4236 Cornbread Ridge Road , Princeton, WV 24940(Mercer County)

*1 hour 40 minute drive to Charleston - WV's State Capitol and largest metro area & jet service

*Valuable timber is ready for immediate harvest producing cash flow to offset purchase and holding costs

*Mature hardwood forest is comprised of Red Oak, White Oak, Hickory, Poplar, White Pine and Maples

*ATV riding, hiking, camping, hunting star gazing and nature viewing

*Perfect location to enjoy all water sport activities supported by the nearby New River, Greenbrier River, and the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake

*Amazing resident wildlife population rich in diversity and ever changing

*Area fur bearing wildlife - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, coyote, fox, chipmunk, opossum

*Area winged wildlife includes eagles, Neotropical songbirds, turkey, grouse, eagles, herons, hawks, owls, ravens, king fishers, ravens, crows, and hummingbirds

*Forest soaks up tons of Carbon Dioxide and produces tons of life-giving oxygen

*A rewarding off-grid permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed

*Elevations range from about 2327 ft. to 2545 ft.

*Low taxes, low population density

FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES

This property has highly desirable timber composed of high-quality Appalachian hardwoods and White Pine. This well-managed timber resource can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership in terms of potential harvest revenue and can be managed to provide cash flow opportunities to offset holding costs and long-term asset appreciation.

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES

The property has a field containing about 1.5 acres.

AREA WILDLIFE

The "edge effect" between woods and fields benefit all the resident wildlife. White tail deer, black bear, wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, fox, chipmunk, and many species of songbirds make up the resident wildlife population.

Of equal importance, there is the insect and microscopic world including butterflies, dragonflies, water skaters, water beetles, damselflies, hellgrammites, tadpoles and various insect larve.

Great fishing is found in the areas lakes and rivers with small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskie, walleye, pike and bluegill present in good numbers.

The hardwood forest of the surrounding mountains provides the essential nutrient source and produces tons of hard mast including acorns, hickory nuts, beech nuts and black walnuts. Soft mast includes stag horn sumac, black cherry, tulip poplar seeds, maple seeds, autumn olive berries and blackberries.

WATER

Tony Branch, a dashed blueline stream, is the northern boundary of the property for about 1/4 mile. The intermittent stream should have regular waterflow, especially during rain events and periods of snow melt.

MINERAL RESOURCES

All rights the owner has in title will convey with the property.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property was surveyed in April 2003, and a plat prepared from that survey is recorded as Microfilm Plat 15018. A long portion of the northern property boundary runs with Tony Branch, and the southwestern property boundary runs with Cornbread Ridge Road. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: well could be drilled

Sewer: private septic could be installed

Electricity: Onsite

Telephone: Cell phone coverage is good

Internet: Starlink is available

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The southwestern boundary of the property fronts on Cornbread Ridge Road, a county road, for a little more than 1/4 mile. The property road connects directly to Cornbread Ridge Road.

ZONING

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

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property has some open areas while most of the tract is forestland.

(This 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 1151 Pg. 234

Mercer County, West Virginia

Acreage: 17.01 acres

Real Estate Tax ID/Taxes:

Mercer County (28), West Virginia

Rock District (11)

Tax Map 20 Parcel 8; Class 3

2025 Real Estate Taxes: $579.08

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mercer County School District

Public Elementary School:

Athens Elementary School

Public Middle School:

Pikeview Middle School

Public High School:

Pikeview High School

Higher Education:

Concord University, Athens

Mercer County Technical Education Center, Princeton

RECREATION AT CORNBREAD RIDGE FOREST

The property offers unparalleled recreational opportunities. Numerous soft recreational activities are anchored by the nearby New River, 2000-acre Bluestone Lake, Greenbrier River, and the New River Gorge National River Park & Preserve.

Water-sports enthusiasts will find the nearby lakes and rivers ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing. Great fishing is found for small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskie, walleye, pike and bluegill.

Nature viewing is next in line of recreational activities. Wildlife viewing is not just for larger animals. Equal consideration is given to a diversity of species including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls, eagles and hawks. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, geese, squirrel, raccoon, fox and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population.

Stargazing-Planet Observation

Lots of darkness can be still be found on the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder. Ideal for star walking and astrophotography too.

Shooting-sports devotees find all the land and privacy needed to enjoy:

*Paintball-Airsoft-Laser Tag-Archery tag

*Shotgun sport shooting including Skeet, Trap, Double Trap and Sporting Clays

*Rifle & Handgun shooting: bullseye, silhouette, western, bench rest, long-range, fast draw

*Archery and Crossbow competition shooting

*22 single shot rifle and a few tin cans make a fun day

All Terrain Motorsports

The property is perfect for experiencing the property from an ATV or UTV. Riders are welcome to ride all public roads that do not have a painted dividing line and there are miles and miles of open roads in the area. These exciting machines handle the wide variety of the forests terrain.

Dirt bikes can also be a lot of fun and they come in all sizes and horsepower to fit anyone who enjoys being on two wheels.

Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and Hiking

The land may be used for mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding and the area offers several state and national parks geared for these activities.

FOREST FARMING

The most common crops are medicinal herbs and mushrooms. Other crops that can be produced include shade-loving native ornamentals, moss, fruit, nuts, other food crops, and decorative materials for crafts. These crops are often referred to as special forest products.

