Tucked away and surrounded by 64 acres+/- of open space and woods. This spacious retreat blends timeless charm with elevated mountain living.
The main residence, Bunk House, and a private cottage, combine to create about six thousand square feet of heated living space. This heated space is intertwined with some six thousand square feet of covered and open-air decks, creating a true retreat. Outdoors, experience a personal slice of mountain paradise. The open acres surrounding the complex invite you to cultivate beauty or bounty. Nighttime brings its own kind of solitude and enjoyment under starry skies at the end of the day.
The expansive two story "Bunk House", bathed in natural light with large windows that frame panoramic views. A welcoming full length front porch is linked to a sprawling covered deck, offering multiple vantage points to enjoy the sights and serenity of the West V...
The expansive two story "Bunk House", bathed in natural light with large windows that frame panoramic views. A welcoming full length front porch is linked to a sprawling covered deck, offering multiple vantage points to enjoy the sights and serenity of the West Virginia Mountains.
THE MAIN HOUSE
The main residence, Bunk House, and a private cottage, combine to create about six thousand square feet of heated living space. This heated space is intertwined with some six thousand square feet of covered and open-air decks, creating a true retreat. Outdoors, experience a personal slice of mountain paradise. The open acres surrounding the complex invite you to cultivate beauty or bounty. Nighttime brings its own kind of solitude and enjoyment under starry skies at the end of the day.
HIGHLIGHTS
64 acres+/- multi-use parcel surrounded by woodland tracts offers complete privacy
Two story home, two story Bunk House, and private cottage contain 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
6,000 sq. ft. +/- heated living space and 6,000 sq. ft. +/- covered porches, decks and patios
Easy access to I-77, I-64, US Route 19 and US 460
Jet flights offered from the nearby airports including Charleston, Beckley and Lewisburg
Proximate to the New River, the East Coasts whitewater rafting and fishing mecca
Land legacy of wildlife management and forest stewardship
An intermittent seasonal stream forms the southeastern boundary of the property for about mile
Nearby are the Greenbrier, Bluestone, and New River and 2000 acre Bluestone Lake
Spectacular long-range views and an abundance of peace and quite
Elevations range from 2432 ft. to 2948 ft. +/-
Potential conservation value
Low taxes, low population density
Little or no light pollution offers unparalleled star gazing opportunities
The Hatfield-McCoy Trail is nearby
Exceptional regional wildlife populations of white tail deer, wild turkey, black bear, eagles, beaver, otter, mink, heron, duck raccoon, butterflies, muskie, bass & pike
Some interior hiking trails and many established wildlife trails
OVERVIEW
The 64-acre +/- Meadows Retreat represents an opportunity to create a classic family ownership legacy for the next tenure. Terrain is typical of the region and considered rolling to mountainous, with upland hardwood flats and ridges separated by narrow hollows that flank the lower lying drainage of the stream.
Meadows Retreat is near the heart of a recreation mecca of the Greenbrier River and New River Gorge, the property offers rural estate qualities with the upside potential for future residential development.
Mountain wildflowers can be enjoyed every spring and summer including the spectrum of mountain irises to daffodils. Spectacular 40-mile-long views from the upper reaches rival any in West Virginia. There is little light pollution, and the night sky is filled with millions of stars for hours of serenity in your personal mountain retreat.
The trees, shrubs, and pasture grasses are highly productive in producing tons and tons of oxygen while at the same time eliminating huge amounts of Carbon Dioxide; Natures way of reducing our Carbon Footprint.
ZONING
Summers County currently has no known zoning or subdivision regulations. However, all prospective buyers should consult the County Government and the Health Department for any changes and details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.
PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY
The property is comprised of about 8 acres in the home-grounds fields/open area, and about 56 acres of forestland.
(This is an estimation of current property use as determined from aerial photography. It is made subject to the estimation of property boundaries and any errors in the interpretation of land use type from the aerial photography utilized.)
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From I-77 Ghent Exit 28: 6.8 Miles +/- (approximately 15 minutes)
At the end of the exit ramps, turn toward the Marathon Station visible in the distance, travel 2/10 mile passing the Marathon Station; turn right onto US-19 South; travel 2.5 miles: turn left onto Ellison Ridge Road; travel Ellison Ridge Road for 3.4 miles; turn right onto North Fork Road Rt 25/6 (gravel road); travel Rt. 25/6 for 1/2 mile; stay left going uphill to be with the right-of-way road; travel 4/10 mile to the home.
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Richard is the founder and CEO of Foxfire Realty as well as Grist, Inc. He graduated in 1979 from West Virginia University with a BS degree in Forest Resource Management. Richard holds Brokers licenses in West Virginia and Virginia and is a registered forester and licensed auctioneer. Today, Richard continues a 40+ year career working full time as a real estate broker and professional forester. Richard, and his wife Mary, have been married for over 45 years and have two children and 2 grandchildren.A native of West Virginia, Richard grew up immersed in the land management and forest products industry. Starting in 1949, Richards father worked 50 years as a professional forester and land manager in WV. Richards two brothers and brother-in-law are professional foresters as well. Richard has been the project forester for the Boy Scouts of Americas 12,000-acre High Adventure facility in WV since 2009. Richard Grist, Broker.