Seebert Road , Hillsboro, WV 24946(Pocahontas County)

*A unique size of 15.67 mixed-use acres

*Near the community of Seebert, WV and Watoga State Park

*Direct access from Seebert Road - County Route 27

*Outstanding recreational opportunities nearby.

*The Greenbrier River Trail offers 78-miles of old railroad grade designed for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.

*West Virginia's largest State Park - Watoga State Park is minutes away

*921,000-acre Monongahela National Forest is nearby

*Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort approximately 40 miles away.

*Numerous fishing watersheds close by including the Greenbrier River, Cranberry River, Williams River, and many more.

*Train enthusiasts will enjoy the historic Durbin Rocket and the Durbin and Greenbrier Railroad System along with the nearby Cass Scenic Railroad.

*The Green Bank Observatory, previously known as the National Radio Astronomy Observatory is nearby.

*Shopping, city/town amenities, and a hospital available in Marlinton, WV (15 - 20 minutes)

*Small-town amenities in Hillsboro, WV (5 minutes)

*Jet airports located in Lewisburg, Beckley and Charleston, WV

*Four seasons climate - the autumn season is spectacular and summers warm and breezy

CITY OF MARLINTON

Small town hospitality meets maximum outdoor fun in Marlinton. Located perfectly between the free-flowing Greenbrier River and the famous Greenbrier River Trail. Marlinton offers all small-town amenities with shopping, hospital, modern schools, health, and dental care, etc. The Greenbrier River offers numerous water-based recreational opportunities including kayaking, swimming, tubing, snorkeling, and some of the best small mouth bass fishing found anywhere. Snowshoe Resort is just 1/4 hours' drive.

*Founded in 1749

*Jacob Marlin and Stephen Sewell, the first white residents of the Greenbrier Valley, had established themselves by 1749 at the mouth of Knapps Creek, the present site of Marlinton. They were discovered living there by surveyors John Lewis and his son, Andrew, in 1751. This property lies very near the original location of Marlins cabin.

*County seat of Pocahontas County

*Population about 1,000 in the city limits and some 8,500 county-wide

*Marlinton is located on highway US-219 approximately 10 miles north of Hillsboro, 30 miles south of Snowshoe, and 45 miles north of Lewisburg. The town is located on the Greenbrier River on the flank of the Monongahela National Forest. The Greenbrier River Trail courses through the town, which is part of the Snowshoe Mountain destination area during ski season.

*Local hospital and other health and dental facilities

*Retail businesses include hardware, building supply, grocery-deli, convenience-fuel, new and used car dealers, auto parts, fast food, spirts-tobacco, local restaurants, funeral homes

*Employment includes: State, Federal, County and Municipal government, hospitality, National and State Forests & Parks, Outdoor recreation, trucking, timber, sawmilling, quarrying, Dept of Education - school systems, Dept of Highways, Dept of Corrections, assisted living facilities, home health care etc.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property has a small open area and pond. There is an area returning to forestland that was a 2-acre field about 20 years ago. The balance of the property has been 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.)

Additionally, Ol' Peachey Place offers nearby access to unparalleled recreational opportunities. Numerous recreational activities are anchored by the Monongahela National Forest, Watoga State Park, the Greenbrier River, and the Greenbrier River Trail.

Water-sports enthusiasts will find nearby waters ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, and paddle boarding.

Fishing - Great fishing is found in the Greenbrier River with smallmouth bass being the main target species. Additionally, the Greenbrier River is stocked with trout during the spring months. The nearby Cherry River, Cranberry River, and Williams River 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. Further, the 11-acre lake at Watoga State Park is stocked with trout in the spring and fall, and also contains largemouth bass and catfish. "Gold Rush" stocking of the elusive golden trout is common in the area.

Mountain Biking and Hiking

The Greenbrier River Trail and the Monongahela National Forest both contain miles of trails that may be used for mountain biking and hiking. The area also offers several State Parks geared for these activities as well.

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.

WATER RESOURCES

An unnamed blue-line stream towards the southern end of the property leads into an already developed, small wildlife pond and then continues into the Greenbrier River. Blue-line streams as shown on USGS topographic maps typically have year-round flowing water, except for times of extreme drought conditions. Additionally, Ol' Peachy Place is a "stones-throw" to the slow-moving, 162-mile-long Greenbrier River.

FOREST RESOURCES

Ol' Peachey Place's 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.

Maple syrup production can be found on the adjoining property.

