1871 Wayside Talcott Rd Wayside, WV 24985

Wayside Point is the private mountain retreat you have always dreamed of. This true West Virginia property includes 50± wooded Acres with multiple clearings, pool, trails, a beautiful home, an extra lot with creek and all the freedom you have been thinking of lately. Tucked into these thick forested mountains, this beautifully maintained 50± acre retreat pairs a cathedral-ceiling home with a wild untouched backcountry feeling. You will find 3 bedrooms, 4 baths (one per bedroom), main-level primary suite with clawfoot tub, wraparound decking, above-ground pool, small cross-fenced pasture, ample garden area, fruit trees, manicured trails, tree stands, a treehouse, and mountain views. Outbuildings include a 2-stall garage, log corn-crib storage, and a 200-amp workshop. Wayside Mountain Retreat: 50± Acres of Privacy, Recreation & Refined Country Living
Discover a truly special hidden retreat in Wayside, West Virginia, where beautiful craftsmanship, comfortable living, and the freedom of approximately 50 acres come together in one remarkable property. Perched on a gentle rise with the woods falling away toward the valley below, this thoughtfully developed and lovingly maintained property offers a rare combination: a beautifully appointed home, exceptional outdoor living, recreational opportunities, productive grounds, and room to roam. All within easy reach of some of southern West Virginia's best river towns and outdoor destinations.
The Home
The heart of the home is a spectacular cathedral ceiling great room, where soaring wood-paneled walls, beautiful hardwood floors, and an entire wall of windows bring the outdoors in. Natural light fills the space while expansive windows and glass doors open toward the deck and long-range mountain views, creating an inviting setting for quiet mornings, family gatherings, or entertaining friends. The warm wood accents, quality finishes, and carefully selected accents give the home an unmistakable character and sense of home.
The well-designed home features 3 bedrooms and 4 baths, with the added comfort and privacy of a bathroom for each bedroom. The main-level primary suite is a peaceful retreat, complete with a walk-in closet and an extraordinary bath featuring a classic clawfoot soaking tub and a beautifully tiled vanity with a distinctive blue and white porcelain tile.
The kitchen and dining areas offer a comfortable gathering space, with an inviting eat in kitchen and adjoining dining room perfectly suited for everyday living or hosting a house full of family and friends.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor living is equally impressive. Large covered front porch space, and expansive decking wrap around three sides of the home, creating multiple places to relax and take in the surroundings. A beautifully maintained above ground pool, complete with a deck area for lounging and dining, provides the perfect place to cool off during warm summer days. An expansive lawn, while the large, cross fenced front yard offers excellent space for pets, gardening, or small livestock. A generous garden area, apple trees, a chestnut tree, and additional pear trees add to the property's country living appeal, and a landscaped stone flowerbed enhances the home's curb appeal near the drive.
Recreation & Acreage
For the outdoor enthusiast, the acreage truly shines. The property has been thoughtfully manicured with trails throughout, providing opportunities for hiking, ATV riding, exploring, and enjoying the changing seasons. The open lawn provides additional space to practice, and several open areas are nestled throughout the wooded acreage, creating attractive habitat for wildlife and excellent hunting. Multiple tree stands and a treehouse convey with the property, making it ready for the avid outdoorsman.
Outbuildings
The improvements continue with an impressive collection of outbuildings. A large detached two stall garage offers 100 amp electrical service and includes a utility sink awaiting installation. A log corn crib style storage building provides additional character and storage, while a large open workshop with 200 amp service offers exceptional space for projects, equipment, hobbies, or a home based operation.
Access throughout the property has been carefully considered, with graded and traveled areas providing excellent circulation and a substantial drainage system already in place.
The Location: Southern West Virginia's River Country
The location adds another layer of appeal. Enjoy the privacy and recreation of your own 50± acres while remaining within convenient reach of some of southern West Virginia's favorite river towns and outdoor destinations.
The Greenbrier River public put in at Talcott is approximately 10 minutes away, offering easy access to fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and river recreation on one of the longest free flowing rivers in the eastern United States.
Hinton is approximately 20 minutes away and offers everyday conveniences including a Kroger grocery store, along with a historic downtown full of small river town charm, antique shops, art galleries, a classic drug store, and the Hinton Railroad Museum, a nod to the town's deep roots as a rail hub. Hinton also serves as a gateway to some of the region's best known natural attractions.
Just outside Hinton, Bluestone State Park sits along Bluestone Lake at the confluence of the Bluestone and New Rivers, offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, cabin rentals, and miles of hiking trails through forested hillsides, waterfalls, and rhododendron thickets. The adjacent Bluestone Wildlife Management Area adds thousands of additional acres for hunting and wildlife viewing.
Outdoor lovers will also appreciate proximity to Sandstone Falls, one of the largest waterfalls on the New River and a scenic highlight of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, as well as Pipestem Resort State Park, known for its aerial tramway, golf course, and expansive recreational amenities. For those chasing bigger adventure, the New River Gorge Bridge and the whitewater rafting hub of Fayetteville are both within a manageable drive, putting some of the East Coast's premier rafting and rock climbing within reach of your own front porch.
Together, the Greenbrier and New River valleys form one of West Virginia's most celebrated outdoor playgrounds, and this property places you close enough to enjoy it all regularly while still coming home to complete privacy and quiet at the end of the day.
The Bottom Line
This is the kind of property that is difficult to replicate, it's a private West Virginia retreat where a beautiful, distinctive home meets acreage, recreation, wildlife, gardens, fruit trees, a pool, trails, and workshops, all just minutes from some of the state's best rivers and river towns. Whether you're drawn by the beautiful home, the freedom of the land, or the endless recreation, this Wayside property offers the rare chance to have it all.
Come experience the peaceful setting, exceptional comfort, and endless possibilities of this remarkable Wayside Point property. Your West Virginia retreat is waiting.