*Excellent river fishing with a mix of deep holes, rapids and still water

*Minutes to historic Hinton and less than an hour to jet airports and 4 major interstates

*10 minutes to Bluestone Lake and all of its recreational opportunities

*Superior access provided by state maintained paved and gravel roads FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery

*Cell phone coverage is excellent with 5G service

*Darkest of skies with little or no light pollution for star gazing and planet observation

*Low taxes, low population density, low stress

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.728336(N), -80.893924(W)

Address: 93 Brooks Mountain Road, Hinton, WV 25951

Elevation: 1376 ft. to 1472 ft. +/-

HOME HIGHLIGHTS AND ATTRIBUTES

*The home is situated on a 5 acre parcel overlooking the New River

*The one-story home was built in 1967 and needs some TLC

*896 +/- sq. ft. home with full unfinished basement

*2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, large living room, and eat-in kitchen

*Home is currently occupied by the owner

*New architectural shingles were installed in 1997

*A new forced air, propane fueled furnace was installed in 1997

*The eat-in kitchen was updated in 1996

*New exterior vinyl siding installed 1997

*The yard is partially fenced with chain-link fencing providing a pet safe outdoor run

*A covered front porch overlooks the New River

*A nice large covered deck adds an outdoor room for perfect for relaxing

*A hidden private gravel driveway provides excellent access

Room Dimensions

Living Room 20 x 13

Kitchen (eat-in) 10 x 13

Bedroom 1 11 x 13

Bedroom 2 11 x 13 (contains laundry hook-ups)

Bathroom 7 x 10

Total Living Space 896 sq. ft.

Basement 28 x 32

Laundry room in basement 10 x 13

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: DB 191 Pg. 373

Summers County, West Virginia

Acreage: 5.45 acres +/- surveyed in 1997

Real Estate Tax ID/Taxes:

Summers County (45), West Virginia

Green Sulphur District (3)

Tax Map 31 Parcel 10; Class 2

2025 Total Real Estate Taxes: $316.70

MINERAL RESOURCES

All rights the owner has in title will convey with the property.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property was surveyed in the 1997 and a plat was prepared from that survey. A metes and bounds description from that survey is shown in the owners deed. The plat is recorded as Map File 8-31B. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Public

Sewer: Public

Electricity: MonPower

Internet: Available through cable or satellite provider

Cellphone Coverage: Excellent

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property has frontage on both State Route 20 and Brooks Mountain Road Rt. 44/5. The property driveway connects directly to Brooks Mountain Road.

ZONING

Summers County currently has no known zoning or subdivision regulations. However, all prospective buyers should consult the County Government and also the Health Department for any changes and details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property is comprised of the open-area home grounds and some wooded area.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Summers County School District

Public Elementary School:

Hinton Area Elementary School

Public Middle School:

6-12 Summers County Comprehensive High School

Public High School:

6-12 Summers County Comprehensive High School

Colleges:

Concord University, New River Community, WVU Tech

SURROUNDING AREA

HISTORIC SUMMERS COUNTY

Hinton, the county seat of Summers County is a 5-minute drive from the property. Hinton, founded in 1871, grew rapidly as the hub of a growing railroad industry serving the New River coal fields, passenger travel and coast to coast freight lines. Today, Hinton serves the growing tourist and technology industries.

Summers County (2014 population13,417) is in the southeastern region of West Virginia, scenically placed between the beautiful Greenbrier and New River Valleys. The City of Hinton (2013 population2,588) serves as the county seat and is the sole municipality within Summers County.

The railroad boom of the early 20th century helped to build Hinton and Summers County. However, the county's current economy is based primarily on tourism thanks to the Bluestone Dam and Lake along with the Bluestone, Greenbrier, and New Rivers which converge in Hinton. Further, the New River Gorge National River begins at Hinton and flows northward into neighboring Fayette County.

Summers County is also home to Bluestone State Park, Pipestem Resort, and a number of other facilities that provide lodging, camping, and a variety of recreational activities. The Hinton Railroad Museum, the Graham House, the Campbell Flanagan Murrell House, and other museums provide glimpses into the county's history. The architecture of buildings in Hinton's nationally registered historic district is of interest to many. A solid core of retail stores and professional service providers meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.

Residents of Summers County enjoy a wonderful small-town, laid-back quality of life. Service clubs such as the Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, and Ruritans support a number of community initiatives, school programs, and special events. The Summers County Library supports the county school system and provides visitors with Internet access and other services. There are several denominations of churches in the area.

