Description
Train Whistle in the Wind. Lush land, beautiful forest, a true 1800's hand hewn log cabin, a peaceful setting in the mountains where the steam whistle still blows. ~38 surveyed acres with ~14 acres open with pasture and the remainder in forest land with a creek, Griggs Spring Run. 2 BR, 1.5 bath mobile home on the property. Both units need TLC, good roof and solid floors. Well, springhouse, and electric to both. Cabin has high ceilings with a second story loft style living space. Lightfoot Lane is a private well-maintained road, located ~2.7 miles from Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, the historic logging town that still offers scenic steam train rides on restored steam locomotives. Joins National Forest. Unique setting offering privacy, history, self-sufficiency, and beauty. Sold ''as is. Fresh air, cool mountain breezes- a pristine paradise. Known as a recreational mecca, Pocahontas offers unique experiences from Snowshoe Ski Resort; Green Bank Observatory, the first radio astronomy observatory (1957) located in the National Radio Quiet Zone; the Greenbrier River Trail State Park, a 75 mile bike and hike trail; Monongahela National Forest, a near-one-million acre forest; the Greenbrier River and Knapps Creek, ultimate fishing and kayaking; and the historic Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, an opportunity to ride a steam locomotive and relive the historic logging chapter of WV. The property on Lightfoot Lane exemplifies John Denver's song "Take me Home, County Road" "Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze.. At 3000 ft elevation, this property and environment gives the unique opportunity to live differently. Log cabin: Assessor reports cabin was built in the 1800s. The logs are hand hewn. Left side of roof on front porch was damaged during 2026 ice weather. Heat: Woodstove with flue. The back of the building is a separate storage attachment and needs repairs. No interior bathroom. An outhouse was behind the log house, but is in disrepair. Interior needs cleaned out. Mobile home: 2 BR, 1.5 bath. Open floor plan kitchen, dining, and living room. Kitchen appliances, washer and dryer convey. Electric heat. No one has stayed in the mobile home for many years. Mobile home needs cleaned out and may need some repair. No apparent leaks, unit was winterized. Deck needs some repairs. Excellent area for hunting and outdoor sports. Property would make a nice mini-farm. Beautiful sites for a residence or multiple residences. No restrictions. Recent survey.
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2BEDS
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37.95ACRES
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0BATHS
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01/2 BATHS
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678SQFT
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$426$/SQFT
Description
Train Whistle in the Wind. Lush land, beautiful forest, a true 1800's hand hewn log cabin, a peaceful setting in the mountains where the steam whistle still blows. ~38 surveyed acres with ~14 acres open with pasture and the remainder in forest land with a creek, Griggs Spring Run. 2 BR, 1.5 bath mobile home on the property. Both units need TLC, good roof and solid floors. Well, springhouse, and electric to both. Cabin has high ceilings with a second story loft style living space. Lightfoot Lane is a private well-maintained road, located ~2.7 miles from Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, the historic logging town that still offers scenic steam train rides on restored steam locomotives. Joins National Forest. Unique setting offering privacy, history, self-sufficiency, and beauty. Sold ''as is. Fresh air, cool mountain breezes- a pristine paradise. Known as a recreational mecca, Pocahontas offers unique experiences from Snowshoe Ski Resort; Green Bank Observatory, the first radio astronomy observatory (1957) located in the National Radio Quiet Zone; the Greenbrier River Trail State Park, a 75 mile bike and hike trail; Monongahela National Forest, a near-one-million acre forest; the Greenbrier River and Knapps Creek, ultimate fishing and kayaking; and the historic Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, an opportunity to ride a steam locomotive and relive the historic logging chapter of WV. The property on Lightfoot Lane exemplifies John Denver's song "Take me Home, County Road" "Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze.. At 3000 ft elevation, this property and environment gives the unique opportunity to live differently. Log cabin: Assessor reports cabin was built in the 1800s. The logs are hand hewn. Left side of roof on front porch was damaged during 2026 ice weather. Heat: Woodstove with flue. The back of the building is a separate storage attachment and needs repairs. No interior bathroom. An outhouse was behind the log house, but is in disrepair. Interior needs cleaned out. Mobile home: 2 BR, 1.5 bath. Open floor plan kitchen, dining, and living room. Kitchen appliances, washer and dryer convey. Electric heat. No one has stayed in the mobile home for many years. Mobile home needs cleaned out and may need some repair. No apparent leaks, unit was winterized. Deck needs some repairs. Excellent area for hunting and outdoor sports. Property would make a nice mini-farm. Beautiful sites for a residence or multiple residences. No restrictions. Recent survey.
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