For Sale By Owner • Marlinton, West Virginia

A Private Mountain Meadow

9.6 surveyed acres with panoramic long-range mountain views, remarkable privacy and an open high-elevation meadow ready for a bigger vision.
$173,500
231 Shafer Farm Road • Marlinton, WV 24954
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9.60 AcresSurveyed Tracts 15 & 16
≈ 2,700 ftHigh-elevation setting
4,000+ ftDistant mountain peaks
15 MinutesApprox. drive to Marlinton
A view worth building around

Open land. Elevation. Privacy. The view is already here.

Located in the Edray District of Pocahontas County, this 9.6-acre property occupies the crown of a secluded mountain knoll. A broad, naturally open meadow provides usable land at the top without first having to clear dense Appalachian forest to discover the homesite and view.

Three sides descend steeply from the upper meadow, creating a substantial natural privacy buffer. The remaining side opens across the gently descending knoll toward the valley below. Panoramic views extend toward mountain peaks exceeding 4,000 feet, with West Virginia's Highland Scenic Highway traversing the distant high country.

Open mountain meadow at Shafer Farm
Room for a bigger vision

More than just a homesite

The open acreage creates possibilities beyond a single residence. Buyers may wish to consider a primary mountain home with guest cabins, a family compound, private recreational retreat, or multiple vacation-rental cabins.

Primary mountain home
Build around the meadow and long-range view.
Guest cabins or family compound
Create separate spaces for family and friends.
Vacation-rental concept
Similar cabin rentals operate successfully in the surrounding area.
Private recreational retreat
Enjoy the land, dark skies and nearby national forest.

Potential uses should be independently evaluated for the buyer's particular plans and any applicable requirements.

Dark-sky stargazing

And the view doesn't end at sunset.

With very little surrounding light, clear nights reveal an extraordinary star-filled sky. On exceptional nights, even the glow of the aurora has been visible from the property. It can feel like having your own private planetarium.

Location, access & utilities

The practical details

Location
Approximately 15 minutes from Marlinton and approximately 10 minutes from Monongahela National Forest.
Access
Private-road easement via Shafer Farm Road.
Electric
Available in the area; nearest existing utility pole is approximately 1,000 feet from the property. Buyer to verify extension requirements and costs.
Water
Public water is available in the vicinity but would require an extension of approximately one-half mile. Private wells are common on neighboring properties, reportedly reaching water at approximately 250–300 feet.
Septic
No septic system is currently installed. Buyer should independently evaluate septic suitability and requirements.
Property character
Partial fencing, natural blackberries along old fence lines and a mature apple tree.
Survey of 9.6-acre Shafer Farm property
Surveyed property

9.60 acres — Tracts 15 & 16 of “The Pines”

The property has a recent partition survey. A complete property information package is available to prospective buyers and includes the survey and additional property details.

Historical oil-and-gas leases appear in the property's chain of title. The title examination did not determine whether those leases remain in effect. Prospective buyers are encouraged to conduct their own title, mineral-rights and property-use due diligence.

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For Sale By Owner

Come see what photographs can't quite capture.

Geoffrey Woods
407-342-5216
geoffrey@pocahontasproperties.com

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