Lee County
Riverfront Acreage Near Red River Gorge with Rock Features
Highway 2016 Lot# Wp001 Beattyville, KY 41311
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Description
Located near Airdale in Lee County, Kentucky, this 24.19-acre property offers a combination of river frontage, mature hardwood timber, natural rock features, and proximity to the Red River Gorge Geological Area. With direct access, diverse terrain, and a scenic Appalachian setting, this tract provides a range of potential recreational and development opportunities. The property features approximately 1,300 feet of frontage along the North Fork Kentucky River along the eastern boundary. This river frontage creates a unique natural setting with opportunities for recreation, wildlife observation, fishing, and enjoying the surrounding landscape. The property also includes more than 1,900 feet of Highway 2016 frontage along the north and northwest boundaries, with two gated entrances providing convenient access. One of the standout characteristics of this property is its impressive natural terrain. The tract includes more than 300 feet of elevation change, with steep slopes, elevated areas, exposed rock features, and natural cliff formations that reflect the rugged landscape found throughout the Red River Gorge region. These geological features provide unique scenery and create a property unlike many smaller acreage tracts in eastern Kentucky. The property's location near the Red River Gorge Geological Area adds significant recreational appeal. The region is known for its sandstone cliffs, hiking trails, rock climbing, scenic overlooks, and outdoor recreation opportunities that attract visitors from across the region and beyond. The combination of river frontage, rock features, timber, and accessibility creates characteristics that may appeal to buyers considering a private retreat, recreational property, or potential short-term rental (STR) development. Any STR use or development would be subject to local regulations, permitting requirements, and buyer due diligence. The property is well suited for outdoor recreation, with mature hardwood forests, diverse terrain, and natural features throughout the acreage. The timber consists primarily of native hardwood species including oak, hickory, maple, and beech. These wooded areas provide a natural environment for wildlife and contribute to the property's privacy and recreational setting. Wildlife species common to the region may be found throughout the property, including whitetail deer, turkey, and other native wildlife. The combination of wooded ridges, slopes, river frontage, and rock formations creates a diverse landscape suitable for hunting, wildlife observation, hiking, and exploring. The unrestricted nature of the property provides flexibility for a variety of uses. The combination of highway frontage, gated access, river frontage, and multiple elevated areas offers potential options for buyers seeking recreational land, a private getaway, or a property with possible future development opportunities. The surrounding area provides convenient access to the outdoor attractions of eastern Kentucky. The Red River Gorge region has become a destination for outdoor recreation, with visitors drawn to its cliffs, trails, climbing areas, waterways, and scenic landscapes. The property's proximity to this area may provide opportunities for those interested in developing a recreational destination, vacation property, or short-term rental use, subject to applicable requirements. Utilities, building suitability, and development requirements should be verified by the buyer during due diligence. With river frontage, highway access, mature hardwood timber, natural rock formations, and a location near the Red River Gorge, this Lee County property offers a unique combination of natural features and recreational potential.
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Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Fish, Creek/Spring, Trail Network, Internal Road System, Gated Entrance, Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
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- 6 miles to Beattyville, KY... 12 miles to Natural Bridge State Park... 73 miles to Lexington, KY
- Over 1900' of blacktop road frontage and 1300' of river frontage
- Tremendous STR potential
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