Discover a rare opportunity to own a large, wooded property overlooking the Youghiogheny River, offering an exceptional combination of acreage, natural beauty, development potential, valuable timber, and convenient access to major travel routes. Whether you're searching for a secluded estate, family compound, recreational retreat, hunting property, or land investment, this property offers the space and flexibility to bring your vision to life.
One of the property's most impressive features is a nearly 15-acre flat area near the center of the tract. Surrounded by woods and tucked away from the road, this secluded area offers tremendous potential as a building site for one substantial residence or potentially multiple homes. Its location creates exceptional privacy, while the surrounding woods provide a natural buffer from neighboring properties and road traffic. Imagine a private residence surrounded by mature timber, trails, wildlife, and the natural landscape of the Youghiogheny River valley.
Adding to the property's development potential, public water is available at the road, providing an important utility option for future plans. Buyers should independently verify connection requirements and costs associated with extending service to their desired building location.
The timber represents another significant asset. A recent timber assessment identified more than $100,000 in harvestable timber, allowing a future owner to enjoy the woods for their beauty, privacy, and recreational value while considering their value as a natural resource. Buyers are encouraged to review the assessment and conduct their own due diligence regarding current timber value.
The wooded terrain and river-valley setting create an outstanding environment for outdoor enthusiasts. Establish hiking or ATV trails, hunt, manage the timber, or simply enjoy the peace and seclusion of owning a substantial tract of land. Elevated portions of the property overlook the Youghiogheny River, adding to this unique setting.
For buyers seeking even more acreage, there is an opportunity to create a substantial contiguous holding. The sellers are retaining a right-of-way through this property to an adjoining 70+ acre tract, which may also be available for purchase as part of the transaction. Acquiring both parcels would create 140+ contiguous acres, offering even greater possibilities for recreation, hunting, investment, timber management, a family compound, or future development.
A railroad easement crosses the lower third of the property. Buyers should review all easements, rights-of-way, surveys, deeds, and related documentation as part of their due diligence. The sellers' retained right-of-way providing access to the rear acreage should also be considered when evaluating future plans.
Despite the property's secluded feel, convenience is remarkably close. Located just minutes from Interstate 70 and Route 51, the property provides easy access to major travel corridors while maintaining the privacy and atmosphere of a much more remote setting.
Large tracts offering this combination of usable building ground, wooded acreage, river views, public water availability, timber value, expansion potential, privacy, and highway access are increasingly difficult to find. With approximately 15 acres of centrally located flat ground and the possibility of combining the property with an adjoining 70+ acre tract for more than 140 contiguous acres, this property offers remarkable versatility.
Bring your builder, your plans, and your vision. Whether the goal is a private dream home, multiple residences, a recreational retreat, timber and land investment, or a significant contiguous landholding, this property deserves a closer look.
Shown by appointment. Buyers and buyers' agents should independently verify acreage, boundaries, utilities, timber value, building feasibility, zoning, easements, rights-of-way, and intended uses.
