RAGLAND FARM

OVERVIEW Ragland Farm - A diverse and private 460 +/- acres working farm with incredible views, rolling open pasture land, expansive timber & forest habitat, and the protective ridge and shoulders of a sheltering mountain. Setback away from the world but only minutes from Greenville, West Virginia this unique farm and homestead provides its owner with all of the desired aspects of country living. Nestled up a private hollow this farm splits into a protective valley that surrounds the homestead, a rolling set of pastures that provide forage for livestock, and ridgeline that climbs to the summit of High Top Knob. The pastures are large, fenced, and hold several barns and structures for farm equipment. This farm features over a mile and three branches of mountain spring fed stream channels and a pond that provide year round water for livestock. The farm has a nicely hardened and maintained driveway with direct and easy access to Route 122. There is also a beautiful open grassed corridor that starts at the bottom of the farm and climbs all the way to the top of the mountain gaining over a thousand feet of elevation while providing easy access to walk, bike, and even drive to the top of the peak. With over 460 acres this farm has an enormous amount of property to explore, adventure, and hunt over. A mix of grassland and forestland provide habitat for all of the major game species. If you are a fisherman, Indian Creek just across the road from the farm entrance holds trout and other game fish species. The timber resources of the property are also extensive and marketable with easy access to most of the timber via the farm roads and pastures. There are multiple excellent home building sites if the existing homestead doesnt suit your needs and a couple of locations provide amazing views of the surrounding area. This property has good agricultural soils, open pastures, extensive timber land, and excellent varied hunting habitats. It is a property that has been well cared for and all of its premium features make it a highly desirable farm as well as a location for a prime rural retreat. The nearby historic town of Union has restaurants, a public pool, shopping, services, a summer Farmers Day, an annual Autumn festival, and a Christmas parade. Union is also close to Moncove Lake State State Park which offers a variety of outdoor recreation. Close by, Lewisburg, voted the Coolest Small Town in America, offers an almost endless variety of events including the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, Taste of our Town, the WV State Fair, and the Lewisburg Literary Festival to name just a few. Lewisburg is also the home to several fine dining restaurants, fun local eateries, a variety of shopping in the walking downtown, and easy access to outdoor retreats such as the Greenbrier River Trail. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.561823(N), -80.710802(W) Address: 163 Slate Run Road, Ballard, WV 24918 Elevation Range: 1604 ft. to 2546 ft. +/- Driving Times (approximate) Towns: Alderson: 35 minutes Athens and Concord University: 1 hour Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour Bluefield: 1 hour Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 55 minutes Peterstown: 25 minutes Princeton: 50 minutes Union: 25 minutes Airports: Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 1 hour 15 minutes Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes Recreation: Golf Fountain Springs Golf Course: 30 minutes Golf Pipestem Resort State Park: 50 minutes Golf Willow Wood Country Club Golf Course: 25 minutes Lake Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 30 minutes Lake Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills: 40 minutes Nature Trail Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 40 minutes Skiing Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour State Park Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour State Park Bluestone State Park, Hinton: 35 minutes State Park Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills: 40 minutes State Park Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 50 minutes State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 50 minutes WATER Three branches of Slate Run, a dashed blue line stream, have portions on the property. Those intermittent streams should have regular water flow during rainfall events and snow melt. MINERAL RESOURCES All rights the owner has will convey with the property. BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property is accessed by Slate Run Road. ZONING There is currently no county zoning in Monroe County. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Monroe County Health Department for answers regarding installation of septic systems and water wells. Further information on county zoning may be answered by contacting the Monroe County Commission. PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY The farm is comprised of the homestead, fields, and forestland. (This summary is 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: DB 174 Pg. 156 less conveyance, and DB 291 Pg. 740 Monroe County, West Virginia Acreage: 460 acres +/- Real Estate Tax ID/Taxes: Monroe County (32), West Virginia Springfield District (5) Tax Map 14 Parcels 1 and 5; Class 2 2024 Real Estate Taxes: $354.82 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Monroe County School District Public Elementary School: Mountain View Elementary School Public Middle School: Mountain View Middle School Public High School: James Monroe High School Higher Education: Monroe County Vocational Center THE SURROUNDING AREA BLUESTONE LAKE Amidst the beautiful scenery of southern West Virginia lies the long Bluestone Lake. This reservoir, the third largest lake in West Virginia, is popular for its fishing and other recreational activities. Bluestone Lake was formed by a concrete dam built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers across the New River to reduce flooding. Although the dam was started in 1941, its construction was delayed because of World War II, and it was not fully completed until 1952. The lake is nearly eleven miles long, with an area of 2,040 acres during summer pool, though the water level does change frequently. The Lake can grow to over thirty-six miles long at the flood control pool. At higher levels, the lake extends into Giles County, Virginia. The Lakes Catchment Area is 4,565 square miles. Water levels are drawn down four feet in winter to make room for melting snow and spring rain. Bluestone Lake, Greenbrier River, and the New River are great places for fishing, and it is said that the New River is the best warm-water fishery in the state. Some of the fish available in the lake and river are bluegill, catfish, crappie, muskellunge, and various types of bass. New River bass has set some West Virginia state records. In addition to fishing, Bluestone Lake is fantastic for enjoying all sorts of water activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing, and wakeboarding. The lake has several boat ramps and a commercial marina for the boaters convenience, and there are no limits to the size of boats or motors on the lake. Bluestone Lake is part of the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area, which covers an area of 18,019 acres. The Wildlife Management Area is known for having some of the best hunting in the area, and hunters and trappers can catch a variety of game, including whitetail deer, turkey, fox, and other animals. A great place to enjoy the lake is Bluestone State Park. The Park has ample accommodation for those who want to stay overnight. There are a variety of campsites or, if you prefer a more comfortable stay, there are twenty-six cabins with TVs, showers, and other modern conveniences. Park visitors can walk on the hiking trails, play in the swimming pool, or rent game equipment to play croquet or horseshoes. The Park also has weekly events with lots of fun activities. In addition to all the fun activities on the lake, theres plenty more to do in the surrounding area. There are several other parks nearby to enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities. You can experience some great whitewater on the New River. And the New River Gorge is well-known as an excellent place for rock climbing, with its many hard sandstone cliffs. If you want a break from outdoor activities, the nearby town of Hinton has many attractions. There are a variety of restaurants, shops, and antique stores to browse and museums to visit. Historical and recreational interest in the Bluestone area includes the outdoor musical drama Hatfields and McCoys and other shows performed at Grandview Park, near Beckley. Pipestem Resort, with its myriad recreational facilities, is only nine miles to the south, and the 80,000 acres New River Gorge National River Park, the center of some of the states best whitewater rafting and canoeing, plays an integral part in the area. Of particular note are Sandstone Falls and the Visitor Center, just north of Hinton, and Bluestone National Wild and Scenic River, which flows into Bluestone Lake within the park boundaries. BLUESTONE LAKE MARINA Bluestone Lake Marina offers guests lake opportunities for water-oriented recreation. It is open from April 15th through October 15th, depending on lake conditions. At the marina, you can rent fishing boats, pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes, slip rentals, and cabin rentals conveniently located near Bluestone Lake and Bluestone State Park. Fuel, bait, and snacks are available for purchase. BLUESTONE WMA 18,109 ACRES The property is a 15-minute drive to West Virginias Bluestone Wildlife Management Area. The statewide Wildlife Management Program is designed to conserve and manage high-quality habitats for a variety of wildlife species and to improve public access to these resources. West Virginia provides numerous op