Timberland Heritage: 1,100+ Acres of Managed Timber, Pigg River Frontage, and Recreational Opportunity in Franklin County, VA

Description

Some land purchases are about finding a place to spend the weekend. Others are about acquiring something substantial enough to shape how a family spends its time outdoors for generations.

This 1,174+/- acre offering in Glade Hill, Virginia, brings together two distinct properties just down the road from each other, creating an opportunity to own a remarkable stretch of Franklin County timberland, waterways, and recreational ground. Picture a fall morning spent following the ridgelines for whitetails, a summer afternoon floating the Pigg River, or a quiet evening watching the light dance across the Blue Ridge foothills from the higher elevations. With room to explore, manage, develop, and enjoy, this is a landholding that offers far more than a single destination or season.

Two Tracts, Each with Its Own Character

The full offering consists of the western 520+/- acre river tract, and the eastern 654+/- acre creek tract. Although separate properties, they are located just over one mile apart along Truevine Road, making it possible to enjoy them individually or bring them together as one substantial landholding. The eastern tract can even be seen from portions of the western property's ridgelines, creating a visual connection between the two.

The beauty of the combined offering is the flexibility it provides. One property can serve as the primary riverfront entertaining destination, while the other offers a different setting for hunting, ATV riding, or other recreation. Or, with both tracts under the same ownership, the full acreage can be approached as a coordinated timber and recreational portfolio with plenty of room to establish your own priorities.

The River Tract | 520+/- Acres

The western property is defined by its relationship with the Pigg River, which follows approximately 1.81 miles of the northern and western boundaries. Locally known for wade fishing, paddling, and floating, the river offers a natural place to spend a warm afternoon, whether that means taking a fishing rod down to the water, enjoying a float, or simply finding a quiet stretch of bank to sit and unwind. Walker Creek adds another 1,878+/- feet of flowing water through the property before connecting with the river, with hardwood-lined creek bottoms providing a welcome contrast to the surrounding pine-covered ridges.

More than three miles of trails wind through the 520+/- acres, including a loop leading down by the river. The trail network makes it possible to spend an entire day exploring the unique areas of the property, from the creek bottoms to the higher elevations and back toward the water. The ridgelines offer panoramic views toward Smith Mountain Lake, Rocky Mount, Turkeycock Mountain, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and beyond, giving the property a variety of landscapes to enjoy throughout the seasons.

Approximately 358 acres were replanted with elite loblolly pine between the spring of 2021 and the spring of 2022, with an additional 62 acres in riparian buffers and 78 acres in natural regeneration. Multiple ingress/egress points along paved Truevine Road and gravel Chestnut Mountain Road, along with electricity routed to and within the property, provide a practical foundation for continued management and potential future improvements.

The Creek Tract | 654+/- Acres

The eastern property brings a different kind of recreational experience, with rolling terrain, multiple food plots, extensive planted pine, and a rustic cabin already situated on the acreage. More than two miles of trails and logging roads provide access through the timber and along the ridgelines, making it easier to reach the interior of the property, check wildlife activity, or simply take a ride and see what the day has to offer. Millie Branch flows approximately 1.22 miles through the property before connecting with the Pigg River a couple of tracts away, adding another natural feature to the combined landholding.

For the hunter, the property has a history of intentional wildlife management, with food plots incorporated throughout the acreage and a renewable hunting lease in place. Whitetail deer, black bear, dove, and eastern wild turkey are found throughout the habitat. For those who enjoy having a place to return to after a day in the field, the existing cabin offers a starting point for making the property your own. Mid-to-long-range views of the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills can be enjoyed from many locations throughout the acreage.

Approximately 548 acres have been replanted with elite loblolly pine, including 10+/- acres in 2010, 66+/- acres in 2020, and 472+/- acres in 2022. Multiple gated entrances and paved road frontage along Truevine Road, Pigg River Road, and Potters Creek Road provide access from several directions, while electricity is routed to and within the property.

A Timber Resource to Enjoy Today and Manage for Tomorrow

Across both tracts, approximately 906 acres have been planted with elite loblolly pine, creating a substantial timber resource with long-term growth potential. The planted acreage is complemented by riparian buffers, natural regeneration, hardwood corridors, and creek bottoms, providing a varied landscape for both timber management and wildlife habitat.

A professional forestry management plan is in place, and both properties are enrolled in Franklin County's land use tax program for forestry, providing reduced county real estate taxes for qualifying acreage. The combination of established timber plantings, existing logging roads, and multiple access points provides a strong foundation for buyers interested in continuing the property's management as a long-term investment while enjoying its recreational value along the way.

A Place for More Than One Season

The scale of this offering allows for a variety of outdoor pursuits without requiring every acre to serve the same purpose. Spend deer season following the ridges and checking food plots, take advantage of the Pigg River when warmer weather arrives, and use the extensive trail network to explore the property throughout the year.

Beyond the property, Smith Mountain Lake is approximately 25 minutes away, offering boating, fishing, dining, and more than 500 miles of shoreline. Philpott Lake is roughly 40 minutes away, with approximately 100 miles of shoreline and extensive public recreation opportunities. Roanoke and its surrounding amenities are less than an hour away, and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is approximately 45 minutes from the property.

One Substantial Landholding. Generations of Possibility.

The two properties may be purchased together as the full 1,174+/- acre portfolio or individually (520-ac and 654-ac, respectively). For a buyer seeking a large-scale recreational property, the combined acreage offers an impressive setting for hunting, fishing, timber management, and time outdoors. For an investor or landowner thinking further ahead, the size, timber resources, and existing infrastructure provide an opportunity to establish a long-term management plan or develop the properties and create something that can be enjoyed well beyond the initial purchase.

There's room here for hunting getaways, summer afternoons on the river, evenings at the cabin, and years of memories made along the same trails and ridgelines. Whether the vision is a substantial timber investment, a private outdoor retreat, or a legacy landholding to pass down through generations, this 1,174+/- acre Franklin County offering provides the scale and versatility to make it happen.

Shown by appointment only.

To schedule a showing or inquire about the property, please contact Justin Rolfe of Mossy Oak Properties Land and Luxury at 704-998-1013 / jrolfe@landandluxury.com - OR - Kevin Reinemund of Hall & Hall at 434-450-8490 / kevin@hallandhall.com .

Get To Know the Area:

• Join a Monday Night Jam at The Blue Ridge Institute & Museum: Explore traditions from years gone by, and enjoy getting to know some of the great local artists, musicians, and residents of the Blue Ridge region.
• Experience Moonshining History in Franklin County, VA: From Franklin County's bootlegging roots during the Prohibition era of the 1920s to modern-day depictions on the big screen, there's nothing watered down about the wettest county in the world!
• Cast a Line on the Pigg River: The Pigg River offers a diverse year-round angling experience, featuring stocked trout in its cooler sections and warm-water species like smallmouth bass in its scenic freestone and sand-bottom waters.
• Visit Roanoke, VA: Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke, VA, offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure, hiking, scenic drives, historic landmarks, arts and culture, craft breweries, local dining, family-friendly attractions, and a thriving downtown scene, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers, history buffs, and weekend getaways.
• Hunt Turkeycock WMA: Expand your hunting area by heading into this rugged terrain with miles of gravel roads and dense hardwood forests, providing prime habitat for wild turkey, white-tailed deer, and a variety of other wildlife, while also featuring opportunities for birding, scouting, and off-the-beaten-path exploration.
• Cruise the Nearby 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.