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FEATURE PROPERTY |
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FEATURE PROPERTY |
BRANDYWINE ON POTTS CREEK
8306 Potts Creek Road
Alleghany County, Virginia
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 Great Room with Stone Fireplace |
 Game Room (Left), Master Bedroom (center), Master Bath (right) |
 Bedroom 2 with Bath |
 Bedroom 3 with Bath |
 Kitchen (left), Shop Building (right) |
 Various Views of Potts Creek around Brandywine 
 
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Brandywine Vistas 
 
 
The Fall Season at Brandywine |
Exceptional property for sale with a total of 271.22 acres located on State Route 18 in the beautiful Potts Creek Valley of southern Alleghany County in the mountains of west central Virginia south of Covington and north of Paint Bank. The area features striking natural beauty with four distinct seasons that each provide spectacular changes to the surrounding landscape. The panoramic views of the countryside and mountains in every direction are magnificent. Located within approximately one hour driving distance from the property are the renowned resorts of The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. The Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia and the wide variety of amenities found in Roanoke Metropolitan Area (Roanoke, Virginia) are also conveniently located nearby.
The splendor of this very special mountain retreat and the fabulous recreational potential of the property help to create an unprecedented variety of remarkable outdoor opportunities. The following summary provides some highlights about the many desirable physical characteristics of the property:
The property has over a quarter mile of road frontage on both sides of State Route 18. There is approximately three miles of interior roads on the property that provide good access throughout the tract.
The property has approximately one half mile of stream frontage on Potts Creek that surrounds a four acre island. The property joins U. S. Forest Service Land on the downstream side which provides access to an additional half mile of stream frontage. Potts Creek is stocked with trout nearby by the State of Virginia and contains warm water species that provide good year round fishing opportunities. The current owner has previously stocked trout on this property.
The property has over 10,000 feet of common boundary with U. S. Forest Service Land that greatly enhances the recreational possibilities of the tract. The area is well known for exceptional hunting with an abundant population of white tail deer, wild turkey and black bear. Other outdoor activities available include hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, searching for wild flowers or just enjoying the awe inspiring views of Potts Creek and the surrounding mountains.
A strict forest management plan has been developed that favors white oak stands on the property to maximize the growth potential of the timber and increase the wildlife habitat. The property has approximately 370,000 board feet of red and white oak, yellow poplar, white pine and miscellaneous hardwoods.
There are 37 acres of productive open land on the property that annually produces a total of approximately 57 tons of high quality hay for livestock and includes game food areas for wildlife. The approximate four acre home site includes fourteen sugar maple trees along the front border, twenty five fruit trees, a grape arbor, blueberries, blackberries and a flower garden.
The elevation of the property ranges from approximately 1,590 feet above sea level along Potts Creek to 2,000 feet above sea level on the rear (western) boundary line.
The current owner has previously stocked trout on this property and now has authorization from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to stock rainbow, brown and brook trout.
The property is improved with an extraordinary custom built Shawnee Log Home affectionately known by the current owners as "Castle on the Brandywine". The dwelling offers numerous outstanding features and is considered to be among the best log homes in the whole Alleghany Highlands area. Construction of the dwelling was completed in 1997 with excellent quality materials and workmanship. This fine home has a very desirable floor plan that contains slightly over 2,000 square feet of living area with ample space for upscale country living and to entertain guests. The first floor room count includes an entry area, great room with beautiful stone fireplace, dining area, kitchen, master bedroom suite with full bath, utility/laundry room and half bath. The second floor has a recreation/game room, two bedrooms, one full bath, one half bath and a storage room. The dwelling has white pine logs on the exterior, hickory and white pine floors, a built-in ironing board, a central vacuum system, ADT Security system and generator that operates key components such as the well pump and furnace fan. Additional features include a covered front porch, screened rear porch, attached garage and detached storage shed with workshop area.
The availability of this type of unique large acreage property with many appealing physical characteristics is becoming increasingly rare even in rural western Virginia as more people discover the very attractive quality of life offered by the rural Alleghany Highlands area. The mystique and attraction for properties that feature desirable stream frontage and long common boundaries with U. S. Forest Service Land can not be overstated in the analysis of the local real estate market. This property provides excellent potential to be utilized as a classic hobby farm, corporate retreat, hunting lodge or could be developed into a prime horse farm with ample open land for paddocks and forage production. There are numerous high quality building sites with prominent views scattered throughout the property.
Contact us for details on this unique real estate offering and additional information about the phenomenal recreational potential of the property. Broker participation is welcome. All information deemed to be reliable but not warranted.
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