Supplements: 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.