OVERVIEW

Welcome to Taylor’s Ridge, a beautifully maintained 6.142-acre homeplace and hobby farm nestled on a ridge of mighty Kenney Mountain in scenic Summers County, West Virginia. Located just minutes from Talcott, this move-in ready property offers modern living, guest accommodations, and a fully operational hobby farm in a peaceful mountain setting.

Taylor’s Ridge Homeplace and Hobby Farm is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey rural property with modern amenities, guest accommodations, and a working farm infrastructure. Whether you are seeking a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or legacy homestead, this property is ready to welcome you home.

KEENEY MOUNTAIN AND TAYLOR’S RIDGE:
A Ridge of Quiet Majesty

Nestled in the heart of Summers County, West Virginia, Keeney Mountain—also known by names like Keeneys Knobs and Kenney Knobs—is a striking feature of the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, a region known for its folded terrain and scenic vistas. Though not the highest peak in the county (that title belongs to nearby Keeney Knob, which rises to 3,921 feet), Keeney Mountain itself reaches an impressive elevation of 3,369 feet (1,027 meters).

Keeney Mountain Location & Topography

• Coordinates: 37.719564°N, -80.7923069°W
• Topo Map: Featured on the Talcott USGS topographic map
• Nearby Towns: Hinton, Alderson, Bellepoint, and Meadow Bridge are all within a 10-mile radius

Keeney Mountain is classified as a ridge, meaning it has a long, narrow crest that stretches across the landscape. This geological formation is typical of the Appalachian region.

Natural Environment

The mountain is surrounded by dense forests, winding trails, and neighboring knobs like Elk Knob, Bald Knob, and Stonelick Knob, which add to the area’s rugged charm. While specific recreational activities aren’t well-documented, the terrain suggests opportunities for:

• Hiking and backpacking
• Nature observation and photography
• Seasonal hunting and foraging

Cultural & Regional Significance

Though not widely known outside the region, Keeney Mountain holds local importance as part of the broader Appalachian landscape. Its proximity to small towns and its place within the county’s topography make it a landmark for residents and a point of interest for geographers and nature lovers alike.

Climate & Weather

Based on data from nearby Bluestone Lake, Keeney Mountain experiences:

• Mild summers with average highs around 84°F in July
• Winters can sometimes be cold and snowy
• Moderate precipitation, peaking in July at around 4.19 inches

This climate supports a rich diversity of flora and fauna, making the mountain a quiet haven for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for those seeking solitude

Residence

• 2022 Clayton Homes 1528 SF doublewide on permanent concrete block foundation
• 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths in immaculate condition, clean and well cared for
• The primary bathroom includes a marble and glass oversize shower.
• Central heat and air conditioning for year around comfort
• Large eat-in kitchen with a large island.
• Vented exhaust hood above the range
• New drilled well and state-approved septic system.
• Spacious layout with natural light with farm and mountain views
• Brand New Quality Front Porch Just Added
• Concrete Block Foundation
• School Bus Route

CLAYTON HOME ROOM DIMINSIONS

• Living Room 19.10 x 12.9
• Kitchen 11.6 x 12.9
• Dining Area 9.1 x 12.9
• Master Bedroom 13.11 x 12.9
• Master Bath 8.9 x 12.4
• Master Walk In Closet 4.10 x 12.4
• Bedroom Two 10.5 x 12.9
• Bedroom Three 10.5 x 12.9
• Hallway Full Bath 6.7 x 8.3
• Hallway 15 x 3.9
• Utility Room 12.10 x 8.3
• Front Porch 8 x 11
• Back Porch 6 x 6

Guest Cottage

• 32 X 11.6
• Porch 11.6 X 8
• Separate Guest Quarters For Family, Friends, Or Short-Term Rental Potential
• Large Room With A Kitchenette
• Bedroom
• Bathroom With Toilet, Sink And Shower
• Ready For Immediate Use
• 200 Amp Breaker Box
• Separate But Matching Portable Outbuilding 16 x 10
• Separate Electric Meter
• Separate Drilled Well
• Separate Septic System
• Tankless Water Heater
• Heating Source Is Electric Space

