SOLD! 07/2023 West Virginia's scenic Potomac Highlands, is where the hilltop community of Dry Run is located in Hampshire County. Dry Run was developed from unspoiled Ridge-and-Valley Appalachian conservation land 30 years ago. Now available is Dry Run Lot #5 - a south facing 4.4 acre corner property that that lies along the highest ridge in Dry Run. Lot #5 was originally perked okay to build the primary, secondary, or vacation residence of choice. The annual Hampshire County property taxes run around $300. The annual Property Owners Association (POA) dues run around $150 that covers Dry Run's common grounds, roads maintenance, and snow removal. Dry Run is located in between the Bhavana Monastery and the Capon Springs resort - less than 30 minutes from Winchester, VA and just 90 minutes from DC. NOTE: Please feel free to visit the property anytime at your convenience. You may tour the property solely at your own risk, and extended daily or overnight stays on the property are prohibited. Dry Run is just 25 minutes west of Winchester, VA, via Route 50 west, to Route 259 South (Carpers Pike), and to Backcreek Road (Route 23/3). It’s best to navigate with your GPS towards the nearby Bhavana Society (www.BhavanaSociety.org) that is just up the road from Dry Run. Alternatively, the property GPS coordinates are 39°09'19.1"N 78°28'18.5"W to directly navigate yourself to the property. 1) Drive westward on Backcreek Road (Route 23/3) to pass the left-hand side Bhavana Society main entrance (on Meditation Trail) and turn right after a couple of hundred yards on to the Dry Run Janes Way entrance and pass the Dry Run red mailboxes and welcome sign to drive up hilly Janes Way. 2) Turn left at the first intersection on to Blakes Way. Immediately park to tour Lot #5 (5 Blakes Way) on the left-hand side. The property's northern property boundary extends westward, in between Lot #6 (6 Blakes Way), at the corner of Janes Way/Blakes Way, and along Blakes Way to Lot #4 (4 Blakes Way) where the utility lines are located. Lot #5 is across from Lot #22 (22 Blake’s Way) on the right-hand side. At either end of the northern property boundary are parallel side property boundaries that run southwards to Backcreek Road (Route 23/3). The southern property boundary runs along Backcreek road. Please refer to the attached color image (black property boundaries w/ dimensions) while touring the property to reference the property boundaries if the original property boundary markers are not visible. Local things to do: * Enjoy the Capon Springs resort, famous for its healing natural spring waters and endless scenery * Explore the Potomac Highlands by driving along the scenic inter-county Mountain Skyway - US Route 48 * Check out the Lost River Trading Post, a long-gone railroad station turned mountain general store, features amazing hand-crafted craft goods from over 300 local artisans, crafters, woodworkers, and consigners * View breathtaking high elevation vistas at Dolly Sods Wilderness, in the Monongahela National Forest, the highest plateau east of the Mississippi River * Hike to lush Blackwater Falls and Elakala Falls natural waterfalls and scenic Lindy Point and Pendleton Point Overlook at Blackwater Falls State Park * Discover the four seasons recreational amenities at Canaan Valley nestled among the higher ranges of the Allegheny Mountains * Ride the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad at Wappocomo Station to enjoy the sounds of vintage diesels as they lead you through scenic pastures and farms dating back to the 1700s, as well as the visually striking gorge known as the Trough * Enjoy Winchester, VA's urban amenities including shopping/street malls, restaurants, business/professional services, and the Valley Health System's Winchester Medical Center
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