The Green Bank Cabin sits on 18.69 acres containing a mix of old farm fields mature woodland and adjoins the Monongahela National Forest. This varied landscape creates the perfect recreational property. Infrastructure includes a 1700’+/- two story cabin plus full basement, electric, phone, well-septic, and numerous ATV and hiking trails with several more cabin sites.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 18+/- adjoining the mighty Monongahela National Forest in Pocahontas County, WV
• 1700’ cabin set on a high hill overlooking majestic mountains
• Old fields with flat ground provide several more private cabin sites
• Electric, well, septic, phone in place
• Excellent access with frontage on a low traffic, 4-season state maintained road
• Dark skies with little or no light pollution for star and planet gazing
• Wildlife is abundant with several fur bearing species represented
• Winged wildlife includes eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, and Neotropical songbirds
• Short drive to Snowshoe Ski Resort, Green Bank Telescope and Cass Railroad
• Varied topography interspersed with flats and hillside
• Elevations run from 3248’ to 3465’
• Land legacy of wildlife management coupled with outstanding long-term forest stewardship
• Nice network of improved roads and interior trails provide access to nearly every corner
• Nearby is the Greenbrier River and River Trail – perfect for anglers and water recreation enthusiasts
• Spectacular long range views
• A good percentage of commercially – operable ground supporting farming, forestry, recreation and potential for numerous future cabin sites
• Completely private setting
• Low taxes, low population density, little or no light pollution

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 38.471873°(N), -79.764454°(W)
Address: Green Bank Road, Arbovale, WV 24915
Elevation Range: 3246 ft. to 3437 ft. +/-

CABIN

• 1700+/- sq ft two story cabin plus a full 1200’+/- sq ft basement
• 13’ x 13′ Kitchen’ with nice hardwood cabinets, solid surface counters, refrigerator, electric stove
• 13’ x 23′ Living room – very sunny
• 6’ x 10’ full bathroom
• 12’ x 40’ open loft upstairs with skylights – sliding doors open to 3’ x 8’ porch
• 11’ x 11’ main floor bedroom
• 10’ x 13’ main floor bedroom
• Wood/coal stove supplies heat for the house
• 40 gallon Rudd electric water heater
• Ceiling fans in all rooms
• Washer and Dryer in basement
• Large double sink for canning etc. in basement
• Antique wood cooking stove in basement (functions)
• 200 amp electric service, drilled well and septic system in place
• Shingle roof
• Vinyl siding for low maintenance
• Concrete basement floor, carpet and vinyl flooring downstairs and carpet upstairs
• Garage door and single entry door in basement

FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES

Complementing the property’s old fields and aesthetic attributes is a timber resource that is well positioned for value appreciation over the coming decade. With an attractive species mix, adequate stocking levels, and favorable diameter class distribution, the timber amenity represents a strong component of value to the investor. This well managed timber resource can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership in terms of potential harvest revenue and can be managed to provide cash flow opportunities to offset holding cost and long-term asset appreciation.

WILDLIFE

Green Bank Cabin has an abundant wildlife population. The mixture of mature forest, emerging forest, farm fields, old fruit trees, coupled with the abundant water supply from the creek and springs, create the perfect wildlife habitat. The hardwood forest produces tons of acorns. White tail deer, wild turkey, squirrel, raccoon, fox and many species of songbirds and raptors make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find a property that has a better mix of wildlife as there has been little to no hunting pressure for many years.

WATER

Drilled water well on site. Some ephemeral creeks that flow during snow melt and rain events.

MINERAL RESOURCES

All rights the owner has will convey with the property.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property has a boundary survey and plat prepared by William E. Dilley, L.L.S. in 1985, and made a part of a prior deed of record. A little over 1200 feet of boundary is common with the Monongahela National Forest, which is usually kept painted by the USFS, while another 3/10 mile of boundary is frontage on state road. Other portions of the property boundary are evidenced by old fencing. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

• Electric: on site
• Water: Drilled water well
• Sewer: Septic system installed
• Telephone: Onsite
• Internet: Possibly Frontier or Hugh’s Net
• Cellphone Coverage: None available. This is a Quiet Zone due to the Green Bank Radio Observatory being nearby.

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property has slightly over 3/10 mile of frontage on Green Bank Road, WV RT 4, providing direct access to the public road system.
Pocahontas County currently has no zoning outside of corporations and flood zone areas. 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 septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property is currently devoted to older fields, the cabin area, and forestland. A breakdown, as determined from aerial photography is as follows:

Cabin area and Fields: 3 acres +/-
Forestland: 15 acres +/-

(This summary is only an estimation of 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 305, Pages 287 & 289
Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Acreage: 18.69 acres +/-.
Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
POCAHONTAS COUNTY (38), WEST VIRGINIA
GREENBANK DISTRICT (4)

Map 40 Parcel 22; BUFFALO MTN 2 AC; 2017 Real Estate Taxes: $252.28
Map 40 Parcel 23; BUFFALO MTN 6.8 AC; 2017 Real Estate Taxes: $82.74
Map 51 Parcel 19.2; BUFFALO MTN 8 AC; 2017 Real Estate Taxes: $62.87

TOTAL 2017 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $397.89

THE SURROUNDING AREA

Pocahontas County, West Virginia, is set deep in the Allegheny Mountains, separating West Virginia from Virginia, and called “the birthplace of rivers”. The Greenbrier, Gauley, Elk, Cherry, Cranberry, Tygart Valley, Williams, and Shavers Fork of the Cheat rivers all begin in these pristine mountains. The area is rooted in its crystal clear streams, native brook trout, roaring waterfalls, and unique history.