HOBBY FARM FEATURES

• Fenced Areas For The Alpine Goats, Chickens, Turkeys, And More.
• Ideal Setup For Horses, Livestock, Or Market Gardening
• Barn, Large Tractor Shed, Mini Greenhouse, And Multiple Outbuildings.
• Room To Expand Or Customize For Your Agricultural Vision.
• A Homeplace And A Farm With Four Seasons To Enjoy
• Some Existing Fruit Trees
• Excellent Gardening Areas
• Private Driveway
• Tractor Shed Barn Has Electric And Water 21 X 45
• Like New Sturdi-Bilt Portable Greenhouse 8 X 10
• Older Small Wooden Shed 8.9 X 6.4
• Older Woodshed 7 X 9
• Like New Portable Grey And White Garage Outbuilding 20 X 10
• Large Pole Barn Shed With Stalls 34 X 19

LOCATION & LIFESTYLE

• High Elevation On Kenney Mountain With Privacy And Panoramic Views
• Minutes From Talcott, Home Of The John Henry Legend And Big Bend Tunnel
• Close To Bluestone Lake, Pipestem Resort, And New River Gorge National Park
• Quiet Rural Setting With Easy Access To Recreation, History, And Community Charm

HIGHLIGHTS

• Almost Heaven Summers County
• Incredible Long Range Eastern Views
• Superior State Highway With Excellent Maintenance By The WVDOH
• 6.142 Acres +/- By Recent Survey
• Absolutely Immaculate 2022 Clayton Home With Three Bedrooms And Two Baths
• Brand New Incredible Construction Pressure Treated Lumber Front Porch 8’ X 11’
• Clayton Home Back Porch 6’ X 6’
• Separate Guest Cottage 32’ X 11’6” Plus Covered Front Porch 8’ X 11”6”
• Excellent Pole Barn Shed 34’ X 19’
• Tractor Shed 21’ X 45’ With Electricity And Water
• Recent Model Portable Building 16’ X 10’
• Recent Model Portable Sturdi-Bilt Greenhouse 8’ X 10’
• Stick Built Woodshed 7’ X 9’
• Older Stick-Built Outbuilding 8’9” X 6’4”
• Recent Model Portable Outbuilding Near The Clayton Home 20’ X 10’
• Low Property Taxes
• Near The Greenbrier River
• Historical Sites Near By
• The John Henry Park
• Shopping Is Nearby
• Excellent Hunting
• Confluence Of 3 Rivers Is Nearby At Hinton
• Bluestone Lake, Boating, Skiing, Fishing
• Bluestone Wildlife Management Public Area Is Nearby
• Easy drive to Winterplace ski resort
• Golfing is nearby at the Elks Country Club at Willowood
• Bluestone and Pipestem state parks are an easy drive

LOCATION

Google Coordinates:  37°42’27.5″N 80°46’03.6″W
Address: 5144 Judson Road, Hinton, WV, 25951
Elevation Range: 2659 ft

Drive Times (approximate)

Towns
Alderson: 20 minutes
Athens and Concord University: 40 minutes
Beckley: 50 minutes
Hinton: 20 minutes
Lewisburg: 40 minutes
Princeton: 55 minutes

AIRPORTS

The Hinton/Alderson Grass Strip Airport Is In Nearby Pence Springs
Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 45 Minutes
Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 Hour

Yeager International Airport Is Located In Charleston, WV  2 Hours

RECREATION
Avian Center – Three Rivers Avian Center: 40 Minutes
Golf – Black Knight Golf Course, Beckley: 55 Minutes
Golf – Glade Springs Resort Golf Club: 50 Minutes
Golf – Grandview Country Club: 50 Minutes
Golf – Pipestem Resort State Park: 40 Minutes
Golf – Willow Wood Country Club And Golf Course: 15 Minutes
Golf – Woodhaven Golf Course: 50 Minutes
Historical Park – John Henry Historical Park And Monument: 5 Minutes
Lake – Bluestone Lake: 20 Minutes
National Park – New River Gorge National Park & Preserve Visitors Center, Sandstone: 40 Minutes
Resort – Glade Springs Resort: 50 Minutes
Resort – Pipestem Resort State Park: 40 Minutes
Skiing – Winterplace Ski Resort: 55 Minutes
State Fair Of West Virginia, Fairlea: 20 Minutes
State Park – Bluestone State Park: 25 Minutes
State Park – Camp Creek State Park And Forest: 1 Hour
State Park – Little Beaver State Park: 50 Minutes
State Park – Pipestem Resort State Park: 40 Minutes

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES

The property’s soil is suitable for many types of gardens, small crops, and fruit trees. The four seasons of climate and topography provide the necessary elements for a permaculture lifestyle.

