Hominy Creek is a 50-acre +/- multi-use property containing about a mile of Hominy Creek, a live water, bold running, blue line steam flowing within the property's boundary. This remarkable water infused acreage is located in the heart of the New River Gorge recreational mecca, giving access to unlimited recreational opportunities.
HIGHLIGHTS
Hominy Creek is a live water, bold running, blue line stream, that flows freely within and through the property's boundary for about 1 mile
Contiguous 50 +/- acre multi-use parcel with numerous cabin sites
Public water, electric, telephone is available roadside. Cell coverage is good.
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
Perfect for shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing
City of Summersville is a 35-minute drive
35 minutes to Summersville Airport
High percentage of commercially - operable ground supporting forestry, recreation and potential for numerous future cabin sites
Elevations range from 2365 ft. to 2426 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
Hominy Creek, with 50 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: 38.137411(N), -80.723600(W)
Address: Hominy Creek Road, Leivasy, WV 26679. No 911 address is assigned to property without structures.
Elevation Range: 2365 ft. to 2426 ft.+/-
DIRECTIONS
From Leivasy, WV: 2.3 miles +/- (10 minutes +/-)
From the Leivasy Post Office, travel Rt. 20 South for 4/10 mile; turn right onto Hominy Falls Road; travel 1.5 miles; turn sharp left onto Hominy Creek Road; travel 4/10 mile; a portion of the property is on the left.
WATER
Hominy Creek, a blue line stream having regular water flow, forms a large amount of the propertys boundary and also runs through a small portion of the property for a total of about 1 mile.
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 property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.
UTILITIES
Water: Public water available at roadside
Sewer: Septic systems would need to be installed
Electricity: Available roadside
Telephone: Available roadside
Internet: May be available through cable, satellite or cell phone
Cellphone Coverage: Good with LTE
ACCESS/FRONTAGE
The property has over 1/10 mile of frontage on Hominy Creek Road Rt. 13/4 and just under 1/10 mile of frontage on Swartz Hill Road Rt. 13/6. A private road runs through the property for just under 1/10 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. A small section of utility line easement runs through the northeastern end of the property.
(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.)