OVERVIEW

Private Country Estate near Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Excellent opportunity, 1860s-era country home with four bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and 2008 sq. ft. living space. Located a short drive from Lewisburg, this is a fantastic location for someone who wants to live in a quiet farming community and, if necessary, to live off-grid. This 5-acre property includes a historic brick home with five wood-burning fireplaces. The location has access via a private lane. The house has a spring and could be used as a water source for off-grid living. Much of the work for preppers is done. Included are a barn, outbuildings, and a root cellar. Most of the remaining work is cosmetic. Recent renovations include cherry-insulated pane windows, a metal roof, a propane Generac backup generator, a new drilled well, solid cherry trim galore, and more. The front porch is a great spot to enjoy the country, with shade from a large tree in the front yard.

HISTORIC LEWISBURG AND GREENBRIER COUNTY

Lewisburg, the commercial center of the Greenbrier Valley and the Greenbrier County seat was voted the Coolest Small Town in America in 2011, combining the warmth of a close community with the sophistication of more urban locations. The Lewisburg history is well-known. The downtown offers year-round live productions presented at the State Professional Theatre of WV, Carnegie Hall, distinctive dining venues, antique shops, award-winning galleries/boutiques, and two summer-season farmer’s markets. There is also a modern hospital, all attendant medical facilities, and many big box stores.

Lewisburg is home to 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 in county/state government, tourism, hospitality, medical, education, retail, construction, wood products, mining, and agriculture.

The world-renowned Greenbrier Resort, a 10,000-acre world-class luxury 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, is home to the PGA tour, the “Greenbrier Classic,” and has restaurants and shops open to the public. It also serves as the summer practice facility for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints.

The Greenbrier County Airport, with WV’s longest runway, is just 15 minutes away. A picturesque train ride from near White Sulphur Springs connects the area to DC, Phili, Chicago, and many other locations. DC is 4 hours away by car, and Charlotte is only 3.

Within an hour’s drive are located some of the finest recreational facilities in West Virginia: Winterplace Ski Resort, the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake, Pipestem State Park and Resort, the 80,000-acre New River National Gorge National Park, and whitewater rafting/fishing on the New River and Gauley Rivers. The new 10,600-acre Boy Scout High Adventure Camp, Summit (home to the US and World Jamboree) offers weekend visitors ziplining and canopy tours, ropes courses, climbing and repelling, mountain biking, as well as BMX and skate plazas. Five other area state parks and forests offer unlimited hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, and rock-climbing opportunities.

Snowshoe Ski Resort is a 90-minute drive through some of the most scenic country on the East Coast and provides the opportunity to visit the historic Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Historic brick 2-story home in a pastoral setting
• Easy 15-minute drive to Lewisburg, Coolest City
• 2008 square foot +/- home
• A home in the country with many new improvements
• Constructed circa 1860
• 06 acres +/- by modern survey
• Zoned electric baseboard heat
• Modern water conditioning system installed
• Solid cherry woodwork installed, plus more is on hand
• New metal roof
• New chimney caps
• Fresh whitewash of the exterior
• New Generac propane backup whole house generator
• Modern underground propane tank
• New drilled well with ample gallons per minute
• Newly replaced septic system
• New electric service
• High-speed Wi-Fi by Frontier
• A spring is located near the house – you can be prepared to live off-grid!
• Four bedrooms
• Two baths, one full and one half bath
• Large covered front porch 30.8 x 7.3
• Outstanding deck that could be boxed in
• Wonderful solid cherry replacement windows
• Track lighting
• Primitive fireplace mantles
• Beautiful vintage staircase
• Sheds and outbuilding
• Spacious kitchen cabinetry
• Solid cherry front entrance door with
• Wild and Wonderful Greenbrier County
• Beautiful pastoral views
• Located in a farming community
• Washer and dryer hookup on the entry-level
• Ceiling fans
• Vintage limestone base root cellar with workshop upper section
• Excellent recreational area for kids and adults
• Low property taxes
• Easy drive to Greenbrier State Forest
• 15-minute drive to golf at the Lewisburg Elks Club
• 20-minute drive to Greenbrier Sporting Club Golf Course
• 15 minutes to the Robert C. Byrd medical clinic
• Greenbrier Valley Medical Center Hospital, a 20-minute drive
• Catch and release trout stream nearby
• Easy drive to Roanoke’s jet airport
• Amtrak train station at nearby White Sulphur Springs
• Fur-bearing – deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum
• Winged wildlife – eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys, and Neotropical songbirds
• * Square footage is derived from public records

HOME DETAILS

ROOM SIZES

• Room name – size
• Kitchen 13.5 x 12.11
• Dining area 18.4 x 14.8
• Living Room 20.5 x 14.2
• Library 11 x 12.4
• Half bath 5.10 x 4.11
• Utility room 18.4 x 16.5
• Storage room 5.10 x 7.7
• Covered front porch 30.8 x 7.3
• Deck 17.3 x 23.6

Upstairs

• Full bath 7.4 X 8
• Bedroom one 12.10 x 11.11
• Bedroom two 12.10 x 12.2
• Bedroom three 11 x 11.6
• Bedroom four 11 x 12.7
• Hall 7.4 x 19.1

WILDLIFE

Years of progressive wildlife management practices in the area have created the ideal wildlife preserve. Early on, management goals promoted overall wildlife health, facilitated game harvest, developed wildlife viewing areas, increased carrying capacity, and increased species diversity.

