35 minutes to Summersville Airport

High percentage of commercially - operable ground supporting forestry, recreation and potential for numerous future cabin sites

Elevations range from 2381 ft. to 2848 ft. +/-

Potential conservation value

Low taxes, low population density, little or no light pollution

The rivers and lakes are ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing

Forest is a steady producer of life-giving Oxygen and silently works to sequester carbon

Over 40 years of professional forest and wildlife management

Jet airports in Beckley, Charleston and Lewisburg are a 90 minute drive

Potential for leasing carbon credits

DESCRIPTION

Sugar Run, with 77 acres+/-, shares the regional area with several public lands' giving access to over one million acres of managed wilderness and parks.

Area National and State recreational properties include:

3,000-acre Summersville Lake

80,000-acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

One Million Acre Monongahela National Forest

25-mile-long Gauley River National Recreation Area

47,815-acre Cranberry Wilderness

11 mile long Cherry River

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 38.138623(N), -80.725527(W)

Address: Sugar Run Road, Leivasy, WV 26679. No 911 address is assigned to property without structures.

Elevation Range: 2381 ft. to 2848 ft. +/-

WATER

Sugar Branch, a blue line stream, runs through the property for over 1/2 mile. It should have regular water flow, especially during rain events and snow melt. Two mountain springs are located on the property which could be developed.

MINERAL RESOURCES

Various mineral rights have been either reserved or conveyed by prior deeds of record, and the property is being sold SURFACE ONLY.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property will be surveyed for the sale deed to separate it from a large tract of land. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Public water nearby or a water well could be drilled (spring water has also been discovered)

Sewer: Septic systems would need to be installed

Electricity: Available nearby

Telephone: Available nearby

Internet: May be available through cable, satellite or cell phone

Cellphone Coverage: Excellent with 5G

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property is accessed from Hominy Creek Road Rt. 13/4 by Sugar Run Road, which runs through the property for about 1/2 mile.

ZONING

Nicholas County has no zoning regulations in effect other than that which is enacted and enforced within the city limits of Summersville and Richwood. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Nicholas County Health Department and the Nicholas County Flood Zone Administrator regarding installation of septic systems, water wells, and flood insurance requirements.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property has been used as forestland. A utility pipeline runs through the property for a length of about 1/2 mile and contains about 7 acres of open area.

(This summary 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.)

DEED AND TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: DB 557 Pg. 444

Nicholas County, West Virginia

Acreage: 77 acres +/-

Plat recorded Map Rack 2 Pg. 104

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:

Nicholas County (34), West Virginia

Kentucky District (5)

Tax Map 35 part of Parcel 18.1; Class 3

2023 Real Estate Taxes: Portion of a very large tax parcel

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nicholas County School District

Public Elementary School:

Mt Nebo Elementary School

Public Middle School:

Summersville Middle School

Public High School:

Nicholas County High School

Nicholas County Career and Technical Center

RECREATION AT SUGAR RUN

Sugar Run offers many recreational opportunities. Numerous soft recreational activities are anchored by the proximity to the recreation mecca of the New River Gorge.

Nature viewing - Attentive wildlife management has been geared not just to game animals. Equal consideration has been extended to increasing the numbers and diversity of species including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls, hawks.

Stargazing-Planet Observation-Astrophotography-Starwalking

Complete to semi-complete darkness can be still be found on most of the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder.

Water-sports enthusiasts will find the nearby Summersville Lake, Gauley River, New River, Cranberry River and Cherry River ideal for white water rafting, swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing. Great fishing is found in the areas 5 rivers and 3 lakes. Species include small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskie, walleye, pike and bluegill.

Shooting-sports devotees find all the land and privacy needed to enjoy:

Paintball-Airsoft-Laser tag-Archery tag

Shotgun sport shooting including Skeet, Trap, Double Trap and Sporting Clays

Rifle & Handgun shooting: bullseye, silhouette, western, bench rest, long-range, fast draw

Archery and Crossbow competition shooting

Plain ole plinking: Grandpas old 22 single shot rifle and a few tin cans make a fun day

All Terrain Motorsports

The property has several forest trails that are perfect for experiencing the property from an ATV or UTV, and Rock Crawlers. These exciting machines handle the wide variety of the forests terrain.

Dirt bikes can also be a lot of fun and they come in all sizes and horsepower to fit anyone who enjoys being on two wheels.

Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and Hiking

Along with ATV riding, existing forest trails may be used for conventional and mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding.

Hunting is a first-class experience. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, duck, squirrel, raccoon, fox and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find a property that has a better mix of wildlife.