West Virginia Riverside Cabin for Sale!
OLD TIME LOG CABIN on NORTH RIVER at ICE MTN
QUIET, PRIVATE, 3.0 ACRES WITH 268' ON THE NORTH RIVER

THIS FLAT LOT SITS 100' ABOVE THE RIVER

OLD FASHIONED CHARM IN A BEAUTIFUL RUSTIC CABIN
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  NEW on market!
A new appraisal, dated October 8, 2002, estimates the Market Value of this home at $90,000.
*A BEST VALUE Home
Status:  Sold (12-18-02)
(SOLD ON FIRST SHOWING)

Thanks, Bob & Judy!

Property Location:
Lot 2, Ice Mountain Subdivision
Hampshire County
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Slanesville, WV 25444
Local Paper: The Hampshire Review

ORIGINALLY THE CARETAKER'S CABIN FOR THE ICE MTN CAMPGROUND
*Times and Distances from Nearby Cities:
Wash. DC Beltway (I-495 & VA-267) to Ice Mountain: 1 hr 54 minutes, 95 miles
Baltimore Beltway (I-695 & I-70) to Ice Mountain: 2 hrs 20 minutes,  134 miles
Richmond, VA (I-95 & I-64) to Ice Mountain: 3 hrs 16 minutes, 172 miles
Pittsburgh, PA (I-79 & I-279) to Ice Mountain: 3 hrs 03 minutes, 149 miles
*using Street Atlas USA

LARGE FRONT PORCH & SWINGING CHAIR TAKE YOU BACK TO A TIME LONG FORGOTTEN
Property Information:
Style:   Rustic Log Cabin       Acreage:   3.01 ac
Bedrooms:  1  plus loft         Bathrooms:  1 full bath
Finished Sq. Ft:    780 Main level, 144 loft:    924 total  sq ft
Age:  Cabin built from old (75 yr +) logs in 1973
Appliances: Stove, refrigerator, clothes dryer      Windows/Doors:  Old, all windows have screens
Amenities: Wood Flooring, Stone Fireplace, Comes Furnished (as seen here, minus one rocking chair)
Exterior Features:  The River, Flat Wooded lot, Trails, Great neighbors
Porches/Decks: 276 sq ft covered front porch
Basement:  Crawl space          Roof:  Metal      Flooring:  Pine? Flooring
Exterior: Log (Hard Pine?)         Interior Walls & Ceilings: Log/wood
Heating:   Fireplace plus electric baseboard   Cooling:   Ceiling fan and window fans, when needed
Water:  Well  Water                  Water Heater: Electric
Septic: Gravity Septic Tank & Field  Utilities: Electric (propane available)
Road: Gated, Private, gravel      Phone:  Yes Internet Service: Dial-up
Fire Dept: Slanesville... 2.5 miles   Post Office: Slanesville... 2.5 miles
Pizza: Slanesville... 2.5 miles    Convenience Store: Yup, Slanesville... 2.5 miles

HUGE STONE CHIMNEY VISIBLE INSIDE AND OUT
Status:  Sold (12-18-02)
Financial Information:
Price:  $89,500
Total Taxes:    $432 for 2002
POA Fee: $275/yr includes snow plowing,  maintenance of roads, bridge, common property, security gate, suspension bridges and mowing of certain grassy areas

FLAT, OPEN WOODED AREA AROUND CABIN IS AS NICE AS IT GETS
Legal Information:
Deed Book/Page#:   384/565                    Deed Available:  Yes
Map/Parcel#:   05-039-033              Legal Description:  Lot 2, Phase 1, Ice Mtn Subdivision
Seller Disclosure Available:   Yes       Official Plat Available:  Yes
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TAKE A BREAK IN THE HAMMOCK BY THE SIDE OF THE RIVER
Property Description:  This 3 acre parcel lays in two distinct parts: the wooded flat area around the cabin, and the sloped, wooded portion that leads down the hill to the river. Each would be about 50% of the total. see the topo map and aerial photo below. At the end of the road, there is a spectacular suspension footbridge that takes the hiker (only Ice Mtn owners) onto The Nature Conservancy's Ice Mountain Preserve. Three lots away from the cabin, is the Ice Mountain Common Property.
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Base map shows lot lines. Infra-red aerial photo shows slope to river.
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Topo map shows 20' contours. Light blue shows flood plain lands.

100-yr Flood Plain:
This property has only a few riverside feet in the flood plain, due to steep slope at the river. That land is 100' BELOW the cabin and road.


THE MASTER BEDROOM SEEMS TO BE FROM A PRIOR CENTURY
The Cabin:   Originally built in 1973 from logs considerably older,  this rustic cabin is exactly what urban folks dream of... a simple, but elegant cabin on a river! Complete with all the comforts of home such as a full bath and kitchen. A private bedroom (9 x 13) on the main level is supplemented with a loft above (9.5 x 16) for your kids or guests. A FULL bathroom (yes, with all modern fixtures) and a fairly modern kitchen (hey, I said "rustic") make this place a real pleasure. The large Great Room will be the focal point of the home with the huge fireplace, wood floors, cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan and plenty of light. A small utility room (6 x 13) has room for storage (inner tubes, fishin' gear) and has a clothes dryer.
Other properties at Ice Mountain have sold PROMPTLY this year and last. 3 of the 4 cabins I've sold recently at Ice Mtn sold on the first showing.

THE LOFT SLEEPS SEVERAL ADULTS OR A DOZEN OR SO KIDS!
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MASSIVE STONE FIREPLACE, BEAMED CEILING, WOOD FLOORS!

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KITCHEN COMES WITH ALL THE NECESSITIES. BEAMED CEILING IN LR

ORIGINAL CAMPGROUND GATEHOUSE SITS ACROSS ROAD FROM CABIN

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LOCATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN ICE MTN COMMUNITY. LOTS OF WILDLIFE!
Ice Mountain Subdivision:  Ice Mountain Subdivision is an all-riverfront, NO HUNTING, development situated adjacent to the Nature Conservancy's Ice Mountain Preserve. An impressive wooden & cable suspension bridge connects the development to the Preserve and its hiking trail, across the North River. At the time that the original parcel was subdivided by John Canon's Riverbirch Corporation, there existed a half dozen rustic log/stone cabins such as the three below:

In order to maintain the rustic integrity of the original property, similar log structures are encouraged throughout as a style standard, but are required within Phase I, including Lots 1 - 23. All construction must be approved prior to start by the Ice Mountain Design Review Committee.
Of the 46 lots at Ice Mountain, at least 24 now have homes on them. Several are full-time residences, but the majority are weekend / summer homes, owned by nature loving Metro folks.
Protective Covenants and Restrictions have been established within Ice Mountain in order to provide maintenance for the common roadways, manage the common facilities and to help maintain property values. A copy of the complete document is available by request when you visit the property. The following items are included in the Covenants, among others: The area:  The Ice Mtn property lies adjacent 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, you can launch your canoe on the Cacapon River for hours, or days, on the river. Also, along the road to Ice Mountain, 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. Homes around this area are owned by weekenders from the cities and an increasing number of retirees seeking the simple quiet life.



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