427 Mini Horse Drive

Gate City, VA 24251

136± ACRES | TWO CABINS | CLINCH RIVER FRONTAGE | OFF-GRID CAPABILITY Rare opportunity to own approximately 136 acres of private mountain and rolling terrain featuring two cabins, approximately 1,200 feet of Clinch River frontage, two spring-fed ponds, extensive water infrastructure, solar power, multiple mountain-view homesites, hunting areas, and approximately 3 miles of private roads and trails. Cabin #1, located near the property entrance at 427 Mini Horse Drive, offers 1 bedroom and 1 bath with sleeping accommodations for up to four. The cabin has electric service through AEP, spring-fed water, and septic. Cabin #2, located approximately one mile from the first cabin at 875 Mini Horse Drive, offers a secluded retreat with a loft bedroom featuring a queen bed, downstairs bunk beds, and a sleeper sofa. The cabin is designed for independent living with a Bluetti solar power system, 8 bifacial solar panels providing approximately 6.4 kW, AC500 battery/inverter system, and 3.3 kW Generac backup generator. The solar system has expansion capability. Heating and cooling include propane heat, wood stove, and two window A/C units. Approximately two winters' worth of firewood is already cut. A spring-fed water system serves the property. Water is pumped approximately 900 feet from the spring to a 2,500-gallon storage tank, with automatic pumping and distribution throughout the property. Approximately 5,000 feet of 1-inch water line supplies the cabins, apple orchard, two ponds, storage building, and other locations. The property includes two spring-fed ponds stocked with bluegill and koi, an apple orchard, multiple potential mountain-view homesites, numerous camping locations, abundant timber, and extensive trails suitable for ATV riding, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and recreation. Approximately 1,200 feet of Clinch River frontage is accessed through a historic railroad tunnel constructed in 1929. The river offers excellent recreational and fishing opportunities. For the outdoor enthusiast, the property includes four hunting stands and two rifle ranges--approximately 120 yards and 90 yards. Wildlife includes deer, bear, turkey, coyote, squirrels, rabbits, groundhogs, and other native species. The property offers tremendous potential for a private estate, recreational retreat, hunting property, family compound, homestead, or off-grid mountain getaway. There is plenty of timber for potential future cabin construction and numerous areas to explore throughout the property. Equipment may be available separately by negotiation, including a 2006 New Holland 555E diesel 4WD backhoe, 1974 Ford F-750 dump truck, Kubota diesel ATV, 2006 Jeep Commander 5.7L, and additional tools/equipment. A truly unique Virginia property combining mountain privacy, river frontage, water resources, recreational opportunities, cabins, and off-grid infrastructure. Buyer to independently verify acreage, boundaries, improvements, utilities, water systems, septic systems, building sites, river frontage, permits, and all other information. Cabin #2 currently uses a composting toilet/in-ground sump; a 1,500-gallon septic tank is on site for planned septic installation. Equipment and personal property are negotiable separately. Includes Parcel ID's 102 A 31,102 A 30 and 102 A 29

Listing courtesy of Colette George of Blue Ridge Properties



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