The local creeks and the Greenbrier River significantly contribute to the local ecosystem’s richness and diversity of plants and animals.

Many animals live year-round around the edges of the farm, including raccoons, opossums, turtles, salamanders, newts, crayfish, muskrats, bullfrogs, eagles, hawks, and redwing blackbirds.

The diverse tree species in the community create the perfect wildlife habitat. The “edge effect” created between farm fields, hollows, and ridges benefits all the resident wildlife. Bald eagles, red-tail hawks, whitetail deer, black bears, wild turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, foxes, and many species of songbirds, owls, and raptors make up the resident wildlife population.

The nearby hardwood forests provide an essential nutrient source and produce hard mast, including acorns, hickory nuts, beech nuts, and black walnuts. Soft mast includes stag horn sumac, black cherry, tulip poplar seeds, maple seeds, autumn olive berries, and blackberries.

RECREATION

The Five Acre Country Estate near historic Lewisburg offers matchless nearby recreational opportunities.

Nature viewing is first in a line of recreational activities. Attentive wildlife management has been practiced, and equal consideration has been extended to increasing the numbers and diversity of species, including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls, and hawks.

Stargazing-Planet Observation
Areas of the property still experience near-complete darkness, allowing visitors to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder.

Water sports enthusiasts will find the nearby Milligan Creek and the Greenbrier River ideal for swimming, wading, canoeing, fishing, kayaking,

Mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking are popular activities.
The land may be used for hunting, hiking, or ATV riding. The popular Greenbrier River rail trail is an easy drive.

Shooting sports devotees find all the land and privacy needed to enjoy:

• paintball-airsoft-laser tag and archery tag
• Shotgun sport shooting, including skeet, trap, double trap, and sporting clays with rifle and handgun shooting: bullseye, silhouette, western, bench rest, long-range, and fast draw.
• Archery and crossbow competition shooting are popular local sports.
• Plain ole’ plinking: Grandpa’s old twenty-two single-shot rifle and a few tin cans make a fun day.

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.896759, – 80.443035
Address: 3715 Unus Road, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Elevation Range: 2175 ft. +/-

• 10 minutes to I-64
• 15 minutes to Lewisburg
• 20 minutes to Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg, WV
• 25 minutes to The Greenbrier Resort and White Sulphur Springs
• 50 minutes to Beckley
• 90 minutes to Roanoke, VA
• 20 minutes to Greenbrier State Forest, Harts Run, WV
• 40 minutes to Beartown State Park
• 45 minutes to Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
• 60 minutes to Watoga State Park
• 60 minutes to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Sandstone
• 60 minutes to Bluestone Lake, Hinton
• 90 minutes to New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville
• 1 hour 15 minutes to Summersville Lake, Summersville
• 60 minutes to Lake Moomaw, Virginia

WATER

The property includes a spring, so be prepared to live off-grid if necessary. The home is served by a newly drilled well that the owner says produces ample gallons per minute.

MINERAL RESOURCES

West Virginia is one of the states in the US that has two ownership titles, those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. All rights the owner has will convey with the property. A mineral title search could be conducted by a title attorney at the same time as the surface title search is being conducted.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property was surveyed by Charles Smith with Greenbrier Professional Surveys in March 2021. The new survey plat shows 5.06 acres, more or less. The property is being sold by the boundary, not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Private well with ample water supply
Sewer: New septic system
Electricity: First Energy
Telephone: Frontier landline is available
Internet:  High-speed Frontier DLS is in place
Cellphone Coverage: Average, depending upon the carrier

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property is accessed from Unus Road via a recorded Right of Way.

ZONING

Greenbrier County is subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. Prospective buyers should consult the County Commission and the Health Department for details regarding zoning, building codes, and septic system installation.

Information can be found at the county website: http://greenbriercounty.net/ordinances.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The home grounds’ open area contains about five acres.

(This summary estimates current property use as determined from aerial photography. It is made subject to the estimation of property boundaries and any errors in the interpretation of land use type from the aerial photography utilized.)