Summers County is served east-west by Interstate 64 and by north and south connections to Interstate 77. The New River Parkway, when completed, will improve access to Sandstone Falls by upgrading River Road from I-64 near Exit 139 Sandstone into Hinton. West Virginia Routes 3, 12, 19, 20, and 107 are the primary highways within the county. Amtrak also provides an important transportation link to Summers County with its Cardinal line from New York to Washington DC to Chicago. Stops are made three times per week to pick up and disembark passengers at Hinton's historic Rail Depot.

The Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital provides a fully-staffed emergency room and a variety of medical services. Summers County Emergency Services provides ambulance service. Law enforcement is provided by the Summers County Sheriffs Department, a detachment of the West Virginia State Police, the City of Hinton's Police Department and park rangers with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the National Park Service, and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. Similarly, the City of Hinton has a new fully-manned and equipped fire station complemented by six other volunteer fire departments throughout the county.

A picturesque Amtrak train ride from Hinton connects the area to DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and many other locations. By car, DC is 5 hours away and Charlotte is only 3.

HISTORIC GREENBRIER COUNTY

Lewisburg, (60-minute drive), which is the Greenbrier County seat, has been voted the Coolest Small Town in America, combining the warmth of a close community with the sophistication of more urban locations. The thriving downtown historic district offers year-round live productions presented at the State Professional Theatre of WV, Carnegie Hall, distinctive dining venues, antique shops, award-winning galleries/boutiques, a year-round farmers markets. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center of Charleston Area Medical Center is a modern hospital and all attendant medical facilities, along with the many big box stores.

The county and city host several fairs & festivals throughout the year including The WV State Fair, a professional 4-weekend Renaissance Festival, Chocolate Festival, Taste of our Town Festival (TOOT), antique car shows, Jeep Rallys, Airstream Rally, and WV Barn Hunt Competition.

Lewisburg is also home to modern Robert. C Byrd Medical Clinic (300 employees), the WV Osteopathic Medical School (600 students) and the New River Community and Technical College. The area is a strong economic generator with a solid workforce employed in county/state government, tourism, hospitality, medical, education, retail, construction, wood products, mining and agriculture.

Since 1778, visitors have traveled to this part of the state to take the waters of the area. Today, the Greenbrier is situated on 11,000 acres (4,500 ha) of land with 710 guest rooms, 20 restaurants and lounges, more than 55 indoor and outdoor activities and sports, and more than 35 retail shops. The world-renowned Greenbrier Resort with 800 rooms and 1600 employees, is located in the sleepy little town of White Sulphur Springs. The 4-Star resort has a subterranean casino and a 55,000 sq. ft. Greenbrier Sports Performance Center which has hosted several NFL teams practice events. The Resort will also host a college basketball tournament in its Greenbrier Tip-Off event. The Greenbrier Resort features four championship-caliber golf courses. Several other area golf courses are available in the area including Oakhurst Links, Americas first golf course, where guests play using old style hickory-handled clubs and ground-burrowing golf balls.

Within a two-hours 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, 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. Snowshoe Ski Resort is 90-minute drive through some of the most scenic country on the East Coast. The new 12,000-acre Boy Scout High Adventure Camp and home to the US and World Jamboree is an hours drive.

ABOUT THE REGION

This property is centrally located in one of the most popular outdoor recreation destinations in the U.S. More than three million visitors tour the region annually, climbing rocks, paddling streams, hiking, biking, and running on miles of scenic trails. Interestingly, the Boy Scouts of America established its National Jamboree site here because of its unparalleled access to world-class outdoor recreation. In the winter, the area attracts another clientele skiers bound for the slopes at Winterplace and Snowshoe Mountain.

Additionally, the property's location benefits from its proximity to Adventures on the Gorge, one of the most popular outdoor adventure resorts in the U.S. As a pioneer in the whitewater rafting industry, the resort has played a crucial role in driving high-end economic development in the region, making it a hotspot for adventure seekers.

The area also enjoys more than its share of singular shops, pubs, and restaurants, many of which cluster around Hinton. Additional exceptional eateries and retail destinations, can be found as you explore in Charleston, the state capital, and historical Lewisburg, which, according to the National Geographic Magazine, is ranked one of the most livable small towns in the U.S.

The region is perhaps best known as one of the most popular rock-climbing destinations in the world. Thousands of climbers annually scale the more than 60 miles cliff on the gorges of the New, Gauley, and Meadow rivers. Outside Magazine rated the New River Gorge the third most popular climbing area in the U.S. in 2019. It includes some of the most attractive sports climbs in the Western Hemisphere. Notably, the American Alpine Club maintains an ecologically integrated campground for climbers less than a mile from the frontage.

The 70,000-acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is a unit of the United States National Park Service (NPS) designed to protect and maintain the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains. Established in 1978 as a national river, the NPS-protected area stretches for 53 miles from just downstream of Hinton to Hawks Nest State Park near Ansted. The park was officially named Americas 63rd national park, the U.S. governments highest form of protection, in December of 2020.

