Recreational Land for Sale in Drakes Branch, Virginia

±173 Acres of Timber, Hunting & Recreation in Charlotte County, Virginia

Opportunity awaits on this 173-acre timber and recreational property in Charlotte County, Virginia. Located just outside the town of Drakes Branch, this attractive tract offers a combination of established timber, younger pine plantation, excellent hunting opportunities, and long-term conservation protection.The property provides a great opportunity for a timber investor, recreational landowner, or sportsman looking for a manageable acreage with a strong forestry component. With 64 acres of 2021-planted pines and 91 acres of 1991 loblolly pines, the property features two distinct timber age classes, providing both established forestland and younger growing timber.Diverse Timber InvestmentApproximately 64 acres of the property are planted in 2021 pines, offering a young and growing timber resource with significant time ahead for development. These stands provide an opportunity for long-term timber appreciation while also contributing to wildlife habitat and the property's overall recreational appeal.The remaining approximately 91 acres consist of 1991 loblolly pines, providing a mature pine component and an important existing timber asset. The combination of the mature 1991 loblolly stand and younger 2021 plantation creates a diversified timber profile that can offer flexibility for future forest management.For a prospective timberland buyer, the property offers the opportunity to own both established and developing pine timber on one tract. A professional timber cruise and evaluation would provide additional information concerning current standing volume, timber quality, growth rates, and potential future management or harvest opportunities.Conservation EasementAnother important characteristic of this property is its conservation easement. The property has been preserved through an easement designed to allow the land to be forested while protecting its agricultural, wildlife, water-quality, and open-space values. Also, the conservation easement contains building envelopes that allow the buyer to build a dwelling(s), creating an opportunity to establish your own private getaway. The conservation easement is an important component of the property's long-term character and helps ensure that its rural and natural attributes are protected for generations to come. The restrictions associated with the conservation easement run with the land, meaning they remain in effect for future owners as well. Buyers should carefully review the recorded conservation easement and any associated documents to understand the permitted and restricted uses of the property. While the easement provides limitations, it also provides the assurance that the property is intended to retain its rural character.Charlotte County LocationLocated just outside Drakes Branch, Virginia, the property enjoys the peaceful rural setting of Charlotte County while remaining conveniently close to town.The surrounding area is characterized by farms, timberland, forests, and other rural properties, making it an attractive location for those seeking privacy, recreation, and investment opportunities in Southside Virginia.The property's location and manageable 173-acre size make it an appealing option for someone looking to acquire a substantial tract without the scale and management demands of a much larger holding.Property HighlightsApproximately 173 acres

Charlotte County, Virginia

Located just outside Drakes Branch, VA

Approximately 64 acres of 2021 pines

Approximately 91 acres of 1991 loblolly pines

Combination of young and mature pine timber

Strong long-term timber investment potential

Excellent hunting and recreational opportunities

Great potential for deer and turkey hunting

Diverse wildlife habitat

Excellent property for outdoor recreation

Protected by a conservation easement

Conservation easement promotes forestry

Protects agricultural and open-space values

Rural setting with privacy and seclusion

For the timber investor, sportsman, or recreational landowner, this property offers an attractive combination of investment potential, outdoor enjoyment, and protected rural character in Southside Virginia.