Mountain Top Lane , Fayetteville, WV 25840(Fayette County)

Possible recreational development potential - multiple cabin sites

All utilities available at the main road - power, water, natural gas, phone/internet.

Many recreational opportunities at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and nearby Summersville Lake and Recreation Area

Other recreational opportunities found in the Monongahela National Forest, home of the Cherry River and Cranberry River. Excellent trout fishing in these watersheds which are approximately 60 minutes from the property

West Virginia's newest State Park - Summersville Lake State Park is 20 minutes away.

Babcock and Hawks Nest State Parks also found in Fayette County, WV

Very accessible from Mountain Top Lane

City amenities approximately 5 minutes away in Fayetteville, WV the Fayette County Seat and Oak Hill, WV which is 10 to 15 minutes from the property

Four season climate - the fall of the year is spectacular and summers warm and breezy

Within 60 minutes from Charleston, the State Capitol and West Virginias largest city

An easy drive to higher population areas of Charleston WV, Beckley WV, and Lewisburg WV

Jet airports in Lewisburg, Beckley and Charleston, WV

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

Mountain Top Escape offers nearby access to unparalleled recreational opportunities. Numerous recreational activities are anchored by the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and nearby Summersville Lake and Recreation Area.

Water-sports enthusiasts will find these waters ideal for boating, whitewater rafting, swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing.

Fishing Great fishing is found in the New River and Summersville Lake with bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and rock), flathead catfish, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill present in good numbers. The Cherry and Cranberry Rivers in the Monongahela National Forest offer some of the best trout fishing in West Virginia. These waters are stocked with beautiful rainbow, brook, and golden trout several times throughout the spring months and stocked in the fall as well.

Rock Climbing Along the gorge of the Meadow River between Fayetteville and Summersville, WV, the Meadow River Climbing area is one of the fastest growing climbing areas in West Virginia. More than 450 routes ascend its highly featured cliffs of Nuttall Sandstone, which also outcrops in the nearby New River Gorge and Summersville Lake climbing areas. Much of the Meadow River climbing area is still being explored, which is part of its allure.

The Summersville Lake Climbing Area overlooks the largest lake in West Virginia, Summersville Lake, which is located just south of Summersville, WV. More than 350 routes ascend the cliffs that tower as high as 100 feet above its clear blue waters.

Nature viewing is first in line of recreational activities. Attentive wildlife management has been geared not to just larger animals. Equal consideration has been extended to increasing the numbers and diversity of species including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls, eagles, and hawks. White tail deer, black bear, beaver, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, duck, squirrel, raccoon, fox, and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find an area that has a better mix of wildlife.

Stargazing-Planet Observation

Total or near total darkness can be still be found on the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder. The night sky is filled spectacular cosmic treasures, from the moon and other planets to distant stars and galaxies.

Mountain Biking and Hiking

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and the Summersville Lake Recreational Area both contain miles of trails that may be used for mountain biking and hiking. The area also offers several State Parks and the Monongahela National Forest geared for these activities as well.

FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES

Mountain Top Escapes predominately well-drained upland terrain has led to a resource dominated by hardwood species. Overall, the species composition is highly desirable and favors Appalachian hardwood types, consisting primarily of White Oak/Chestnut Oak, Red Oak Group, Poplar/Cucumber/Basswood, Sugar Maple, Soft Maple, and a host of associate species.

Forest-wide, most of the stand is fully stocked, providing the next ownership with a great deal of flexibility in shaping their own silvicultural legacy. Stem quality forest-wide can be considered excellent with the forest containing a future veneer source.

The timber stand has been managed for several decades using select cut timber harvests under the guidance of professional foresters. This stand contains stems ranging in size of 2 to 14 trees measured diameter at breast height. This stand is on the cusp of graduating into higher-value sawtimber diameter classes over the next 30 years.

MINERAL RESOURCES

West Virginia is one of the states in the United States that has two separate ownership titles; those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. 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 lots (153, 154, 155, 156) that comprise the property are shown on that certain map or plat entitled Map of New River Heights, near Fayetteville, West Virginia recorded in Map Book 10 at page 17. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: WV American Water Company

Sewer: Would need to install septic system

Electricity: American Electric Power (AEP)

Gas: Mountaineer Gas

Telephone: Frontier

Internet: Optima/Starlink

Cellphone Coverage: AT&T coverage is good.

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property is accessed by Mountain Top Lane from Rock Camp Road off Beckwith Road WV Route 16.

ZONING

Fayette County and towns are subject to zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult Fayette County Planning and Zoning and the Fayette County Health Department for details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: DB 836 Pg. 664

Fayette County, West Virginia

Acreage: 12.18 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Taxes:

Fayette County, West Virginia

New Haven District (1)

Tax Map 40H Parcels 75, 92, 111, 113; Class 3

2025 Total Real Estate Taxes: $102.28

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Fayette County School District

Public Elementary School:

Fayetteville PK-8

Public Middle School:

Fayetteville PK-8

Public High School:

Midland Trail High School or Oak Hill High School

SURROUNDING AREA

FAYETTEVILLE, WV

Fayetteville, West Virginia, with a population of just below 3,000, was listed as one of the 2006 Top 10 Coolest Small Towns in America by Budget Travel Magazine and as Best River Town 2013 by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. Fayettevilles historic district is both charming and one of the most attractive locations for outfitters shops, boutique shops, and specialty restaurants in West Virginia. More than a dozen antiques shops were operating in the Fayetteville area in summer 2017, and five independent restaurants in the district were offering an outstanding selection of unique cuisine.

NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE AMERICAS NEWEST NATIONAL PARK!

One of the most exciting destinations for hiking, biking, climbing, and paddling in the eastern United States, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve was established by the National Park Service in 1978 and includes more than 80,000 acres in and adjacent to the New River Gorge and the valley of the New River. More than a million visitors annually climb rocks along the rim of the gorge near Fayetteville and paddle its whitewater runs on the New River and its tributaries. Countless miles of hiking and biking trails wander the park and climb into the surrounding mountains. The nearby Gauley River National Recreation Area likewise attracts thousands of tourists annually, notably rafters during Gauley Season in autumn when the river runs strong.

NEW RIVER

The New River is shared by boaters, fisherman, campers, park visitors, and local neighbors. The New River is recognized as the second oldest river in the world and is estimated to be between 10 and 360 million years old. Its headwaters begin near Blowing Rock, NC and is one of the few rivers in North America that flows northerly.

Class I, II, III, IV and V rapids dot the entire 320 miles of New River making it a great paddling, tubing, and white-water rafting adventure. Beautiful cliffs, bluffs, and mountain views make it one of the most scenic rivers on the east coast.

New River Gorge National River includes 53 miles of free-flowing New River, beginning at Bluestone Dam and ending at Hawks Nest Lake. The New River typifies big West Virginia style whitewater. Within the park it has two very different characters. The upper (southern) part of the river consists primarily of long pools, and relatively easy rapids up to Class III. It is a big powerful river, but very beautiful, always runnable, and providing excellent fishing and camping. There are multiple river access points, and trips can run from several hours to several days.