Pocahontas County is a Mountain Playground. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound from Hunting on private lands and the Monongahela National Forest, and Fishing in the Greenbrier River, Shavers Fork, Buffalo Lake and the countless native trout streams, Snow Skiing at Snowshoe, and Mountain Biking at Seneca State Forest and the Greenbrier River Trail.

In historic Durbin, WV, you have the opportunity to ride & experience the sights and sounds of one of the rarest steam locomotives in existence. The DURBIN FLYER Excursion Train is powered by a rare steam locomotive; Old #3 is one of only three operating Climax geared logging locomotives on earth!

For the water enthusiast, the Greenbrier River is the last un-dammed river east of the Mississippi and offers a great float/canoe/kayak experience. The fishing for small mouth bass is considered excellent. The Greenbrier River trail is an 86-mile rails to trails system and offers exceptional hiking and biking opportunities along the scenic Greenbrier River.

Within a short drive you are located some of the finest recreational facilities in West Virginia. Snowshoe Ski Resort, whitewater rafting / fishing on the Tygart, New River and Gauley Rivers, the 48,000 acre Cranberry Wilderness, the 80,000 acre New River National Gorge National Park, and whitewater rafting / fishing on the New River and Gauley Rivers. Five other area state parks and state forests offer unlimited hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding and rock climbing opportunities. Snowshoe Ski Resort is a leisurely drive through some of the most scenic country on the East Coast. The world renowned Greenbrier Resort, home of the PGA tour, is just 1 ½ hour drive. Several other area golf courses are available in the area. 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 state forests offer unlimited hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, and rock climbing opportunities.

Spruce Knob, Seneca Rocks, The Cass Scenic Railroad in Cass and the National Radio Observatory in Green Bank are other area attractions that make this region of the state one of the most sought after to live and play.

THE MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

The Monongahela National Forest was established in 1920 and is encompasses about one million acres. Located in the north central highlands of West Virginia, the Monongahela straddles the highest ridges in the State. Elevation ranges from just under 1000′ to 4863′ above sea level. Variations in terrain and precipitation have created one of the most ecologically diverse National Forests in the country.

Visitors to this beautiful forest enjoy breathtaking vistas, peaceful country roads, gently flowing streams, and glimpses of the many species of plants and animals that inhabit the Forest. You will also see a ‘working’ forest, which produces timber, water, grazing, minerals and recreational opportunities for the region and nation.

The landscape goals for management of the Monongahela are for a largely natural appearing and diverse forest, which provides outstanding dispersed recreation opportunities and supporting developed facilities. Dispersed recreation opportunities abound for hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking and so on. Developed sites provide the tourism destination facilities and base camps so important to the efforts of local Convention and Visitor Bureaus, local communities, and other non-government agencies. Forest Plan Management Prescriptions favor non-motorized recreation for ecological reasons.

The forest is noted for its rugged landscape with spectacular views, blueberry thickets, highland bogs and “sods”, and open areas with exposed rocks. In addition to the second-growth forest trees, the wide range of botanical species found includes rhododendron, laurel on the moist west side of the Allegheny Front, and cactus and endemic shale barren species on the drier eastern slopes.

There are 230 known species of birds inhabiting the MNF: 159 are known to breed there, 89 are Neotropical migrants; 71 transit the forest during migration, but do not breed there, and 17 non-breeding species are Neotropical. The Brooks Bird Club (BBC) conducts an annual bird banding and survey project in the vicinity of Dolly Sods Scenic Area during migration (August – September). The forest provides habitat for 9 federally listed endangered or threatened species: 2 bird species, 2 bat species, 1 subspecies of flying squirrel, 1 salamander species, and 3 plant species. Fifty other species of rare/sensitive plants and animals also occur in the forest.

Larger animals and game species found in the forest include black bear, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, gray and fox squirrels, rabbits, snowshoe hare, woodcock, and grouse. Limited waterfowl habitat exists in certain places. Furbearers include beaver, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, river otter, raccoon and mink. Other hunted species include coyotes, skunks, opossums, woodchucks, crows, and weasels. There are 12 species of game (pan) fish and 60 species of non-game or forage fish. Some 90% of the trout waters of West Virginia are within the forest.

THE GREENBRIER RIVER

At 162 miles long, the Greenbrier is the longest untamed (unblocked) 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 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 and made its way through present Pocahontas County by way of future Marlinton, Indian Draft Run, and Edray.

NEARBY HISTORIC GREENBRIER COUNTY

Lewisburg, which is 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 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 two summer-season 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 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 employed 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 nearby 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 in the area – including Oakhurst Links, America’s first golf course, where guests play using old style hickory-handled clubs and ground-burrowing golf balls!

The Greenbrier County Airport with WV’s longest runway provides daily flights to Atlanta and Washington DC. 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.