5550 Dunlap Creek Rd, Covington, VA 24426 - Alleghany County

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.