West Virginia is home to parts of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a foot path that stretches more than 2,100 miles between Maine and Georgia; the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, which cuts through 16 states for 4,900 miles; the Bluestone National Scenic River; and Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. Now, over 70,000 acres of land, bordering 53 miles of the gorge, has earned the governments protection.

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is rich in cultural and natural history and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities. New River Gorge is home to some of the country's best whitewater rafting, mainly from the Cunard put-in to the Fayette Station take-out and is also one of the most popular climbing areas on the East Coast.

Home to the New River, which drops 750 feet over 66 miles, with its Class V rapids, has long drawn adventuresome rafters and kayakers to this whitewater area. The New River, which flows northward through low-cut canyons in the Appalachian Mountains, is one of the oldest rivers on the planet.

Rock climbing on the canyon walls, mountain biking and hiking on trails that flank the river, and wildlife viewing bald eagles, osprey, kingfishers, great blue herons, beavers, river otters, wild turkeys, brown bats, snakes, and black bears are all popular activities within the park.

The New River Gorge Bridge is a work of structural art. Construction of the bridge began in 1974, and was completed in 1977. The Bridge spans 3,030 feet in length and is the third highest bridge in the U.S., at 876 ft. During Bridge Day, an annual one-day festival celebrating the construction of the Bridge, BASE jumpers launch off the 876-foot bridge and parachute down to the New River. New River Gorge is the only national park in the U.S. that permits this extreme activity.

President Jimmy Carter signed legislation establishing New River Gorge National River on November 10, 1978. As stated in the legislation, the park was established as a unit of the national park system for the purpose of conserving and interpreting outstanding natural, scenic, and historic values and objects in and around the New River Gorge and preserving as a free-flowing stream an important segment of the New River in West Virginia for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Designation Act was incorporated into the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, changing the designation to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Less than 10% of the original national river was re-designated as a national park, where hunting is no longer permitted, while the remainder is a national preserve with little change.

In recent years, the region has also witnessed a rise in the number of hikers, paddlers, and bicyclists attracted to its limitless recreative landscape. USA Today, in 2015, named the Endless Wall Trail the best hiking trail in the U.S. national park system. Whitewater rafting has long been a mainstay of tourism on the New and Gauley Rivers, though kayaking has grown tremendously throughout West Virginia, outpacing the growth of the pastime nationally.

The region is also renowned as a paradise for golfers, boasting more than a score of courses within just an hours drive. This includes four at the famous Greenbrier, which sometimes hosted both the PGA and LIV tour and three at nearby Glade Springs Resort. Also, the Oakhurst Links, the first course in the U.S., is just over an hours drive.

Accessing the area is easy. The US-19 expressway travels through the heart of the region, and Interstates 77 and 64 area are an hour drive by expressway to the south at Beckley. Interstate 79 is a 90-minute drive by expressway to the north. The state capital, Charleston, is a 1 hour 45 minutes drive west and accessible by several routes.

For train travel, the Amtrak passenger stations on the Chicago-New York route are located half an hour to the south near Beckley and an hours drive east and west at Charleston and White Sulphur Springs.

Public airports that offer jet service are located 40 minutes to the south at Beckley and an hour west and east at Charleston and Lewisburg. For smaller aircraft, local airfields within a five-minute drive from the property accommodate small and private planes, providing options and convenient access for all types of travel.

Amidst the beautiful scenery of southern West Virginia lies the long, narrow 2,000-acre Bluestone Lake. This reservoir, the third largest lake in West Virginia, is popular for its fishing and other recreational activities. Bluestone Lake was formed by a concrete dam built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers across the New River to reduce flooding. Although the dam was started in 1941, its construction was delayed because of World War II, and it was not fully completed until 1952. The lake is nearly eleven miles long, with an area of 2,040 acres during summer pool, though the water level does change frequently. Water levels are drawn down four feet in winter to make room for melting snow and spring rain.

Bluestone Lake, Greenbrier River, Bluestone River, and the New River are great places for fishing, and it is said that New River is the best warm-water fishery in the state. Some of the species of fish available in the lake and river are bluegill, catfish, crappie, muskellunge, and various types of bass. New River bass have set some West Virginia state records.

In addition to fishing, Bluestone Lake is fantastic for enjoying all sorts of water activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing, and wake boarding. The lake has several boat ramps and a commercial marina for the boaters convenience, and there are no limits to the size of boats or motors that can be on the lake.

Bluestone Lake is part of the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area, which covers an area of 18,019 acres. The Wildlife Management Area is known for having some of the best hunting in the area, and hunters and trappers will be able to catch a variety of game including white-tail deer, turkey, fox, and other animals.

