11 Acres in Alderson, WV - $247,000

*Unique backwater slough habitat offers exceptional wildlife and plant diversity

*Very cool river island may be enjoyed by all owners Gwinns Landing

*Near the Mon NF, 5 State Parks, New River Gorge NP and 2000 acre Bluestone Lake

*Trails provide access to every corner of the property

*Dark skies with little or night pollution for star and planet gazing

*Fantastic views of the river, distant mountains and valley farms

*Water loving wildlife includes sport fish, blue herons, wood ducks, mallards, raccoons, geese, turtles, bullfrogs, egrets, crayfish, muskrats, newts, and salamanders

*Abundant fur bearing species of deer, squirrel, rabbit, black bear, chipmunk

*Winged wildlife include eagles, hawks, owls, buzzards, ravens, wild turkey, and Neotropical songbirds

*Elevations run from 1507 to 1532

*Perfect for anglers and water recreation enthusiasts

*Electric on the property and phone nearby

*Low taxes, low population density

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.706634(N), -80.667696(W)

Address: Off RT 3/17, Alderson, WV 24910; No 911 address is assigned to property without structures.

Elevation Range: 1507 ft. to 1532 ft. +/-

The water enthusiast will enjoy living on the Greenbrier River and the benefit from nearby New River, 2000 acre Bluestone Lake, Bluestone State Park and Pipestem Resort. The area offers unlimited soft recreational activities including white water rafting, golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching and rock climbing and snow skiing at the Winterplace Resort and Snowshoe Resort,

In 10 minutes, you can catch the Amtrak train in Alderson and ride to the Greenbrier Resort, Chicago or New York City. The Greenbrier Valley airport, with the longest runway in the state, is just 40 minutes away and has daily flights to Chicago OHare and Dulles-Washington DC.

Gwinns Landing is supported with a great community known for its friendly residents and laidback lifestyle. The largest and most popular 4th of July day parade in the state is hosted by nearby Alderson. The sleepy town of Alderson is a 10-minute drive and amenities include churches, elementary school, pharmacy, hardware/farm supply store, motel, bank, Dollar General, Family Dollar, gas/convenience stores, medical clinic and restaurants. Alderson is also home to Camp Cupcake, the minimum-security federal prison where Martha Stewart spent her vacation.

The 14,000 acre BSA High Adventure Camp is about an hours drive.

WATER RESOURCES

THE GREENBRIER RIVER

Gwinns Landing has an abundance of water resources, anchored by the 1500+/- feet of frontage on the Greenbrier River and 1200+/- feet of frontage on the Backwater Slough, which provides the excitement of life on one of the nations great wild rivers. The focus of a vast outdoor-recreation destination, it flows undammed out of the lofty Alleghenies, attracting anglers, paddlers, and naturalists from across the globe.

BACKWATER SLOUGH HABITAT

The property is blessed with an old river channel sometimes referred to as a backwater slough (slew) or oxbow. The slough formed where the old channel of the river once flowed but now only flow in times of high water. Sloughs offer quiet backwaters and therefore, add immensely to the wildlife diversity. During a flood, water levels rise and fill the slew with fresh water. Once the river returns to normal levels, the water in the slough remains.

Some of the most common plants in these areas are cattails, water lilies, arrowheads, duckweed, sedges and rushes.

The slough is a hotspot for bird watching. Several species may be seen visiting including Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Heron, Great Egret, Great Horned Owl, Bald Eagle, Red Tail Hawk, and many species of Neotropical songbirds.

In addition to the birds, the slough is a favorite habitat for migrating duck, otter, beaver, muskrat and geese. Some of the best fishing on the river can be found in the slough. Fish that arrive during river flooding become captive once the water recedes. They can grow very large feeding on abundant food sources consisting of minnows, muscles, snails, hellgrammites, crayfish, worms, algae, duckweed and various aquatic plants.