1434 BLUE SULPHUR SPRINGS ROAD, WV 24910 (MLS# 16-1479)

Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood

Countertops Kitchen: Laminate

Countertops Bath: Laminate

Air Conditioning: None

Heating: Electric Baseboard; Radiant Heat

Exterior Material: Aluminum

Foundation: Stone

Roofing: Metal

Recreational Feature: ATV; Camping; Hunting

Views: Mountain; Panoramic; Pastoral View; Slopeside; Valley; Wooded

AUCTION TERMS APPLY! FARM OVERVIEW The Huffman Farm is the classic old mountain West Virginia farmstead. The gently laying farm consists of 183+/- acres with a mix of crop, pasture and timberland. The vintage farm house boasts a hand-cut stone foundation and chimney. There is an 1800's hand-hewn log smoke house. HIGHLIGHTS 183+/- acres of gently laying land a nice blend of forest and field Located in the popular Greenbrier County 2400+/- SF Vintage farm house is in move in condition Hand-cut limestone foundation and chimney 2 barns, workshop, machine shed and potting shed 1800's hand-hewn log smokehouse 65 acre of pasture and cropland and 90 acres of timberland Farm is currently leased out for hay production and cattle grazing 30 minutes to a world renowned water recreation mecca including the 2000 acre Bluestone Lake, Mighty New River, Greenbrier River and the heart of the white water rafting country the New River Gorge Several 100-200 year old "Heritage Trees" scattered about the farm Forest trails winding through a mix of cedar and hardwoods forest Rolling farm fields offer the flexible agriculture uses of meadows, crop and pasture land Dark skies provide for excellent star gazing and planet observation Wildlife is abundant with turkey, white tailed deer, squirrel, song birds, owls and hawks Stunning long range views of the distant mountains with striking sunrises and sunsets Emerging forest and field edges diversify the landscape and provide animal habitat Valuable timber and mineral rights will convey Winterplace Ski Resort located just 60 minutes away A small wetlands area creates an interesting ecological and wildlife habitat Land legacy of wildlife management coupled with outstanding long-term forest stewardship Location is perfect for anglers and water recreation enthusiasts High percentage of commercially – operable ground supporting farming, forestry, recreation Potential for residential/recreational development Elevations range from 1695' to 1868' Year-round state maintained hardtop road provides excellent access Electric and phone on site Potential to qualify for the "Farmland Preservation" conservation easement Low taxes of $675/year and low population density Personal Property highlights Lots of great antiques and collectibles, glassware lots of tools household, and everything else from A – Z! – PLUS SO MUCH MORE! This will be a huge all day auction event! Many more details posted on our website www.weselltheearth.com! LOCATION At 183 acres, the Huffman Farm represents an opportunity to create a classic family ownership legacy for the next tenure, or to carefully craft a rural residential project for future cabin sites. Terrain is typical of the region and considered rolling to mountainous. Google Coordinates: 37.749075°(N), -80.630895°(W) 911 Address: 1434 Blue Sulphur Springs Road Alderson WV 24910 Former mailing address: Route 2, Box 30 Alderson WV 24910 Elevation Range: 1695 ft. to 1868 ft. +/- HOME INFORMATION The original Huffman house dates back to the 1880's and has a foundation and chimney made of hand-cut limestone. There are some hand-hewn support timbers under the home. Later additions where made sometime in the 1900's. The home is solid and is considered to be in "move in" condition. The home was the full-time residence of the Huffmans and was, until just recently, occupied on a year-round basis. The original roof top lightning rods, with their blown glass centers, are amazingly still in place and harken back to a simpler time. In 1922, before electric service was available to the farm, George Huffman purchased a state of the art Carbide Lighting Plant from the Colt Co. The letter from the Colt Co. to Mr. Huffman was found in the old desk drawer. Room Information 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths Kitchen with Laundry Dining Room Breakfast Room Living Room with Fireplace Den Sitting Room Home Square Footage Summary 1,872 SF +/- First Floor 551 SF +/- Second Floor 343 SF +/- Garage Total = 2,423 Square Feet Home Room Dimension Summary Kitchen with Laundry 12'6" X 20'6" Dining Room 13'6" X 13'6" Breakfast Room 13'6" X 14' Living Room with Fireplace 15'6" X 17' Den 12'6" X 22'6" Sitting Room 8' X 12' First Floor Bedroom 13'6" X 15' First Floor Bathroom 5' X 11' Second Floor Bedroom 8' X 9'6" Second Floor Bedroom 15'6" X 17' Second Floor Bathroom 5' X 11'6" Garage 13'6" X 24' BARNS and OUTBUILDINGS There are several outbuildings on the farm, all of them centrally located in close