Property Description

Experience a rustic, woodland getaway in an exact copy of a 16th century Elizabethan styled oak framed cottage 2000 feet up in the cool air and tucked away on 268 Acres of secluded mountains in rural WV. Also enjoy the separate off grid mountain-top dove tailed log cabin hideaway that borders thousands of acres of National Forest Woodlands. The oak framed cottage is well insulated, faces south and has woodland views on all sides. There are 2 large upstairs bedrooms with additional open loft areas and 1 ensuite shower room and library area for quite reflection. The first level has a large sociable open plan, kitchen/dining and living room, full bath and laundry area with a large stone fireplace in the center with a cozy wood burner which is all the heat it ever needs although baseboard heaters are installed. The cottage has Starlink internet, which is fast and reliable. It is heated with wood and has spring water which is filtered and drinkable. Outside, there is a large yard, a fire pit, fruit trees and an elevated patio that is a great place for meals or just admiring the views. The springhouse has a large storage area suitable for bikes and large items. There is an outdoor shed for tools, etc. The charming and rustic white pine log cabin is accessed from a 1/3rd mile track at the top of the mountain (2600 ft) and is a cozy and tranquil wooded hideaway. It is a single room 290 sq ft with a loft sleeping area for 2 beds. Heating is by wood burning stove and due to its mountain top location, water will need to be brought in for the installed sink with pump. LED lighting is provided inside and out through solar panels with battery storage. So, get back to nature and explore the great outdoors and wildlife on your own retreat soon to be less than a 3 hour drive from Washington, DC. Discover the local hiking and biking trails, fishing and live music in Elkins, Parsons, Thomas and Davis WV. Unharvested for over 40 years, it has a huge amount of marketable timber and has frontage on and is convenient to the new Corridor H Highway. The cottage is located on a small country road, one mile from US Route 219 (2 lane highway) and the Allegheny Highlands Rail Trail. It is just 15 minutes from Elkins and 40 minutes from Thomas.

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