2096 Charles Boothe Road




















































Description
Seven Hills is located in on Rt2-Box 49A (2096 Charles Booth Road), Sinks Grove, Monroe County, West Virginia, about 10 minutes north of the historic village of Union (county seat). Elevation of the farm ranges from 2220’ at the house to 2400’ on the highest peak overlooking the Rayburn Draft below. Google Coordinates for the house are:
LATITUDE 037.6460 N
LONGITUDE 080.4671 W
MAIN RESIDENCE
The main residence was custom built for the owners by Dave Osborne in 1990. It is a brick, passive solar “cottage” with many green features built into its design. The interior is designed for comfort with an open floor plan. Large south facing windows offer a beautiful view of the rolling hills and mature perennial gardens that bloom from very early spring until late fall. The first floor open plan consists of a kitchen, dining/living area, two bedrooms, a full bath and a mudroom-laundry room. Newly resurfaced oak flooring runs throughout the downstairs. The upstairs features a master bedroom, sitting room with built in bookcases, and full bath. All bedrooms have large closets and are cedar lined. The master suite has sky windows, tongue-in-groove knotty pine paneling and new wall to wall carpeting. The sun provides warmth in the winter and in the summer sugar maple trees coupled with a well-designed roof overhang keep the interior cool. The home can be heated with 1-1½ cords of firewood per year using the Tulikivi soapstone fireplace, with the assist of a heat pump which was added in 2011. The heat pump also provides air conditioning though it is rarely needed. A new metal roof was installed in 2009. THE GARDENS AND ARBORETUM
The extensive gardens are spectacular and can be described as an American Cottage Garden. There are more than 10,000 daffodils with at least 20 varieties that start blooming in February and continue until May. There are about 80 varieties of day lily flowering from late May to mid-September. Also there are blue Lycoris, fern leafed Peony and Amsonia. Enjoy the trickling water fall and lily pond with is particularly enchanting in early morning and again just before dusk. The owners have also planted over 50 different species of shrubs and trees creating an amazing natural space for studying and enjoying both native and exotic large plant specimens. Just a short walk from the cottage can be found a copper beech, smoketree, tamarack and cypress. For a complete list of plants and extensive information on the garden and arboretum, please see THE GARDENS & ARBORETUM – OWNER’S NARRATIVE under “DOCUMENTS” on this site. THE BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS
Adjacent to the main residence is a traditional wooden barn with stall areas, corn criband hay loft. A 30’x60’ steel pole shed has been added to this barn to store equipment and hay. There are also a workshop/potting shed with attached woodshed and storage room. Adjacent to the tenant house is the oldest barn built around 1860 and constructed with pegged and chestnut logs. The barn is preserved by a frame cover for protection and is in very good condition. Next to the log barn is a milking building and shop building that is in need of repair. TENANT HOUSE
This well-preserved frame house was constructed in 1855 and has been remodeled numerous times over the years. Exterior square footage is 1800+/-. The flooring, wiring and chimney have been recently updated. It has a new septic system, new doors and windows. It is heated by a large vented LP gas floor heater and separate wood stove. It has a large living room, three bedrooms, one bath, a nice kitchen with knotty pine paneling and a finished attic. The house is currently rented on a month to month basis. Adjacent to the tenant house is a masonry cellar building that houses the well apparatus, with a shop overhead. This building could also serve as a root cellar for storing potatoes and vegetables canned from the garden. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Seven Hills contains approximately 180 acres of gently rolling meadows, hay fields, pastures, and garden areas. About 40 head of cattle along with their attendant calves graze on seasonal grasses in the pastures. Much of the land would be suitable for growing corn or other small grain crops. Sheep also do well in this area and one might consider raising alpacas or llamas. The soils and elevation would be well suited for establishing a vineyard or fruit orchard. There is only 500’ in elevation change across the entire boundary which runs the perimeter of the property for over 18000’ (about 3.5 miles!). There is no shortage of room to establish a vegetable garden and the rich soil and abundant sunshine is perfect for growing tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, squash, cucumbers, carrots, onions and any of the “Greens” (kale-collards). The open land is fenced and cross fenced and the Australian high tensile fencing is considered very good on most areas of the farm. Water for livestock is provided by watering troughs fed by the spring and well. There are approximately 30 acres in 4 separate fields currently in hay production. These fields produce about 150 – 1000’ round bales each season. They have been limed and fertilized on a regular basis and are considered to be in above average condition. The rich, “sweet” soils are perfect for producing hay and this land could also be used in the production of corn, pumpkins etc. Another 150 acres presently in meadows and pasture and have been limed and fertilized on a regular schedule based on pH and soil samples taken as specified by the USDA. Monroe County ranks 3rd out of 55 counties in WV for the production of beef and 1st in the production of sheep. Seven Hills is considered to be one of the county’s nicer grazing boundaries. The hay fields are currently being harvested by Larry Elmore and the pastures are rented by Larry Echols. Annual rental is paid to the owners by the farm Lessee’s. WATER ON THE FARM
Crystal clear and clean water is abundant on Seven Hills Farm. A blue line stream meanders through the farm down the Raeburn Draft for nearly a mile. Several other seasonal and ephemeral streams are found on the property. These streams and creeks flow into Second Creek just about a mile below the property and Second Creek is considered one of the best trout fishing streams in WV. Two springs have been “boxed in” and have historically been used to provide water for the cattle. A deep water well was drilled to serve the main residence and tenant house and has a flow of 100+ gallons per minute. FOREST RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Seven Hills has a 120+/- acres of mature forestland, some of which could be considered “Heritage Trees”. These ancient trees, some 200-300 years old, have withstood the test of time, weathering ice, wind, lightning strikes, fire and of course – woodpeckers. One extremely large Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa) growing in the meadow below the main residence, has a circumference of over 15 feet. There are also several Black Walnut trees scattered about that are very beautiful and stately and produce an abundance of tasty walnuts in the fall of the year. Some of the species found on the property are Black Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar, Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Hickory, Sycamore and Ash. No forest pests such as Gypsy Moth or Emerald Ash Borer have been found on the property. The farm is home to a wide array of wildlife which includes a variety of song birds, owls, hawks, woodpeckers, ravens and wild turkeys. White tailed deer, raccoon, opossums, rabbits, chipmunks, coyotes and bobcats are a part of the resident wildlife population. For more information available, please contact.
- Listed by: Paul Grist 304.661.6543 richard@foxfirenation.com • Foxfire Realty
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Property Information for 2096 Charles Boothe Road
- Taxes: $710 / year
- MLS Type: Residential
- County: Monroe County
- Architectural Style: Style, Site-built (Stick)
- Directions: From Union, travel Route 219 North 5 miles and take a right on Charles Booth Road (CR219/4). Proceed 2 miles to gravel driveway on right.
- Latitude: 37.646071
- Longitude: -80.467133
- MLS Area Major: Second Creek
- MLS Area Minor: Second Creek
- Parcel Number: 293126162
- Tax Annual Amount: $710.00
- Tax Book Number: 206-209-614-287
- Tax Year: 2011
- Attached Garage: No
- Carport: No
- Lot Size Area: 304.0
- Building Area Total: 2166.0
- Living Area: 2166.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Foundation Details: Block
- Roof: Metal
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Total Rooms: 7
Property History for 2096 Charles Boothe Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2013 | Sold Greenbrier Valley BOR #12-1373 | $720,000 | — |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Contract Signed Greenbrier Valley BOR #12-1373 | — | |
| Oct 27, 2012 | Listed (Active) Greenbrier Valley BOR #12-1373 | $799,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2013 | Sold Greenbrier Valley BOR #12-1373 | $720,000 |
| 08/16/2013 | Contract Signed Greenbrier Valley BOR #12-1373 | — |
| 10/27/2012 | Listed (Active) Greenbrier Valley BOR #12-1373 | $799,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 2096 Charles Boothe Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School PublicPK to 8 | ||
James Monroe High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Monroe County Vocational Center Public9 to 12 | ||
Peterstown Elementary School PublicPK to 4 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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