DEED AND TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: Deed Book 626 Page 200
Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Acreage: 5.06 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Greenbrier County (13), West Virginia
Frankford District (07)
Tax Map 13 Parcel 24 Class 3

2023 Real Estate Taxes: $727.00

SCHOOLS

Greenbrier County School District

Public Elementary School:
Lewisburg or Frankford Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Eastern Greenbrier Middle School

Public High School:
Greenbrier East High School

Colleges:
New River Community and Technical College (Lewisburg campus)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Private Schools:
Greenbrier Episcopal School (PK-8)
Greenbrier Valley Academy (2-8)
Lewisburg Baptist Academy (PK-12)
Renick Christian School (2-7)
Seneca Trail Christian Academy (PK-12)

HISTORIC GREENBRIER COUNTY

Lewisburg, the Greenbrier County seat, was 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, and year-round farmer’s markets.

Greenbrier Valley Medical Center is a modern hospital and all attendant medical facilities, along with the many big box stores.

Lewisburg is also home to the 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 in county/state government, tourism, hospitality, medical, education, retail, construction, wood products, mining, and agriculture.

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 is home to the PGA tour, the “Greenbrier Classic.” Several other area golf courses are available– including Oakhurst Links, America’s first golf course, where guests play using old-style hickory-handled clubs and ground-burrowing golf balls.

A picturesque train ride from White Sulphur Springs connects the area to DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and many other locations. By car, DC is 4 hours away, and Charlotte is only 4.

Within a two-hour drive are 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 forests offer unlimited hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, and rock-climbing opportunities. Snowshoe Ski Resort is a 120-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 a 90-minute drive.

THE GREENBRIER RIVER – THE MOST CHARMING RIVER IN WEST VIRGINIA

Plan the day, morning or evening. Only a 20-minute drive from the property is your water adventure destination at Alderson. Bring the boats, poles, and swimming or have a wonderful drive along the waterfront. Park access points, Kayak Chutes, and a walking historic bridge over the river, plus more at nearby Alderson. At 162 miles long, the Greenbrier is the longest untamed (unblocked) river in the Eastern United States. It is primarily used for recreational pursuits and is well known for its fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and floating opportunities. Its upper reaches flow through the Monongahela National Forest.

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.

It has always been a valuable water route, with most of the important cities in the watershed being riverports. 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.

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 Anthony’s 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. It went through present-day Pocahontas County through future Marlinton, Indian Draft Run, and Edray.

The Greenbrier River is one of the most charming rivers in West Virginia. At more than 150 miles long, it has great rural scenery, rich history, and excellent fishing. The Greenbrier was a Native American warpath and had a big role in developing the region’s early timber industry. Today, it offers some of the best recreation opportunities in the state, including very productive fishing spots. The smallmouth fishing in the Greenbrier is world-class. On a typical fishing day, you’ll see expert fly fishers tossing hand-tied flies from guided rafts, novices wading with push-button casting rods, and everyone in between. If you like to wade, you’ll find plenty of access points in and along the Greenbrier River. If you prefer to float, the river has great paddling on one of the longest undammed rivers in the east.

The Greenbrier River is the longest free-flowing river in the Eastern US.

The Greenbrier River is the largest tributary of the New River, draining the western slope of the Great Eastern Divide into Pocahontas, Greenbrier, and Summers Counties of West Virginia. It is a busy, user-friendly Smallmouth bass gem and one of the longest free-flowing, non-impeded rivers in the East.

With water levels driven by rainfall and cave drainage, this river is usually warmed and ready to fish by mid-April. Flows remain dependable until mid-July/through September under normal circumstances. Late Summer storms and a Fall hurricane or two extend the season in our favor. The rising and falling water levels also stir up bait fish and other food deposits, making things interesting enough to keep anglers anxious and actively pursuing Greenbrier bass well into the late fall season.

Characteristics of the Greenbrier River:

• Reasonably easy access
• Remote floatable sections
• Varied wildlife sightings
• Ease of floatability
• Good for all ages
• Good fish production in the 10″-16″ range
• Good for all forms of water recreation

GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL

West Virginia State Parks operates the 77-mile-long trail, a former C&O railroad grade now used for hiking, bicycling, ski-touring, horseback riding, and wheelchair use. The trail passes through numerous small towns, traversing 35 bridges and two tunnels as it winds along the valley. Most of the trail is adjacent to the free-flowing Greenbrier River and surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains’ peaks.

MEDICAL CARE (8.8 mi.)  (14 minutes)

The acclaimed Robert C. Byrd Clinic, a part of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, is an easy drive from the farm.

VETERANS MEDICAL (55 miles) (1 hour)

West Virginia has VA Hospitals in Clarksburg, Martinsburg, Beckley, and Huntington. The Beckley, WV Hospital is about a 55-mile drive.  Nearby Salem, VA, Veterans Hospital is about a 90-minute drive. The nearby Shamrock VA Medical Clinic in Ronceverte is a 20-minute drive.