Beckley Million-Dollar-View Home and Income Producing Assets

Taking advantage of an exceptional view, this three-bedroom home on the outskirts of Beckley boasts easy access to the State’s southern expressways and its medical and government centers. On two and a half acres near Fitzpatrick Park, it is 10 miles from America’s newest national park, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

ABOUT THE VIEW

The property commands exceptional views of the valley of the New River that extends nearly 20 miles into the distance. On a clear day, an observer in the house can look out across an arc of more than 120 degrees toward distant mountain peaks. At night, the lights of Beckley and Mabscott glitter softly below. Rooms within the house have been oriented to take advantage of the panorama.

HIGHLIGHTS

Amazing long-range views, including:

• Red Ash Knob, Beury Mountain, elevation 2708 ft., 16 miles
• Chestnut Knob, Mann Mountain, elevation 3,357 ft., 18 miles
• Walnut Knob, Big Sewell Mountain, elevation 3,442 ft. 17 miles
• Maxwell Hill, elevation 2540 ft. 2.8 miles
• Warden Knob, elevation 2600 ft., 4 miles
• Batoff Mountain, elevation 2,647 ft., 6 miles
• Garden Ground Mountain, elevation 2,809 ft., 12 miles
• Views over Beckley of the Veterans Hospital, the Beckley National Historic District, WVU Tech, and many others
• 2.47 acres +/-
• Income-producing 1999 Single-wide mobile home with separate utilities, monthly income of $500.00.
• An easement lease with the cell tower company of $558.00 per month
• Not in city limits
• Five-minute drive to Walmart

ABOUT THE HOME

• Outstanding brick ranch three bedroom, 2.5 bath home constructed circa. 1997
• Approximately 2,600 sq. ft.
• Great decks with benches for enjoying the million-dollar view
• Three bedrooms
• Two full baths
• One half bath
• Public water
• Natural gas
• Metal roof
• Brand new Elgin septic system
• Incredible oak custom-made kitchen and storage cabinets (local cabinet maker)
• Natural gas stove with griddle
• Dishwasher
• Window treatments convey
• Track lighting in the living room
• Ceiling fans with lights
• Excellent utility room with tons of oak custom-made cabinets
• Washer and dryer included in utility room
• Outstanding oak hardwood flooring
• Honeywell backup whole house generator
• Burnham natural gas boiler hot water heat
• Central air conditioning
• Finished heated lower level with multiple walkouts
• Burnham hot water natural gas boiler with baseboard hot water heat
• A.O. Smith natural gas water heater
• Huge living room with bay windows looking at “The View”
• Gorgeous oak front door with leaded glass panel center and leaded side panel front entry
• Solid oak spiral staircase to the lower level
• Anderson Windows
• Security system
• Large covered front porch
• Vinyl Privacy fence on the front yard
• Paved driveway
• Attached is two car garage with a 16-foot door and side passage door
• The garage includes double tub sink plus storage cabinets
• Detached storage outbuilding 10 x 20
• Garden space with chain link fencing
• Mounted swing in the lawn facing “The View”
• Hot tub facing ‘the view” on the lower covered patio
• Mature trees and landscaping
• Space for an inground swimming pool

ROOM DIMENSIONS – MAIN LEVEL

• Living room 20.2 x 16.9
• Breakfast nook 16.10 x 10.4
• Kitchen 11.11 x 12.8
• Hallway to garage 11.11 x 3.10
• Laundry/Utility Room 8.10 x 10.3
• Dining room 10.6 x 10.4
• Foyer 7.11 x 10.8
• Primary bedroom 13.4 x 11.4 and open balcony of The View 13.4 x 5.10
• Primary bathroom 9.9 x 11.11 with Walk-in closet 9.9 x 4.8
• Half bathroom 4.11 x 4.11
• Covered front porch 29.3 x 5.11
• Attached two car garage 21.4 x 25.5
• Open deck 37.1 x 10.5

ROOM DIMENSIONS – LOWEL LEVEL

• Center room 27.8 x 27.1
• Entry hallway 13.2 x 4.3
• Bedroom two 12.10 x 13.2
• Bedroom three 14.1 x 13.2
• Walk-in closet 7 x 4.10
• Staircase storage closet 10.8 x 7.2
• Lower full bathroom 8.6 x 9.10
• Electrical room 6.1 x 15.10 and front room 6.1 x 7.1
• West side patio 10.10 x 25.8
• Back patio with “The View” and hot tub 48 x 11.8

OUTBUILDING

Stick-built 10 x 20 garage with roll-up door.

SINGLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME

1999 14 x 70

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.757936°(N), -81.206634°(W)
Main Address: 215 Fitzpatrick Road, Fitzpatrick, Beckley, WV 25801
Mobile home address 197 Fitzpatrick Road, Fitzpatrick, Beckley, WV 25801
Elevation: 2595 ft. +/-

• 5 minutes to Beckley
• 5 minutes to Walmart
• 5 minutes to Interstate 77
• 8 minutes to the Veterans Hospital
• 10 minutes to Sophia
• 12 minutes to Sam’s Club and Lowes
• 12 minutes to the historic Black Knight Country Club
• 15 minutes to Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley
• 15 minutes to Glade Springs Resort and multiple golf courses
• 20 minutes to the Bechtel Scout Complex
• 20 minutes to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
• 20 minutes to Oak Hill
• 25 minutes to Princeton
• 30 minutes to Bluestone Lake, Hinton
• 35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park
• 30 minutes to Fayetteville
• 45 minutes to Athens and Concord University
• 25 minutes to Camp Creek State Park & Forest
• 50 minutes to Lewisburg
• 65 minutes to Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg
• 50 minutes to Charleston

