Seneca Trail South, Union, WV 24983 - Monroe County

The 263-acre Preston Farm is one of Monroe Countys most beautiful and well-known farms.

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OVERVIEW

The 263-acre Preston Farm is one of Monroe Countys most beautiful and well-known farms. This exceptional farm, just minutes to Union, has deep, sweet soils that produce excellent cool season grasses or row crops.

Primary economic outputs include hay production and beef production. However, wildlife values are also a major economic consideration for the farm. Environmental values are extensive and provide many essential ecosystem services, such as clean water, wildlife, and recreation opportunities.

HIGHLIGHTS

One of Monroe County's most beautiful and well-known farms

263 acre +/- farm consists of about 200 acres pasture and hayfields and some 63 acres mature woodlands

Commercially valuable timber ready for harvest and immediate cash flow

All mineral rights will convey

15,000 feet +/- of high tensile perimeter fencing and cross fencing in place, professionally installed

Aggressive grassland management increases carrying capacity and extends the grazing season

Rotational grazing supports about 75 cow/calf pairs or about 125 steers

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 30 minute drive, provides jet service to Chicago and Dulles

35 minutes to the world renowned 4-star Greenbrier Resort

Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 200-300 years old.

Patches of emerging forests intertwine with the farmland creating an exciting recreational property

Permanent interior farm roads and dedicated forest trails wind through the property providing superior access to nearly every area

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 with 5G 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

Just 5 minutes to Union, the Monroe 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 tons of life-giving Oxygen and sequester tons of carbon dioxide

Perfect for recreational activities including shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing

Low taxes, low population density near Fountain Springs Golf Course

Long views of Peters Mountain and the valley below

Exceptional butterfly population