204 +/- acre multi-use recreational property just ten minutes from the 2000-acre Bluestone lake. Located within the shadow of the 80,000-acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
Brooks Branch Forests ecological and conservational values are extensive and provide many essential ecosystem services including rainwater filtration, sequestering carbon dioxide, producing oxygen, enhancing wildlife habitat, and providing excellent recreation opportunities.
The scenic, aquatic, wildlife, forest and historic attributes of Brooks Branch Forest provide exceptional quality of life values for every represented generation.
HIGHLIGHTS & ATTRIBUTES
204 +/- acre multi-use recreational forest with potential for numerous cabin sites
Estimated $176,000 of timber and pulpwood ready for immediate harvest producing a strong cash flow to offset purchase and holding costs
A recent timber inventory by ...
A recent timber inventory by a consulting professional forester estimates 4,951 trees containing 661,500 board feet of hardwood sawtimber and veneer 12 in diameter and larger, and 9,018 tons pulpwood
The waterfall on the property was once the site of a grist mill thought to date back to the late 1800's
10 minutes to the New River, Bluestone River, Greenbrier River and 2000-acre Bluestone Lake perfect for anglers and all water recreation enthusiasts
Public water, electric, and telephone available at roadside. Cell coverage is excellent with 5G
Superior access with state road frontage
Historic Hinton, the gateway to water recreation, is just a 10-minute drive
Views of distant mountains with striking sunrises and sunsets
Brooks Branch, a blue line stream, forms a portion of the southern boundary of the property for about mile, as it rushes over rocks and boulders on its way to the New River
Responsible wildlife management coupled with outstanding long-term forest stewardship
Awesome rock outcrops, ledges, boulders, cliffs for a great onsite climbing experience
Exceptional regional wildlife populations of white tail deer, wild turkey, black bear, eagles, beaver, otter, mink, heron, duck raccoon, butterflies, muskie, bass & pike
Creeks, streams, flat benches and razorback ridges create a diverse and interesting topography
Strong potential for Forest Farming and Self Sustaining Off Grid living
Interior hiking trails and many established wildlife trails
Hatfield and McCoy Trail is just an hours drive for ATV enthusiasts
Dark skies with little light pollution for star and planet gazing
Elevations range from 1406 ft. to 2056 ft.
Located in popular Summers County 10 minutes to Hinton with town amenities
Low taxes, low population density
Charleston WV (State Capitol) 90 min, Charlotte 3 hrs, Roanoke 2 hrs, DC 5 hrs
Jet service with daily flights to major hubs available within 1-2 hour drives
Brooks Branch Forest is much more than real estate; it is an opportunity for adventure
LOCATION
The area is known as The Gateway to Water Recreation. The property is located near Hinton in the scenic, mountainous region of southeastern West Virginia. The surrounding Summers County landscape is part of the southeastern Ridge and Valley Region, a scenic tapestry of elongated hardwood Allegheny and Appalachian mountain ranges. Much of Summers County remains undeveloped and is characterized by its scenic farm valleys, small communities and large expanses of hardwood forest.
Google Coordinates: 37.713845(N), -80.887533(W)
Address: N State Route 20, Hinton, WV 25951. No 911 address is assigned to a property without structures.
Elevation Range: 1406 ft. to 2056 ft. +/-
WATER
Collins Hollow, a dashed blue line stream, flows along the northern property boundary for about mile. An un-named dashed blue line stream flows through the eastern portion of the property for about 4/10 mile to the place where it merges into Brooks Branch. Brooks Branch, a blue line stream, forms a portion of the southern boundary of the property for about mile. The dashed blue line streams are intermittent and should have water flow during rain events and periods of snow melt.
MINERAL RESOURCES
All rights the owner has will convey with the property. A mineral title search could be conducted by a title attorney at the same time when the surface title search is being conducted.
BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
The northern boundary runs in Collins Hollow as a line nearly with its stream. The western boundary runs near or along Rt. 20. A portion of the southern boundary is with Brooks Branch. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.
ACCESS and FRONTAGE
The property road connects directly to Route 20.
UTILITIES
Water: Public Water available roadside
Sewer: Private septic could be installed
Electricity: Roadside
Telephone: Roadside
Internet: May be available through phone line, Satellite or cellphone hotspot
Cellphone Coverage: Good to excellent in most places
ZONING
Summers County currently has no known zoning or subdivision regulations. However, all prospective buyers should consult the County Government and also 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 various ages of forestland. The former farm fields on the flats are returning to forest.
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Research Parcel InformationFrom I-64 Sandstone-Hinton Exit 139: 7 Miles +/- (approximately 10 minutes). Travel RT 20 South for 7 miles; the property road is on the left.