Scenic, cultural, and historic values of the Riffe Farm provide not only economic benefits, but also quality of life values.
HIGHLIGHTS
One of Monroe County's most beautiful and well-known creekside farms
546 deeded acres consists of about 125 acres fields and 420 acres mature woodlands
Dynamic and free flowing Indian Creek drifts through the farm for about 2 miles
Native trout, bass, redeye, and various sunfish
Rich in Native American artifacts including stone tools, toys, arrowheads & more.
Commercially valuable timber ready for harvest and immediate cash flow
All mineral rights will convey
Recent survey is on file
A Conservation Easement shelters the farm and forever protects the land
Vintage 1900's tenant cottage overlooks the farm
13,850' of new farm fencing and 4,400' of existing fencing in place
Quality infrastructure includes fully restored circa 1900's barn and an expansive block machine/storage building
Aggressive grassland management increases carrying capacity and extends the grazing season
Rich and diverse resident wildlife population unrivaled in the region
Minutes to historic Union and an easy drive to Roanoke's jet airport
Lewisburg Airport, just a 45 minute drive, provides jet service to Chicago and Dulles
35 minutes to the world renowned 4-star Greenbrier Resort
4 farm ponds provide fishing, swimming, ice skating and nature viewing
Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 200-300 years old.
Patches of emerging forests and old fields intertwine with the farmland creating an exciting recreational property
Farm and forest roads wind through the property providing superior access
Wildlife program enhances habitat, increases diversity, promotes health of the resident wildlife
A rewarding permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed
Nearby Salt Sulphur Springs is famous for its three springs: sweet spring, salt sulphur spring, and iodine spring
Surrounded by large farms and timber tracts in a nice rural neighborhood
Superior access by state maintained paved roads FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery
Cell phone coverage is excellent to spotty in most areas with 4G service
Darkest of skies with little light pollution for star-planet gazing & astrophotography
Sedges, rushes, ferns, songbirds, frogs, turtles, & crawdads populate the ponds and wetlands
Acres of overgrown fields are being cleaned up and a brought back into production
Located in peaceful Monroe County just 10 minutes to Union, the county seat
Timber species include beautiful oaks, black walnut, poplar, sycamore, maple and hickories
Fur bearing deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum
Winged wildlife eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys and Neotropical songbirds
Hay & Pasture grasses coupled with the forest produce life-giving Oxygen and are a sequester of carbon dioxide
Spectacular long-range views approaching 40 miles
Perfect for recreational activities including shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing
Low taxes, low population density
Scenic, cultural, and historic values of the Riffe Farm provide not only economic benefits, but also quality of life values.
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.541225°(N), -80.595103°(W)
Address: 18744 Seneca Trail South, Union, WV 24983
Elevation Range: 1715 ft. to 2085 ft. +/-
MINERAL RESOURCES
All rights the owner has by title will convey with the property. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. A mineral title search could be conducted by a title attorney at the same time when the surface title search is being conducted.
BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
The property was surveyed in 3 sections from 1995 through 2008 and shown on 3 separate survey plats representing the whole property. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.
UTILITIES
Water: 2 drilled water wells
Sewer: private septic system serves the cottage
Electricity: onsite
Telephone: onsite
Internet: Maybe possible through phone cable and satellite
ACCESS/FRONTAGE
The property has a little over a mile of frontage on US RT 219. A serious of farm and forest roads and trails provide access to nearly every area of the property.
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.