Bluestone Country Estate gives the feeling of being remote in the mountains, yet 15 minutes from everything you need in town with pavement the entire way from your driveway. Enter into the park-like setting along a paved private drive lined by Appalachian hardwoods. This secluded property has every amenity you need to enjoy outdoor country living. The house sits far back off the road, overlooking nearby ridges and valleys, and is surrounded by towering oaks and white pine.
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.643651°(N), -80.934804°(W)
Address: 1667 Leatherwood Road, Nimitz, WV 25978
Elevation: 2300 ft. +/-
Proximity to area recreational opportunities:
15 minutes to three rivers and a lake: Greenbrier River, Bluestone River, New River, and 2000 acre Bluestone Lake
15 minutes to the Bluestone Lake
15 minutes to the BWMA
20 minutes to Pipestem State Park main entrance
20 minutes to Willow Wood Country Club and Golf Course
30 minutes to Glade Springs Resort
30 minutes to Three Rivers Avian Center
30 minutes to Winterplace Ski Resort
35 minutes to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Visitors Center, Sandstone
45 minutes to Camp Creek State Park and Forest
1 hour 23 minutes to Hatfield-McCoy ATV Pinnacle Creek Trailhead near Mullens (54 miles)
1 hour 23 minutes to Hatfield-McCoy ATV Trail near Pineville (54 miles)
HIGHLIGHTS
6,764 square feet +/- custom built modern country estate home
2.44 +/- deeded acres (additional acreage up to 180 +/- may be purchased)
7 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths with a total of 17 rooms
Three Trane electric heat pumps, zoned for main and upper floors
15 minutes to three rivers and a lake: Greenbrier River, Bluestone River, New River, and 2000 acre Bluestone Lake - perfect for anglers and water recreation enthusiasts
26' x 25' basement garage
26' x 26' attached 2-car garage
One of Summers County's most beautiful country estates
Survey is on file
15 minutes to historic Hinton
An easy 35 minutes' drive to Raleigh County Memorial Airport, and an hour's drive to Lewisburg's jet airport
A rewarding permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed
Superior access by state maintained paved roads - FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery
Cell phone coverage is excellent in most areas with 4G service
Paved private driveway
Darkest of skies with little light pollution for star-planet gazing & astrophotography
Located in peaceful Summers County, West Virginia
Spectacular long-range views across the New River Valley and distant East River Mountain Range
Perfect for recreational activities including shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting and nature viewing
Low taxes, low population density
Scenic, cultural, and historic values of Bluestone Country Estate provide exceptional quality of life values
THE HOME AT BLUESTONE COUNTRY ESTATE
HOME HIGHLIGHTS
Custom built in 2010
1 ½ -story custom home with partially finished living area in basement
6,800 +/- sq. ft.
Large covered front and back porches
Exterior: brick and vinyl siding
Roof: architectural shingles (50-year)
Foundation: 83 or thicker concrete walls
Heating - Air Conditioning: electric heat pump and outdoor wood burner
Open concept design
Large kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite countertops
Large kitchen island
Kitchen breakfast nook
Formal dining room
Flooring: hardwood and ceramic tile
Walls: drywall
Beautiful oak trim throughout
First floor large master bedroom
Large 4-piece master bath with jetted tub and soapstone countertop
Partially finished basement with three rooms and bath
Additional storage in unfinished attic
Main floor sq. ft. = 2,772 +/-
Upper floor sq. ft. = 1,220 +/-
Lower level partially finished = 2,772 +/-
Total rooms = 15
7 bedrooms
4 full baths; 1- ½ bath
Appliances to convey = Double wall oven (1 is convection), smooth conduction cooktop, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, dryer, washer
Two-car attached garage
Covered front and back porches
Paved driveway
Long distant mountain views
Room Dimensions: (+/-)
Main Floor:
Living Room = 14' x 11'7"
Family Room = 22' x 20.8'
Dining Room = 12' x 14'
Kitchen = 22' x 14'
Breakfast Nook = 9'11" x 11'9"
Laundry = 14' x 9'
Master Bedroom = 17'9" x 18'8"
Master Bath = 18' x 10'5" + two 4' x 7' walk in closets
Bedroom 2 = 11'6" x 12'6"
Bedroom 3 = 12' x 14'
Jack & Jill Bath = 5'1" x 14'
½ Bath = 5'3" x 7'2"
Foyer = 8' x 12'
Upper Floor:
Bedroom 4 = 26'9" x 16'
Bedroom 5 = 38'9" x 16' + dormers
Bath = 13'7" x 5'7"
Basement:
Bedroom 6 = 15'6" x 17'10"
Bedroom 7 = 18' x 15'8"
Bathroom = 9'8" x 9'8"
Canning Room = 11'6" x 16'
Utility Room = 15' x 11'3"
TV Room = 36' x 21'10"
Appliances:
Refrigerator and dishwasher - Kitchen Aid
Double wall oven (one convection) - Kitchen Aid
Cooktop - smooth surface (conduction) - Kitchen Aid
Microwave - General Electric
Washer and Dryer - Whirlpool Duet
Hot water tank 80-gallon electric - Whirlpool
Dehumidifier 4,000 sq. ft. - Home
Whole-home vacuum system - VacuMaid
Three electric heat pumps - Trane
Garages (2):
Attached 2-car garage - 25'8" x 25'8"
Basement 1-car garage - 26'4" x 25'3"
Concrete floors
HOME CONSTRUCTION
The home's architectural design was created by Design House, Residential Designers, of Wiggins, Missouri. Local contractors, Dean and Gene Tabor, were selected as the general contractors for the construction of the home.
