'
majestic peaks, families are joining together in The Villages of Maple Ridge-a
community celebrating nature and a slower, richer pace of life.
Ridges, ravines, trees and open green space
offer natural separations between the five distinct neighborhoods of The
Villages of Maple Ridge, a 177-acre planned community. Tree-lined streets and
pathways wind through the neighborhoods of large-acre estate lots, custom
homes, quality single-family homes, and leased, luxury townhomes. Common areas
take full advantage of the setting's abundant natural beauty while inviting a
sense of community.  
The Villages of Maple Ridge is located one
mile from downtown Blacksburg, Virginia. The state's largest town, Blacksburg
offers a culturally diverse population and high-tech influence, thanks to the
presence of Virginia Tech-Virginia Polytechnic and State University.
Nestled in the foothills of the
Washington-Jefferson National Forest and in the New River Valley, to town has
earned its reputation as a prim location for outdoor enthusiasts and nature
lovers. It was recently named a top-ten place to live in the U.S by both Men's
Journal and Outside Magazine, which noted that its "… setting in the New
River Valley is as unpretentious as its inhabitants: an uncrowded ground zero
for backpackers, boaters, climbers and cyclists…" 
The Villages of Maple Ridge takes full advantage of its natural location. Abundant opportunities for walking, jogging, biking, and hiking nearby include the Huckleberry Trail, linking Downtown Blacksburg to the New River Valley Mall and the Appalachian Trail. And the community offers easy access to the Virginia Tech Campus and shopping, dining, and schools.
The Villages of Maple Ridge affords you the opportunity to live in a wonderful setting. Close to everything, but far from the ordinary. This extraordinary setting has just the right blend of natural splendor and hometown warmth. Feel free to "tour" The Villages Of Maple Ridge via the links featured in the chart at the top of this page.
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Buying Land and New Construction >What About the Water
If you are considering buying acreage, your real estate agent will probably supply you with basic information about the soil quality, zoning and property boundaries. Whether you intend to build a vacation home or a working horse ranch, you'll also need to know about the water quality and quantity.
If the land is not in an area where water is supplied and tested by a municipal water system, you will need to drill a well for drinking water even if the land has surface sources that provide water for irrigation. Instead of paying monthly water bills, you'll be investing a substantial sum to drill the well and maintain it over time. Contact the county water department to determine how many gallons per minute you and your family (or agricultural business) will require. Talk to the neighbors to find out how long it actually takes to obtain permits to drill for water in that area, and get estimates from local companies on drilling costs.
With a little detective work and help from your agent you can discover any local problems with contamination of the water supply due to toxic substances. Surface waters such as streams, ponds or lakes may be considered public property, and may require you to obtain a water use permit from the state in order to dam a creek or pump water from a supply that sits on your land.
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Who is the world's richest living person?
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William H. Gates, III, Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, whose wealth was estimated at $46.6 billion in 2004.
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