105 Barlow Lane, Marlinton, Wv 24954 (MLS# 20-1787)

Property Attributes: Historic

Flooring: Hardwood

Air Conditioning: None

Heating: Stove.

Exterior Material: Wood

Foundation: Block; Stone

Roofing: Metal

Views: Mountain; Panoramic; Pastoral View; Stream/Creek; Valley

Documents: Survey

Located on the WV Civil War Trail, along Rt 39, in Huntersville, WV, 105 Barlow Lane, is an astonishing property with unique history and wonderful opportunity for future enjoyment. Current owner purchased the property in 2016. They cleaned out the house and started initial renovation. Rooms remain the original size. Owners also took down a barn which was in disrepair, wood was saved and will remain with the property. The 25.68 acre property is mostly level, with a gentle slope and positioned above Knapps Creek. The house sits on the highest point. Beautiful mountain views, church steeples, a pond, Knapps Creek, and the 1878 white Medina sandstone Huntersville Jail provide a gentle ambiance. 3/4 acre in the far western/southern corner of the property is subject to a judicial decree of adverse possession, but is on appeal to the WV Supreme Court. Property was recently surveyed and is well marked. Owner will grant access to Knapps Creek. Historically, this is the site of Confederate Gen. William Loring's base camp of July 19, 1861. The cannon sites remain. General Robert E. Lee spent 3 days at the Huntersville site. The Huntersville Presbyterian Church, built 1854, and used as a hospital and garrison for Confederate and Union troops still stands a short distance from this property. The church is on the National Historic Register. Huntersville was the county seat of Pocahontas co 1821-1891. The courthouse was positioned in front of this property. In 1891, the county seat was moved to Marlinton. Currently, Huntersville is a small community close to Marlinton, Watoga State Park, Snowshoe Ski Resort, Green Bank Observatory, Greenbrier River Trail, and plenty of hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. Located approximately 40 miles from The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, well known for golfing and a year round vacation paradise. Farmhouse Details 1. Original curved staircase and spindles are intact. 2. L shaped Covered Porch: Front 7.7' X48' Side 23.7 X 7 and Side 27 X 5 Property Buildings 1. Log Cabin 16.26 X 15.5 stone foundation, disrepair Log Cabin is covered by an exterior building measuring 37.6 X 16.4 2. Cool House- 16X12.6 A unique architectural concept, exterior is built with 2 parallel walls filled with sawdust, providing for cool temperatures. This building is in disrepair, but could be preserved. 3. Blacksmith Shop- 12.2' X 15.5, ceiling height 17.6" Original features remain including billows. Anvil stand WILL NOT convey. 4. 2 story Log Barn 35' X 21' Well preserved. Hinges, latches, doors appear to be original and handmade by blacksmith. At least 8 logs measure 35 ft long and approximately 13" wide. This log barn is surrounded by an exterior barn 50' X 48.6' 5. Corn Crib and Storage barn 23 X 36.8 6. Weigh Station 15.3 X 15.9 7. Well house 3 Outside Water Faucets on property.