18744 S Seneca Trl, South, Union, Wv 24983 (MLS# 22-95)

Miscellaneous: Fencing

Water Source: Well

Sewer Source: Septic

Views: Mountain; Stream/Creek Side; Valley

Scenic, cultural, and historic values of the Riffe Farm provide not only economic benefits, but also quality of life values. HIGHLIGHTS One of Monroe County's most beautiful and well-known creekside farms 546 deeded acres consists of about 125 acres fields and 420 acres mature woodlands Dynamic and free flowing Indian Creek drifts through the farm for about 2 miles Native trout, bass, redeye, and various sunfish Rich in Native American artifacts including stone tools, toys, arrowheads & more. Commercially valuable timber ready for harvest and immediate cash flow All mineral rights will convey Recent survey is on file A Conservation Easement shelters the farm and forever protects the land Vintage 1900's tenant cottage overlooks the farm 13,850' of new farm fencing and 4,400' of existing fencing in place Quality infrastructure includes fully restored circa 1900's barn and an expansive block machine/storage building Aggressive grassland management increases carrying capacity and extends the grazing season Rich and diverse resident wildlife population unrivaled in the region Minutes to historic Union and an easy drive to Roanoke's jet airport Lewisburg Airport, just a 45 minute drive, provides jet service to Chicago and Dulles 35 minutes to the world renowned 4-star Greenbrier Resort 4 farm ponds provide fishing, swimming, ice skating and nature viewing Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 200-300 years old. Patches of emerging forests and old fields intertwine with the farmland creating an exciting recreational property Farm and forest roads wind through the property providing superior access Wildlife program enhances habitat, increases diversity, promotes health of the resident wildlife A rewarding permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed Nearby Salt Sulphur Springs is famous for its three springs: sweet spring, salt sulphur spring, and iodine spring Surrounded by large farms and timber tracts in a nice rural neighborhood Superior access by state maintained paved roads  FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery Cell phone coverage is excellent to spotty in most areas with 4G service Darkest of skies with little light pollution for star-planet gazing & astrophotography Sedges, rushes, ferns, songbirds, frogs, turtles, & crawdads populate the ponds and wetlands Acres of overgrown fields are being cleaned up and a brought back into production Located in peaceful Monroe County just 10 minutes to Union, the county seat Timber species include beautiful oaks, black walnut, poplar, sycamore, maple and hickories Fur bearing  deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum Winged wildlife  eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys and Neotropical songbirds Hay & Pasture grasses coupled with the forest produce life-giving Oxygen and are a sequester of carbon dioxide Spectacular long-range views approaching 40 miles Perfect for recreational activities including shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing Low taxes, low population density Scenic, cultural, and historic values of the Riffe Farm provide not only economic benefits, but also quality of life values. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.541225°(N), -80.595103°(W) Address: 18744 Seneca Trail South, Union, WV 24983 Elevation Range: 1715 ft. to 2085 ft. +/- MINERAL RESOURCES All rights the owner has by title will convey with the property. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. 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 was surveyed in 3 sections from 1995 through 2008 and shown on 3 separate survey plats representing the whole property. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. UTILITIES Water: 2 drilled water wells Sewer: private septic system serves the cottage Electricity: onsite Telephone: onsite Internet: Maybe possible through phone cable and satellite ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property has a little over a mile of frontage on US RT 219. A serious of farm and forest roads and trails provide access to nearly every area of the property. ZONING There is currently no county zoning in Monroe County. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Monroe County Health Department for answers regarding installation of septic systems and water wells. Further information on county zoning may be answered by contacting the Monroe County Commission. PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY The property is a combination of the residential grounds, fields, and forest. A breakdown is as follows: Home grounds contains about 1.5 acres. 8 fields totaling about 95 acres. 4 ponds ranging in size from .01 acre to 0.5 acre, totaling about 1.27 acres. Open areas around the creek and ponds totaling about 25 acres. Forestland totaling about 424 acres (about 169 acres lie on the north side of US 219 and about 255 acres lie on the south side of US 219). The property is covered by a Conservation Easement designed to protect and preserve the farmland qualities of the property. The Conservation Easement is recorded in DB 286 Pg. 229. (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.) DEED and TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: Deed DB 256 Pg. 653; Conservation Easement DB 286 Pg. 229 Monroe County, West Virginia Acreage: 546.429 acres +/- by surveys for the owner Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes: Monroe County (32), West Virginia Springfield District (5) Tax Map 16 Parcels 53 & 54; Tax Map 17 Parcels 6 & 7; Tax Map 21 Parcel 13; Tax Map 22 Parcels 1 & 2 2020 Real Estate Taxes: $1,313.50 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES The Riffe Farm is one of the premier conservation farms in the state of West Virginia. The 522 deeded acres consist of about 125 acres of pasture and cropland. The balance of the farm contains mature woodland and dedicated riparian zones along the nearly 2 miles of Indian Creek. There are nearly 4 miles high tensile electric fence. Board fencing is used in residential areas. There are 4 farm ponds in place. The ongoing grassland management program is designed to increase carrying capacity and extend the grazing season. The well-maintained grasslands also conserve water and filter out manure and nutrients, keeping them from entering nearby water bodies, protecting water quality, human health, and animal health. Livestock is fenced out along the length of Indian Creek to create a permanent riparian zone. Several acres of overgrown fields are being cleaned up and a brought back into agricultural production FARM BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS Vintage 1900's 2 story tenant cottage 13,850' of new high tensile electric farm fencing and 4,400' of existing fencing Fully restored circa 1900's barn Expansive block building for machine storage-maintenance There are 4 farm ponds in place 2 drilled water wells THE FOREVER GIFT  A CONSERVATION EASEMENT Mindful of the public benefit flowing from the conservation values of their land and the threats posed to those values in a climate of increasing development pressure, the sellers granted to the Monroe County Farmland Protection Board, a non-profit, an open space easement restricting the use and development of their land in perpetuity. The intent of the perpetual easement is to forever preserve the existing rural landscape and to preserve the scenic environment and the watershed. The Riffe Farm's conservation easement allows the owners to permanently protect their land from future, more intensive uses, while still maintaining ownership. The owner may continue to utilize the property as before the easement except that certain rights in ownership are no longer available, the principal of which is the right to subdivide the property. The easement allows traditional uses of the property such as farming, forestry, hunting, hiking, fishing, and limited single-family home construction. Other permitted uses include agriculture, viticulture, aquaculture. silviculture, horticulture, and equine activities, temporary or seasonal outdoor activities. The terms of the Conservation Easement can be furnished upon request.