Recreational Land for Sale in Drakes Branch, Virginia

±599 Acres of Timber, Recreation & Conservation in Charlotte County, Virginia

A rare opportunity to own ±599 acres of productive timberland, wildlife habitat, and recreational property in Charlotte County, Virginia. Located just outside the town of Drakes Branch, this expansive tract offers an impressive combination of established timber, multiple age classes of loblolly pine plantations, merchantable mixed timber, stream management zones, and excellent hunting and recreational opportunities.

The property is ideally suited for the timber investor, sportsman, outdoor enthusiast, or buyer seeking a large rural holding with long-term forestry potential and the added benefit of conservation protection.

One of the most significant features of the property is its diverse timber inventory. Approximately 86 acres are planted in 2020 loblolly pines, providing a young, growing timber stand with many years of development ahead. An additional 240 acres consist of 2021-planted loblolly pines, creating a substantial block of young pine plantation. These two plantations represent approximately 326 acres of loblolly pines planted in 2020 and 2021, providing a strong foundation for future timber management and investment.

The property also includes approximately 45 acres of recently planted loblolly pines, further adding to the property's long-term forestry potential. With multiple planting years represented across the tract, the property offers a diversified timber age structure that can provide flexibility for future forest management.

In addition to the younger pine plantations, approximately 86 acres consist of merchantable mixed timber. This established timber resource adds another important dimension to the property, providing an existing mature forest component alongside the younger loblolly stands. A professional timber cruise or forestry evaluation would provide additional information regarding species, volume, quality, and potential value.

Approximately 133 acres of the property are located within a Stream Management Zone (SMZ). These areas provide important environmental and wildlife benefits while contributing to the overall diversity of the tract. The combination of pine plantations, mature mixed timber, and SMZ acreage creates a varied landscape that can provide excellent habitat for wildlife and an attractive setting for outdoor recreation.

Excellent Hunting & Recreation

For the sportsman, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to establish a private hunting and recreational retreat. With nearly 600 acres under one ownership, there is plenty of room to explore, hunt, manage wildlife habitat, and enjoy the outdoors.

The property's diverse forest types and age classes provide a variety of wildlife habitat. Mature mixed timber can provide valuable cover and mast-producing habitat, while the pine plantations offer additional cover and habitat as the stands develop. The stream management areas add another important habitat component.

The property offers excellent potential for deer and turkey hunting, along with opportunities for other game and outdoor pursuits. Its size allows for a variety of hunting strategies and the potential to establish food plots, hunting locations, trails, and other recreational improvements where permitted under the conservation easement and applicable regulations.

Conservation Easement

Another defining feature of the property is its conservation easement. The property is protected by an easement that promotes forestry while protecting agricultural and open-space values.

The conservation easement is an important part of the property's long-term character. It helps preserve the land as a rural, working landscape while supporting responsible forestry and protecting its agricultural and open-space attributes. The easement may place limitations on development and certain activities, but it also provides long-term protection of the property's rural and forested character.

Charlotte County Location

The property is located just outside Drakes Branch, Virginia, in the heart of Charlotte County. The surrounding area is characterized by farms, forests, rural homes, and timberland, offering the peaceful setting many buyers seek when looking for a large recreational or investment property.

Despite its rural setting, the property is conveniently located near the town of Drakes Branch for everyday needs and services. Charlotte County's Southside Virginia location also provides access to a broad network of surrounding communities and outdoor destinations.

Property Highlights

±599 acres in Charlotte County, Virginia

Located just outside Drakes Branch, VA

Approximately 86 acres of 2020 loblolly pines

Approximately 240 acres of 2021 loblolly pines

Approximately 45 acres of recently planted loblolly pines

Approximately 86 acres of merchantable mixed timber

Approximately 133 acres in a Stream Management Zone

Multiple timber age classes provide diverse forestry opportunities

Excellent deer and turkey hunting potential

Great recreational property

Significant wildlife habitat

Excellent opportunity for timber investment and long-term forest management

Protected by a conservation easement

Conservation easement promotes forestry

Easement protects agricultural and open-space values

Large, contiguous rural holding with excellent recreational potential