Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Gap Mills, West Virginia

Big Poplar on Peters Mountain is a 20 acre +/- multi-use recreational, residential, timber investment property, located just 5 minutes from the Jefferson National Forest, with tons of activities. In a peaceful and quiet Almost Heaven mountaintop getaway in Monroe County. With riding trails for ATVI S or horseback, and beautiful rock out-croppings, it is a joy just to walk the property. This property has ready to harvest timber to offset purchase and holding cost; however, the timber value has not yet been determined. Big Poplar offers spectacular views of the mountain range, and a beautiful spring-fed small stream that runs through the property. The open fields and the evidence of the old homestead that was used many years ago create the essence of the old homestead lifestyle. Big Poplar on Peters Mountain represents an opportunity to create a classic family ownership legacy for the next generation, as well as a great mountaintop retreat. ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS o 20 +/- acres o 5-minute drive to the Jefferson National Forest o Minutes away from the Moncove Lake State Forest and Moncove Lake Wildlife Management Area o Road frontage on Crowder Road, a state-maintained road o Great hunting opportunity o Perfect for recreational activities including hunting, shooting sports, hiking and nature viewing o The Hanging Rock Observatory is only 5 miles away and a great place to view raptors, especially during migration periods o The Sweet Springs Resort in Sweet Springs is just up Route 3. The main building was designed by Thomas Jefferson o Surrounded by large farms in the valleys and timberlands on the mountain o Accessed by state-maintained roads o Darkest of skies with little light pollution for star-planet gazing & astrophotography o Mostly flat terrain with elevations from : 2833 +/- to 2877 +/- o Just 20 minutes to Union, the Monroe County Seat o Timber species include beautiful oaks, poplar, white pine, maple and hickories o Fur bearing - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum o Winged wildlife - eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys and Neotropical songbirds o Low taxes, low population density o Good cell phone coverage