WILDLIFE

Taylor’s Ridge Homeplace and Hobby Farm are the ideal wildlife preserve. Nature provides an overall wildlife habitat. There are many animals, including whitetail deer, black bear, wild turkey, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, and other game species. One can occasionally see a beautiful bald eagle as they nest in the cliffs of the near Greenbrier River. Many other varieties of birds can be seen on a daily basis.

WATER

Two drilled wells supply water to the Homestead, Guest House, and the Hobby Farm.

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.

The property has a new certified and recorded survey plat completed by SCS on October 21^st, 2020. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. The eastern side of the property adjoins a 1275-acre tract owned by a timber company.

UTILITIES

Water: Two Wells Are In Use. One Is For The Clayton Home And The Other Is For The Guest Cottage.
Sewer: Two Septic Systems Are In Use, The Latest Was Installed For The 2022 Clayton Home, And The Other Well Serves The Guest Cottage
Electricity: Electric Is By Monpower
Telephone: Frontier Landline Phone Service Is Available, Starlink Internet Has A Phone Feature
Internet:  Starlink Is Recommended, Frontier DSL Is Available
Cellphone Coverage: Fair To Good Depending Upon Provider.

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

An access road is accessible from Judson Road, which is a school bus route with excellent service provided by WVDOH.

ZONING

Summers County currently has no known zoning or subdivision regulations. However, all prospective buyers should consult the County Government and the Health Department for any changes and details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems. Additional information for County offices is available at summerscountywv.gov

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

This property has been used as a homestead with the 2022 Clayton Home, plus the separate Guest Cottage has been used for family members. The hobby farm is home for Alpine Goats, chickens, and turkeys. The land provides ample room for gardening and for fruit trees.

SURROUNDING AREA

THE AREA

Talyor’s Ridge Homeplace and Hobby Farm is an easy drive of higher population areas of Charleston, Roanoke, Blacksburg, Beckley, Princeton, and Lewisburg.

Nearby Hinton is the county seat with grocery stores, restaurants, banks, auto parts stores, hardware, hospital, dentists, and most other small-town amenities. Hinton is also the Summers County Seat and the economic and governmental hub of the county. The county’s total population is about 14,000.

Charleston is West Virginia’s state capitol and is an easy 90-minute drive. Charleston is West Virginia’s largest city with a population of some 50,000 and a metro area of 225,000. It is the center of government, commerce, culture, and industry. There is a commercial airport with daily flights to most major hubs.

Beckley is a 45-minute drive, has a population of 34,000, and is the county seat of Raleigh County. All city amenities are available in Beckley. Beckley is located at the intersection of I-77, I-64 and US 19 so easy access to Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Charleston, and Cincinnati is just around the corner.

The surrounding area offers unlimited recreational activities including white water rafting, golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching and rock climbing and snow skiing.

POINTS OF INTEREST

• 20 Minutes To Hinton
• One Hour Or Less To Beckley, Princeton, And Lewisburg, Twenty Minutes To The 80,000-Acre New River Gorge National Park. Thirty Minutes Or To The 2,000-Acre Bluestone Lake, Pipestem Resort And Bluestone State Park, Sandstone Falls About One Hour Drive To Winterplace Ski Resort And The 4-Star Greenbrier Resort
• A Picturesque Amtrak Train Ride From Hinton Connects The Area To DC, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, And Many Other Locations
• Washington, DC Is 5 Hours Away And Charlotte Only 3-Hour Drive
• Charleston, Beckley, Lewisburg Airports Offer Jet Service To Main Hubs
• Charleston, The State Capitol, Is 1.5 Hours’ Drive And Offers All Large City Amenities
• Easy Access To I-64, I-77, I-79, US 460, US 19
• The Bechtel Summit Reserve, The 12,000-Acre Boy Scouts Of America’s High Adventure Camp, Is Also An Hour’s Drive
• The 14,000-Acre Bluestone Wildlife Management Area Is At Bull Falls

HISTORIC SUMMERS COUNTY

Hinton, the county seat of Summers County is a 20-minute drive. Hinton, founded in 1871, grew rapidly as the hub of a growing railroad industry serving the New River coal fields, passenger travel and coast to coast freight lines. Today, Hinton serves the growing tourist and technology industries.

Summers County (2014 population—13,417) is in the southeastern region of West Virginia, scenically placed between the beautiful Greenbrier and New River Valleys. The City of Hinton (2013 population—2,588) serves as the county seat and is the sole municipality within Summers County.

