Kanawha County
Private Mountainside Retreat With Timber, Electric And Hunting Opportunities
000 Shirkey Branch Rd, Clendenin, WV 25045
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Description
Located at 0 Shirkey Branch Road near Clendenin, West Virginia, this 100.68± acre property offers a private and secluded mountain setting with mature timber, open fields, a small fishing pond, a stream, and established access through a gated gravel-road entrance. The property provides a combination of wooded and open acreage that can be evaluated for hunting, recreation, homesteading, or an off-grid lifestyle.
Access is provided through a gated gravel road. Due to the terrain and existing road conditions, a four-wheel-drive-capable vehicle is recommended for accessing the property. The gated entrance provides a defined point of entry while maintaining the property's secluded character.
The property consists of steep mountain terrain with a mixture of mature timber and open fields. The elevation changes create varying habitat across the acreage and provide opportunities to explore different portions of the property. The wooded areas contain mature timber and provide natural cover for wildlife, while the open fields create additional options for food plots, wildlife habitat improvements, gardening, or other permitted uses.
A small pond containing fish provides an additional water feature and recreational opportunity. The pond may be used for fishing and also contributes to the property's overall wildlife habitat. A small stream is also located on the property, adding another natural water feature to the landscape.
The combination of mature timber, open fields, water features, and steep mountain terrain provides good hunting opportunities. The acreage offers room to establish hunting locations, food plots, trails, and other wildlife-management improvements based on the buyer's individual objectives. Deer and other wildlife commonly associated with the Appalachian region may utilize the varied habitat, although buyers should conduct their own assessment of wildlife populations and hunting conditions.
The property's secluded setting makes it suitable for buyers interested in a hunting camp or recreational retreat. The existing acreage provides room for hunting, hiking, wildlife observation, camping, and other outdoor activities. The established access and gated entrance also allow the owner to control entry to the property.
For buyers interested in homesteading or an off-grid lifestyle, the property provides a remote setting with open ground, timber, water features, and substantial acreage. Buyers considering an off-grid residence or other development should independently investigate well and septic feasibility, solar or other power systems, building requirements, road access, and applicable county regulations before purchasing.
The property's mature timber is another important component of the acreage. The wooded portions provide wildlife habitat, privacy, and potential timber resources. Buyers interested in the commercial value or future management of the timber should have the forest independently evaluated by a qualified forestry professional.
The mountain setting also provides seasonal scenic appeal. The elevated terrain and surrounding wooded landscape offer mountain views, while the mature hardwoods provide changing foliage throughout the year. During autumn, the property offers an opportunity to experience the seasonal color associated with the Appalachian landscape.
At just over 100 acres, the property provides enough room for multiple recreational uses while maintaining a private setting. The combination of open fields, mature timber, steep terrain, pond, stream, and gated access creates a property that can be managed according to the next owner's recreational or land-management objectives.
Located near Clendenin, the property provides a secluded rural setting while remaining within driving distance of nearby communities and services. Buyers should independently verify distances, road conditions, property boundaries, utilities, water sources, building suitability, and all other information material to their intended use.
Whether the goal is to establish a hunting camp, manage a recreational property, explore an off-grid lifestyle, develop a homestead, or simply own a private tract of West Virginia mountain land, this 100.68± acre property offers a diverse array of natural features and recreational opportunities.
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- 100.68± acres near Clendenin, West Virginia
- Gated entrance
- Four-wheel-drive-capable vehicle recommended for access
- Mature timber
- Open fields suitable for various recreational or land-management uses
- Small pond with fish
- Small stream on the property
- Good hunting opportunities
- Beautiful mountain views
- Private and secluded setting
- Potential for hunting camp, homesteading, and off-grid use
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