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$395,000

McKendree Road RT 25 , Oak Hill, WV 25901 (Fayette County)

Size: 198 Acres

Type: Recreational Land, Residential Land, Hunting Land

HISTORIC BEURY COAL & COKE RESERVE

HISTORIC BEURY COAL & COKE RESERVE, with 198 acres, is part of a globally significant forest containing the most diverse flora of any river gorge in the south and central Appalachian Mountains. The property is surrounded by the New River Gorge National River Park and state lands giving direct access to nearly 90,000 acres of managed wilderness beyond the propertys boundary. The property shares over 3 miles of common boundaries with these neighbors providing direct access to the New River.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Exceptional 198+/- acre parcel surrounded by the New River Gorge National River Park and Beury Wildlife Management Area with 3 miles of common boundaries

Direct access to the New...

Direct access to the New River and over 90,000 acres of managed wilderness beyond the propertys boundary

Located at Claremont, halfway between Historic Thurmond and Thayer.

Tremendous producer of life-giving Oxygen and a major sequester of carbon

Over 40 years of professional forest management

Harvest-ready hardwood timber for immediate cash flow

All mineral rights in title will convey

Blue line clear water stream flowing for over mile inside the property

Many additional seasonal branches flow during snow melts and rain events

Nearly 2 miles of county-maintained road frontage for superior access (McKendree Road)

Miles of private forest trails wind through the property on gentle grades suitable for future cabin or home site driveway

Trails provide access to nearly every corner of the property

Renowned locally as one of the premier wildlife sanctuaries in Fayette County

Spectacular long range views of the New River and the National Park

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

Recreational opportunities in the heart of the New River Gorge water sports mecca

Perfect for shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing

Overall, elevations range from 1105 +/- feet to 2309 +/- feet across the property

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

Potential conservation value

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 929887(N), -81.058525(W)

Address: McKendree Road RT 25, Oak Hill, WV 25901. The property is located at the old town of Claremont just 4 miles upriver of the community of Thurmond. No 911 address is assigned to property without structures.

Elevation Range: 1115 ft. to 2309 ft. +/-

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MINING COAL (1880s to 1960s)

RECREATION

WATER

MINERAL RESOURCES

UTILITIES

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

PREVIOUS MINING ACTIVITY

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

ZONING

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES

WILDLIFE

ADJOINING LANDOWNERS

SURROUNDING AREA

The Old Town of Claremont

Historic Thurmond

The Old Town of Beury

Town of Fayetteville

City of Oak Hill

HISTORY

NEW RIVER OVERVIEW

GEOLOGY

ARCHEOLOGY

CARBON SEQUESTRATION

From elevation to risk assessment

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Directions

To follow-up with your interest, call the Foxfire Office 304.645.7674.

From Glen Jean, WV: 8.8 miles +/- (approximately 20 minutes)

From the Exxon Gas Station / Convenience Store at the Glen Jean exit off RT 19 (between Oak Hill and Mount Hope), travel RT 16 North toward Glen Jean for 4/10 mile; just before the Cold Spot, turn right onto Glen Jean Lane toward Thurmond; travel a very short distance crossing the bridge; turn left just before the historical stone former bank building onto McKell Avenue; travel a very short distance; turn left onto Thurmond Road; travel Thurmond Road 6.1 miles; turn right onto McKendree Road RT 25; travel 2.2 miles (at 1.5 miles, RT 25 turns left, crosses the New River, and immediately turns right) to about the place where RT 25 begins traveling through the property (about 3/4 mile after crossing the river).

From Beckley, WV: 14.6 miles +/- (approximately 30 minutes)

From the Crossroads Mall at Beckley, travel RT 19 North 6.3 miles to the Glen Jean exit; turn right toward the Exxon Gas Station / Convenience Store; at the Exxon Station, turn left and travel RT 16 North toward Glen Jean for 4/10 mile; just before the Cold Spot, turn right onto Glen Jean Lane toward Thurmond; travel a very short distance crossing the bridge; turn left just before the historical stone former bank building onto McKell Avenue; travel a very short distance; turn left onto Thurmond Road; travel Thurmond Road 6.1 miles; turn right onto McKendree Road RT 25; travel 2.2 miles (at 1.5 miles, RT 25 turns left, crosses the New River, and immediately turns right) to about the place where RT 25 begins traveling through the property (about 3/4 mile after crossing the river).

From Oak Hill, WV: 11 miles +/- (approximately 25 minutes)

Travel RT 19 South 2.5 miles to the Glen Jean exit; turn left toward the Exxon Gas Station / Convenience Store; at the Exxon Station, turn left and travel RT 16 North toward Glen Jean for 4/10 mile; just before the Cold Spot, turn right onto Glen Jean Lane toward Thurmond; travel a very short distance crossing the bridge; turn left just before the historical stone former bank building onto McKell Avenue; travel a very short distance; turn left onto Thurmond Road; travel Thurmond Road 6.1 miles; turn right onto McKendree Road RT 25; travel 2.2 miles (at 1.5 miles, RT 25 turns left, crosses the New River, and immediately turns right) to about the place where RT 25 begins traveling through the property (about 3/4 mile after crossing the river).