One great place to enjoy the lake is at Bluestone State Park. The park has ample accommodations for those who want to stay overnight. There are a variety of camp sites or, if you prefer a more comfortable stay, there are 26 cabins with TVs, showers, and other modern conveniences. Park visitors can take a walk on the hiking trails, play in the swimming pool, or rent game equipment to play croquet or horseshoes. The park also has weekly events with lots of fun activities.

In addition to all the fun activities on the lake, theres plenty more to do in the surrounding area. There are several other parks nearby, where you can enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities. You can experience some great whitewater on the New River. And the New River Gorge is well-known as a great place for rock climbing, with its many hard sandstone cliffs. If you want a break from outdoor activities, the nearby town of Hinton has many attractions. There are a variety of restaurants, shops and antique stores to browse, and museums to visit.

Historical and recreational interest located in the Bluestone Flat Top area includes the outdoor musical dramas Hatfields and McCoys and others shows performed at Grandview Park, near Beckley. Pipestem Resort with its myriad recreational facilities is only nine miles to the south and the 70,000 acres New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, center of some of the states best whitewater rafting and canoeing plays an integral part of the area. Of special note are Sandstone Falls and the Visitor Center, just north of Hinton; and Bluestone National Wild and Scenic River, which flows into Bluestone Lake within the park boundaries.

THE NEW RIVER

The New River is one of West Virginias most remarkable natural treasures and is widely considered one of the oldest river systems in North America. Despite its name, the river has carved its way through the Appalachian Mountains for millions of years, creating the spectacular gorge that defines much of southern West Virginia. Geologists estimate the river system may be anywhere from a few million to hundreds of millions of years old, making it far older than its name suggests.

Flowing northward from North Carolina through Virginia and into West Virginia, the New River is unusual because most major rivers in the eastern United States flow south or east. As it enters West Virginia, the river cuts through the rugged Appalachian Plateau, creating the dramatic canyon known today as the New River Gorge. The gorge exposes thousands of feet of ancient sandstone, shale, limestone, and coal-bearing rock layers.

The river is the centerpiece of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Americas newest national park. The park features towering cliffs, dense forests, waterfalls, and more than 50 miles of free-flowing river. Visitors come from around the world to enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, and scenic overlooks.

Highlights of the New River

One of the oldest river systems in North America.

Flows northward, unlike most eastern U.S. rivers.

Carves the spectacular New River Gorge through ancient Appalachian rock formations.

World-renowned destination for whitewater rafting and outdoor recreation.

Home to diverse wildlife, forests, and scenic overlooks throughout southern West Virginia.

The New River combines geological wonder, outdoor adventure, and stunning mountain scenery, making it one of West Virginias most celebrated natural landmarks.

THE GREENBRIER RIVER

The lower Greenbrier River possesses the excitement of life on one of the nations great wild rivers. The focus of a vast outdoor-recreation destination, it flows untamed out of the lofty Alleghenies, attracting anglers, paddlers, and naturalists from across the globe.

At 172 miles long, the Greenbrier drains over 1.5 million acres and is the longest undammed river left in the Eastern United States. It is primarily used for recreational pursuits and well known for its fishing, canoeing, kayaking and floating opportunities. Its upper reaches flow through the Monongahela National Forest, and it is paralleled for 77 miles by the Greenbrier River Trail, a rail trail which runs between the communities of Cass and North Caldwell.

It has always been a valuable water route, with the majority of the important cities in the watershed being established river ports. The river gives the receiving waters of the New River an estimated 30% of its water volume. Over three-fourths of the watershed is an extensive karstic (cavern system), which supports fine trout fishing, cave exploration and recreation. Many important festivals and public events are held along the river throughout the watershed.

The Greenbrier is formed at Durbin in northern Pocahontas County by the confluence of the East Fork Greenbrier River and the West Fork Greenbrier River, both of which are short streams rising at elevations exceeding 3,300 feet and flowing for their entire lengths in northern Pocahontas County. From Durbin the Greenbrier flows generally south-southwest through Pocahontas, Greenbrier and Summers Counties, past several communities including Cass, Marlinton, Hillsboro, Ronceverte, Fort Spring, Alderson, and Hinton, where it flows into the New River.

Along most of its course, the Greenbrier accommodated the celebrated Indian warpath known as the Seneca Trail (Great Indian Warpath). From the vicinity of present-day White Sulphur Springs the Trail followed Anthonys Creek down to the Greenbrier near the present Pocahontas-Greenbrier County line. It then ascended the River to the vicinity of Hillsboro and Droop Mountain and made its way through present Pocahontas County by way of future Marlinton, Indian Draft Run, and Edray.