Sheppard Mountain Forest is a 716 +/- acre multi-use agriculture, timber investment, recreational and residential property, located in Summers County, West Virginia, and just minutes from Sandstone, the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake, the big white-water New River, and Americas newest National Park, the 80,000-acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This property would be an excellent peaceful and quiet mountain getaway suitable for numerous outdoor activities. The property has an old log barn, that needs some work, miles of riding trails for ATVs or horse back. Sheppard Mountain Forest also contains ready to harvest timber to offset purchase and holding cost, and spectacular views of the open fields and mountain range. Beautiful Miller Creek runs through the property, and with open fields and a pond, this property creates the essence of the old homestead lifestyle. With its approximately 30 acres in fields, and the remaining acreage in forest, this property represents an opportunity to create a classic family ownership legacy.

HIGHLIGHTS

716 +/- acres multi-use land with a mature mountain forest

Perfect for all water sport activities supported by the nearby Greenbrier River, New River and the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake

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

30 +/- acres in fields and remaining acreage in mature forest

All small town amenities are 35 minutes away in Hinton, the Summers County Seat

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

Amazing resident wildlife population rich in diversity and ever changing

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

Area winged wildlife includes Neotropical songbirds, turkey, grouse, eagles, herons, hawks, owls, ravens, king fishers, ravens, crows, and hummingbirds

Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 150-200 years old

A rewarding off-grid permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed

Cell phone coverage is good with 4G service

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

The 716 +/- acres can offer ATV riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing

Low taxes, low population density

An easy drive to higher population areas of Charleston, Blacksburg, Roanoke, Beckley, Princeton and Lewisburg, jet airports and 4 major interstates

Long views of distant mountains

Surrounded by timber tracts and cattle farms in a nice rural neighborhood

Boone and Crocket country with exceptional resident wildlife populations

All mineral rights the seller owns will convey

Diverse topography creates an interesting natural setting

Elevations run from 1980' to 3108'

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.769528(N), -80.801290(W)

Address: Wingfield Mountain Road, Sandstone, WV 25985. No 911 address is assigned to a property without residential structures.

Elevation Range: 1980 ft. to 3108 ft. +/-