Bailes Road, Nettie, WV 26681 - Nicholas County

Bailes Road Forest is a 77-acre +/- multi-use property located in the heart of the New River Gorge recreational mecca, giving access to unlimited recreational opportunities.

HIGHLIGHTS

Contiguous 77 +/- acre multi-use parcel

Superb recreational opportunities in the heart of the New River Gorge water sports mecca

One million-acre Monongahela National Forest nearby

Proximity to 5 rivers and 3 lakes. These include the New River, Gauley River, Cherry River, Cranberry River, and Greenbrier River, and Summersville Lake, Summit Lake and Bluestone Lake

Plenty of forest trails that offer excellent access to a large portion of the forest

The headwaters of an un-named blue line stream runs through the property for about mile

Exceptional rock outcrops suitable for climbing

Perfect for shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing

City of Summersville is a 15-minute drive

25 minutes to Summersville Airport

High percentage of commercially - operable ground supporting forestry, recreation and potential for numerous future cabin sites

Elevations range from 2218 ft. to 2585 ft. +/-

Potential conservation value

Low taxes, low population density, little or no light pollution

The rivers and lakes are ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing

Forest is a steady producer of life-giving Oxygen and silently works to sequester carbon

Over 40 years of professional forest and wildlife management

Jet airports in Beckley, Charleston, and Lewisburg are a 90-minute drive

Potential for leasing carbon credits

DESCRIPTION

Bailes Road Forest, with 77 acres+/-, shares the regional area with several public lands' giving access to over one million acres of managed wilderness and parks.

Area National and State recreational properties include:

3,000-acre Summersville Lake

80,000-acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

One Million Acre Monongahela National Forest

25-mile-long Gauley River National Recreation Area

47,815-acre Cranberry Wilderness

11 mile long Cherry River

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 38.228305(N), -80.676233(W)

Address: Bailes Road, Nettie, WV 77681. No 911 address is assigned to property without structures.

Elevation Range: 2218 ft. to 2585 ft. +/-

DIRECTIONS

From Nettie, WV: 0.7 mile +/- (5 minutes +/-)

From the Nettie Post Office, travel Rt. 39 East for 4/10 mile; turn left onto Bailes Road; travel 3/10 mile; property begins on the right

WATER

The headwaters of an un-named blue line stream runs through the property for about mile. It should have water flow during rain events and snow melt.

MINERAL RESOURCES

Various mineral rights have been either reserved or conveyed by prior deeds of record, and the property is being sold SURFACE ONLY.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property will be surveyed for the sale deed to separate it from a large tract of land. The western boundary runs with Bailes Road, and the eastern boundary runs with Routes 39 & 20 and Panther Creek Road. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Public water nearby or a water well could be drilled

Sewer: Septic systems would need to be installed

Electricity: Available nearby

Telephone: Available nearby

Internet: May be available through cable, satellite or cell phone

Cellphone Coverage: Excellent with 5G

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property fronts on Bailes Road Rt. 39/7 for about 3/10 mile, and fronts on Rt. 39 E / Rt. 20 N and a very small portion with Panther Creek Road Rt. 39/15 for about 7/10 mile.

ZONING

Nicholas County has no zoning regulations in effect other than that which is enacted and enforced within the city limits of Summersville and Richwood. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Nicholas County Health Department and the Nicholas County Flood Zone Administrator regarding installation of septic systems, water wells, and flood insurance requirements.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property has been used as forestland.

(This summary is an estimation of current property use as determined from aerial photography. It is made subject to the estimation of property boundaries and any errors in the interpretation of land use type from the aerial photography utilized.)