1227 Keister Rd

OVERVIEW *Convenient access to the town of Lewisburg and the amenities of the Greenbrier Resort *The farm's privacy and rural character make it an accessible retreat with broad appeal *50 +/- acres = 20 acres in fields; 30+/- acres in forestland *900 +/- sq. ft. farmhouse built in 1942, with 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms *A blue-line stream runs along and through the northwestern portion of the property for about 1/4 mile *Greenbrier County is the state's 2nd largest county and one of the least populated *Major retailers, restaurants, and a modern hospital are found in Lewisburg, a 15-minute drive *1 hour 45 minutes to the Snowshoe Resort, WV largest ski resort and events destination *All mineral rights in title will convey *Suitable for Off - Grid and a rewarding permaculture lifestyle *A quiet private farm lane provides access to paved state roads *Superior access by state maintained paved roads - FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery *Fur bearing wildlife - deer, bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, opossum *Winged wildlife - eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys and Neotropical songbirds *Timber species include oaks, poplar, maple and hickories *The forest and field grasses produce life-giving Oxygen and store Carbon dioxide Spectacular long-range views *Ideal for recreational activities: shooting sports, ATV & horseback riding, hiking, camping, and nature viewing *Low taxes, low population density *Surrounded by large timber tracts and farms in a nice rural neighborhood *Darkest of skies with little or no light pollution for star and planet gazing 20 +/- acres of rich soil offer numerous spots for gardens and to grow hay and various crops *Some "Heritage" trees scattered about estimated at 150+ years old *Electricity and telephone onsite *Elevations ranging from 2165 ft. to 2264 ft. +/- *Jet air service to Chicago O'Hare and Washington DC Dulles *Easy access to Interstates I-64, I-77, I-81 and I-79 LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.869896°(N), -80.349263°(W) Address: 1227 Keister Road, Lewisburg, WV 24901 Elevation Range: 2165 ft. to 2264 ft. +/- AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES *The property has about 20 acres of nice laying meadows. *A fruit orchard would flourish here. There is a magnificent quince tree and a few apple pear and apple trees scattered about which were part of the original homestead. *The production of Maple Syrup is popular in this region and the property has the maple tree resource to produce gallons of high-grade syrup. *Crops of black walnuts, acorns, beechnuts and hickory nuts are produced each year. *Making honey is also a well-established industry in the area. FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES The timber resource, consisting of about 30 acres, is well positioned for long-term timber income as well as value appreciation over the coming decades. With an attractive species mix, the timber amenity represents a strong component of value to the investor. The forest resource is composed of quality Appalachian hardwoods. The forest can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership in terms of potential harvest revenue. Capital Timber Value of the timber and pulpwood has not been determined at this time. The forest's predominately well-drained upland terrain has led to a resource dominated by hardwood species. Overall, the species composition is highly desirable and favors hardwood types, consisting primarily of, Sugar Maple, Poplar, Red Oak/Scarlet Oak, White Oak/Chestnut Oak, Soft Maple, Hickory, and a host of associated species (birch, sourwood, black gum, beech). The forest is healthy and there are no signs of pest infestations of Gypsy Moth. The Emerald Ash Borer, which has inundated the entire Northeast US, is present and the Ash component will significantly decline over the next decade. The Eastern Hemlock species is under siege by the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and the hemlock will continue to decline over the next decade. There have been no forest fires in recent memory.