SHIFLET FARM
SHIFLET FARM - At 133+/- acres; one of the areas nicest farms built upon rich soils and abundant water
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HIGHLIGHTS
At 133+/- acres, one of the areas nicest farms built upon rich soils and abundant water
Perimeter is fenced and is cross fenced
Paved private drive winding through the farm
Flat to rolling land presently in hay and pasture or convert to row crops and organics
Black Angus cattle operation in place
A proven natural spring flows through a large cave with ancient stalactites and stalagmites.
Cave entrance is on the property and is fun for exploring and stays at 50 degrees year round inside
Streamside area surrounding Byrnside Branch is a rich wetlands habitat for pl...
Streamside area surrounding Byrnside Branch is a rich wetlands habitat for plants and wildlife
Intermittent streams flows for nearly mile on the property
2 stocked ponds with bass, bluegill and catfish
Round concrete watering troughs for livestock strategically located on the farm
Large barn, 3 grain silos, shop building, Quonset hut, storage buildings, machine shed and root celler
Nice brick home dating back to the 1800s is occupied by the owner
Newer 2 story 3 bedroom home with 2 covered porches is currently rented
Separate apartment above cinderblock garage building
Elevation Range: 2020 ft. to 2154 ft.
Located 5 minutes from Union in lightly populated Monroe County, the largest sheep producing county and second largest cattle producing county in WV
Dark Skies for star gazing and planet observation
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.575474(N), -80.530980(W)
Address: Byrnside Branch Road, Union, WV 24983
Elevation Range: 2020 ft. to 2154 feet +/-
WATER
Byrnside Branch flows through the southern portion of the farm. Since it is an intermittent stream, it flows water seasonally or during wet periods of the year. The upper portion of the farm has 2 ponds for watering livestock and supporting other farming needs.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Monroe County School District:
Mountain View Elementary and Middle School
James Monroe High School
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To follow-up with your interest, call the Foxfire Office 304.645.7674.
From the Monroe County Courthouse in Union, travel US 219 South 1/10 mile to the intersection where US 219 South turns right; continue straight with Main Street / Willow Bend Road RT 13; travel 1.3 miles; turn left onto Byrnside Branch Road; travel almost 2/10 mile; the driveway for the farm is on the left.
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