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$477,000|Listed: Sep 16, 2026
MLS#152851634
West Point Stevens Road, Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia
Status:Active
173 acres
Charlotte
Sale
±173 Acres of Timber, Hunting & Recreation in Charlotte County, VirginiaOpportunity awaits on this 173-acre timber and recreational property in Charlotte County, Virginia. Located just outside the town of Drakes Branch, this attractive tract offers a combination of established timber, younger pine plantation, excellent hunting opportunities, and long-term conservation protection.The property provides a great opportunity for a timber investor, recreational landowner, or sportsman looking for a manageable acreage with a strong forestry component. With 64 acres of 2021-planted pines and 91 acres of 1991 loblolly pines, the property features two distinct timber age classes, providing both established forestland and younger growing timber.Diverse Timber InvestmentApproximately 64 acres of the property are planted in 2021 pines, offering a young and growing timber resource with significant time ahead for development. These stands provide an opportunity for long-term timber appreciation while also contributing to wildlife habitat and the property's overall recreational appeal.The remaining approximately 91 acres consist of 1991 loblolly pines, providing a mature pine component and an important existing timber asset. The combination of the mature 1991 loblolly stand and younger 2021 plantation creates a diversified timber profile that can offer flexibility for future forest management.For a prospective timberland buyer, the property offers the opportunity to own both established and developing pine timber on one tract. A professional timber cruise and evaluation would provide additional information concerning current standing volume, timber quality, growth rates, and potential future management or harvest opportunities.Conservation EasementA significant feature of the property is its conservation easement, which promotes forestry while protecting agricultural and open-space values.The conservation easement helps preserve the property's rural and forested character while allowing for continued responsible forestry management. This provides an important long-term stewardship component and helps ensure that the property's agricultural and open-space qualities remain protected.Prospective buyers should carefully review the recorded conservation easement and all related documents to understand the specific permitted and restricted uses of the property. The easement may limit certain development activities and other uses while providing long-term protection of the land's rural character.Charlotte County LocationLocated just outside Drakes Branch, Virginia, the property enjoys the peaceful rural setting of Charlotte County while remaining conveniently close to town.The surrounding area is characterized by farms, timberland, forests, and other rural properties, making it an attractive location for those seeking privacy, recreation, and investment opportunities in Southside Virginia.The property's location and manageable 173-acre size make it an appealing option for someone looking to acquire a substantial tract without the scale and management demands of a much larger holding.Property HighlightsApproximately 173 acresCharlotte County, VirginiaLocated just outside Drakes Branch, VAApproximately 64 acres of 2021 pinesApproximately 91 acres of 1991 loblolly pinesCombination of young and mature pine timberStrong long-term timber investment potentialExcellent hunting and recreational opportunitiesGreat potential for deer and turkey huntingDiverse wildlife habitatExcellent property for outdoor recreationProtected by a conservation easementConservation easement promotes forestryProtects agricultural and open-space valuesRural setting with privacy and seclusionFor the timber investor, sportsman, or recreational landowner, this property offers an attractive combination of investment potential, outdoor enjoyment, and protected rural character in Southside Virginia.
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