Step back in time—without giving up a single modern luxury. With over half a mile of private frontage along the South Branch of the Potomac River, this extraordinary 85+ acre property offers a rare opportunity to live immersed in natural beauty, rich history, and timeless serenity. From fishing and kayaking to skipping rocks or simply soaking in the peaceful sound of flowing water, the river becomes a way of life. A private gravel drive welcomes you home, crossing a charming bridge with the river flowing gently beneath. At its heart sits a restored 1812 farmhouse with over 2,500 square feet of beautifully updated living space, featuring oak and heartwood floors that blend historic craftsmanship with modern comfort. The land includes approximately 30± acres of fertile tillable fields, 26± acres of pasture currently leased for $1,500/year, and 30± acres of mature woods for hiking, hunting, or riding. A large stocked pond offers a perfect spot for fishing and reflection, while fruit trees and berry bushes provide seasonal harvests and homemade treats. Panoramic mountain views surround you with year-round beauty, and a hand-hewn log cabin tucked beside a babbling creek serves as an ideal guest cottage, studio, or peaceful retreat. This is more than just a home—it’s a legacy, a lifestyle, and the kind of place you dream about and now, it can be yours.
Step back in time—without giving up a single modern luxury. With over half a mile of private frontage along the South Branch of the Potomac River, this extraordinary 85+ acre property offers a rare opportunity to live immersed in natural beauty, rich history, and timeless serenity. From fishing and kayaking to skipping rocks or simply soaking in the peaceful sound of flowing water, the river becomes a way of life. A private gravel drive welcomes you home, crossing a charming bridge with the river flowing gently beneath. At its heart sits a restored 1812 farmhouse with over 2,500 square feet of beautifully updated living space, featuring oak and heartwood floors that blend historic craftsmanship with modern comfort. The land includes approximately 30± acres of fertile tillable fields, 26± acres of pasture currently leased for $1,500/year, and 30± acres of mature woods for hiking, hunting, or riding. A large stocked pond offers a perfect spot for fishing and reflection, while fruit trees and berry bushes provide seasonal harvests and homemade treats. Panoramic mountain views surround you with year-round beauty, and a hand-hewn log cabin tucked beside a babbling creek serves as an ideal guest cottage, studio, or peaceful retreat. This is more than just a home—it’s a legacy, a lifestyle, and the kind of place you dream about and now, it can be yours.
Spectacular Views from this mountain top cabin! Come and relax at birds eye view on the spacious deck. The wood ceiling/walls in the interior invites you to sit and unwind in the warmth and coziness of the cabin. The cabin has and on site septic, propane/wood heat. Propane also fuels light fixtures and cooking stove. Water is cistern water from rain water collection. The outbuilding on property stores the generator which is hard wired to the cabin for ease of use. Shingle roof installed new in 2020. Some restrictions apply. No HOA, only Property Owners Association.
Magnificent, Well Built home with exceptional viewshed overlooking Fisher Mountain Golf Course and Shenandoah Mtn. Year Round Spring fed creek running to the left o f the property with several other springs and great building sites. Miles of mountain roads on property with excellent hunting. Road Frontage on US RT 33 and Troublesome Valley Road. Property adjoins the golf course real estate.
"West Virginia Mountain Paradise on 26 +/- ACRES" This 1,250 sqft, Post & Beam getaway at nearly 4,000 ft in elevation offering some of the best panoramic mountain views this state has to offer. Surrounded by more than 20,000 acres of Monongahela National Forest! This property offers ultimate seclusion & privacy but just a short graveled access off of Route 33. The private freshly graveled driveway leads to 2 newly expanded separate parking areas, fire pit, and steps down to the home. This home features gorgeous exposed beams, elevated vaulted ceiling, astounding floor to ceiling stone fireplace with a wood burning stove, 2 oversized bedrooms, 1 full bath, cherry & pine plank walls, half spiral staircase, & open floor plan. Upgraded 200 AMP electric service. Imagine waking up to the sight of the majestic Appalachian Mountains from the lofted bedrooms. Enjoy a cup of coffee from the deck as the sunrise paints the sky yellow & orange. Close your eyes, take a deep breath of fresh mountain air, inhale scents of fall, as song birds sing, and picture yourself surrounded by pristine forest as you open your eyes to mountains for as far as your eyes can see. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, full time residence, or hunting retreat this property is the meaning of natural beauty. Other upgrades include: new standing seam metal roof & shingled second story, insulated windows, and insulated door. Recreational opportunities in all directions including miles and miles of state stocked trout fishing water, hiking, skiing, hunting, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and so much more all within a few miles. 8 miles to Franklin. 15 miles to Spruce Knob (WV Highest Point). 16 miles to Seneca Rocks. 30 miles to Smoke Hole Caverns & Resort. 40 miles to Canaan Valley Resort & Timberline Mountain. 50 miles to Harrisonburg, VA. 70 miles to Shenandoah National Park.
"West Virginia Mountain Paradise on 26 +/- ACRES" This 1,250 sqft, Post & Beam getaway at nearly 4,000 ft in elevation offering some of the best panoramic mountain views this state has to offer. Surrounded by more than 20,000 acres of Monongahela National Forest! This property offers ultimate seclusion & privacy but just a short graveled access off of Route 33. The private driveway leads to 2 separate parking areas, fire pit, and steps down to the home. This home features gorgeous exposed beams, elevated vaulted ceiling, astounding floor to ceiling stone fireplace with a wood burning stove, 2 oversized bedrooms, 1 full bath, cherry & pine plank walls, half spiral staircase, & open floor plan. Imagine waking up to the sight of the majestic Appalachian Mountains from the lofted bedrooms. Enjoy a cup of coffee from the deck as the sunrise paints the sky yellow & orange. Close your eyes, take a deep breath of fresh mountain air, inhale scents of fall, as song birds sing, and picture yourself surrounded by pristine forest as you open your eyes to mountains for as far as your eyes can see. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, full time residence, or hunting retreat this property is the meaning of natural beauty. Upgrades include: new standing seam metal roof & shingled second story, insulated windows, and insulated door. Recreational opportunities in all directions including miles and miles of state stocked trout fishing water, hiking, skiing, hunting, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and so much more all within a few miles. 8 miles to Franklin. 15 miles to Spruce Knob (WV Highest Point). 16 miles to Seneca Rocks. 30 miles to Smoke Hole Caverns & Resort. 40 miles to Canaan Valley Resort & Timberline Mountain. 50 miles to Harrisonburg, VA. 70 miles to Shenandoah National Park.
Franklin is located in West Virginia. Franklin, West Virginia has a population of 402. Franklin is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 45.46% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 22.1%.
The median household income in Franklin, West Virginia is $52,083. The median household income for the surrounding county is $46,506 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Franklin is 51.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 39.9 inches per year, with 32.2 inches of snow per year.
