Shady Grove Sanctuary: 44+/- Acres of Ferns, Forest, and Flowing Mountain Water in Floyd County, VA

Description

Located along peaceful Shady Grove Road NW in western Floyd County, this 44.14+/- acre tract offers a combination of wooded privacy, flowing water, established trails, wildlife habitat, and a small open pasture area with potential for a homesite. Approximately 3,000 feet of flowing creek frontage winds through the wooded portion of the property, creating a natural destination for recreation, exploration, and quiet enjoyment. The property is accessed through a gated entrance off Shady Grove Road, with fencing already in place along the road.

Approximately one acre of open pasture sits at the upper elevation, where a potential homesite takes advantage of a southern-facing outlook across the surrounding rolling countryside. From there, the property transitions into a mature woodland housing towering pine, poplar, oak, and other hardwoods. A gently wooded, park-like scene develops as you travel farther into the property, with ferns gently blanketing portions of the forest floor and opportunities for mushroom foraging and other outdoor pursuits. Numerous established trails wind throughout the acreage and provide access for ATVs, UTVs, Jeeps, horses, mountain bikes, hiking, and exploring. And if the pasture location isn't your preferred homesite, clear some of the wooded acreage and create your own secluded oasis, tucked away from the outside world.

Wildlife is another defining feature, with established deer trails intersecting the property and abundant wildlife sign throughout the woods. Scenic creek crossings provide access to the eastern portions of the tract while adding another layer of character to the landscape. And if you'd like more usable water, consider having a pond put in to pull from the existing waterways. Imagine the peaceful serenity you'd feel casting a line while surrounded by the gentle sounds of nature.

The property could serve as a private hunting retreat, weekend recreation property, mountain biking park or equestrian playground, or simply a place to establish a rural homestead with phenomenal views of the surrounding mountains. Picture yourself sitting on the front porch of a rustic cabin, rocking in the gentle evening breeze with a cold drink in your hand, watching a group of deer slowly wander out into the fields below for some evening grazing, as an eagle soars majestically overhead, disappearing into the neighboring mountains.

The property is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Floyd (to the East) and Hillsville (to the West), providing access to local shops, restaurants, community events, outdoor recreation, and essential services while maintaining a quiet country setting. 

With its combination of creek frontage, forest, trails, wildlife habitat, and potential homesites, this property offers a versatile piece of southwest Virginia land in a desirable county with room to shape the property around your own interests.

For buyers seeking more acreage, an adjoining 22.42+/- acre tract is also available, creating an opportunity to acquire approximately 66.56+/- contiguous acres. Full acreage listing shown here.

Shown by appointment only.

To schedule a showing or inquire about the property, please contact Justin Rolfe at 704-998-1013 or jrolfe@landandluxury.com.

Get To Know the Area: 

• Enjoy a Friday Night Jamboree at Floyd Country Store: The Floyd Country Store is highly regarded as the place to be on Friday nights for musicians, dancers, and visitors from across the globe. Articles about the Jamboree have appeared in national publications, including the New York Times and The Washington Post, with Country Living magazine identifying the Floyd County Store as one of the two best places in the country to hear bluegrass music
• Cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway: Drive one of America's most scenic roads. Enjoy a leisurely excursion filled with nature's beauty through dense forests and atop mountain ridges. You'll find breathtaking overlooks, numerous hiking trails and great spots for picnics.
• Follow The Crooked Road to Floyd, VA: Floyd has been honored in multiple nationally-acclaimed magazines, including USA Today and Southern Living, as "one of the South's Best Small Towns." It is best known is the Friday Night Jamboree held at The Floyd Country Store, Floyd is prominently featured on the Virginia Heritage Music Trail called "The Crooked Road.
• Sip Some Moonshine at 5 Mile Mountain Distillery: Visit Floyd County's first distillery since the Prohibition era and enjoy some of the best cocktails in town as you enjoy good company and views of traditional copper stills in action.
• Raise a Glass at Chateau Morrisette: Chateau Morrisette - one of the largest wineries in Virginia - is both a relaxing and exciting experience for anyone who enjoys fine wine, good food, and natural surroundings. It offers elevated southern cuisine at its onsite restaurant, a perfect wine for every palate, long-range views, and most importantly, it's dog friendly (with a few of its own dogs greeting visitors during tastings and tours)!
• Sip Award-Winning Coffee at Red Rooster: Red Rooster has established itself as one of the country's premier specialty coffee roasting companies, offering award-winning Single Origins and Organic and Fair Trade blends from their storefront located just on the outskirts of downtown Floyd.
• Unwind at Primland Auberge Resort: Primland Resort, spanning 12,000 acres, offers a private mountain retreat featuring a regal main lodge, romantic cabins, and tree houses overlooking the Dan River Gorge, with winding trails, trout-filled streams, horseback riding, hunting excursions, Auberge Spa relaxation, and stargazing at the property's observatory amidst untouched natural beauty.