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Palestine Road, Elizabeth, WV 26143 - Wirt County

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Timberland
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Property ID 17270923

McCutcheon Forest

McCutcheon Forest is a 562 acre +/- recreational property with current timber value. The property offers endless possibilities and will provide enjoyment for years to come. The land is secluded but can be accessed from numerous locations. Primary access is off WV State Route 14 approximately 11 miles south of Elizabeth, WV (pics 2-5 ). This deeded access crosses a neighboring parcel and is secured with a sturdy gate (pic 6 ). Some maps show this access road as Forrest Road 3018-A. Lees Run Road passes through the northern section of the property (pics 7-13 ). The edge of the property is where Lees Run Road intersects with Davison Ridge Road. Access can also be made from Davison Ridge Road through another locked gate (pics 14 & 15). It is believed that this access is deeded as well but any buyer will need to confirm this. There are multiple access points off McCutcheon Run Road where there is almost one full mile of road frontage (pics 16-18).

Internal access to the property is excellent and is made off the forest road mentioned above. Almost all the ridgelines on the property have trails that can be travelled by a side by side (pics 19-24). Some of them are even good enough for two-wheel drive passenger vehicles to operate on since they have a solid limestone bed used when previous timber harvests have been made. Once you get to the top of the main ridge on the property, you will find multiple flat building sites that will give views in multiple directions, some in excess of 10 miles (pics 25-27). Once you build your cabin up here you will be able to enjoy the beautiful sunsets from your very own base camp.

The property does have some timber ready for harvest, but a value has not been determined. Species of timber include white oak, chestnut oak, hard and soft maple, hickory and poplar (pic 28-33). There is even a stand of pine that is nearing maturity (pics 34 & 35).

Game is plentiful and includes deer, turkey, black bear, bobcat and various small game species (pics 36-40). As I was taking photos for this listing, I discovered several berry patches on the property. I found the traditional blackberry and black raspberry (pics 41 & 42), but I also found golden raspberries (pics 43 & 44). This was a first for me. I really enjoyed the impromptu taste testing. They were yummy! I also found some wine berries that will be ripe later this summer (pic 45). Theres no telling what you will be able to find as you explore your new get-a-way.

Taxes are minimal for such a large piece of land and this property will qualify for managed timber tax consideration. There are 9 tax parcels, and they include parcel 18-7 in Reedy District, Wirt County, and parcels 6-45, 9-2, 9-3, 9-10, 9-12, 9-19, 10-10, and 10-11 in Spring Creek District of Wirt County. There are no mineral rights with the property as those were severed from the surface many years ago. The pipeline that runs through the property is serviced from the forest road coming off of RT 14 and the gas company does a great job of maintaining it.

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