DRAPER HILL FOREST
The 116-acre DRAPER HILL FOREST is the textbook recreational and timber investment property.
Enjoy the partial description below, and be sure to catch the photos and maps. Many more details are available on the Foxfire Realty website. To go directly to the property listing, just click the Website link!
HIGHLIGHTS
116 +/- acre forested mountain range
Old agricultural fields intertwine with the mature forest creating an exciting recreational property
Fossils abound within diverse rock formations of limestone, shale, and sandstone
Very valuable timber should one decide to conduct a timber harvest
Long views of distant mountains and valleys below
Winding forest trails accessing nearly every part of the property
Interesting moss-covered rock outcrops and rock cliffs
Possibility of developing a rewarding permaculture lifestyle
3 ephemeral streams flow during rain events and snow melt
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Surrounded by timber tracts and farms in a nice rural neighborhood
Superior access adjoining state road FedEx delivery
Darkest of skies with little or no light pollution for star and planet gazing
Rich soil offers numerous spots for gardens
Native ferns, songbirds, frogs, turtles, all enjoy the creeks and their rocky edges
Located in peaceful Monroe County and just 25 minutes to Union and 35 to Lewisburg
Many very ancient Heritage trees scattered about the forest and fields estimated at 200-300 years old
Excellent timber species include fragrant cedars, beautiful oaks, black walnuts, poplars, sugar and red maples and hickories
The mineral rights in title will convey
Electricity and telephone onsite
Wildlife is very abundant with several fur bearing species represented
Winged wildlife includes eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, and Neotropical songbirds
Diverse topography containing a mature forest, old farm fields, rock outcrops, creeks and ancient trees create a fascinating natural setting
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.659175(N), -80.584145(W)
Address: RT 3, Wolf Creek, WV 24993; No 911 address is assigned to property without structures.
Elevation Range: 1970 ft. to 2430 ft. +/-
From elevation to risk assessment
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To follow-up with your interest, call the Foxfire Office 304.645.7674.
From Alderson, West Virginia: 9.3 miles +/- (approximately 15 minutes)
From the Greenbrier County side of Alderson, cross the RT 3 South bridge over the Greenbrier River; continue left with RT 3 South; travel RT 3 South for 9 miles, passing through the community of Wolf Creek at about 6 miles, the property is on the left.
From Union, West Virginia: 9.7 miles +/- (approximately 15 minutes)
From Union, travel US 219 North 4 miles to Pickaway; turn left onto RT 3 North; travel RT 3 North for 5.7 miles; the property is on the right.
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