Wingfield Mountain Road, Sandstone, WV 25985

SHEPPARD MOUNTAIN FOREST

OVERVIEW Sheppard Mountain Forest is a 716 +/- acre multi-use agriculture, timber investment, recreational and residential property, located in Summers County, West Virginia, and just minutes from Sandstone, the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake, the big white-water New River, and America's newest National Park, the 80,000-acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. This property would be an excellent peaceful and quiet mountain getaway suitable for numerous outdoor activities. The property has an old log barn, that needs some work, miles of riding trails for ATV's or horse back. Sheppard Mountain Forest also contains ready to harvest timber to offset purchase and holding cost, and spectacular views of the open fields and mountain range. Beautiful Miller Creek runs through the property, and with open fields and a pond, this property creates the essence of the old homestead lifestyle. With its approximately 30 acres in fields, and the remaining acreage in forest, this property represents an opportunity to create a classic family ownership legacy. HIGHLIGHTS *716 +/- acres multi-use land with a mature mountain forest *Perfect for all water sport activities supported by the nearby Greenbrier River, New River and the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake *80,000 acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve nearby *30 +/- acres in fields and remaining acreage in mature forest *All small town amenities are 35 minutes away in Hinton, the Summers County Seat *Excellent river and lake fishing nearby with a mix of deep holes, rapids and still water *Amazing resident wildlife population rich in diversity and ever changing *Fur bearing - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum *Area winged wildlife includes Neotropical songbirds, turkey, grouse, eagles, herons, hawks, owls, ravens, king fishers, ravens, crows, and hummingbirds *Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 150-200 years old *A rewarding off-grid permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed *Cell phone coverage is good with 4G service *Darkest of skies with little or no light pollution for star gazing and planet observation *The 716 +/- acres can offer ATV riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing *Low taxes, low population density *An easy drive to higher population areas of Charleston, Blacksburg, Roanoke, Beckley, *Princeton and Lewisburg, jet airports and 4 major interstates *Long views of distant mountains *Surrounded by timber tracts and cattle farms in a nice rural neighborhood *Boone and Crocket country with exceptional resident wildlife populations *All mineral rights the seller owns will convey *Diverse topography creates an interesting natural setting *Elevations run from 1980' to 3108' LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.769528°(N), -80.801290°(W) Address: Wingfield Mountain Road, Sandstone, WV 25985. No 911 address is assigned to a property without residential structures. Elevation Range: 1980 ft. to 3108 ft. +/- Attractions Nearby: 25 minutes to I-64, Sandstone 35 minutes to Bluestone Lake, Hinton 35 minutes to Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley 40 minutes to Beckley 1 hour to Concord University, Athens 25 minutes to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Visitors Center, Sandstone 30 minutes to Little Beaver State Park 40 minutes to Glade Springs Resort 45 minutes to Willow Wood Country Club and Golf Course 50 minutes to Pipestem State Park main entrance 1 hour to Camp Creek State Park and Forest