231 New River Rd

Description

A scarce offering on the mighty New River at Hinton, WV, featuring a ranch style, three-bedroom, two full bath home with approx. 1560 square feet. This home has central heating and air conditioning and is designed for comfortable living with many amenities. The home is on the scenic road to the wonderful Sandstone Falls in the New River Gorge National Park. This 0.68-acre property enjoys remarkable views of the historic town of Hinton, which is located directly across the New River. The property offers numerous conveniences such as public utilities and services. The property is located outside of the FEMA flood zone. Hinton and the park are a quick drive away, and access to the river is within sight. Public access to the river is within easy walk from the property.You can call this location your new home and enjoy the area's attractions and conveniences, including parks, stores, restaurants, medical, fishing, hiking, hunting, or simply observing the abundance of wildlife associated with the New River. HIGHLIGHTS Three bedrooms Two full baths Three river-view rooms Exceptional river views Exceptional river access On the New River Parkway Near Bluestone Lake Near the Hinton National Historic District 860 feet, more or less, from national park Wonderful Local Flagstone Sandstone Fireplace LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.676721, -80.895444 Address: 231 New River Road, Hinton, WV 25951 Elevation Range: 1,365 to 1,491 feet (+/-) THE RESIDENCE This one-story ranch-style home with cottage detailing includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a a laundry room, and three riverview roomsa living room, sitting room, and combined kitchen-dining room. Highlights include outdoor living spaces, including an open patio, covered front porch, and screened back porch. Built in 1973, owners enjoy all the comforts of modern residential living, including central air-conditioning, a paved driveway, and a convenient home plan. Though near the river, the residence is outside its flood plain. Residence Dimensions Living Room: 17' 8" x 11, 6" Kitchen Area: 11' 7" x 11' 11" Dining Area: 11' 7" x 6' 3" Primary Bedroom: 18' 8" x 14' 1" Primary Bedroom Bath: 9' 9" x 8' Bathroom: 6' 6" x 7' 5" Bedroom: 15' 2" x 11' 4" Bedroom: 11' 3" x 9' 11" Hall: 10' 6" x 3' 3" Foyer: 4' 1" x 18' 7" Laundry: 12' 8" x 7' 7" Front Porch: 14' 9" x 8' 7" Screened Porch: 5' 5" x 11' 2" Patio: 6' 8" x 20' 3" Total Interior Living Space = 1,564 square feet ABOUT THE NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE This property is located just outside the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, a renowned destination for hiking, biking, fishing, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. Congress established the 70,000-acre park in 2020, and the designation has resulted in a revolutionary interest in the region as a destination for travel and residency. Articles in magazines such as National Geographic have television coverage by major networks. Time magazine recently named the park among the "World's 100 Greatest Places." WILDLIFE Bald eagles, blue herons, and a wide variety of other waterfall may be among the best known denizens of the riverbank. Deer are also frequent guests, and even the occassional black bear will visit the neighborhood, though they usually sequester themselves in the mountain forests. The river's smallmouth bass population draws anglers from across the U.S. to the river near Hinton annually. The river around the property boasts some of the the best bass fishing on the entire stream. WATER The house looks out across the New River, a nationally renowned destination for fishing, wildlife viewing, and water recreation. The river in front of the house is shallow and not suited to motorized watercraft but is ideal for kayaking and floating in summer. Motorized watercraft may be used two miles upstream on Bluestone Lake. A state-managed river access area is 600 feet from the property. The property's frontage is only 60 feet from the riverbank. MINERAL RESOURCES West Virginia is one of the states in the U.S. that has two ownership titles, those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. 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 The property was surveyed in September 1995. A metes-and-bounds description from that survey is used in the owners' deed, and a survey plat is recorded in Raleigh County Deed Roll 80 at page 2318. Some boundary lines are evidenced by fences. The eastern boundary of the property is with New River Road Route 26. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. UTILITIES Water: Public Sewer: Public Electricity: American Electric Power Telephone: Various providers Internet: Various providers Fire Service: Hinton Fire Department Cellphone Coverage: Various providers ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property fronts on the New River Parkway (New River Road / CR-26). The driveway for the property connects directly with the parkway. ZONING Raleigh County has some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the county government and also its health department for regulations regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of wells and septic systems. PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY The property includes an open area around the house in lawn and garden, and the house and an area of hillside forest at the rear of the property. DEED and TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: Deed Roll 80, Pg. 2316, Raleigh County, West Virginia Acreage: 0.68 acre (+/-) Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes: Raleigh County (41), West Virginia Richmond District (7) Tax Map 19B Parcel 123.1; Class 2 2023 Real Estate Taxes: $177.10 SURROUNDING AREA The property is located in an increasingly popular vacation area anchored by the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. The region is renowned for its scen