Recreational Land for Auction in Southampton, Virginia

Discover an exceptional timberland and recreational investment opportunity spanning approximately 8,320 acres across Isle of Wight, Southampton, Sussex, and Surrey Counties in southeastern Virginia. The Blackwater Timberlands portfolio combines institutional-quality timber management, prime hunting habitat, and strategic river frontage-all positioned within convenient proximity to major markets and transportation corridors.

Acreage

Total: ±8,320 acres

Fee acres: ±6,660 acres (Southampton, Surrey, and Sussex Counties)

Timber deed acres: ±1,660 acres (Isle of Wight County)

Location

Located primarily through Southampton and Sussex Counties around the City of Franklin, VA, this portfolio offers unmatched accessibility and market reach. The tracts are strategically dispersed from Waverly, VA to the North Carolina/Virginia boundary, with all holdings within:

60 miles of Norfolk and Newport News

40 miles of Suffolk

65 miles of the Chesapeake Bay

75 miles of Richmond

Access

The portfolio features varied access across tracts, including paved road frontage, dirt road frontage, and easement accesses. Extensive internal road networks throughout the property provide excellent management flexibility and recreational access.

Features

Frontage along Nottaway River (6 Miles), Blackwater River (3 Miles), and Meherrin River (2.5 Miles)

Two conservation easements enhancing long-term stewardship value

Timber Management

The portfolio showcases professional timber management with a diversified mix of pine plantations, natural pine/hardwood stands, and bottomland hardwoods. This varied composition supports sustainable yield potential and ecosystem health.

Recreational & Wildlife Value

Prime deer and turkey habitat throughout the property makes this an outstanding recreational asset. The combination of diverse timber types, river frontage, and extensive road networks creates ideal conditions for quality hunting experiences and wildlife management.

Summary

Significant acreage with institutional timber management

Multiple revenue streams: timber, conservation easements, and recreational potential

Strategic location near major population centers and markets

Diverse property composition supporting long-term sustainability

Excellent internal infrastructure and access

Prime wildlife habitat for recreational use and management