Lacks Tract

±540 Acres of Timber, Hunting & Recreation in Charlotte County, VirginiaAn exceptional 540-acre timber and recreational property located just outside Drakes Branch in Charlotte County, Virginia. This large-scale tract offers an impressive combination of established merchantable timber, multiple-age pine plantations, mixed hardwood and pine timber, abundant wildlife habitat, and excellent hunting and recreational opportunities.With approximately 540 acres, this property provides the scale and diversity that serious timber investors and sportsmen are looking for. The current timber inventory includes both merchantable stands that offer present-day value and younger pine plantations that provide significant long-term growth potential.Diverse Timber InvestmentThe property features a well-diversified timber profile with several different age classes of loblolly pine, along with substantial mixed hardwood and pine acreage.Approximately 73 acres are planted in 2018 pines, while another ±21 acres consist of 2022 pines and approximately 80 acres are planted in 2023 pines. These younger stands provide a strong foundation for future timber production and demonstrate continued forestry investment across the property.The property also contains significant merchantable timber, including approximately 38 acres of 1999 pines and approximately 136 acres of 2011 pines. In addition, approximately 140 acres consist of mixed hardwood and pine, adding diversity to the timber resource and providing valuable wildlife habitat.In total, the property offers a compelling mixture of young, growing pine plantations and established merchantable timber, giving a prospective owner both current timber resources and substantial long-term forestry potential.A professional timber cruise and evaluation would provide prospective buyers with detailed information regarding standing volume, species, quality, growth rates, and potential future harvest opportunities.Conservation EasementAdding significant distinction to the property is its conservation easement. The property is protected by an easement that promotes forestry while protecting agricultural and open-space values.The easement supports the property's continued use as a working forest and helps preserve its rural character and open-space qualities. For a buyer interested in responsible land ownership and long-term stewardship, this conservation protection provides an important benefit.The conservation easement is also an important consideration for prospective purchasers. Buyers should carefully review the recorded easement and all associated documents to understand the specific permitted and restricted uses of the property. Certain development activities and land uses may be limited by the easement.Convenient Charlotte County LocationLocated just outside the town of Drakes Branch, Virginia, this property offers a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently located near town.Charlotte County is well known for its rural character, farms, timberland, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. This property fits naturally into that landscape, offering the privacy and seclusion of a large rural tract while providing reasonable access to nearby communities and services.A Rare Large-Scale OpportunityProperties of this size and timber diversity are increasingly difficult to find. At approximately 540 acres, this tract provides an exceptional opportunity to acquire a significant piece of Virginia timberland with an established forestry base and multiple future management options.The timber inventory is particularly attractive because it includes merchantable 1999 and 2011 pine stands alongside younger 2018, 2022, and 2023 pine plantations. The 140 acres of mixed hardwood and pine further diversify the property and enhance its recreational and wildlife value.Property HighlightsApproximately 540 acresLocated in Charlotte County, VirginiaJust outside Drakes Branch, VAApproximately 73 acres of 2018 pinesApproximately 21 acres of 2022 pinesApproximately 80 acres of 2023 pinesApproximately 38 acres of merchantable 1999 pinesApproximately 136 acres of merchantable 2011 pineApproximately 140 acres of mixed hardwood and pineMultiple timber age classesSignificant merchantable timber componentExcellent deer and turkey hunting potentialGreat recreational and outdoor propertyDiverse wildlife habitatExcellent opportunity for long-term timber managementProtected by a conservation easementConservation easement promotes forestryEasement protects agricultural and open-space valuesLarge rural holding offering privacy and seclusion