Here are some specific examples of crops:

*Medicinal herbs: Ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, bloodroot, passionflower, and mayapple

*Mushrooms: Shiitake and oyster mushrooms

*Native ornamentals: Rhododendrons and dogwood

*Moss: Log or sheet moss

*Fruit: Pawpaws, currants, elderberries, and lowbush blueberries

*Nuts: Black walnuts, hazelnuts, hickory nuts, and beechnuts

*Other food crops: Ramps (wild leeks), maple syrup, and honey

*Plants used for decorative purposes, dyes, and crafts: Galax, princess pine, white oak, pussy willow branches in the spring, holly, bittersweet, and bloodroot and ground pine (Lycopodium)

SELF SUSTAINING LIFE OFF THE GRID

Just as 150 years ago, when the first mountaineers settled the area, the property can be self-sustaining in times of necessity - even without electricity.

1. Fresh water for drinking and cooking can come from mountain springs or a drilled water well (hand drawing water from the well using a cylinder well bucket).

2. The creeks and forest can provide fresh food (deer, squirrel, rabbit, and turkey).

3. Clearing land for agriculture can provide vegetable gardens, berry patches, fruit orchards, and row crops of corn, oats and barley.

4. Bee hives can provide honey and beeswax for candles and pollenate the fruit trees.

5. The forest can provide firewood for heating and cooking, lumber for building, maple syrup and pounds of nuts (walnuts, beechnuts and hickory nuts).

6. A vineyard could be created to provide jellies, jams, juices and wines.

7. Livestock can be raised including dairy cows, chickens, geese, turkey, rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs and cattle. Milk, cheese, eggs, meat, wool, leather, fur, feather pillows and down comforters can all be produced.

PERMACULTURE FARMING

The three core tenets of permaculture are:

*Care for the earth: Provision for all life systems to continue and multiply. This is the first principle, because without a healthy earth, humans cannot flourish.

*Care for the people: Provision for people to access those resources necessary for their existence

*Setting limits to population and consumption: By governing our own needs, we can set resources aside to further the above principles. This includes returning waste back into the system to recycle into usefulness. The third ethic is sometimes referred to as Fair Share, which reflects that each of us should take no more than what we need before we reinvest the surplus.

Permaculture design emphasizes patterns of landscape, function, and species assemblies. It determines where these elements should be placed so they can provide maximum benefit to the local environment. Permaculture maximizes useful connections between components and synergy of the final design. The focus of permaculture, therefore, is not on each separate element, but rather on the relationships created among elements by the way they are placed together; the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Permaculture design therefore seeks to minimize waste, human labor, and energy input by building systems, and maximizes benefits between design elements to achieve a high level of synergy. Permaculture designs evolve over time by taking into account these relationships and elements and can evolve into extremely complex systems that produce a high density of food and materials with minimal input.

The design principles, which are the conceptual foundation of permaculture, were derived from the science of systems ecology and study of pre-industrial examples of sustainable land use. Permaculture draws from several disciplines including organic farming, agroforestry, integrated farming, sustainable development, and applied ecology. Permaculture has been applied most to the design of housing and landscaping, integrating techniques such as agroforestry, natural building, and rainwater harvesting within the context of permaculture design principles and theory.

CARBON SEQUESTRATION

The property is a tremendous producer of Oxygen and sequester of Carbon Dioxide. Carbon Sequestration is the act of processing carbon dioxide through sinks and stores and releasing them into the atmosphere as oxygen. The vigorously growing forest is sequestering thousands of tons of Carbon Dioxide each per year and producing tons and tons of life-giving Oxygen.

This natural process allows the owner (and family/friends) the opportunity to potentially enjoy a carbon neutral footprint.

The leasing of Carbon Credits to environmental mitigation companies is a rapidly emerging financial opportunity for the property owner to receive income without placing any burden on the land. The leases can be for as little as one year.

SURROUNDING AREA

The surrounding area offers unlimited soft recreational activities including white water rafting, golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching and rock climbing. Snow skiing at the Winterplace Ski Resort is a 25 minutes away. The Raleigh County Airport at Beckley is just 50 minutes away. Yeager Airport in Charleston WV, is an easy 1 hour 40 minute drive and the Regional Airport in Roanoke is about a two hour drive.

The property is supported by the thriving community of Princeton. The area is a strong economic generator with a solid workforce employed in county/state government, tourism, hospitality, education, retail, construction, wood products, railroad, mining and agriculture. The surrounding area is richly blessed with a wide array of cultural events that keep life interesting and satisfying.

Charleston is West Virginia's state capitol and is an easy 1 hour 40 minute drive. Charleston is West Virginia's largest city with a population of some 50,000 and a metro area of 225,000. It is the center of government, commerce, culture and industry. There is a commercial airport with daily flights to most major hubs.

Beckley is a 50-minute drive, has a population of 34,000, and is the county seat of Raleigh County. Most all amenities are available in Beckley. Beckley is located at the intersection of I-77, I-64 and US 19 so easy access to Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Charleston and Cincinnati is just around the corner.

The world renowned 4-Star Greenbrier Resort is 90 minute drive. Several other area golf courses are available in the area. The New River Gorge recreation area offers white water rafting, rock climbing, ziplining, camping and horseback riding. The nearby and very popular 100+ mile long Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail makes for a very active recreation area.

Year round, state maintained paved roads and a private driveway provide easy access. Weekly trash pickup, daily newspaper and daily mail delivery is available at curb-side. UPS and FedEx service this area also.

Situate within an hour's drive of the confluence of the New River, Bluestone River and Greenbrier River, the 2000 acre Bluestone Lake at Hinton is truly a gateway to water recreation. The 70,000 acre New River National River Park, Bluestone State Park, Pipestem State Park Resort and 17,000 acre Bluestone Wildlife Management Area are recreational cornerstones in the area. The new 12,000 acre Boy Scout high adventure camp is an hour's drive.