MINERAL RESOURCES

West Virginia is one of the states in the US 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 property is comprised of several joining tracts, which have individual descriptions in the owners deed. Portions, if not all, of the various tracts making up Ol' Peachey Place have been surveyed over time. Most notably, in 2002, Licensed Land Surveyor William E. Dilley completed surveys of the 1.38-acre tract and the 9.31-acre tract which are recorded in the Office of the Pocahontas County Clerk in Plat Book 12 Page 41 and Plat Book 16 Page 13, respectively. Physical evidence in the way of set rebar corners and painted boundary trees is still well locatable. Portions of the property boundary run with Seebert Road aka Seebert Lane. A section of property boundary runs with the former C&O Railroad, which now, although no longer a railroad, is the Greenbrier River Trail. The property is being conveyed by the boundary and not by the acre.

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

Seebert Road - County Route 27 - is a two-lane state-maintained road that provides direct access to the property. Please note that a 25-foot right-of-way over and across the property for ingress, egress, and utility placement will be reserved by the owner to provide access to his adjoining property. Said right-of-way to be situated on the road as it currently exists. A portion of the property boundary runs with Seebert Road aka Seebert Lane Rt. 27, and, further, a portion of the property boundary runs with the Greenbrier River Trail. The property road connects directly to Seebert Road. There are some internal roads of various condition.

UTILITIES

Water: Water well will need to be drilled

Sewer: Septic System would have to be installed

Electricity: At the property

Telephone: At the property

Internet: At the property or available through Starlink or other satellite-based internet

Cellphone Coverage: Limited

ZONING

Pocahontas County currently has no zoning outside of corporations and flood zone areas. However, all prospective buyers should consult Pocahontas County Planning and Zoning and the Pocahontas County Health Department for any changes and details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: Deed Book 395 Page 129 (Tracts 1, 2, 4, 6 & 7)

Acreage: 15.76 acres

Real Estate Tax Identification:

Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Little Levels District

Tax Map 25 Parcels 13.1 & 15.3 Tax Map 30 Parcels 53, 53.2 & 55

2025 Real Estate Taxes: $13.66

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Pocahontas County School District

Public Elementary School:

Hillsboro Elementary

Public Middle School:

Marlinton Middle School

Public High School:

Pocahontas County High School

RECREATION

GREENBRIER RIVER

The Greenbrier River is 162 miles long is the last free flowing river east of the Mississippi. It is primarily used for recreational pursuits and well known for its fishing, canoeing, kayaking and floating opportunities. Its upper reaches flow through the Monongahela National Forest, and it is paralleled for 77 miles by the Greenbrier River Trail, a rail trail which runs between the communities of Cass and North Caldwell. It is the gateway to water recreation and fun as it is at most times lazy and easy to navigate.

The Greenbrier River is formed by the confluence of the East Fork Greenbrier River and the West Fork Greenbrier River in the town of Durbin, West Virginia. From Durbin the Greenbrier River flows southwesterly through Pocahontas, Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers Counties. It flows through several communities including Cass, Marlinton, Hillsboro, Ronceverte, Fort Spring, Alderson, and Hinton. The Greenbrier River joins the New River in the town of Hinton, West Virginia.

It has always been a valuable water route, with the majority of the important cities in the watershed being established riverports. The river gives the receiving waters of the New River an estimated 30% of its water volume. Over three-fourths of the watershed is an extensive karstic (cavern system), which supports fine trout fishing, cave exploration, and recreation. Many important festivals and public events are held along the river throughout the watershed.

Along most of its course, the Greenbrier River accommodated the celebrated Indian warpath known as the Seneca Trail (Great Indian Warpath). From the vicinity of present-day White Sulphur Springs, the trail follows Anthony's Creek down to the Greenbrier River near the present Pocahontas-Greenbrier County line. It then ascended the river to the vicinity of Hillsboro and Droop Mountain and made its way through present Pocahontas County by way of the future town of Marlinton, Indian Draft Run, and Edray.

The Greenbrier River is one of the longest untamed rivers in the eastern U.S. From source to mouth, it flows 162 miles through some of the most scenic lands in eastern West Virginia, descending out of the loftiest mountain forests through some of its most beautiful bluegrass farms. The stream is a favorite destination for anglers and paddlers and is ideal for light tackle and fly fishing. The river in Pocahontas County is traditionally stocked with trout once in February and once every two weeks in March, April, and May. Because it is undammed, the river benefits from a lack of motorized river traffic. Much of the upper river is too shallow to accommodate deep-draft boats, to the benefit of kayakers and other recreational paddlers.

GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL STATE PARK

The Greenbrier River Trail is an increasingly popular hiking, bicycling, cross country ski-touring, and horseback-riding route that extends more than 77 miles from near I-64 at Lewisburg, in the south, to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, in the north. Especially on weekends, the trail-access parking area at the Clover Lick depot may be busy with recreational enthusiasts. The trail was named by Backpacker magazine one of the top ten hiking trails in the U.S. The depot is also a popular river launch site for kayakers and canoers. At less than a 1% grade, this trail is perfect for families.

Take your family on a bicycle ride - forget the city, the traffic, and the rush. Relax, enjoy the scenery and the wildlife here in Pocahontas County along one of West Virginias most successful rail-to-trail conversions.

Beginner and intermediate mountain bikers will appreciate the packed gravel surfaces on the majority of the trail. More advanced bikers will find greater challenges on the adjoining mountain trails and abandoned logging roads that characterize the national forest bordering the trail.

Horseback riders will find days of exhilarating fun from one end of the trail to the other and back again. Amenities along the Greenbrier River Trail include potable water and primitive camp sites. Rest room facilities are located every 8 to 10 miles.

WATOGA STATE PARK

Watoga State Park is a state park located near Seebert in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The largest of West Virginias state parks, it covers slightly over 10,100 acres. Nearby parks include the Greenbrier River Trail, which is adjacent to the park, Beartown State Park, and Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. Also, immediately adjacent to the park is the 9,482-acre Calvin Price State Forest. It is one of the darkest night skies of all of West Virginia State Parks.

Watoga State Park's name comes from the Cherokee word for "starry waters". The land that forms the nucleus of Watoga was originally acquired in January 1925, when the park was initially planned to be a state forest. In May 1934, a decision was made to instead develop the site as a state park. Much of the development on the site was done by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the park was first opened on July 1, 1937. Development of the park stopped during WWII, but after the war, work on the park resumed, and the first camping area opened in 1953, and eight deluxe cabins opened in 1956. Recreational use of the park increased during the 60s and 70s, requiring the addition of another camping area. Today, the park is supported by the Watoga State Park Foundation which promotes the recreation, conservation, ecology, history, and natural resources of the park.

Features include, 34 cabins, two campgrounds with 88 total campsites (50 with electricity), an 11-acre fishing lake with boat rentals, approximately 37 miles of hiking trails, the Brooks Memorial Arboretum, the Ann Bailey Lookout Tower, picnic areas, and more.

SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort is a 40-mile drive and is among the most popular ski resorts in the east-central U.S. The resort, at 4,848-foot elevation, includes two ski areas, two terrain parks, and 57 downhill slopes that uniquely descend from the ski villages at the top of the mountain. The resort is also among the chief destinations for mountain biking in the two Virginias. The International Mountain Bicycling Association has designated the Snowshoe Highland Ride Center as a silver-level destination. The resort boasts 23 restaurants and pubs, 34 lodges and cabin villages, and supports many off-mountain lodging venues year-round.

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

The Monongahela National Forest is a national forest located in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern West Virginia. It protects over 921,000 acres of federally managed land within a 1,700,000 acres proclamation boundary that includes much of the Potomac Highlands Region and portions of 10 counties.

The Monongahela National Forest includes some major landform features such as the Allegheny Front and the western portion of the ridge-and-valley Appalachians. Within the forest boundaries lie some of the highest mountain peaks in the state, including the highest, Spruce Knob (4,863 ft). Spruce Knob is also the highest point in the Allegheny Mountains.

The Monongahela National Forest is a recreation destination and tourist attraction, hosting approximately 3 million visitors annually. The backwoods road and trail system is used for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Many miles of railroad grades are a link in the recreation use of the forest. (The longest is the Glady to Durbin West Fork Railroad Trail which is 23 miles long.) Recreation ranges from self-reliant treks in the wildernesses and backcountry areas, to rock climbing challenges, to traditional developed-site camping. Canoeing, hunting, trapping, fishing (particularly trout fishing), and wildlife viewing are also common recreational activities within the forest.

CRANBERRY MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER

The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center has many interesting features that appeal to visitors of all ages and backgrounds, including an exhibit hall, auditorium, events, and programs. The center also features a native plant garden, a nature trail, and many events geared toward children. While visiting the nature center, take a few minutes to walk the interpretive trail around the grounds. Signs will point out tree species and give facts on many uses of the trees. There is a beautiful overlook where you enjoy a picnic lunch and view the sites from Stamping Creek, just down the mountain, to the mountains of Virginia in the distance.

