Forest View Farm: 96+/- Rolling Acres Overlooking Jefferson National Forest

Description

Discover 96+/- acres of scenic farmland and recreational land tucked away in the rolling countryside of Rural Retreat, Virginia. This exceptional Wythe County property blends productive pastureland, hardwood ridges, and thriving wildlife habitat into one diverse tract that offers both immediate agricultural value and long-term investment potential. Whether you're searching for a private farm, a hunting retreat, or the perfect setting to build a dream home surrounded by mountain views, this property offers a natural combination of usability, beauty, and privacy that land buyers are actively seeking today.

Access to the property is excellent with entry points from two different roads, creating flexibility for farming operations, build sites, or future improvements. A newly established gravel driveway (2025) winds more than a quarter mile into the property and climbs toward the top of a scenic ridge where an outstanding homesite awaits. This location features a newly drilled well (2025) and soils that have previously perked, making the building process far easier for future owners. From this elevated ridge, the views truly shine. Look out across the rolling fields below while enjoying long-range mountain views stretching toward the nearby Jefferson National Forest peaks. With the property's southern exposure, you can catch a glimpse of glowing sunrises in the morning and colorful sunsets in the evening, giving this potential homesite a front row seat to Southwest Virginia's natural beauty.

The farm itself features over 40 acres of open pasture, historically used for cattle grazing and hay production. A majority of the property is already fenced with barbed wire and cattle fencing, making it well-suited for continued livestock operations, hobby farming, or agricultural expansion. The rolling open ground offers incredible flexibility for a variety of uses, including row crops, additional build/home sites, orchards full of apple or fruit trees, food plots for wildlife, Christmas tree farming, or simply open green space for recreation. The gentle terrain even creates natural hills perfect for exciting activities, like sledding or snow tubing during the winter months.

Bordering the pasture fields are beautiful hardwood ridgetops dotted with pine, creating the type of mixed habitat that attracts and holds wildlife year-round. Deer and turkey sign are abundant throughout the property, and the mature oaks along the ridges provide excellent mast production each fall. Treelines and wooded pockets break up the landscape and create natural privacy screens, bedding areas for wildlife, and well-covered hunting spaces that make the farm feel even larger every time you round a treeline or step into a new field. Near the center of the property, a natural spring emerges from the ground, eventually feeding a small creek that flows along the eastern portion of the land and adds both agricultural value and natural beauty to the property.

This farm has been income-producing for many years, supporting both cattle grazing and hay production. A container located on the property will convey with the sale and provides convenient storage for hay, equipment, or farm supplies, making it a practical addition for future farming or land management.

Outdoor enthusiasts will also appreciate how close the property sits to some of the region's best recreational opportunities. Southwest Virginia is well known for its trout fishing, and anglers will find easy access to the stocked waters of Cripple Creek, along with numerous native trout streams flowing through the surrounding mountains. Many of these pristine waters lie within the nearby Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, one of the most sought-after outdoor destinations in the region.

Convenient to nearby towns and recreation:

• ~15 minutes to downtown Rural Retreat
• ~20 minutes to Cripple Creek Outfitters for stocked rainbow trout fishing
• <30 minutes to Wytheville, VA
• <30 minutes to Marion, VA
• ~30 minutes to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (~10 minutes to Little Dry Run Wilderness)

Large-acreage properties that offer build potential, agricultural income, wildlife habitat, water features, and mountain views are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Whether you envision a private mountain farm, a hunting property loaded with wildlife, or a scenic homestead with room for cattle, horses, gardens, and outdoor adventure, this Wythe County tract offers the space, infrastructure, and natural setting to bring that vision to life.

Shown by appointment only.

To schedule a showing or inquire about the property, please contact Justin Rolfe at 540-299-7238 or  jrolfe@landandluxury.com .

Get To Know the Area: 

• Explore the Jefferson National Forest: Enjoy thousands of acres of public land offering hiking, hunting, camping, and scenic overlooks throughout one of Virginia’s most expansive outdoor destinations.
• Fish Cripple Creek: Cast a line in one of Southwest Virginia’s most well-known stocked trout streams, popular for its consistent rainbow trout fishing opportunities.
• Hike the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Discover Virginia’s highest peak along with miles of trails, wild ponies, and some of the most scenic backcountry terrain in the state.
• Visit Wytheville, VA: Experience a charming small town known for its historic downtown, local dining, and easy access to major highways and regional amenities.
• Fish the New River: One of the oldest rivers in the world, providing excellent smallmouth bass fishing, kayaking, and floating opportunities within a short drive.