Appalachian Hardwoods in Beckley supplied all trim oak.
Custom built-in cabinets in family room are all oak.
The high-quality maple kitchen cabinets were custom made by Hart Cabinets in MacArthur, WV.
Custom-made painted popular cabinets in master bedroom with soapstone countertop.
There is solid Appalachian Red Oak flooring, with the first floor having all clear, the best you can buy of the highest grade, and No. #1 grade or above on the upper floor.
All the windows throughout the home are the top ranking, no maintenance, Pella brand, vinyl clad windows which tilt in/out for easy cleaning.
Three Trane Heat pumps provide heating and cooling and are zoned. Zone #1 for the lower level-main level and Zone #2 for the upper level.
Owens Corning insulation.
Central-Boiler Classic outside Wood-Fired Hydronic Heater Model 6042. Boiler heats hot water that then circulates through coils in the heat pump.
One propane fireplace with remote.
Ceramic tile for the bathrooms was sourced at Beckley, West Virginia.
VacuMaid Central vacuum system with access to every room.
ROOF
50-year architectural shingles.
BRICK, CONCRETE & BLOCK
The striking exterior brick was sourced from Lexington, Virginia. Concrete block looks like brick.
UTILITIES
Water: Public water - WV American Water Company
Sewer: private septic system
Electricity: onsite - buried underground- Mon Power
LP Gas: Suburban Propane (buried propane tank)
Telephone: onsite - landline has been installed but phone service has been discontinued
Internet: Verizon Mi-Fi
Television: DirecTV
Cellphone Coverage: excellent, depending on provider
Trash pickup: Southern Sanitation, Inc.
BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
The property was surveyed in the year 2007 and a plat was prepared from that survey. The survey plat and the metes and bounds description are in the owners' deed. The southern boundary of the property is with Leatherwood Road. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.
ACCESS/FRONTAGE
The property fronts on Leatherwood Road Rt. 44/7 for a little over 1/10 mile. The driveway for the property connects directly to Leatherwood Road.
ZONING
Summers County currently has no known zoning or subdivision regulations. However, all prospective buyers should consult the County Government and also the Health Department for any changes and details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.
DEED AND TAX INFORMATION
Deed Information: DB 227 Pg. 500
Summers County, West Virginia
Acreage: 2.44 acres +/-
Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Summers County (45), West Virginia
Jumping Branch District (5)
Tax Map 15 Parcel 18.2; Class 2
2022 Total Real Estate Taxes: $1266.96
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Summers County School District
Public Elementary School:
Jumping Branch Elementary School
Public Middle School:
Summers County Middle School
Public High School:
Summers County High School
College:
Concord University (nearby in Mercer County)
RECREATION AT BLUESTONE COUNTRY ESTATE
Bluestone Country Estate offers matchless recreational opportunities. Numerous soft recreational activities are anchored by the proximity to the Greenbrier River, New River, and Bluestone Lake.
Nature viewing is first in line of recreational activities. The area's wildlife management has been geared not to just game animals. Equal consideration has been extended to increasing the numbers and diversity of species including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls and hawks.
Stargazing-Planet Observation
Complete darkness can be still be found on areas of the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder.
Water-sports enthusiasts will find the nearby New River ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing.
Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and Hiking
The surrounding area is suitable for conventional and mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding
Hunting is a first-class experience in the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, duck, 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.