Property Location:
Lot 10, Mountain Heritage Estates
Postal address:  Slanesville, WV  25444
Here's the exact location of the property on a topographic map.
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Hampshire County
Plat of nearby lots shown below
Local Paper: The Hampshire Review

*Times and Distances from Nearby Cities:

Wash. DC, Beltway (I-495 & Rt. 267) to Slanesville: 2 hrs 4 minutes, 100 miles
Baltimore, Beltway (I-695 & I-70) to Slanesville: 2 hrs 30 minutes,  139 miles
Richmond, VA (I-95 & I-64) to Slanesville: 3 hrs 26 minutes, 179 miles
Pittsburgh, PA (I-79 & I-279) to Slanesville: 3 hrs 13 minutes, 154 miles
*Using Street Atlas USA, which tends to overestimate the drive times.

UPPER LEVEL PHOTOS......

Property Information:
Style:   Classic A-frame cabin       Acreage:   7.80 ac
Bedrooms:  2       Bathrooms:  1 full bath  (main floor level)    Deck:    8' x 28'
Finished Sq. Ft:   1236 total (224 Top floor, 532 Main, 480 Basement)   Unfin Sq Ft:  192 in Basement
Age:  27 years... cabin built in 1979    Amenities:   Community Lake access, Great neighbors
Appliances: Stove (2003), Refrigerator (2006), Microwave, Washer (2003), Dryer (2006)
Extras:  Hot Tub ("as is"... needs new cover), DR Brush Mower
Exterior Features:  View, Wooded lot, Creek,  Community Lake (down the road a piece)
Basement:  Mostly Finished (includes hot-tub)      Roof:  Asphalt shingle, just 3 years old (2003)
Flooring:  Carpet, Vinyl & Hardwood Laminate upstairs, Concrete in basement
Exterior: Wood & Asphalt Shingle        Interior Walls & Ceilings:   Drywall
Heating: Wood Stove &  Electric baseboard   Cooling:   Window A/C Unit  (2006)
Water:  Well Water with Conditioner (2006)       Water Heater: 40-Gal Electric  (2004)
Septic: Gravity Septic Tank  & Drain Field   Utilities: Electric  & Phone
Homeowners Insurance:  State Farm (Romney) Carol Shaw, 304-822-4545  ($494)
Utilities: Electric:  Allegheny Power  800-ALLEGHENY http://www.alleghenypower.com
         Telephone:  Frontier Communications 800-921-8101 http://www.frontieronline.com/home.asp
   Internet Service: Frontier  http://www.citlink.net/ (888-535-4573), or other provider
TV: Currently Dish Network    Trash: Available from United Disposal
Road: Private, gravel      Phone:  Yes    Internet Service: Dial-up, Satellite & DSL available
Fire Dept.: Slanesville... 3 miles   Post Office: Slanesville... 3 miles
Pizza: Slanesville... 3 miles    Convenience Store: Yup, Slanesville... 3 miles

NOTE:   HUNTING IS PERMITTED AT MOUNTAIN HERITAGE ESTATES

Status: SOLD (10-26-06)

Financial Information:
Sold Price: $139,900
Total Taxes:    $346 for 2006
POA Fee: $0  There is no Owner's Association. Roads maintained by neighborhood volunteers. Occasional requests for funds for gravel & plowing should be honored.

Legal Information:
Deed Book/Page#:   361/524                 Deed Available:  Yes
Map/Parcel#:   05-022-039   Legal Description:  Mtn Heritage Estates Tract 10 Sec 1  7.8045 Ac
Seller Disclosure Available:   Yes       Official Plat Available:  Yes

LIVING ROOM, LOOKING OUT TOWARD THE VIEW

LIVING ROOM, LOOKING TOWARD DINING AREA

KITCHEN HAS NEW APPLIANCES (STOVE 2003, REFRIGERATOR 2006)

KITCHEN HAS THE THINGS YOU NEED

SECOND BEDROOM ON MAIN LEVEL HAS DOOR TO DECK

FULL BATH IS ALSO ON THIS LEVEL

The Cabin: 
A hard-to-find, TRUE A-frame cabin, with privacy, good views and a great lot. This style home was very popular as an economical vacation home before vacationers began byulding bigger weekend homes than thier primary homes! The small size and easy construction made A-frames the rage a generation ago. This home has been meticulously maintained by fussy owners over the years and you'll find much of it is new in the past three years.
The photos tell the story.

From the Owners:   As for enjoying the house, several things come to mind.  The A-frame design results in an incredibly soothing patter on the roof when it rains. Being in the house during a storm is almost magical.  The steep roof pitch also creates an unusually tall ceiling in the loft.  It is really a place to dream.  (On a more practical side, it also sheds snow very efficiently in the winter, so we've never worried about snow load.)

