Herndon, WV 24726 - Wyoming County

LONG VIEW ON SUNSET RIDGE This 91-acre (+/-) woodland property on the summit of Great Flat Top Mountain includes more than eight acres of pasture with exceptional sunset views. Private, though not remote, its a 30-minute drive to the nearest small cities, Mullens and Princeton. An ideal location for an outdoor getaway, nearby recreational attractions include parks, hunting lands, and ATV trails, and one of the most popular ski resorts in the southeast, Winterplace, is a 45-minute drive away. Two state parks are within 35 minutes, and national parks and forests are within 60.

HIGHLIGHTS

91 acres (+/-), approximately 82 in forest

Approximately eight acres of pasture

Exceptional views northward and westward

Electric service, cellular service, Starlink not confirmed

Suited to development as home sites and lodging rentals

Convenient to ATV trails, hunting lands, historic sites

Adjoining hunting land for grouse, deer, and turkey

Cove hardwood forests with mature stands, not surveyed

Interior trails for hiking, biking, equestrian, and ATV riding

Source of Milam Creek catch-and-release trout hatchery

Low light pollution, excellent stargazing

Bold spring water source and spring-fed pond

45 minutes from Winterplace ski area

ABOUT THE VIEWS

Hilltop fields at the heart of the property afford remarkable views to the north and west. Mountain peaks as far as 27 miles away suggest the view includes more than 70 square miles. The farthest confirmed peaks include Ivy Knob, at nearly 23 miles away, and Burning Rock, at 27 miles. Ideally suited for star-gazing and night observation, remarkably few light sources interrupt the view.

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.499912(N), -81.261543(W)

Address: 1737 Milam Fork Black Road, Herndon, WV 24726

Elevation Range: 2,689 to 3,195 feet above sea level

FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES

An assessment of timber resources has not been performed. Large stands of mature tulip poplar have been observed throughout the property. The forest is a tremendous producer of Oxygen and Carbon Sequester. Carbon sequestration is the act of processing carbon dioxide through sinks and stores and releasing it into the atmosphere as oxygen. With 91 acres, the vigorously growing forest sequesters approximately a quarter million tons of carbon dioxide annually. On average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year.

WILDLIFE

The property and region are home to abundant wildlife. A drive of at least 30 miles from the nearest population centers, it is surrounded on all sides by vast forests, notably Camp Creek State Forest, which protects more than 5,269 acres for public hunting and recreation. Wildlife include bear, deer, grouse, fox, mink, squirrel, raccoon, turkey, beaver, bobcat, and muskrat. Songbirds and waterfowl are common, as are larger birds of prey, including owls, hawks, and the occasional bald eagle. The cool streams that descend off the mountain support trout. Hunting is a favorite pastime in the region, and hunting is permitted in the thousands of acres surrounding the property.

WATER

On the headwaters of Milam Fork of Barkers Creek, the property includes a dashed blueline stream, which carries water much of the year. It is fed by a bold spring, which provides water year-round and feeds a quarter-acre woodland pond. Other small springs are located elsewhere on the property.

STAR GAZING

Ideally suited for star-gazing and planet observation, the ridge-top fields on the property provide exceptional views north and west across a region of more than 70 square miles. The viewshed includes remarkably few light sources.

MINERAL RESOURCES

West Virginia is one of the states in the US that has two ownership titles, those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. All rights the owner has will convey with the property. 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 is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Springs

Sewer: None

Electricity: American Electric Power

Telephone: Cellular Carriers

Internet: Starlink, Satellite

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The propertys access road connects to Egeria Road (Rural Route 1).

ZONING

Wyoming County is subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Commission and also the Health Department for details regarding zoning, building codes and installation of septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

There is a ridge-top field with vintage barn that contains about 1.7 acres. The balance of the property is in various-age 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 452 Pg. 502

Wyoming County, West Virginia

Acreage: 90.9 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:

Wyoming County (55), West Virginia

Barkers Ridge District (2)

Tax Map 129 Parcels 2,3,4; Class 3;

2023 Real Estate Taxes: $218.50