About Michelle Pike
“The house contains our dreams, but it is also contained by them – which is to say that our houses take life in our imaginations… in our unconscious.” ( Witold Rybczynski, “The Most Beautiful House in the World”)
Having arrived in Charlottesville eight years ago, Michelle was won over by Central Virginia’s beautiful landscape, richness of history, cultural life of a University Community, the profusion of great restaurants and the many scenic hiking trails and waterways. She came for a year and stayed for a lifetime! Many life experiences and talents are integrated in Michelle’s Real Estate career. Prior to living in Charlottesville, Michelle owned an Architectural practice in the Midwest, specializing in Residential additions and renovations. She then went on to work as a Project Manager on Historic Adaptive Re-use projects.
Michelle’s educational accomplishments include a degree in Sculpture from the Kansas City Art Institute, the Architecture Program at Tulane University in beautiful New Orleans and a Masters in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis. Michelle has a strong commitment to sustainable living, having achieved the status of LEED A.P. (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and operating an Eco-Consulting business for residential and commercial clients.
Through her many life experiences, what has emerged is a strong ability as a good listener and problem solver, able to bring together people, ideas and resources. She would love to help you find the perfect home in the right location for this next phase of your life. Excellent client service, attention to details and an ability to listen are key elements in Michelle’s success.
Outside of Real Estate, Michelle’s interests include hiking, biking, rafting, gardening, travel and spending time with her awesome teenage daughter and Beagle. Travels have taken her to Mexico, Canada, Italy, France, The Netherlands, China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore as well as many destinations within the United States.
Michelle Pike's Current Listings