PEARL S. BUCK BIRTHPLACE

The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum showcases the home in which the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author was born in 1892.

BEARTOWN STATE PARK

The park is one large rock formation split into sections and clefts large enough for walkways. The Park is noted for its massive boulders, overhanging cliffs, and unusual rock formations. A boardwalk allows easy access and interpretive signs provide insight into the areas ecology.

DROOP MOUNTAIN BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK

This is the site of West Virginia's significant Civil War battle.

On November 6, 1863, the federal army of Brigadier General William W. Averell, in his second attempt to disrupt the Virginia-Tennessee Railroad at Salem, Virginia, faced again the Confederate troops of Brigadier General John Echols. Throughout the morning, Echols smaller Confederate Army held the high ground and blocked the roadway with artillery, but in the afternoon was overwhelmed by the crushing advance of Federal Infantry on his left flank.

Following the collapse of his lines, General Echols retreated south into Virginia with the remnants of his command. Federal troops occupied Lewisburg on November 7 but were burdened with prisoners and captured livestock; General Averell elected to return to his headquarters in Beverly. He waited until early December to lead a third and ultimately successful attack on the vital railroad.

Operations in the Shenandoah Valley in the spring of 1864 drew remaining confederate troops out of West Virginia, thus leaving the new state securely under the control of the federal government for the remainder of the war.

The battlefield site was purchased by the state in 1928 and dedicated on July 4, 1929 as a memorial to the casualties of the battle. The Park was rebuilt through the efforts of the Civilian Conservation Corps who built a system of trails and a wooden observation tower. Land acquisitions over the years resulted in the 267 acres the Park boasts today.

Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is located in the southern portion of Pocahontas County and is the site of West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle.

The Division of Parks assumed administration of Droop Mountain Battlefield in 1937 after the Division of Forestry held stewardship for many years and the ark remains essentially the same as it was in the beginning. A small Civil War Museum was refurbished in 1974 from an early forest division cabin.

A replica Civil War cannon was acquired in 1965 and helps add period atmosphere to the park. A re-enactment of the famous Civil War battle is held on alternating years complete with smaller skirmishes, ladies social, and period worship service.

Whether you come to hike the family-friendly trails, peer over the valley from the lookout tower, or probe the ghost tales in person, you will find Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park an exciting and educational experience.

THE DURBIN ROCKET

The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroads Durbin Rocket tourist operation makes use of nearly 6 miles of former Chesapeake & Ohio secondary trackage, a branch-line that connected to the C&O east-west mainline at Ronceverte, West Virginia, and extended northward nearly 100 miles through Marlinton and the lumber town Cass as far as Durbin. Much of the route followed the grades of the scenic Greenbrier River, rising nearly 1000 feet over a hundred miles - hence the name of the railroad's division. The first tourist operations at Durbin in the 1990s made use of a 20-ton Whitcomb switcher and a few pieces of converted rolling stock. Later a 1910 Climax geared steam locomotive was employed and more passenger cars added - including a refurbished Railway Post Office car. In recent years, a rare 3-truck geared Heisler on loan from nearby Cass Scenic Railway has been the principal tourist power on the 2-hour run downstream from Durbin and back again. Currently work is underway to rehabilitate the Greenbrier Division trackage between the end of the Durbin Rocket line and Cass, West Virginia. This will connect the previously isolated Durbin Rocket operation to the rest of the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad tourist system in the region.

CASS SCENIC RAILROAD STATE PARK

The home of one of the most popular excursion trains in the U.S. and the restored ghost town of Cass, this popular state park is among the most popular railroad and timber industry heritage sites in the U.S. In addition to the train, which ascends to Bald Knob, at 4,842 feet above sea level, one of the highest summits in the state, the park boasts one the best-restored lumber towns in the nation. Twenty-two company houses in the town have been restored as vacation cabins while other historic structures house the depot and a museum, restaurant, visitor center, and workshops.

GREEN BANK OBSERVATORY

One of the most remarkable scientific institutions in the U.S., the Green Bank Observatory has attracted astronomers and sightseers to the region since the 1950s. Established by the National Science Foundation, it is located in this remote area because of the protection against radio interference the mountains provide. The worlds largest steerable radio telescope operates here, as does the Tate telescope employed in the first U.S. search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The observatory is central to the National Radio-Quiet Zone, a federally managed area of more than 13,000 square miles in which sources of radio interference are limited.