Daniels offers peaceful living in the Appalachian Mountains
Daniels is a rural community in Raleigh County. Located in the Appalachian Mountains, the enclave has less than 2,000 residents and is about 5 miles outside of Beckley. residents can enjoy outdoor recreation at New River Gorge National Park & Preserve and Little Beaver State Park, while the area’s proximity to Beaver and Beckley provide plenty of shopping and dining options. “Daniels’ cost of real estates is attractive to people who are pushed out of the more expensive areas,” says Steven Gray, real estate professional at Glade Springs Real Estate with over 5 years of experience. “It’s a mix of both small-town living and the outdoor lifestyle. And the climate is quite nice, not too hot and not too cold.” The area’s CAP Index crime score is 2 out of 10, below the national average of 4.
Single-family homes in Daniels have eclectic styles
Houses in Daniel have a diverse mix of styles, ranging from modest cottages, ranch-styles and American Foursquares to split-levels and raised ranches. These are typically between $100,000 and $300,000. Larger properties over 2,000 square feet, usually selling from $300,000 to $600,000, can have Tudor Revival, farmhouse, Cape and contemporary influences. “Single-family houses are around 150,000, with some of the nicer home starting around 250,000; lots are usually about half an acre” Gray says. “There’s also a new golf resort community, and homes there start around $400,000.” Newer 21st century homes are often in the Glade Springs Village community, and properties usually go from $350,000 to approximately $650,000, with larger estates topping at $1.1 million. The subdivision is perched on the Appalachian Mountains, and homeowners enjoy amenities like the clubhouse, golf access, monthly socials and the community restaurant. Housing styles range from New Traditional and ranch-styles to modern homes with Cape Cod, Tudor and farmhouse influences.
Golf courses, state and national parks around Daniels
Little Beaver State Park has almost 20 miles of nature trails for hiking, off-roading and mountain biking. People can go fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing at the park’s 18-acre lake. The public Grandview Country Club has an 18-hole golf course, and the two courses at Glad Springs Village, Woodhaven and Stonehaven, are also open to the public. New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is about 10 miles north, offering opportunities for mountain biking, rock climbing, camping and hiking. People can also go fishing and whitewater rafting along the New River.
Public schools in Raleigh County Schools
The community is served by Raleigh County Schools. Prospective primary schools include Shady Spring Elementary School and Daniels Elementary School, both of which have a B grade from Niche. Students may then attend Shady Spring Middle School, which gets a B-plus, and then matriculate to the B-minus Shady Spring High School. Shady Spring High offers STEM courses in engineering and design, and extracurricular activities include an archery club and organizations like Future Farmers of America.
Shopping and dining in Daniels, Beaver and Beckley
Restaurants are concentrated along U.S. Route 19. The Dish Café serves American classics, and Tudor's Biscuit World, a regional chain, offers traditional country food. The neighboring community of Beaver has Casablanca, a popular Italian place, and El Mariach, known for its margaritas and casual Mexican fare. For groceries and daily essentials, people can visit Dollar General and Kroger. Less than 10 miles north, Beckley Crossing Shopping Center has big-box and department stores like Hobby Lobby and T.J.Maxx, with Walmart and Lowe’s nearby.
Festivals in West Virginia
The annual West Virginia Spring Wine Festival takes place at Daniel Vineyards in June, featuring wine tastings, live music and local food and craft vendors. Residents can go to Beckley for more events like farmers market, music in the park and festivities like the Rhododendron Festival, which has live music, sports tournaments, a car show and opportunities to see the state flower in full bloom.
Getting to nearby airport, hospital, Beaver and Beckley
Daniels is accessible via U.S. Route 19 and Interstates 77 and 64. Beckley, the region’s central commerce hub, is less than 5 miles away via U.S. Route 19. Beckley Hospital is also in the city, and Raleigh County Memorial Airport is in Beaver. “The regional airport connects to Charlotte, which lets people connect to many destinations across the world,” Gray says. West Virginia International Yeager Airport is about 70 miles north in Charleston.
