5 miles of improved interior roads (graveled, ditched with culverts) wind through the property on gentle grades suitable for future residential development. Additionally, many more miles of forest trails provide superior access to nearly every part of the property

Professionally managed wildlife program developed to enhance the habitat, increase species diversity, promote the health of the resident wildlife and increase the carrying capacity.

Interesting moss-covered rock outcrops and rock cliffs

Permaculture lifestyle could be developed

Surrounded by large timber tracts and mountain farms in a nice rural neighborhood

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

Native sedges, rushes, ferns, songbirds, frogs, turtles, crawdads all enjoy the creeks

Located in peaceful Monroe County near Union, the county seat

Several ancient Heritage trees scattered about the forest estimated at 200-300 years old

Timber species include, oaks, walnut, poplar, maple, white pine, hemlock and hickories

Electricity is onsite

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

Diverse topography containing a mature forest, emerging forest, old fields, huge rock outcrops and ancient trees create a fascinating natural setting

Forest is a tremendous producer of life-giving Oxygen and a major sequester of carbon

Several dash-blueline streams flowing through the property

State maintained road frontage for superior access

Spectacular long-range views approaching 20 miles

High percentage of commercially operable ground supporting forestry, recreation and potential for numerous future cabin sites

Perfect for shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing.

Low taxes, low population density

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.701695(N), -80.597694(W)

Address: Laurel Creek Rd RT 2, Alderson, WV 24910; No 911 address is assigned to property without structures.

Elevation Range: 2307 ft. to 2740 ft. +/-

WATER

There are 2 dashed blue-line or intermittent streams that run long distances within the forest before merging into one stream and leaving the forest. Those intermittent streams are the beginning headwaters of Laurel Creek, and should flow during rain events and snow melt. Downstream, Laurel Creek becomes larger and supports Wolf Creek.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

Over the years, the property lines have been surveyed and painted. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

This property has been devoted to managed forestland for many years.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Monroe County and Greenbrier County School Districts

Public Elementary Schools:

Mountain View Elementary School, Union, Monroe County

Alderson Elementary School, Alderson, Greenbrier County

Public Middle Schools:

Mountain View Middle School, Union, Monroe County

Eastern Greenbrier Middle School, Fairlea, Greenbrier County

Public High Schools:

James Monroe High School, Union, Monroe County

Greenbrier East High School, Fairlea, Greenbrier County