Supplements: FOREST HILL and SUMMERS COUNTY Forest Hill is undoubtedly one of the oldest areas within the Indian Creek and Greenbrier River Watersheds. Evidence of pre-historic peoples living in the area has long been discovered. Unusual mounds in the area caused great speculation by the early settlers in the western Virginia frontier. Today the pastoral, uninc ... (Read more) FOREST HILL and SUMMERS COUNTY Forest Hill is undoubtedly one of the oldest areas within the Indian Creek and Greenbrier River Watersheds. Evidence of pre-historic peoples living in the area has long been discovered. Unusual mounds in the area caused great speculation by the early settlers in the western Virginia frontier. Today the pastoral, unincorporated farming community of Forest Hill has a fire department, several churches, a medical clinic, a post office, an art gallery, and an Amish baked goods store. Residents of Forest Hill enjoy four seasons of living in the southeastern region of West Virginia. The most recent census shows a population of 587 with a median age of 62.7 years. Forest Hill offers an excellent lifestyle and culture for long-time families as well as folks looking to resettle into an area with low property taxes and great freedom from the umbrella of rights that "Mountaineers are always free." Hinton is the southern gateway to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The town has a large historic district, a railroad museum, antique shops, and restaurants. After crossing the bridge at Hinton, you will begin driving alongside the New River down River Road. There are great riverside vistas on this favorite route for a casual drive along the waterfront. Boaters, motorcyclists, fishermen, and vehicle cruises on the roadway and the river are a common sight. Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny mountains lies a place where the rivers flow, and the eagles soar. A place where small-town charm is around every corner and outdoor recreation is the norm. A place where porch sitting is earned after days spent hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. It is a place that remembers its past and looks toward the future. Banking, healthcare facilities, a regional hospital, fast food restaurants, drugstores, grocery stores, hardware, auto parts, and farm supply are readily available in nearby Hinton, the county seat of Summers. Hinton has some local hometown restaurants that are great places to meet friends and enjoy a great home-cooked meal. TALCOTT, HILLDALE, LOWELL, AND PENCE SPRINGS The small communities of Talcott, Lowell, and Pence Springs are a vital part of the community. Talcott is the home of the famous John Henry legend and hosts a yearly festival called John Henry Days. Talcott has the John Henry Park, a museum, and a post office. Hilldale has a brand-new Dollar General Store plus a convenience general store with gasoline sales. Lowell is home to the famous Lowell Market, a general store with a deli with the best breakfast biscuits for miles around. The store sells food, sporting goods, bait, hardware, lottery tickets, along with a host of other goods. Pence Springs is the home of the incredible Pence Springs Flea Market, held Sundays from April - the end of October. Dozens of vendors set up offering antiques, collectibles, guns, households, and various goods and tools. Another mainstay in Pence Springs is the Country Road Store, known to locals as the Pence Springs Wallyworld. The stocked inventory includes food, gasoline and fuels, pizza, sporting goods, camping supplies, and hardware. As a former owner, Bird Keatley used to say, "If we don't have it, do you really need it"? Greenbrier Girls Academy sitting high on a knoll in the Pence, is a private school on the grounds of the former Pence Springs Hotel. HIGHLIGHTS 30 Acres +/- The beautiful Indian Creek Valley of Summers and Monroe 1432 square foot +/- home Constructed circa 1947 A spring is located in the field area Mix of forest and open meadow, excellent for wildlife Three bedrooms Two baths Large covered front porch 26 x 15 Carpet and vinyl flooring Spacious kitchen cabinetry Natural gas range Built-in dishwasher Wild and Wonderful Summers County Beautiful pastoral views Located in a farming community Washer and dryer hookup on the entry-level Modern replacement vinyl windows Natural gas radiant heat Rheem central air conditioner Ceiling fans Detached two-car garage Excellent recreational area for kids and adults Shingle roof Drilled well Paved driveway Low property taxes Septic system Volunteer fire department 0.4 miles Easy walking distance to the post office On a school bus route Amish Community nearby Only a short drive to thousands of public acres at Bluestone Wildlife Management Easy drive to Pipestem Resort State Park 10-minute drive to golf at the Hinton Elks Club 25-minute drive to Fountain Springs Golf Course 2 minutes to the Monroe Health Center medical clinic Historic Cook's Mill in nearby Greenville Three rivers converge in nearby Hinton ARH Summers County Hospital, a 10-minute drive Wonderful Indian Creek is a short drive Gotta Stop convenience and Dollar General 10-minute drive Minutes to Peterstown, historic Union, and Hinton Easy drive to Roanoke's jet airport Amtrak train station at nearby Hinton Pence Springs Flea Market is a 15-minute drive Superior access by state-maintained paved roads - FedEx, UPS, and USPS delivery Cell phone coverage is good with Verizon Fur-bearing - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum Winged wildlife - eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys, and Neotropical songbirds * Square footage is derived from public records HOME DETAILS ROOM SIZES Room name - size Eat in Kitchen 13 x 11 Living Room 19 x 16 Master bedroom 13 x 10 Master bath with washer and dryer 9 x 9 Bedroom Two 11 x 10 Bedroom Three 11 x 10 Bath Two 7 x 5 Hall 9 x 5 Bonus room 19 x 6 Covered front porch 26 x 15 LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.571288, -80.789383 Address: 15745 State Route 12, Forest Hill, WV 24935 Elevation Range: 1897 ft. to ft. +/- 20 minutes to Peterstown 15 minutes to Hinton 35 minutes to Princeton & I-77 35 minutes to Union 45 minutes to Athens and Concord University 45 minutes to Camp Creek State Park & Forest 50 minutes to Mercer County Airport, Bluefield 55 minutes to Blacksburg, VA, and Virginia Tech 55 minutes to Lewisburg 60 minutes to Beckley 60 minutes to Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley 65 minutes to Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg 20 minutes to Bluestone Lake, Hinton 35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park 50 minutes to Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills WILDLIFE Hunting is a first-class experience. Whitetail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, 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. WATER The property includes a spring. The home is served by a drilled well. On the lower portion of the property Spruce Run, a dashed blue line flows in a western direction. MINERAL RESOURCES West Virginia is one of the states in the US that has two ownership titles, those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. All rights the owner has will convey with the property. A mineral title search could be conducted by a title attorney at the same time as the surface title search is being conducted. A natural gas line crosses diagonally thru the meadow and crosses Route 12 near the post office. BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY An 846-foot portion of the property boundary is with State Route 12. Chambers Land Surveying has just completed a brand-new survey plat. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. UTILITIES Water: Private well Sewer: Septic system Electricity: First Energy Telephone: Frontier landline is available Internet: Verizon cellular hotspot, also Frontier DLS may be available Cellphone Coverage: Verizon is good ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property has about 846 feet of frontage on State Route 12. A paved drive is accessed from Rt. 12. ZONING There is currently no county zoning in Summers County. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Summers County Health Department for answers regarding the installation of septic systems and water wells. Further information on county zoning may be answered by contacting the Summers County Commission. PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY The home grounds' open area contains about 1 acre. Cleared meadows is estimated to be 10 acres. The other 19 acres of the property are in 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.) DEED AND TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: Deed Book 77 Page 82 and WB 32 Page 172 Summers County, West Virginia Acreage: 30 acres +/- Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes: Summers County (45), West Virginia Forest Hill District (3) Tax Map 11 Parcels 15,16, 17.1, and 17.3 ; Class 2 2022 Real Estate Taxes: $244.00