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Ashlee Sizemore

ashlee@ashoakrealty.com +1(540) 958-1653

Listed by Bryan Thompson Whitetail Properties Real Estate

$ 375,000

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5300 Big Ridge Rd Covington, VA 24426

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,388 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Residential

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,388 sqft

Price per Sqft $157

MLS Listing ID 139437

Style Farm House

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1900

Annual Tax Amount $1,068

Lot Size 2,388 Sqft

Acres 19.2

Property Sub-Type Residential

Source Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®

Land Area 2388

Property Description

Tucked away in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and completely surrounded by the George Washington National Forest, this rare homestead offers unmatched seclusion, privacy, and self-sufficiency. Located just minutes from the West Virginia border, the setting feels worlds away—ideal for those seeking a simpler, quieter lifestyle or a unique recreational retreat. The charming 1900-built farmhouse features four bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, a large kitchen perfect for canning and cooking, and generous dining and living spaces with room for the whole family or guests. The home retains the character of its early roots while offering the essentials needed for comfortable year-round living. Multiple outbuildings provide excellent infrastructure for a wide variety of uses—whether y whether you need a workshop, equipment storage, or additional farm support buildings. The property is already home to chickens, ducks, pigs, and a horse, with plenty of fenced space and natural resources to expand your operation. Garden beds and space for beekeeping round out the self-sustaining potential of this one-of-a-kind mountain retreat. Bordered on all sides by tens of thousands of acres of national forest, you'll enjoy direct access to premier hunting for whitetail deer, black bear, and turkey, as well as endless hiking, foraging, and exploring right out your back door. The surrounding wilderness ensures total privacy with no visible neighbors in sight. Whether you're looking to create a full-time homestead, launch a one-of-a-kind Airbnb, or secure a private hunting and recreation base camp, this Appalachian property offers the freedom, solitude, and opportunity that's getting harder and harder to find.

Location

State VA

County Alleghany

Area 19.2

Zoning Residential

Direction Owner does not want address displayed

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan

Heating Wood Furnance, Electric

Fireplace No

Appliance Cooktop, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Covered Porch, Garden Space, Playhouse, Workshop

Utilities Available Electric

View Y/N No

Roof Type Metal

Topography Hunting, Secluded, Woods, Rolling, Open, Level

Garage No

Building

Water Well

Architectural Style Farm House

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Callaghan

Middle Schools Covington Middle

High Schools Alleghany High

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Tax ID 05000-00-000-0010

Ashlee Sizemore

Realtor | License ID: 0225274877

+1(540) 958-1653

Ashlee Sizemore

5300 Big Ridge Rd Covington, VA 24426

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