The Old Witt Farm offers outstanding long range views in a quite country setting. This 50 acre property is located in the small farming community of Grassy Meadows, which is well known in Greenbrier County for its sweeping vistas, rolling pastures and easy going lifestyle. This area has more cattle than people per square mile and the night sky is filled with stars and not light pollution.
The Old Witt Farm is an easy 10 minute drive on paved roads through farming country to Interstate 64 at the Dawson interchange. Beckley and Lewisburg offer shopping, schools, theatres, modern medical facilities and airports 25-30 minutes' drive.
Within an hour's drive are located some of the finest recreational facilities in West Virginia. Winterplace Ski Resort, whitewater rafting/fishing on the New River and Gauley River, 2,000 acre Bluestone Lake, Pipestem State Park and Resort and the 80,000 acre ...
Within an hour's drive are located some of the finest recreational facilities in West Virginia. Winterplace Ski Resort, whitewater rafting/fishing on the New River and Gauley River, 2,000 acre Bluestone Lake, Pipestem State Park and Resort and the 80,000 acre New River National Gorge National Park. Five other area state parks and state forests offer unlimited hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding and rock climbing opportunities.
Elevations on the property run from 2460' to 2580'.
The property's coordinates for Google Map are: LAT 37.8334 N LON 080.69719 W
THE LAND
The Old Witt Farm is an ideal property for those looking for a place to get away with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. There is a nice mix of pasture and forest. Much of the property was once in fields and is now regenerating into very nice timber, including poplar, walnut and oak.
There are several terrific pond sites on the property as well as 4 ephemeral streams that create interesting wet weather habitat.
The well- drained soil in the old pastures would be ideal soil to create a vineyard or start up a landscape nursery. The uses for the land are unlimited.
MINERAL RIGHTS
The mineral rights, including coal, oil and natural gas are thought by the owner to convey. Prospective buyers may want to have a mineral title search performed by an attorney.
TAXES AND ZONING
Taxes for the 50 acres in 2010 were $635.04. The property is described as being in Greenbrier County, Blue Sulphur Springs District and located on Tax Map 20, parcel 58.
The Deed is recorded in Deed Book 513, page 96 in the Greenbrier County Courthouse in Lewisburg WV.
Greenbrier County has no zoning in this area as of 9/01/11. However, a countywide Subdivision Ordinance is in place and any plans for subdivision of the property would need to be presented to the Greenbrier County Commission for review. The Greenbrier County Health Department must be contacted before installing any septic systems.
ULTILITIES
There is electric and telephone service nearby and prospective buyers should consult with the local power company to ascertain the availability and cost of installing service. Cell phone coverage is considered to be excellent. High Speed Internet connection is gained through HuhesNet Satellite. Television reception is provided through DISH or DirecTV satellite.
ACCESS AND BOUNDARIES
Access to the property is considered very good with paved state maintained county roads leading to Shelton Lane, a shared private drive. This pretty country lane is 3/10ths of a mile long and is shared with the adjoining landowners.
There is no Plat Map on record in Greenbrier County Courthouse and the property does not have a recent survey. The acreage stated may be more or less and the property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. The property is bounded by old fence that is thought to be the property line. All prospective buyers should consult a licensed surveyor to determine the exact acreage and location.
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