OVERVIEW
Peak Point at Battle Run - situated near Summersville Lake, introduces A-frame construction established on approximately 0.70 acres of land tucked away in scenic Nicholas County, West Virginia. Enjoy the cool shaded wooded setting of the home in the summer and the winter warmth heated by two pellet stoves and a natural wood burning fireplace. This is a great site for your permanent residence, vacationing, or spending long weekends. This wonderful home is located within minutes of the Battle Run Recreation Area of Summersville Lake, and is also close to multiple West Virginia State Parks, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and the Monongahela National Forest. Endless opportunities for outdoor recreational activities exist such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, rock climbing, white-water rafting, nature viewing, stargazing and much more.
ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS
1,873 +/- square foot, move-in-ready home
210 x 145 lot or 0.70 +/- acres of land near West Virginia's largest lake
Many recreational opportunities at Summersville Lake and Recreational Area and nearby New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Other recreational opportunities found in the Monongahela National Forest, home of the Cherry River and Cranberry River. Excellent trout fishing in these watersheds which are only 30 to 60 minutes from the property
West Virginia's newest State Park - Summersville Lake State Park is minutes away.
Babcock and Hawks Nest State Parks found in nearby Fayette County, WV
Use for your permanent residence or prime weekend getaway
Excellent residential potential
Very accessible from a Private Drive off State Route 129
City amenities approximately 15-minutes away in Summersville, WV the Nicholas County Seat
Within 30 minutes to Fayetteville, WV and the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Four season climate - the fall of the year is spectacular and summers warm and breezy
Plenty of room to park your boat
Within 60 to 90 minutes from Charleston, the State Capitol and West Virginias largest city
An easy drive to higher population areas of Charleston WV, Beckley WV, and Lewisburg WV
Jet airports in Lewisburg, Beckley and Charleston, WV
RECREATION
Peak Point at Battle Run offers unparalleled recreational opportunities. Numerous recreational activities are anchored by nearby Summersville Lake, New River National Park and Preserve and the Monongahela National Forest.
Water-sports enthusiasts will find these waters ideal for boating, whitewater rafting, swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing.
Fishing Great fishing is found in Summersville Lake and the New River with bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and rock), flathead catfish, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill present in good numbers. The Cherry and Cranberry Rivers in the Monongahela National Forest offer some of the best trout fishing in West Virginia. These waters are stocked with beautiful rainbow, brook, and golden trout several times throughout the spring months and stocked in the fall as well.
Rock Climbing Along the gorge of the Meadow River between Fayetteville and Summersville, WV, the Meadow River Climbing area is one of the fastest growing climbing areas in West Virginia. More than 450 routes ascend its highly featured cliffs of Nuttall Sandstone, which also outcrops in the nearby New River Gorge and Summersville Lake climbing areas. Much of the Meadow River climbing area is still being explored, which is part of its allure.
The Summersville Lake Climbing Area overlooks the largest lake in West Virginia, Summersville Lake, which is located just south of Summersville, WV. More than 350 routes ascend the cliffs that tower as high as 100 feet above its clear blue waters.
Nature viewing is first in line of recreational activities. Attentive wildlife management has been geared not to just larger 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, eagles, and hawks. White tail deer, black bear, beaver, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, duck, squirrel, raccoon, fox, and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find an area that has a better mix of wildlife.
Stargazing-Planet Observation
Total or near total darkness can be still be found on the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder. The night sky is filled spectacular cosmic treasures, from the moon and other planets to distant stars and galaxies.
Mountain Biking and Hiking
Summersville Lake Recreational Area and the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve both contain miles of trails that may be used for mountain biking and hiking. The area also offers several State Parks and the Monongahela National Forest geared for these activities as well.
MINERAL RESOURCES
West Virginia is one of the states in the United States that has two separate ownership titles; those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. 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 when the surface title search is being conducted.
BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
Peak Point at Battle Run consists of the northern one-half (1/2) of Lot No. 2 and all of Lot No. 3 as shown upon the Subdivision Plan on Secondary Route 9/4, 1.5 miles west of Summersville Reservoir, prepared by Nicholas Engineering Co., being dated April 1966 and of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Nicholas County, West Virginia in Map Book 5 Page 5.
ACCESS/FRONTAGE
Peak Point at Battle Run is accessed by a gravel private road directly off State Route 129.
UTILITIES
Water: Public Water Wilderness PSD
Sewer: Private Septic System
Electricity: Mon Power
Telephone: Frontier
Internet: Frontier, Starlink
Cellphone Coverage: Good. Certain carriers may have better service than others
ZONING
Nicholas County has no zoning regulations in effect other than that which is enacted and enforced within the city limits of Summersville and Richwood. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Nicholas County Health Department and the Nicholas County Flood Zone Administrator regarding installation of septic systems, water wells, and flood insurance requirements.