WATER

The property is served by public water by Beckley Water Company

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 when the surface title search is being conducted. This property is being sold as SURFACE ONLY.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property has legal descriptions on public record as PT LOT 8 SEC 5 HIGHLAND ADD (P/O H/S) and PT LOT 8 SEC 5 HIGHLAND ADD (0.58 AC). The property is referenced in Town tax district 11 tax map 3002 as parcels 44 and 44.1. Tax parcel 44 includes a portion of the brick ranch home and the mobile home.

The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Beckley Water Company
Sewer: Brand new Elgin septic system for the ranch home. The mobile home is on its own septic.
Electricity: Appalachian Power
Telephone: Frontier Communications and others are available
Internet: Optimum and others are available
Natural Gas: Mountaineer
Cellphone Coverage: Good

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property fronts on Fitzpatrick Road Rt. 20.

ZONING

Raleigh County has some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Government and also the Health Department for regulations regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property has been used both as a primary residence for the brick ranch home and as an income-producing property, with mobile being used for rental property. The property also includes an easement lease agreement with a cell tower company.

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: Deed Book 754 Page 216
Raleigh County, West Virginia
Acreage: 2.47 acre +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Raleigh County (41), West Virginia
Town District (11)
Tax Map 3003 Parcels 44 and 44.1; Class 2 and 3
2022 Real Estate Taxes: $571.00

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Raleigh County School District
(A listing of the many Raleigh County schools and colleges is available on the internet.)

Public Elementary School:
Mabscott Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Park Middle School

Public High School:
Woodrow Wilson High School

Private Schools: Greater Beckley Christian School (K-12), Mabscott Christian Academy (K-12), Saint Francis DeSales Catholic School (K-8), Victory Baptist Academy (K-12)

Higher Education:
West Virginia University (Beckley Campus); Appalachian Bible College (Bradley); Concord University (Beaver Campus); Bluefield State College (Beaver Campus); Southern West Virginia Community College (Beckley Campus)

MEDICAL CARE (8 minutes)

Raleigh General Hospital is located off of Interstate 77 exit 44 on Harper Road, Beckley, WV.

VETERANS MEDICAL ( 8 minutes)

West Virginia has VA Hospitals in Beckley, Clarksburg, Martinsburg, and Huntington.

SURROUNDING AREA

The property is located in south-central West Virginia near McArthur and Crab Orchard, a rural community regarded for its blend of forest, farmland, and expressway access.

Two interstate expressways—I-64 and I-77—converge nearby, accommodating easy access to metro areas of the eastern U.S. The area is best known for its proximity to national parks and outdoor recreation. The property is approximately seven miles the Interstate 77 at Ghent, six miles from the Shady Spring exit on the I-64 expressway, and two miles from highway US-19, which is now being upgraded as an expressway.

The City of Beckley

The nearest municipality, Beckley, with a population of more than 17,000 residents, is among the largest cities in West Virginia and is the commercial center of the southern state. The city is the seat of Raleigh County, with a population of approximately 80,000. Beckley is the home of two hospitals and a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Many national chain stores and restaurants operate in the center and in adjacent communities.

Glade Springs

A gated community with an exclusive resort, Glade Springs has been an anchor for leisure living in West Virginia since its establishment in 1973. Glade is home to an estimated 1,500 residents, a quarter of whom live there seasonally; the 4,100-acre community boasts three world-class golf courses and a country-club environment.

Winterplace

The ski resort Winterplace is a drive approximately 15 minutes south of the property. The resort boasts nine lifts, 27 trails, night skiing, a snow-tubing park, and a new terrain park. Adjoining I-77, it’s easily accessible for millions of skiers from the southeastern U.S. and markets itself as “Where the South learns to ski!”

Little Beaver State Park

One of the most community-driven parks in the state park system, Little Beaver is a favorite local destination for fishing, hiking, biking, and camping. A drive less than five miles from the property accommodates easy access to outdoor recreation when national park facilities may be crowded. The park includes 18-acre Little Beaver Lake, ideal for flatwater kayaking, and a 46-site campground open year-round.

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

America’s newest national park, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve approaches within four miles of the property. The park has dramatically influenced the economic outlook of the region. Tourism officials estimate visitor traffic has more than doubled since the park was established two years ago. It may best be known as a destination for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting, though the immediate area is also highly regarded for fishing and hunting.

Grandview (National Park Area)

One of the chief destinations in the park, Grandview is named for its panoramic clifftop views of the New River Gorge. The gorge here is at its widest and deepest. The main overlook is among the most visited locations in the park. Since 1974, the summer outdoor dramas “Honey in the Rock” and “Hatfields & McCoys” have attracted visitors to its Cliffside Amphitheatre.

Glade Creek Trails  (National Park Area)

Maintained by the National Park Service, the Glade Creek trail system includes more than 15 miles of forest trails that shadow the creek and visit wetlands, waterfalls, and some of the most remote reaches in the national park. Glade is also a beloved trout stream, and its swimming holes are popular in summer. Back-country trails wander into forest that many visitors have yet to explore.