Monroe House on Raptor Ridge - Handcrafted mountaintop cabin on 2 +/- acres bordering 18,000+ acres of National Forest. Located atop Limestone Hill, this 2-bedroom, 1- bath cabin with a loft, bonus room and full basement offers the ideal mountain retreat with privacy, abundant wildlife and views of both the Sweet Springs Valley and Waiteville Valley from the ridge. Designed by the seller, the home features beautiful woodwork sourced from a local sawmill, including hemlock siding, ash hardwood flooring and a poplar tongue and groove vaulted ceiling. The great room combines the living, dining, and kitchen areas and is centered around a wood-burning stove. The kitchen includes light wood cabinetry laminate countertops and matching Whirlpool refrigerator-freezer, microwave and GE electric range. A rear door leads to the covered back porch overlooking the Waiteville Valley.
The main level includes two bedrooms, a full bath, and access to the basement. The second bedroom opens to a bonus room with natural wood finishes and a slate floor reclaimed and thoughtfully designed from chalkboards in a historic schoolhouse. This room gives access to a second entry onto the back porch.
The loft provides additional flexible space and overlooks the great room with elevated views of the home and surrounding forest. The full unfinished basement includes utilities, concrete floors, cinderblock walls and a manual garage door. This space is ideal for storage, workshop space or equipment.
Located across from the Hanging Rock Observatory Trail and near the Allegheny Trail, West Virginia's longest hiking trail at 311 miles, just over the hill behind the property, this cabin offers exceptional access to hiking, bird watching, hunting, and fishing on Potts Creek.
The property is approximately 25 minutes from Union, the Monroe County seat; 15 minutes from The Cheese and More Store; 25 minutes from the Paint Bank General Store; 45 minutes from Peterstown; and 50 minutes from Lewisburg.
This special cabin is a comfortable, picture-perfect retreat, enjoying the idyllic West Virginia scenery.
Location
TBD Raptor View Rd.
Gap Mills, WV 24941
Monroe County
Elevation: 3480 feet
Schools:
Mountain View Elementary School
Mountain View Middle School
James Monroe High School
Home Information
1 Story w/sleeping loft
Year Built: 2010
Total Square Feet:
Main Level Square Feet:
Loft Square Feet:
Total Rooms: 5
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Lot: 2 +/- acres
Siding: Wood
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Metal
Floor: Hardwood and Laminate
Kitchen Countertops: Laminate
Utilities
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic
Items to Convey: Refrigerator-Freezer, Electric Range, Microwave; Wood Stove
Legal and Tax Information
Monroe County
Sweet Springs District
Map: 41
Parcel: 18.5
DB: 247
PG: 693
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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