1500 Mountain Valley Rd Gap Mills, WV 24941

OVERVIEW
Sweet Springs Mountain Valley Farm An expansive 600 +/- acres working farm with incredible views, flat fertile bottom land, and the privacy only a protective mountain can provide. Nestled in the beautiful and historic Sweet Springs Valley this working farm spans the flat Valley bottom all the way to the top of Peters Mountain. This farm has hundred of acres of pasture and hay fields to provide for all types of agriculture as well as a stream and several springs.

A large barn is conveniently located in the bottom land just off of Route 3 and provides storage and work space for the farm. The driveway for the farm is just across Route 3, is nicely paved, and leads up the mountain towards some of the higher fields. There is a cabin and several other barns on this main parcel of the farm which can be utilized for agricultural purposes. There are many good locations to build a home but there is a special one that sits on a level hay field overlooking the property that has the most spectacular view the farm has to offer. The view overlooks the whole valley and across many ridge lines into Southern West Virginia. As you travel further up the mountain the pastures give way to mixed timber land that climbs the ridge almost all the way to WV/VA state line at the top of the mountain. The opportunities that this property offers are nearly endless. From ATV trails and horseback riding to hiking and hunting this property can provide it all. The size of the property alone lends to its special and rare nature. There are no other farms in Monroe County of this scale and caliber for sale.

The neighboring town of Gaps Mills offers several amenities including The Cheese N More General store and a wonderful bakery. The nearby historic town of Union has restaurants, a public pool, shopping, services, a summer Farmers Day, an annual Autumn festival, and a Christmas parade. Union is also close to Moncove Lake State State Park which offers a variety of outdoor recreation. Close by, Lewisburg, voted the Coolest Small Town in America, offers an almost endless variety of events including the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, Taste of our Town, the WV State Fair, and the Lewisburg Literary Festival to name just a few. Lewisburg is also the home to several fine dining restaurants, fun local eateries, a variety of shopping in the walking downtown, and easy access to outdoor retreats such as the Greenbrier River Trail.

LOCATION
911 address: 323 Mountain Valley Ln Gap Mills , WV
Property entrance coordinates: 37.61747, -80.26122
Elevation: 2,055 feet to 3,050 feet

Driving Times (approximate)

Towns:
Alderson: 50 minutes
Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 25 minutes
Beckley: 1 hour 40 minutes
Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 20 minutes
Bluefield: 1 hour 30 minutes
Covington, VA: 35 minutes
Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 45 minutes
Peterstown: 55 minutes
Princeton: 1 hour 20 minutes
Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 15 minutes
Union: 25 minutes
White Sulphur Springs: 25 minutes

Airports:
Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 40 minutes
Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour 30 minutes
Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 1 hour 20 minutes
Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport: 1 hour 10 minutes
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, Blacksburg, VA: 1 hour 20 minutes

Recreation:
Golf Black Knight Golf Course, Beckley: 1 hour 15 minutes
Golf Elks Club, Lewisburg: 45 minutes
Golf Fountain Springs Golf Course: 50 minutes
Golf Pipestem Resort State Park: 1 hour 30 minutes
Golf The Greenbrier: 30 minutes
Golf Willow Wood Country Club Golf Course: 1 hour 5 minutes
Lake Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 1 hour 10 minutes
Lake Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills: 20 minutes
Lake Summersville Lake: 1 hour 50 minutes
Nature Trail Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes
Resort Glade Springs: 1 hour 20 minutes
Resort Pipestem Resort State Park: 1 hour 30 minutes
Resort The Greenbrier: 30 minutes
Skiing Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 30 minutes
State Park Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour 30 minutes
State Park Bluestone State Park, Hinton: 1 hour 10 minutes
State Park Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills: 20 minutes
State Park Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 1 hour 30 minutes
State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 40 minutes

SCHOOLS
Monroe County School District

Public Elementary School:
Mountain View Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Mountain View Middle School

Public High School:
James Monroe High School

Higher Education:
Monroe County Vocational Center

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.

MINERAL RESOURCES
West Virginia is one of the states in the US that has two ownership titles, those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. 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.

DEED AND TAX INFORMATION
Deed Information: DB 275 Pg. 296
Monroe County, West Virginia

Acreage: 600 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Monroe County (32), West Virginia
Sweet Springs District (6)
Tax Map 14 Parcels 12 & 12.1; Class 2
Tax Map 15 Parcels 1.1, 22.2, 23; Class 2

2024 Real Estate Taxes: $1460.80

SURROUNDING AREA
SWEET SPRINGS RESORT

Sweet Springs Resort is located just a few miles northeast of the property and founded in 1792. Once known as Old Sweet Springs, this historic resort hotel is currently undergoing renovation by the nonprofit Sweet Springs Resort Park Foundation. The property enjoys notoriety for its natural hot spring.

The area is well known for the healing waters of the numerous Sulphur Springs. During the 1800s and early 1900s, several Sulphur Springs Resorts flourished in the area. Most notably and still in existence are White Sulphur Springs, Warm Springs and, Hot Springs. Others included, Salt Sulphur Springs, Blue Sulphur Springs, Red Sulphur Springs, Green Sulphur Springs, Pence Springs and, Sweet Chalybeate Springs.

During the height of wealthy families summer treks to the Virginia springs resortsfrom roughly 1800 until the Civil Warone popular circuit encompassed the fountains most strongly impregnated with minerals, heat, fashion, and fame, according to one chronicler. For those arriving from eastern Virginia and points northeast, the circuit started at Warm Springs northeast of Lewisburg, in the Allegheny Mountains. From there, it ran south and west to the Hot, the White Sulphur, the Sweet, the Salt Sulphur, and the Red Sulphur, then back in the opposite direction.

The waters of Sweet Springs were asserted to assist aged persons, free from organic disease, would find youth and vigor and elasticity at the bottom of this noble fountain, and with a daily plunge could live to the fabled age of the crow. It was cautiously recommended the Sweet Springs be used for certain cases of uterine functions, dyspepsia, and nephritic affections.

MONROE COUNTY

The property is located near the charming village Gap Mills and Union is less than a 15-minute drive, which is the Monroe County seat. Banking, healthcare facilities, drugstore, grocery, hardware, auto parts and farm supply are readily available in nearby Union. There are no fast food restaurants but there are the local restaurants that are great places to meet friends and enjoy a great home cooked meal.

Some of the friendliest people in West Virginia can be found in Monroe County. With a population of about 13,000 residents and Monroe County does not have a stoplight and has more cattle and sheep than people. Monroe County is a special area with interesting folk