University Village sits on a hilltop in Charlottesville with 28 landscaped acres, offering 94 condos for adults 55 and older who want independent living, and you'll notice right away it's a secure, brick-and-steel building that's both sturdy and low-maintenance, plus there are stick-built townhomes as part of the neighborhood so there's a good mix of homes, and each condo is a little different, with sizes from about 900 to 2,600 square feet, most having two bedrooms and two baths, some with dens or extra dining rooms, and many with private balconies or patios facing the Blue Ridge Mountains, city skyline, or gardens out back. There are vaulted ceilings, insulated windows, eat-in kitchens with full appliances, walk-in closets, and interior finishes like carpet and ceramic tile in most units, and folks seem to appreciate touches like recessed lights, electric fireplaces, and big windows for natural light, along with safety features like grab bars, sprinkler systems, and smoke alarms, plus washer and dryer hook-ups in every unit for laundry.
The homeowners' association manages the building and grounds and charges a monthly condo fee that covers quite a bit, like heating, cooling, electricity, water, sewer, trash, cable, maintenance, snow removal, and security, along with use of the pool, clubhouse, and fitness rooms, and there's a 24-hour front desk attendant. You'll find a heated indoor pool, a whirlpool, a gym, an art studio, a billiard room, a library, a meeting room, and guest suites for visitors, as well as a clubhouse with walking trails and gardens around the complex, and there's garage parking for every condo along with secure storage right up against the parking space, plus a guest parking lot. Village dining is an option five nights a week through Apron Hospitality Group, and the dining center offers three different dining rooms and an outdoor terrace for meals or gatherings. Social life stays active with clubs, events, a robust calendar, game rooms for bridge or informal get-togethers, common rooms, and spaces you can reserve for private parties, and you'll see neighborly folks walking the paths or heading into town, since University Village is close to grocery stores, hospitals, major highways, and the University of Virginia.
The setting is pretty, with panoramic views out glassed-in atriums and mountain scenery on clear days, and whether you drive, walk, or use the community's connection to LYFT services, the location makes it easy to get out and about, while the interior feels safe and private, with electronic security features, a resident manager, and professional management but no for-profit company above the owners. Pets have some space here but rules vary by unit, there's one level for most units, and accessibility features like elevators and grab bars help those who need it. There's no on-site healthcare, therapy, or nursing staff-it's fully independent living-so if you need medical help, you have to arrange it. The neighborhood at 500 Crestwood Drive, part of the 22903 area, earns walk, transit, and bike scores that make it accessible for those getting around town, and with its specific phases-Phase I with 46 units near main community rooms and Phase II with 48 more-it's clear the designers wanted to offer plenty of options for different needs, so in all, University Village is a peaceful, low-maintenance, and social option for active adults who can live on their own and value community living with a good bundle of real services, but not personal care.