The area itself is generally very quiet.  Our A-frame is the next-to-last house on a dead-end road, so there is very little traffic.  After a tough week at work in the city, it's a great feeling to be somewhere private enough that the sound of a car on the road actually draws your attention.  (When we first bought it, I woke up startled at the chirping of crickets, thinking I had an incoming fax!)

The cabin has a Dishnet satellite dish and receiver, which we've also made good use of.  As corny as it sounds, another "plus" of the place is being far enough in the country to spend time outdoors and appreciate the quiet, yet also enjoy a good movie or hear the day's news.

Property Description:  This property faces East and is mostly wooded. An opening in the trees allows for a bit of a view across the valley. Take the trail along the SW property line (below) to the lower part of the property and you can walk along the creek, visit the beaver dam and see the huge fern patches under the power line. This is a very nice piece of land and should give the new owners lots of pleasure. The property on the other side of the beaver pond is for sale by another owner. This buyer might try to acquire that one too! Email me for the details.... I can help in that purchase.


From the Owners:   There is also a lot of wildlife.  We routinely see deer (of course) and wild turkeys.  We have also seen possum, raccoon, and twice, a small fox.  There have been bear sightings in the Slanesville area, and I'm pretty sure I've seen bear droppings on the property but no direct sightings.  There are also a lot of woodpeckers, whose rhythmic tapping is a novelty, and a wider variety of insects than one would expect.  The thistle can always be relied on for a show of bees.  Our neighbors (Dean and Nona) have in the past picked wild blackberries and made wine with them.
It has been interesting to watch our dog grow old as we spend weekends at the cabin.  In the early years, she was excited to discover the smallest treasures, like a turtle or a chipmunk.  Now, she's happy just to sit outdoors for hours, sniffing the clean air.

MOUNTAIN HERITAGE ESTATES
From the Owners:   Mountain Heritage Estates was created in the 1970's as a relatively small subdivision.  Many of the lots were bought up by a small number of people, so that today, it is not particularly crowded, nor is it one of the mega-subdivisions elsewhere in the county.  Because of the small size, there is not really an active homeowners association, per se.  However, the subdivision is generally well cared for and neighbors contribute willingly to things like the cost of gravel for the road.  Also, the subdivision has a healthy number of full-time residents who keep an eye on things and care about what goes on.

We've never had a problem with crime, and I know that some neighbors have left home for days without locking their doors.  During hunting season, the full-time residents are vigilant to chase out folks who don't belong.  As a result, we don't recall the subdivision gate ever being locked.  The property owners all have keys to the gate, however, and have talked about locking it if ever necessary.

Protective Covenants and Restrictions have been established within Mountain Heritage Estates. They are very short, consisting essentially of:
Lots are to be used for recreational and/or residential purposes only.
No building of a temporary nature and no house trailers or mobile homes.
Residences shall not be smaller than 480 sq ft on the main floor.
Buildings must have a 75-foot setback from the roads.
Lots may not be subdivided.
Motorcycles are not permitted for recreational use, but only for ingress and egress.

I can email a complete set of covenants, by request.

The area:   The Slanesville area is close to the Ice Mountain Preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy, and managed by it's West Virginia Chapter.   High sandstone cliffs, known as Raven Rocks, stand out above the landscape, while at the base of the mountain, 38 degree air blows from 60 vents throughout the year. As a result, a group of plants known only to live in Canada and at Ice Mountain, have made their home here, since at least the last ice age.   A few miles down the road toward Capon Bridge, you can launch your canoe on the Cacapon River for trips of several hours, or days.  
Also, along the road from Slanesville to Capon Bridge, is the Buffalo Gap Camp for those that like to dance (yes, it's a dancing camp!).  
 If hunting and fishing are your preference, Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area is also nearby. Capon Bridge, is the site of the 250 year old Fort Edwards, of French and Indian War fame. Many homes around the area are owned by weekenders from the cities and an increasing number of retirees seeking the simple quiet life.
 
  Other Nearby Activities:
Cacapon River
C & O Canal
Cacapon State Park
Paw Paw Tunnel
Berkeley Springs
Avalon
Potomac Eagle Sightseeing Train

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To see this property, contact:
Charlie Winfree, Realtor
Coldwell Banker / Home Town Realty
HC 84 Box 10, Burlington, WV 26710
E-mail: charlie@mtnhome4u.com
Phone: (304) 289-5424  Home & Office
Terry Stephens - Broker 304-788-3322
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