proximity of the home. These buildings are generally in good repair. Potting Shed: 7′ X 15′ Spring Box: 6′ X 8′ Main Two Story Barn: 47′ X 40′ with attached sheds: 31′ X 54′ and 12′ X 40′ Pole Barn: 18′ X 40′ Machine Shed: 16′ X 42′ with attached shed 15′ X 30′ 2nd Two story Barn: 27′ X 32′ with attached shed 10′ X 27′ Workshop: 19′ X 35′ 1800's hand-hewn log smoke house: 18' x 18'. This historical two story log building has been re-chinked and is in excellent condition. The building is thought to have originally served as the farms' smoke house. MINERAL RESOURCES All rights the owner has will convey with the property. BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY There are metes and bounds descriptions recorded for the tracts that comprise the property, and many of the boundaries are evidenced by fencing. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. UTILITIES Electric and telephone service to the home. Electric to workshop Due to the mountainous topography, cell phone coverage can be spotty in the hollows but excellent on the ridge tops Television service may be provided by DirectTV or Dish Weekly trash pickup is provided by Greenbrier Solid Waste at curbside A drilled water well serves the home. There may be a cistern by the home Sewer is provided by a septic system Internet: May be possible through Frontier or HughsNet FedEx and UPS available as well as USPS ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property has over a mile of frontage on Blue Sulphur Springs Road WV RT 25, providing direct access to the public road system. There are trails through the fields and forest that provide access to nearly every corner of the property. ZONING The county is subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Commission and also the Health Department for details regarding zoning, building codes and installation of septic systems. DEED and TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: Will Book 25, Page 17 Greenbrier County, West Virginia Total Acreage: 183.40 acres +/- Real Estate Taxes: Greenbrier County, West Virginia Blue Sulphur District TM 36 Parcel 38; 183.40 AC (CONS 2 TRACTS) EAST SIDE OF W.V. 25 1.6 Miles north of the Intersection of CR 25 & Route 12; Tax Classification 2 2016 Real Estate Taxes: $674.69 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES The Huffman Farm has a rich agricultural history dating back to the 1800's. At one time, nearly every acre was either in pasture or under cultivation producing corn, wheat, barley, buckwheat and sorghum. With the advent of modern farm machinery and livestock stocking change from sheep to cattle, some areas of the farm where no longer kept cleared and have now reverted back to timber and brush. Today, about 65 acres of the farm remains in pasture and crop field. The fields are nicely laying and considered to be high quality. About 25-30 acres of previous pasture area has just recently started to naturally regenerate into hardwood timber and other woody plants. With some time and effort, this area could once again become a productive pasture. Perimeter fencing is considered to be adequate. There is some cross fencing separating pastures and crop fields from the woodland. There are a few ancient fruit trees scattered about the farm indicating the farm once had established orchards. FOREST RESOURCES The forest has a good hardwood sawtimber and pole stocking. 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 cost and long-term asset appreciation. Capital timber value has not been established at this time. WILDLIFE The Huffman Farm is a wonderful wildlife sanctuary. The mixture of hayfields/pasture, mature forest, abandoned farm fields, cedar thickets and marsh, coupled with the water supply from the pond, create the perfect wildlife habitat. The miles of "edge effect" created between field and forest is the perfect habitat for all the resident wildlife. White tail deer, wild turkey, squirrel, raccoon, fox and many species of songbirds, woodpeckers, crows and raptors make up the resident wildlife population. The hardwood forest 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 and maple seeds, autumn olive berries and blackberries. A number of Bald Eagles have been spotted up and down the Greenbrier and New Rivers and are a thrill to see with wingspans of 6-7 feet. WATER The Huffman Farm has several ephemeral streams that flow during rain events and snow melt. There is a small farm pond and drilled water well. There also appears to be cistern located near the home. AUCTION TERMS Terms Summary: A 10% buyer's premium is in effect and will be added to the final bid price of both the realty and personal property. Sole and exclusive venue shall be Greenbrier County WV. Deposit for the property will be $18,300.00. Come prepared to buy, the farm subject to HIGHLY Motivated attorney-in-fact confirmation. Full terms will posted at www.weselltheearth.com.