Wilderness Highway, Pool, WV 26684 - Nicholas County

Big Woods on Anglins Creek is a wild 453-acre +/- multi-use property located in the heart of the New River Gorge recreational mecca, giving access to unlimited recreational opportunities.

HIGHLIGHTS

*Anglins Creek, a live water, blue line stream, flows through the property for a total length of about a mile

*Contiguous 453 +/- acre

*Current survey on record

*Lies across the road from the Meadow River

*Complete to near darkness brilliantly reveals a star filled night sky

*The one million-acre Monongahela National Forest is nearby

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

*7 rivers and two lakes are nearby. Rivers include the New, Gauley, Cherry, Meadow, Cranberry, Greenbrier, and Bluestone. Lakes include Summersville Lake and Bluestone Lake

*2 dashed line tributary streams of the Meadow River are within the forest

*Several miles of interior roads and trails combine to reach most ever corner of the property

*Well suited for outdoor sports: shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing

*Rock climbing opportunities-sheer sandstone cliffs, rugged rock outcrops, massive boulders

*Several areas suitable for residential development. No zoning in the county.

*The 3,000-acre Summersville Lake and the City of Summersville are within a 15-minute drive

*15 minutes to Summersville Hospital

*Elevations range from 1907 ft. to 2257 ft. +/-

*Potential conservation value

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

*Fantastic fishing is found in the 7 rivers and two lakes. Species include small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskie, walleye, pike, native and stocked trout, and bluegill

*Area watersports include swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, windsurfing and white-water rafting

*The forest is a steady producer of life-giving Oxygen and silently works to capture carbon

*Over 40 years of professional forest and wildlife management

*Harvest-ready hardwood and hemlock timber available to offset holding costs

*Jet airports and interstates are nearby

WATER

Anglins Creek, a year-round flowing blue line stream with a series of rapids, runs through the heart of the property for a total length of about 8/10 mile. About mile of the creek has frontage on both sides, while about 3/10 mile at the eastern end of the property has frontage on the southern side of the creek. An un-named dashed blue line stream runs through nearly the center of the southern side of the property for about 4/10 mile before it leaves the property traveling toward its nearby junction with Meadow River. The small eastern tract of the property contains a section of a dashed blue line stream for about 1/10 mile. The dashed blue line streams should have regular water flow, especially during rain events and snow melt. The property lies across the road from the Meadow River.

FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES

The property has various ages of forestland, from areas of fairly recent harvest to full canopy stands. The distinguishing features of Big Woods on Anglins Creeks timber resource is its high hardwood pre-commercial and pole stocking with a solid basal area per acre. This well managed timber resource can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership in terms of potential harvest revenue and can be managed to provide cash flow opportunities to offset holding cost and long-term asset appreciation.

Capital Timber Value and a forest-wide timber inventory have not been established by the owner at this time.

The forests predominately well-drained upland terrain has led to a resource dominated by hardwood species. Overall, the species composition is highly desirable and favors Appalachian hardwood types, consisting primarily of White Oak/Chestnut Oak, Red Oak Group, Poplar/Cucumber/Basswood, Sugar Maple/Soft Maple and a host of associate species. There is also a remarkable amount of Hemlock scattered about.

Forest-wide, most stands are fully stocked, providing the next ownership with a great deal of flexibility in shaping their own sylvicultural legacy. Stem quality forest-wide can be considered excellent with the forest containing an abundant future sawlog and veneer source.

Big Woods on Anglins Creeks timber component has been professionally managed over many decades and consists of age classes ranging from 10 years to 100+ years old.

There are about 180 acres of mature timber stands found throughout the forest ranging from 85 to 100+ year old trees. There are about 270 acres of emerging to midlife aged trees ranging in age from 10 to 40 years old. This younger age timber stand is on the cusp of graduating to higher value sawtimber and veneer diameter classes over the next 30 years.

Diameters are well represented across the commercial and pre-commercial spectrum with a notable mature size class, as well as abundant pole size timber and growing stock.

Some trees are well over 150 years old and classify as Heritage Trees. These amazing trees have withstood the test of time and lend an air of grace and permanency to the property.

The forest is healthy and there are no signs of pest infestations of Gypsy Moth. The Emerald Ash Borer and the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid are present, and the majority of the Ash trees are severely stressed and will die out over the next decade. There have been no forest fires in recent memory.

WILDLIFE

The mix of mature timber, emerging forests, linear food plots, creeks, and streams creates the perfect wildlife habitat. The property has an excellent mix of wildlife and there has been ongoing game management for many years. The abundance of wildlife can be fully appreciated by spending a few hours hiking, looking at and listening to all the forest has to offer.

The forest produces acorns, hickory nuts, walnuts, wild grapes, blackberries, staghorn sumac, beechnuts, poplar and maple seeds. Because there is such an amazing food source, there is a variety of wildlife, including wild turkey, white tail deer, black bear, raccoon, opossum, rabbit, grouse, coyote, squirrel, chipmunk and bobcat.

The sections of dense forest, with its closed canopy, are home to a variety of songbirds, owls, ravens, buzzards, woodpeckers and hawks. Many of these birds nest in the den trees, which are full of holes and cavities. The birds feed on a variety of insects, including hundreds of thousands of small caterpillars that inhabit the upper reaches of the canopy.

