5550 Dunlap Creek Rd Covington, VA 24426

The Creekside Cabin Retreat offers more than just a stunning setting and historical context; it presents ample opportunities for recreation and relaxation that appeal to all ages. Whether you are drawn to water sports, fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying a peaceful day by the water, there is something here for everyone. Recreational enthusiasts will find this location to be a haven that caters to outdoor lifestyles. With trails weaving through scenic vistas and ample opportunities for birdwatching and photography.

Creekside is a sanctuary where time slows down to a crawl. An immaculate log cabin serves as a home base for all who visit Creekside. The cabin, located by free-flowing Dunlap Creek, captures the hum of rushing water as well as the picturesque view of the year-round stream and stunning sheer rock cliff backdrop.

HIGHLIGHTS
Eleven acres adjoining the 1.8-million-acre George Washington National Forest
An immaculate log cabin is home base for all other recreational and leisure pursuits
Dark skies with little to no light pollution for stargazing, planet observation, star-walking and astrophotography
Free flowing Dunlap Creek runs through the property for 2/10 mile
A four-season property - mild winters, cool summers, and near perfect springs and falls
Diverse topography creates a wonderful natural setting
White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, coyote, grouse, squirrel, raccoon, fox, rabbit, and salamanders make up the resident wildlife population
Winged wildlife includes eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, several types of birds, and Neotropical songbirds
Many species of trees, plants, and wildflowers paint a vibrant tapestry
Moss and lichen-covered sheer rock cliffs serve as the Creekside cabins stunning backdrop
Surrounded by the GWNF, private wooded tracts, and mountain farms, in a quite rural neighborhood
Electricity and phone onsite, great access
20 minutes to Covington, the county seat of Alleghany County
One hour to the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw
90 minutes to the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport
Low taxes, low population density

SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS
A Foxfire Agent must be present in order to visit this property. 48 hours notice is required. Contact the Foxfire Realty office at 304.645.7674 to schedule a visit to this property.

LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.754657(N), -80.154875(W)
Address: 5550 Dunlap Creek Rd., Covington, VA 24426.
Elevation Range: 1552 ft. to 1579 ft. +/-

Driving times (approximate)

Highway/Towns
I-64 Callaghan Exit 10: 10 minutes
Covington, VA: 20 minutes
Lewisburg, WV: 25 minutes
Lexington, VA: 1 hour
Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 30 minutes
Charlotte, NC: 4 hours 10 minutes
Union, WV: 40 minutes
White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes
Washington, D.C.: 3 hours 40 minutes

Airports
Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg, WV: 35 minutes
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 25 minutes

Recreation
Golf Lewisburg Elks Country Club, Lewisburg, WV: 30 minutes
Golf The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes
Golf The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA: 50 minutes
Golf Valley View Country Club, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 30 minutes
Lake Lake Moomaw: 1 hour
Lake Moncove Lake, Gap Mills, WV: 35 minutes
Resort The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes
Resort The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA: 50 minutes
State Park Douthat State Park: 40 minutes
State Park Moncove Lake State Park: 35 minutes

CABIN HIGHLIGHTS
1,000 sq. ft. log cabin immaculate condition
Built in 2006
Metal roof
Open space Living/Kitchen/Dining room concept
Two bedrooms
One full bathroom
Propane fireplace heats entire cabin
Electric split unit cools and heats
Kitchen island with granite countertop and seating
Laminate flooring
Beautiful and spacious kitchen cabinetry
Solid surface vanity top
Concrete 7 pier foundation
Large covered front porch 10 X 36
Large covered back porch 10 X 36 with views of Dunlap Creek
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor storage building
Gravel driveway
Conveys at closing: Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Clothes Washer and Dryer
May consider selling furniture also

Room Sizes
Great Room (Kitchen, Dining, Living) 274 x 153
Bedroom 1, 115 x 121
Bedroom 2, 125 x 10
Full Bathroom 7 x 9
Laundry 5 x 28
Pantry 36 x 28
Front Screened Porch 36 x 10
Back Screened Porch 36 x 10
Five closets

UTILITIES
Water 100 well
Sewer private septic system with 1000 gallon tank
Electric Craig Botetourt
Propane Amerigas (sellers own 500 gallon LP tank)
Television DirecTV
High Speed Internet and Wi-Fi for cell phone coverage may be available through Starlink

WATER
The property has nearly 2/10 mile of frontage on Dunlap Creek, a significant stream that should have regular water flow.

MINERAL RESOURCES
All rights the owner has will convey with the property.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
There is a metes and bounds description. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

ACCESS/FRONTAGE
The property is accessed by a deeded right-of-way for a private roadway leading from the north side of U. S. Route No. 60 twelve feet in width.

ZONING
Alleghany County is subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Government Offices for details regarding zoning, building codes and installation of septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY
The property is comprised of the home grounds and mature forestland.

DEED and TAX INFORMATION
Deed Information: DB 397 Pg. 507
Alleghany County, Virginia
Acreage: 11 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Alleghany County, Virginia
Tax Parcel 05300-00-000-0090

2024 Real Estate Taxes: $965.06

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alleghany County School District

Public Elementary School:

Callaghan Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Covington Middle School

Public High School:
Alleghany High School

Colleges:
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Jackson River Technical Center