Land for Sale - 5550 Dunlap Creek Rd, Covington, VA 24426 - 11.0 acres

CREEKSIDE CABIN RETREAT

5550 Dunlap Creek Rd, Covington, VA | Lat/Lng:  37.7544, -80.1545

$750,000
11 ac.
11/12/2024
ACTIVE
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Description

The Creekside Cabin Retreat offers more than just a stunning setting and historical context; it presents ample opportunities for recreation and relaxation that appeal to all ages. Whether you are drawn to water sports, fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying a peaceful day by the water, there is something here for everyone. Recreational enthusiasts will find this location to be a haven that caters to outdoor lifestyles. With trails weaving through scenic vistas and ample opportunities for birdwatching and photography. Creekside is a sanctuary where time slows down to a crawl. An immaculate log cabin serves as a home base for all who visit Creekside. The cabin, located by free-flowing Dunlap Creek, captures the hum of rushing water as well as the picturesque view of the year-round stream and stunning sheer rock cliff backdrop. HIGHLIGHTS Eleven acres adjoining the 1.8-million-acre George Washington National Forest An immaculate log cabin is home base for all other recreational and leisure pursuits Dark skies with little to no light pollution for stargazing, planet observation, star-walking and astrophotography Free flowing Dunlap Creek runs through the property for 2/10 mile A four-season property - mild winters, cool summers, and near perfect springs and falls Diverse topography creates a wonderful natural setting White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, coyote, grouse, squirrel, raccoon, fox, rabbit, and salamanders make up the resident wildlife population Winged wildlife includes eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, several types of birds, and Neotropical songbirds Many species of trees, plants, and wildflowers paint a vibrant tapestry Moss and lichen-covered sheer rock cliffs serve as the Creekside cabins stunning backdrop Surrounded by the GWNF, private wooded tracts, and mountain farms, in a quite rural neighborhood Electricity and phone onsite, great access 20 minutes to Covington, the county seat of Alleghany County One hour to the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw 90 minutes to the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport Low taxes, low population density SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS A Foxfire Agent must be present in order to visit this property. 48 hours notice is required. Contact the Foxfire Realty office at 304.645.7674 to schedule a visit to this property. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.754657(N), -80.154875(W) Address: 5550 Dunlap Creek Rd., Covington, VA 24426. Elevation Range: 1552 ft. to 1579 ft. +/- Driving times (approximate) Highway/Towns I-64 Callaghan Exit 10: 10 minutes Covington, VA: 20 minutes Lewisburg, WV: 25 minutes Lexington, VA: 1 hour Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 30 minutes Charlotte, NC: 4 hours 10 minutes Union, WV: 40 minutes White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes Washington, D.C.: 3 hours 40 minutes Airports Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg, WV: 35 minutes Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 25 minutes Recreation Golf Lewisburg Elks Country Club, Lewisburg, WV: 30 minutes Golf The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes Golf The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA: 50 minutes Golf Valley View Country Club, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 30 minutes Lake Lake Moomaw: 1 hour Lake Moncove Lake, Gap Mills, WV: 35 minutes Resort The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes Resort The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA: 50 minutes State Park Douthat State Park: 40 minutes State Park Moncove Lake State Park: 35 minutes CABIN HIGHLIGHTS 1,000 sq. ft. log cabin immaculate condition Built in 2006 Metal roof Open space Living/Kitchen/Dining room concept Two bedrooms One full bathroom Propane fireplace heats entire cabin Electric split unit cools and heats Kitchen island with granite countertop and seating Laminate flooring Beautiful and spacious kitchen cabinetry Solid surface vanity top Concrete 7 pier foundation Large covered front porch 10 X 36 Large covered back porch 10 X 36 with views of Dunlap Creek Outdoor fireplace Outdoor storage building Gravel driveway Conveys at closing: Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Clothes Washer and Dryer May consider selling furniture also Room Sizes Great Room (Kitchen, Dining, Living) 274 x 153 Bedroom 1, 115 x 121 Bedroom 2, 125 x 10 Full Bathroom 7 x 9 Laundry 5 x 28 Pantry 36 x 28 Front Screened Porch 36 x 10 Back Screened Porch 36 x 10 Five closets UTILITIES Water 100 well Sewer private septic system with 1000 gallon tank Electric Craig Botetourt Propane Amerigas (sellers own 500 gallon LP tank) Television DirecTV High Speed Internet and Wi-Fi for cell phone coverage may be available through Starlink WATER The property has nearly 2/10 mile of frontage on Dunlap Creek, a significant stream that should have regular water flow. MINERAL RESOURCES All rights the owner has will convey with the property. BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY There is a metes and bounds description. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property is accessed by a deeded right-of-way for a private roadway leading from the north side of U. S. Route No. 60 twelve feet in width. ZONING Alleghany County is subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Government Offices for details regarding zoning, building codes and installation of septic systems. PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY The property is comprised of the home grounds and mature forestland. DEED and TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: DB 397 Pg. 507 Alleghany County, Virginia Acreage: 11 acres +/- Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes: Alleghany County, Virginia Tax Parcel 05300-00-000-0090 2024 Real Estate Taxes: $965.06 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Alleghany County School District Public Elementary School: Callaghan Elementary School Public Middle School: Covington Middle School Public High School: Alleghany High School Colleges: Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Jackson River Technical Center

Details

CountyAlleghany
Zipcode24426
Property Type OneRecreational Property
Property Type TwoResidential Property
BrokerageFoxFire Realty
Brokerage Linkwww.foxfirenation.com
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Agent: Richard Grist
Contact Agent:Email Land Listing Agent
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