The railroad boom of the early 20th century helped to build Hinton and Summers County. However, the county’s current economy is based primarily on tourism thanks to the Bluestone Dam and Lake along with the Bluestone, Greenbrier, and New Rivers which converge in Hinton. Further, the New River Gorge National River begins at Hinton and flows northward into neighboring Fayette County.

Summers County is also home to Bluestone State Park, Pipestem Resort, and a number of other facilities that provide lodging, camping, and a variety of recreational activities. The Hinton Railroad Museum, the Graham House, the Campbell Flanagan Murrell House, and other museums provide glimpses into the county’s history. The architecture of buildings in Hinton’s nationally registered historic district is of interest to many. A solid core of retail stores and professional service providers meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.

Residents of Summers County enjoy a wonderful small town, laid back quality of life. Service clubs such as the Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, and Ruritans support a number of community initiatives, school programs, and special events. The Summers County Library supports the county school system and provides visitors with Internet access and other services. Several denominations of churches meet the Summers County community’s spiritual needs.

Summers County is served east-west by Interstate 64 and by north and south connections to Interstate 77. The New River Parkway, when completed, will improve access to Sandstone Falls by upgrading River Road from I-64 near Exit 139 Sandstone into Hinton. West Virginia Routes 3, 12, 19, 20, and 107 are the primary highways within the county. Amtrak also provides an important transportation link to Summers County with its Cardinal line from New York to Washington DC to Chicago. Stops are made three times per week to pick up and disembark passengers at Hinton’s historic Rail Depot.

The Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital provides a fully staffed emergency room and a variety of medical services. Summers County Emergency Services provides ambulance service. Law enforcement is provided by the Summers County Sheriff’s Department, a detachment of the West Virginia State Police, the City of Hinton’s Police Department and park rangers with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the National Park Service, and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. Similarly, the City of Hinton has a new fully staffed and equipped fire station complemented by six other volunteer fire departments throughout the county.

HISTORIC GREENBRIER COUNTY

Lewisburg, (45-minute drive), which is 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, a 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.

The county and city host several fairs & festivals throughout the year including The WV State Fair, a professional 4-weekend Renaissance Festival, Chocolate Festival, Taste of our Town Festival (TOOT), antique car shows, Jeep Rally’s, Airstream Rally, WV Barn Hunt Competition, PGA Tour @The Greenbrier,

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 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 in the sleepy little town of White Sulphur Springs. The 4-Star resort has a subterranean casino and is home to NFL Summer Practice Event, and Tennis Exhibitions (Venus Williams, John McEnroe etc.). 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.

A picturesque Amtrak train ride from Hinton connects the area to DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and many other locations. By car, DC is 5 hours away and Charlotte is only 3.

Within a two-hour’s drive are located 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 state forests offer unlimited hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding and rock-climbing opportunities. Snowshoe Ski Resort is 90-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 an hour’s drive.

THE GREENBRIER RIVER

The lower Greenbrier River possesses the excitement of life on one of the nation’s great wild rivers. The focus of a vast outdoor-recreation destination, it flows untamed out of the lofty Alleghenies, attracting anglers, paddlers, and naturalists from across the globe.

At 172 miles long, the Greenbrier drains over 1.5 million acres and is the longest undammed 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.

The WV DNR has a public river access location near the John Henry Museum in Talcott.

THE NEW RIVER AND BLUESTONE LAKE

The subject property is a 20-minute drive to the New River, 80,000-acre New River Gorge National River Park and the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake at Hinton. The New River is the second oldest river in the world, preceded only by the Nile; it is the oldest river in North America. The New River is unique because it begins in Blowing Rock, N.C. and flows north through Virginia into West Virginia. The Nile and Amazon are the only other major rivers that also flow north. Year after year, it produces more citation fish than any other warm water river in WV. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, hybrid striped bass, walleye, pike and muskie are all common species of fish found in the New River and Bluestone Lake.

Bluestone Lake is over 2000 acres at summer pool and is the state’s third largest body of water. Great hunting and fishing opportunities abound at the 17,632-acre Bluestone Wildlife Area adjacent to the park.

DEED AND TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: DB 271 Pg. 543 and plat recorded Deed Book 272 Pg 12
Summers County, West Virginia
Acreage: 6.142 acres +/- (new certified survey plat)

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Summers County (45), West Virginia
Talcott District (7)
Tax Map 07 Parcel 14.2

2024 Total Real Estate Taxes: $1489.60

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Summers County School District

Public Elementary Schools:
Hinton Area Elementary School
Talcott Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Summers County Middle School

Public High School:
Summers County High School