518 Lacey Holw, Alderson, WV 24910

This could be the farm and homestead you've been waiting for! Welcome to a lovely and spacious 3 bedroom home on 78 +/-acres! With a good mixture of pasture and forest, plentiful water sources, a creek, ponds, and many treasures waiting to be discovered, the utility of this dream property is unmatched. The home has a rustic cabin feel with some modern conveniences, and plenty of natural light to bring the feeling of the peaceful outdoors in. Out each window is an idyllic view, and on mild days hear the babbling creek through open windows. On cooler days a soapstone wood stove effectively heats the whole home, but central air is available with the electric heat pump if you prefer. From the back door, enter a roomy kitchen with an island, oak cabinets...(see supplement) Updated appliances including a gas range. The kitchen leads into the generous living room and dining combination, which opens through double doors to the large front porch and the peaceful views worth beholding. Flooring throughout the home has its own unique charm, as it was repurposed by the original owner from a bowling alley, creating an attractive and solid two-inch thick (1 x 2's on their edge) flooring that is resistant to damage. On the main floor, the repurposed floor is southern yellow pine, and on the upper floor the same floor style is maple, they blend seamlessly. Just at the bottom of the stairs is the home's primary bedroom, where the natural light and wood floors continue. A recently completed improvement to the stairwell leads up to two more good-sized bedrooms, and a full bath in between. Each bedroom offers unique perspectives, as one looks over the long driveway and front of the property, the other overlooks the backyard and the creek. The stairs were recently improved when the older carpeted staircase was removed and oak treads have replaced it, making the home's rustic feel continuous throughout. The front porch spans the width of the home, and porches continue in deck form around the side. Both are perfect places to sit and enjoy the gentle breezes that blow the tall grass in the hay field or overlook the large, fenced garden and orchard area. Find fruit trees and blueberry bushes all on the property. Apple, peach, and pear trees are producing fruit in their seasons. The creek winds down alongside the home, helping define the property's boundary, and is just the right distance from the home so that water has never risen close to the home. Thankfully, it's still close enough to fully enjoy all the natural beauty it adds. Just beyond the carport, a level area has fine gravel and a protective pad in place that would be a perfect place to install a pool or hot tub. There are many treasures to explore on these 78 beautiful acres, including the year-round creek's deeper places, multiple springs, and 2 ponds, one of which is stocked with bluegill and catfish. Fields ideal for animal pastures make up over 20 acres, and the remainder is a forest with various hardwoods, mostly oak, maple, and hickory, potentially of considerable timber value to the new owner in the future. The pastures are fenced and cross-fenced for ease of rotating flocks, and each fenced area is complete with its own spring, providing animals with easy access to water. Throughout the entire property are old logging trails and newer trails that have been maintained for travel with ATVs or perfect for hunting or hiking. Some trails lead to the top of the ridge where more flat parts of the parcel are found and would be magnificent building sites, or just a place to enjoy views of the property and surrounding area. Perhaps better discovered than explained, this property is really full of special treasures to seek out. One of which is where the creek has a near chest-deep swimming hole and a hand-built outdoor sauna. It was designed to blend in to nature and could be a favorite campout spot. A wood stove provides the heat, you add the water for steam, and enjoy! Talk about a special experience all your own. This farm property has been meticulously planned out and maintained. Glimpses of the past, like the original homesteaders rock walls, give a secure nod to the future that this land will continue to generously provide for many years to come. The Greenbrier River is a stone's throw away as well as the small town of Alderson WV which has one of the best 4th of July celebrations in all of West Virginia. Lewisburg, WV, is about 35 minutes from the property, and the quaint town of Hinton about the same distance. If privacy, security, and the ability to be self-sufficient call to you, don't let this property pass you by. Please, no showing without an appointment.