Seller intends to sell property with a set of conservation covenants upon negotiation.
Buyer may choose to establish a formal easement with an appropriate conservation agency and thereby obtain the tax benefits.
This rare property is unique in various ways. When it is said that real estate is all about location, they had this property in mind. It is located in beautiful Greenbrier County, West Virginia, long known as a superior retirement, second home, vacation and resort destination.
The 478+/- property is also immediately adjacent to the Greenbrier Resort and Sporting Club, as well as the 5,100 acre Greenbrier State Forest. Access is by Kate’s Mountain Road, a state maintained road, route 60/34, which begins just feet from the entrance to the resort and borders the land up to the top of the mountain, elevation 3,000 ft. From Kate’s Mountain Road, the property is accessed by a secondary road which enters the tract though a secure gate and leads to the main valleys which sit at the base of the mountain, elevation 2,200 ft. Here is found gently laying land with several creeks which travel back into the mountain, providing complete privacy, and multiple easy building sites.
This one of a kind property in this world class location is the only private land still available on the north end of Kate’s Mountain. This includes the former Holland Estate and the Greenbrier State Forest, some 5,100 acres, making a 8,700 acre very protected sanctuary. This Property has not changed hands since 1928. Properties of this kind that have not been despoiled are beyond rare. In fact the Holland Estate was once referred to as a ”rare jewel” by the families long time land manager.
A private natural kingdom awaits. The land has been untouched for over 40 years and is home to variety of wildlife including deer, wild turkey, grouse, and pheasant among others. For the naturalist who would like to hunt their own property, this property can provide it. For the adventurous person [s] or family, the property affords the chance to create a complete sanctuary on Kate’s Mountain. A retreat just 1.5 miles from the gates of the resort, and 10 miles to Lewisburg, county seat of Greenbrier County. Properties of this character, and condition, in locations of this kind are few and far between.
The property has great access being located several miles from Interstate 64 in the valley below, and the White Sulphur Springs Amtrak Station, located also at the foot of the mountain. Greenbrier County is also served by the Greenbrier County Airport with connections to Washington D.C. There are also major airports in Charleston, WV, Charlottesville, VA, and Roanoke, VA, all within several hours drive. The drive to Washington D.C is estimated to be 4.5 hours.
The county seat of Greenbrier County, Lewisburg, population 4,000, is a thriving artistic town which was named “coolest small town in America 2011” Lewisburg has all the amenities of a larger town, with fine dining, art galleries, bars, theater, health food stores, cafes and general shopping big and small. Yet Lewisburg is very quaint and historic. It is home to a Carnegie Hall, one of only three in the country, which hosts first rate entertainment throughout the year. It is also home to Bluefield State College, The West Virginia Osteopathic School, and a recently built beautiful modern town library. The town hosts many festivals and events which draw large crowds. Lewisburg has good nightlife with various establishments hosting live music several nights a week.
Greenbrier County, population 35,000, is blessed by a variety of natural amenities including the Greenbrier River, the longest free flowing river in West Virginia. Also within the vicinity is the Greenbrier State Forest, the nearby Monongahela National Forest and the George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National Forests. Some of the best skiing in the mid-Atlantic region is located 70 miles north at Snowshoe Resort. The New and Gauley Rivers provide excellent whitewater, able to challenge every boater. Whether your interest is hiking, canoeing, hunting, fishing, skiing, whitewater, mountain biking, street riding, or just enjoying a restful, natural, uncrowded, and uncomplicated life, Greenbrier County is a place you can find it all. The location provides easy access back to all destinations in America without difficulty.
Of course the Greenbrier Resort itself is at your doorstep having an ongoing series of events, first class dining, PGA Golf – The Greenbrier Classic. This is a area over-rich in both nature and the finer things in life.
While West Virginia is a beautiful state as a whole, Greenbrier County and surrounding counties are uniquely beautiful and offer a very high quality of life, with a committed populace intent on preserving it.
This untouched mountain property offers the active, discerning buyer a chance to own a private mountain kingdom with complete privacy on the steps of the Greenbrier Resort~all in wonderful Greenbrier County.
Conservation buyer sought~This means that the seller intends to sell property with a set of conservation covenants, which will need to be finalized between the conservation group who establish the easement and the buyer/seller. Find these proposed terms in the Conservation/Easements section.
Property being sold on a ”upon negotiation basis.” Earnest conservation buyers, who are eager to move forward shall take precedence over other potential buyers. An offer was received in the past in the range of $10,000 an acre, though that is just a benchmark at this point.
Interested parties SHOULD read all the information contained in this website thoroughly.
Though all information in this website is believed to be accurate, any buyer must verify through their own due diligence the accuracy of the representations and all relevant County and State regulations.
Seller has expert counsel on hand to oversee negotiations and to facilitate the process to completion.
This website has two purposes. It is an attempt to promote the land for sale to a conservation buyer. That is a buyer who has taken the time to understand the reasons for conservation easements and their utility. It is also about Kate’s Mountain generally, its ecology, history and possible futures.