Land with Home for Sale in Lewisburg, West Virginia

Welcome to "A Timeless Place", a truly special property where history, nature, and careful stewardship come together in perfect harmony. The vintage log cabin, built in 1935, is encompassed within a remarkable 12-acre living museum of trees and woody plants, creating an extraordinary wildlife habitat unlike any other. Despite its peaceful, secluded setting, the property is located just five minutes from Historic Lewisburg, West Virginia. A Timeless Place is the result of more than eighty years of dedicated care by a single family. Over three generations, the family thoughtfully cultivated an impressive botanical garden featuring a diverse collection of trees and shrubs from a wide variety of species. Their vision and stewardship have transformed the property into a unique natural sanctuary that offers beauty, tranquility, and a lasting connection to the land. THE LOG CABIN FEATURES: - Year built - circa 1938 - Exposed hand-hewn oak beams - White pine solid paneling - A field stone fireplace and chimney professionally laid - Rough sawn solid oak mantle (bark still attached) - Exposed attic rafters and interior roofing - Hardwood floors throughout - Basement floor is poured concrete with imbedded field stone in concrete - Oversized windows create a sunny and cheerful feeling Total square footage including basement: 3,456 sqft+- FIRST FLOOR: 1,250 sqft+- Living room, Dining area, Kitchen, Family room, Full Bath, Bedroom #1, Covered Porch SECOND FLOOR: 1,250 sqft+- #2 Bedroom, #3Bedroom/Office, #4 Bedroom, #5 Bedrooom/Office, Full Bathroom, Hallway BASEMENT: 956 spft+- Main room (mechanicals, washer-dryer), Wook room, Bath, Outside entrance THE VALUE OF TREES AT A TIMELESS PLACE Mature trees are among the most valuable and irreplaceable features a property can possess. While landscaping can be installed in a matter of days, it can take decades-or even generations-for trees to reach their full size and beauty. Properties blessed with mature trees offer a combination of natural beauty, environmental benefits, privacy, wildlife habitat, and long-term value that simply cannot be replicated overnight. One of the most noticeable benefits of mature trees is their visual appeal. Towering oaks, maples, hickories, beeches, tulip poplars, and other established species create a sense of permanence and character that immediately distinguishes a property. Their broad canopies frame homes, line driveways, and provide a picturesque setting throughout the changing seasons. In spring, they bring fresh foliage and blossoms; in summer, cooling shade; in autumn, spectacular color; and in winter, striking architectural beauty. Shade is another significant advantage. Mature trees can lower summer temperatures around homes and outdoor living areas, reducing energy costs and making the property more comfortable during warmer months. A well-placed shade tree can cool a home naturally while creating inviting spaces for relaxation, entertaining, and recreation. Privacy is often enhanced by mature trees as well. Established tree lines and wooded areas create natural buffers from neighboring properties and roadways, offering a peaceful sense of seclusion. Unlike fences, trees provide privacy while maintaining a natural and attractive landscape. For nature enthusiasts, mature trees create exceptional wildlife habitat. Their branches, cavities, bark, and foliage support countless species of birds, squirrels, deer, pollinators, and beneficial insects. Many mature hardwoods produce valuable food sources such as acorns, hickory nuts, walnuts, beechnuts, and soft mast that sustain wildlife throughout the year. Properties with mature trees often enjoy greater biodiversity and more frequent wildlife sightings.