671 By-UTeche Lane (Formerly known as 671 QUAIL RDG, Hinton, West Virginia, 25951) , Hinton, WV 25951(Summers County)

A mixture of mature hardwood forest and old fields create excellent wildlife habitat

Long views of distant mountains and valleys below

Numerous recreational opportunities exist in this area

The mighty New River is just a 25-minute drive for all water recreational opportunities

Easy access via I-64 and I-77

Access to airports in nearby Beckley, Charleston and Lewisburg

Dark skies for star gazing and planet observation

Interior trails for ATVing, horseback riding, and hiking

Surrounded by timber tracts and cattle farms in a nice rural neighborhood

Access to paved state road on school bus route

Boone and Crocket country with exceptional resident wildlife populations

Electric on site

Well and septic

Excellent timber value with beautiful oaks, walnuts, poplars, maples and hickories

Winged wildlife includes eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, and Neotropical songbirds

Diverse topography of forest, bogs and meadows create an interesting natural setting

Elevations run from 2539 to 2825 +/-

DESCRIPTION

Tug Creek Mountain Retreat offers approximately 34 +/- acres with horseback riding, hiking, hunting and other recreational opportunities within a mature mountain forest setting. This property is located on Tug Creek Mountain near the small farming communities of Hix and Brooks, in the shadows of Keeney Mountain in the ever-popular Summers County WV.

In addition to the home the property includes a modern barn type storage shed. The land around the home and barn is level to rolling and suitable for additional buildings and large garden spots. The home has a modern well and septic in place as well as power. The house also has a secondary back up water system that is perfect for maintaining food plots. The area has an abundant deer, grouse, squirrel and turkey population with an occasional visit from a black bear.

Tug Creek Mountain Retreat is an easy 20-minute drive on paved roads to the county seat of Hinton. Hinton offers a wide assortment of everyday shopping and numerous restaurants. Beckley and Lewisburg offer shopping, schools, theaters, modern medical facilities and airports within a 30-40-minute drive.

Within an hour are located some of the finest recreational facilities in West Virginia. Winterplace Ski Resort, whitewater rafting/fishing on the New River and Gauley River, 2000-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.

HOME INFORMATION

Room sizes:

Great Room 24 x 18

Kitchen 145 x 10

Master Bedroom 14 x 10

Bedroom 2 39 x 126

Loft Bedroom 15 x 136

Bath 118 x 49

Utility Room 77 x 4

Screened Back Porch 54 x 13 (not heated)

Open Side Porch 13 x 18 (not heated)

Exterior Dimensions 54 x 24

THE FOREST

There is about 2 acres of open land with the balance in forest. There are some old trails in place to enjoy a quite walk on. Beechnuts, Hickory nuts, sweet White Oak and Red Oak Acorns provide a sustainable food source for the squirrels, chipmunks, whitetail deer and wild turkey that live in abundance in the forest.

Many species of songbirds and woodpeckers thrive in the special habitat that large older trees and younger emerging stands and make their home in this special forest environ. It is exciting to see and hear the large and very vocal Pileated Woodpecker, with its bright red crest dressed in a black and white tuxedo, sweep through the tall canopy in search of a morning snack.

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: (37.719490 N, 80.845616 W)

Elevation Range: 2539 - 2825 +/-

Address: 671 By-UTeche Lane (Formerly known as 671 QUAIL RDG, Hinton, West Virginia, 25951)

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property has a recent boundary survey plat. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property is accessed from Tug Creek Mountain Road to Wildwood Lane.

ZONING

There is no zoning in Summers County at this present time. Prospective buyers should contact the County Commission and also the Health Department for details regarding zoning, building codes and installation of septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property is currently devoted to forestland use, and open area surrounding the home.

DEED AND TAXES

Deed Information: Deed Book 223 Page 224, Summers County, West Virginia

Total Survey Acreage: 34.193 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:

Summers County, West Virginia

Green Sulphur District

TM 32 Parcel 14.3

2017 Total Real Estate Taxes: $392.33

AREA

The Gorge cradles the New River, one of the worlds oldest. It offers every level of whitewater sports, from jet boats to rafting, kayaking and SUPs. The Gorge is known for its world class rock climbing, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking and ziplines. There are 3 National Parks here, plus 10 State Parks in this, the 3rd most forested state in the US and is home to more than 1,400 species of plants and diverse wildlife.

Historic Hinton is the county seat of Summers County and continues to be a main artery in the CXS Railway System. Rail passenger service is offered via Amtrak at the Hinton depot. Downtown Hinton offers something for all age groups, including a water park for the young at heart, museums and street fairs throughout the year. Special second Saturday events in the downtown area are a major draw during the warmer months. The historic Ritz Theatre offers the finest in a recently renovated event center for plays and theatre. Wonderful small-town cafes and a soda fountain are within easy walking distance of the downtown hub.