Land with Home for Sale in Covington, Virginia

The Creekside Cabin Retreat offers more than just a stunning setting and historical context; it presents ample opportunities for recreation and relaxation that appeal to all ages. Whether you are drawn to water sports, fishing, hiking, or simply enjoying a peaceful day by the water, there is something here for everyone. Recreational enthusiasts will find this location to be a haven that caters to outdoor lifestyles. With trails weaving through scenic vistas and ample opportunities for birdwatching and photography. Creekside is a sanctuary where time slows down to a crawl. An immaculate log cabin serves as a home base for all who visit Creekside. The cabin, located by free-flowing Dunlap Creek, captures the hum of rushing water as well as the picturesque view of the year-round stream and stunning sheer rock cliff backdrop. HIGHLIGHTS *Eleven acres adjoining the 1.8-million-acre George Washington National Forest *An immaculate log cabin is home base for all other recreational and leisure pursuits *Dark skies with little to no light pollution for stargazing, planet observation, star-walking and astrophotography *Free flowing Dunlap Creek runs through the property for 2/10 mile *A four-season property - mild winters, cool summers, and near perfect springs and falls *Diverse topography creates a wonderful natural setting *White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, coyote, grouse, squirrel, raccoon, fox, rabbit, and salamanders make up the resident wildlife population *Winged wildlife includes eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, several types of birds, and Neotropical songbirds *Many species of trees, plants, and wildflowers paint a vibrant tapestry *Moss and lichen-covered sheer rock cliffs serve as the Creekside cabin's stunning backdrop *Surrounded by the GWNF, private wooded tracts, and mountain farms, in a quite rural neighborhood *Electricity and phone onsite, great access *20 minutes to Covington, the county seat of Alleghany County *One hour to the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw *90 minutes to the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport *Low taxes, low population density SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS A Foxfire Agent must be present in order to visit this property. 48 hours notice is required. Contact the office to schedule a visit to this property. LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.754657?(N), -80.154875?(W) Address: 5550 Dunlap Creek Rd., Covington, VA 24426. Elevation Range: 1552 ft. to 1579 ft. +/- Driving times (approximate) Highway/Towns I-64 Callaghan Exit 10: 10 minutes Covington, VA: 20 minutes Lewisburg, WV: 25 minutes Lexington, VA: 1 hour Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 30 minutes Charlotte, NC: 4 hours 10 minutes Union, WV: 40 minutes White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes Washington, D.C.: 3 hours 40 minutes Airports Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg, WV: 35 minutes Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 25 minutes Recreation Golf - Lewisburg Elks Country Club, Lewisburg, WV: 30 minutes Golf - The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes Golf - The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA: 50 minutes Golf - Valley View Country Club, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 30 minutes Lake - Lake Moomaw: 1 hour Lake - Moncove Lake, Gap Mills, WV: 35 minutes Resort - The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV: 25 minutes Resort - The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA: 50 minutes State Park - Douthat State Park: 40 minutes State Park - Moncove Lake State Park: 35 minutes CABIN HIGHLIGHTS *1,000 sq. ft. log cabin - immaculate condition *Built in 2006 *Metal roof *Open space Living/Kitchen/Dining room concept *Two bedrooms *One full bathroom *Propane fireplace heats entire cabin *Electric split unit cools and heats *Kitchen island with granite countertop and seating *Laminate flooring *Beautiful and spacious kitchen cabinetry *Solid surface vanity top *Concrete 7' pier foundation *Large covered front porch 10' X 36' *Large covered back porch 10' X 36' with views of Dunlap Creek *Outdoor fireplace