A number of Bald Eagles have been spotted up and down the areas rivers and lakes. These magnificent birds are a thrill to see with wingspans of 6-7 feet.

A wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians are represented across Natures spectrum.

The areas lakes and rivers are contributors to the local ecosystems richness and diversity for both plants and animals. There are many animals that live year-round and at other times in the water and around their edges. These may include beavers, otters, minks, raccoons, opossums, blue herons, Canada geese, wood ducks, mallards, king fishers, minnows, native fish, turtles, salamanders, newts, crayfish, muskrats, bull frogs, eagles, owls, hawks and redwing blackbirds.

FOREST FARMING

The most common crops are medicinal herbs and mushrooms. Other crops that can be produced include shade-loving native ornamentals, moss, fruit, nuts, other food crops, and decorative materials for crafts. These crops are often referred to as special forest products.

Here are some specific examples of crops

Medicinal herbs: Ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, bloodroot, passionflower, and mayapple

Mushrooms: Shiitake, Lions Mane, and oyster mushrooms

Native ornamentals: Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and Dogwood

Moss: Log or sheet moss

Fruit: Pawpaws, currants, elderberries, and lowbush blueberries

Nuts: Black walnuts, hazelnuts, hickory nuts, and beechnuts

Other food crops: Ramps (wild leeks), maple syrup, and honey

Plants used for decorative purposes, dyes, and crafts: Galax, princess pine, white oak, pussy willow branches in the spring, holly, bittersweet, and bloodroot and ground pine (Lycopodium)

SELF-SUSTAINING LIFE OFF THE GRID

Just like 150 years ago, when the first mountaineers settled the area, the property would be self-sustaining in times of necessity even without electricity

Fresh water for drinking and cooking would come from the creeks or mountain springs

The forest would provide fresh food (deer, and turkey)

The flat to rolling land could be cleared for agricultural land to raise livestock, vegetable gardens, berry patches, fruit orchards, and row crops of corn, oats and barley

Beehives would provide honey and beeswax for candles

The forest would provide firewood for heating and cooking, lumber for building, maple syrup and pounds of nuts (walnuts, beechnuts and hickory nuts)

MINERAL RESOURCES

All minerals have been reserved by prior deed of record, and the property is being sold SURFACE ONLY.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property was surveyed in July 2023, and the boundaries are painted. The metes and bounds description and survey plat from that survey were made a part of the owners deed. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Public water may be nearby, the Wilderness PSD is within site of the property. 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: Generally excellent with 5G. (Mountainous terrain can sometimes limit service and some areas may have spotty service).

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

Access to the main large tract of the property is provided by an easement and right-of-way being 50 feet in width that enters from Wilderness Highway Rt. 41. There are several interior roads and trails of various condition that reach many areas of the property. The small eastern tract is accessed by Lower Anglins Creek Road Rt. 41/9, which, according to the WVDOT road map, is considered as primitive at the tracts location. The actual road condition may vary.

ZONING

Nicholas County has no zoning regulations in effect other than those which are 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.

Nicholas County ordinances and contact information can be found on the Nicholas County website.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property has various ages of forestland, with areas of fairly recent harvest to full canopy stands.

(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.)

DEED AND TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: DB 558 Pg. 555

Nicholas County, West Virginia

Acreage: 453.39 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:

Nicholas County (34), West Virginia

Wilderness District (9)

TM 27, Parcels 7, 8, & 24; Class 3

2023 Real Estate Taxes: $1158.34

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nicholas County School District

Public Elementary School:

Mt Nebo Elementary School

Public Middle School:

Summersville Middle School

Public High School:

Nicholas County High School

Nicholas County Career and Technical Center

RECREATION AT BIG WOODS ON ANGLINS CREEK

Big Woods on Anglins Creek offers many recreational opportunities. Numerous soft recreational activities are anchored by the proximity to the recreation mecca of the New River Gorge.

Nature viewing Attentive wildlife management has been geared not just to game animals. Equal consideration has been extended to increasing the numbers and diversity of species including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls, hawks.

Stargazing-Planet Observation-Astrophotography-Starwalking

Complete to semi-complete darkness can still be found on most of the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder.

Water-sports enthusiasts will find the lakes and rivers ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing. The 3000-acre Summersville Lake is a short drive. Fishing is popular in the area with species including small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskie, walleye, pike, stocked and native trout, and bluegill.

Shooting-sports devotees find all the land and privacy needed to enjoy:

Paintball-Airsoft-Laser Tag-Archery tag

Shotgun sport shooting including Skeet, Trap, Double Trap and Sporting Clays

Rifle & Handgun shooting: bullseye, silhouette, western, bench rest, long-range, fast draw

Archery and Crossbow competition shooting

Plain ole plinking: Grandpas old 22 single shot rifle and a few tin cans make a fun day

All Terrain Motorsports

Big Woods on Anglins Creek has several forest trails that are perfect for experiencing the property from an ATV or UTV, and Rock Crawlers. These exciting machines handle the wide variety of the forests terrain.

Dirt bikes can also be a lot of fun and they come in all sizes and horsepower to fit anyone who enjoys being on two wheels.

Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and Hiking

Along with ATV riding, existing forest trails may be used for conventional and mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding.

Hunting is a first-class experience. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, duck, squirrel, raccoon, fox and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find a property that has a better mix of wildlife.