OVERVIEW
The property is located within the shadow of the 70,000-acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The home overlooks the New River and sits on a five acre parcel making this property an exceptional opportunity for family gatherings, a vacation home, or commercial campground. Public water, sewer, and electric are in place. There is no zoning in Summers County so the possibilities are endless.
The scenic, residential and historic aspects of this exceptional property will provide quality of life values for all generations.
HIGHLIGHTS
*Five acres of mostly level land overlooks the New River
*Electric, public water and sewer on site
*896 +/- sq. ft. home built in 1967 is currently occupied by the owner
*2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living room, and kitchen
*All small city amenities are 5 minutes away from Hinton, the Summers County Seat
*Excellent river fishing with a mix of deep holes, rapids and still water
*Minutes to historic Hinton and less than an hour to jet airports and 4 major interstates
*10 minutes to Bluestone Lake and all of its recreational opportunities
*Superior access provided by state maintained paved and gravel roads FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery
*Cell phone coverage is excellent with 5G service
*Darkest of skies with little or no light pollution for star gazing and planet observation
*Low taxes, low population density, low stress
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.728336(N), -80.893924(W)
Address: 93 Brooks Mountain Road, Hinton, WV 25951
Elevation: 1376 ft. to 1472 ft. +/-
HOME HIGHLIGHTS AND ATTRIBUTES
*The home is situated on a 5 acre parcel overlooking the New River
*The one-story home was built in 1967 and needs some TLC
*896 +/- sq. ft. home with full unfinished basement
*2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, large living room, and eat-in kitchen
*Home is currently occupied by the owner
*New architectural shingles were installed in 1997
*A new forced air, propane fueled furnace was installed in 1997
*The eat-in kitchen was updated in 1996
*New exterior vinyl siding installed 1997
*The yard is partially fenced with chain-link fencing providing a pet safe outdoor run
*A covered front porch overlooks the New River
*A nice large covered deck adds an outdoor room for perfect for relaxing
*A hidden private gravel driveway provides excellent access
Room Dimensions
Living Room 20 x 13
Kitchen (eat-in) 10 x 13
Bedroom 1 11 x 13
Bedroom 2 11 x 13 (contains laundry hook-ups)
Bathroom 7 x 10
Total Living Space 896 sq. ft.
Basement 28 x 32
Laundry room in basement 10 x 13
DEED and TAX INFORMATION
Deed Information: DB 191 Pg. 373
Summers County, West Virginia
Acreage: 5.45 acres +/- surveyed in 1997
Real Estate Tax ID/Taxes:
Summers County (45), West Virginia
Green Sulphur District (3)
Tax Map 31 Parcel 10; Class 2
2025 Total Real Estate Taxes: $316.70
MINERAL RESOURCES
All rights the owner has in title will convey with the property.
BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
The property was surveyed in the 1997 and a plat was prepared from that survey. A metes and bounds description from that survey is shown in the owners deed. The plat is recorded as Map File 8-31B. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.
UTILITIES
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Electricity: MonPower
Internet: Available through cable or satellite provider
Cellphone Coverage: Excellent
ACCESS/FRONTAGE
The property has frontage on both State Route 20 and Brooks Mountain Road Rt. 44/5. The property driveway connects directly to Brooks Mountain Road.
ZONING
Summers County currently has no known zoning or subdivision regulations. 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 water wells and septic systems.
PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY
The property is comprised of the open-area home grounds and some wooded area.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Summers County School District
Public Elementary School:
Hinton Area Elementary School
Public Middle School:
6-12 Summers County Comprehensive High School
Public High School:
6-12 Summers County Comprehensive High School
Colleges:
Concord University, New River Community, WVU Tech
SURROUNDING AREA
HISTORIC SUMMERS COUNTY
Hinton, the county seat of Summers County is a 5-minute drive from the property. 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 population13,417) is in the southeastern region of West Virginia, scenically placed between the beautiful Greenbrier and New River Valleys. The City of Hinton (2013 population2,588) 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. There are several denominations of churches in the area.
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 Sheriffs 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-manned and equipped fire station complemented by six other volunteer fire departments throughout the county.
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.
HISTORIC GREENBRIER COUNTY
Lewisburg, (60-minute drive), which is the Greenbrier County seat, has been 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 farmers markets. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center of Charleston Area 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 Rallys, Airstream Rally, and WV Barn Hunt Competition.
Lewisburg is also home to 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.
Since 1778, visitors have traveled to this part of the state to take the waters of the area. Today, the Greenbrier is situated on 11,000 acres (4,500 ha) of land with 710 guest rooms, 20 restaurants and lounges, more than 55 indoor and outdoor activities and sports, and more than 35 retail shops. The world-renowned Greenbrier Resort with 800 rooms and 1600 employees, is located in the sleepy little town of White Sulphur Springs. The 4-Star resort has a subterranean casino and a 55,000 sq. ft. Greenbrier Sports Performance Center which has hosted several NFL teams practice events. The Resort will also host a college basketball tournament in its Greenbrier Tip-Off event. The Greenbrier Resort features four championship-caliber golf courses. Several other area golf courses are available in the area including Oakhurst Links, Americas first golf course, where guests play using old style hickory-handled clubs and ground-burrowing golf balls.
Within a two-hours drive are located some of the finest recreational facilities in West Virginia. Winterplace Ski Resort, whitewater rafting / fis