Property Location:
Off Rt. 259, near Yellow Spring, WV 26865
Hampshire County
Here's the exact location of the property on a topographic map. Note nearby Warden Lake.
Note: You can change scales and map sizes to move around freely to see the area.
Local Papers: The Hampshire Review  &  Winchester Star
  Weather Link... Yellow Spring WV Weather

Financial Information:
Selling Price:  $109,500
Total Taxes:   $692  (2005)
POA Fees: $200 (2006)

Legal Information:
Legal Description:     20.559 Ac River Ridge Sd Lot #93
Deed Available: Yes Parcel ID:  1402001200420000
Perc test results available:  YES, but the developer (Hunter Co.) never had the the test inspected or approved by the Health Dept. The perc test will need to be redone prior to building.

 
  CARPET OF GREEN NEAR THE LOWEST PART OF THE PROPERTY


  THIS OLD FOREST ROAD TAKES YOU TO THE BOTTOM OF THE
PROPERTY TO THE "CARPET OF GREEN" SHOWN ABOVE

Property Description:
One of the most beautiful pieces of land I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot of property)! Being flat & level at the very top, this property may not quite feel like it's the top of the mountain, but it is! At an altitude of about 2070' above sea level, you'll enjoy cooler summer temperatures and good summer breezes. LEVEL driveway is already in and there are several old forest roads that are perfectly drivable. This property could best be described as a 20-ac nature preserve or park. You'll be astonished at the natural beauty to be found as you walk this land... it will be love at first sight.

Both of the property lines are well-marked and easy to follow if you start at my corner signs. Pull in the driveway and walk down the gentle slope to the north and you'll find the entire center of the property to be an incredibly beautiful gentle Fern Forest, with a scattering of mixed hardwoods and pines throughout. There are several acres of pine forest on the left and a clean and open area of several acres of hardwoods on the right. Build about wherever you wish on this property! Nature-lovers, please, please, try to get here FIRST!

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SIGNS AT ENTRANCE TO RIVER RIDGE

River Ridge was developed into 118 lots by the Hunter Company, carved from 3243 acres of land formerly owned by the paper company WestVaco. Most of the roads are wide and gentle and power and phone lines have been extended to most areas of the property, with the rest to follow. From the early construction that has taken place, there will likely be some very significant homes built within the River Ridge community.

Summary of River Ridge Restrictive Covenants:
Lots in River Ridge are intended for recreational and residential use only.
Only one single family home of 700 or more square feet shall be permitted, per lot.
No mobile homes of either single-wide or double-wide configuration shall be allowed.
Swine, livestock, horses and poultry may be kept for personal use, but not commercial purposes. Grazing animals must have one fenced acre per animal. Poultry are limited to no more than 20 per lot.
Hunting and trapping are specifically permitted on the lots and common areas of River Ridge, following WV laws.
No lot shall be used for commercial purposes, however home occupations are permitted.
No advertising signs or billboards of any nature shall be erected other than address, identification, builder's job and real estate 'For Sale' signs.
Camping is permitted 11 months per year using tents, travel trailers and recreational vehicles. 
No lot may be subdivided for any reason, unless all divided portions result in lots of over 20 acres.

A full 11 page set of Restrictive Covenants is available from me for potential buyers.

BUYERS: Are you ready to buy and need to be notified by email immediately when I have great new listings like this in River Ridge or nearby Ashton Woods? Send me an email and I'll add you to the early notification email list! You'll see the listing, just like this, before the link goes onto my web page! Click this link:  charlie@mtnhome4u.com

Hampshire County:
Population: 1990.... 16,498  2000..... 20,203 Area:  641 sq. miles or 31.5 people per square mile
County Seat: Romney... population 1940 in 2000
Hampshire County History  http://www.historichampshire.org/hamphist.htm

Some Hampshire County Activities:
Potomac Eagle Sightseeing Train
Fort Edwards
Ice Mountain Preserve
Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area
Ice Mountain

River Ridge owners: I have a waiting list of buyers looking for such lots and wanting to see this level of information before making the trip to see any property. My buyers may be a bit spoiled by the level of information that I provide, but my promise to them is that I will never waste their time. If you're considering selling, please contact me about marketing your River Ridge property. I can provide you with a complete list of River Ridge resales, expirations and current listings. You'll find it informative and interesting.