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$575,000

1665 4-H Camp Road , Forest Hill, WV 24935 (Summers County)

Size: 15 Acres

Type: Recreational Land, Residential Land, Horse Property, Riverfront, Waterfront

Home: 3 beds - 3 full baths - 1 half bath - 3,600 Sq Ft

LAZY DAY ON THE GREENBRIER RIVER

"LAZY DAY" ON THE GREENBRIER RIVER

The Lazy Day a riverfront country estate, takes full advantage of the powerful presence of the Greenbrier River and surrounding mountain vistas. The 3600 sq. ft. log home sits on a small rise, midway along the 1000 of river frontage, where ancient trees dot the riverbank and a wide river rock shoal provides a fantastic recreational launching point.

Enjoy the partial description below, and be sure to catch the photos and maps. Many more details are available on the Foxfire Realty website. To go directly to the property listing, just click the Website link! To follow-up with your interest, call Agent Contact: Richard Grist, 304.645.7674.

OVERVIEW

Lazy Day is a country estate located on the Greenbrier River and is one of the areas most beautiful and well-known riverfront retreats. The immaculate 3,600 sq. ft. custom log home is backed by 15 acres of rich bottomland and is blessed with over 1000 of direct river frontage. Ecological and conservational values are extensive and provide many essential ecosystem services, such as clean water, wildlife, and excellent recreation opportunities.

This easy living whitewater riverfront property is within an easy drive of higher population areas of Blacksburg, Beckley, Princeton and Lewisburg. Perched along an ever-changing whitewater, it is unto itself, one of the finest river frontages on the lower Greenbrier.

The scenic, aquatic, cultural, residential and historic values of Lazy Day provide exceptional quality of life values for every represented generation.

HIGHLIGHTS

15 acres with 1000 ft. of easy living whitewater riverfront on the lower Greenbrier River

All land is level river bottomland containing rich soils planted in native pasture grasses

3,600 sq. ft. custom designed log home is meticulously maintained and overlooks the river, 2 mountain ranges and estate grounds

3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, dining area, great room covered with a vaulted ceiling, office area, laundry room, 2 car attached garage, attic storage

Private master bedroom downstairs with sitting area and fireplace-opens to the back deck

Hand crafted butternut cabinetry, granite counters, tile flooring and tile surrounds

Finest grade wide-plank oak flooring and moldings used throughout the home

Complete security system monitored 24/7/365 by security firm

Complete sound system professionally installed throughout the home, decks & porches

Full-length back deck, grilling area, 750 gallon Jacuzzi hot tub, dining area overlooking the river

Covered full length front porch and screened side porch and dining area

Equestrian Arena designed for exercising and training horses

5 acres fenced pasture with quality coated high tensile fencing safe for horses

Excellent access with over 600 paved private driveway leading to the home and river

Separate 500 gravel driveway leading to the RV shelter at the rivers edge

Very private and secluded but not remote

Hand-forged wrought iron chandelier and bath fixtures

All small city amenities are 15 minutes away in Hinton, the Summers County Seat

Excellent river fishing with a mix of deep holes, rapids and still water

acre stocked pond for fishing, swimming, ice skating and nature viewing

Professional landscaping creates an interesting, diverse and aesthetically pleasing backdrop all year round framed naturally by the river and mountain ranges

All mineral rights in title will convey

Underground waterlines supply fresh drinking water year-round to frost-free hydrants and automatic waterer to the pasture, for RV shelter and arena

Quality infrastructure includes 3-sided run-in shed, shop building, storage building, equine arena, RV shelter, mile of quality fencing, walking bridge

Ongoing forage management increases carrying capacity & extends the grazing season

An unrivaled resident wildlife population rich in diversity and ever changing

Fur bearing deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum

Neotropical songbirds, frogs, turtles, crawdads populate the riverbank, pond and wetlands

Winged wildlife includes turkey, eagles, herons, hawks, owls, ravens, king fishers, ravens, crows, and hummingbirds

15 minutes to historic Hinton and an hour to jet airports and 4 major interstates

Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 200-300 years old.

Wildlife habitat program increases diversity, promotes the health of resident wildlife

A rewarding off-grid permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed

Superior access by state maintained paved roads FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery

Cell phone coverage is good with 4G service

Darkest of skies with little or no light pollution for star gazing and planet observation

Perfect for all water sport activities as well as shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing

Low taxes, low population density

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.613764(N), -80.771010(W)

Address: 1665 4-H Camp Road, Forest Hill, WV 24935

Elevation Range: 1452 ft. to 1479 ft. +/-

VISIT THE LISTING ON THE FOXFIRE WEBSITE BY CLICKING THE PROPERTY WEBSITE LINK TO LEARN MANY MORE MUST-SEE DETAILS ABOUT THE PROPERTY SUCH AS:THE LOG HOME AT LAZY DAY, AROUND THE HOME AND GROUNDS, BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS, ARCHEOLOGY AND GEOLOGY, FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES, WILDLIFE, MINERAL RESOURCES, BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY, UTILITIES, WATER, ACCESS/FRONTAGE, ZONING, PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY, DEED AND TAX INFORMATION, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND AREA INFORMATION.

Directions

From Hinton, WV: 13 Miles +/- (20 Minutes +/-)

From Hinton, travel RT 20 South, cross the Hinton New River Bridge, turn left with RT 20 South/RT 3 East; travel for approximately 1.7 miles; turn left with RT 3 East, cross the Veterans Memorial Bridge; turn right with RT 3 into BellePoint, travel RT 3 East for 5.3 miles to the intersection at the bridge where RT 3 and RT 12 join; bear to the right onto RT 12 South; travel RT 12 South for 4.1 miles; turn left onto 4-H Camp Road RT 29; travel 1.7 miles; the property is on the left.

From Alderson, WV: 21.6 Miles +/- (30 Minutes +/-)

Beginning on RT 3 / RT 12 at the Alderson Memorial Bridge (now limited to walking use) on the Greenbrier County side, travel RT 3 W / RT 12 S for 15.7 miles crossing the bridge to the intersection at the bridge where RT 3 and RT 12 separate; turn left onto RT 12 South; travel RT 12 South for 4.1 miles; turn left onto 4-H Camp Road RT 29; travel 1.7 miles; the property is on the left. An alternative route is to travel the smaller county roads from Talcott as described below.

From Talcott, WV: 4.2 Miles +/- (10 Minutes +/-) traveling the smaller county roads

Just a short distance away from the Talcott Post Office, turn onto Barger Springs Road RT 17 (that crosses the railroad track and the river bridge); travel Barger Springs Road for 3.6 miles; turn right onto 4-H Camp Road RT 29; travel 4/10 mile; the property is on the right.