Tired of snow? Cold? High cost of living? Crowded living? Crime? Before another winter blows in, move to the beautiful countryside in Pennington Gap, VA, in the historic and majestic Cumberland Gap area.Virginia was chosen as one of the top five states in which to grow old in 2015. And Pennington Gap is even more desirable for many reasons. Your cost of living is 17 points below the US average. Your coldest month here is January with an average high of 44 and average low of 22. Your hottest month is July with an average high of 86 and low of 62. You can enjoy cool summer nights and temperate winters. Your average snowfall is 17" for the entire winter. You'll love the low crime, beautiful scenery, great weather, terrific neighbors. While the house is in the best subdivision in the county (which gives you a fire hydrant, cable tv and high speed Internet), the back of the house abuts a beautiful 17 acre hay farm (not included) where you will often see deer, wild turkeys, foxes, squirrels, raccoons, etc. You'll appreciate the peace and quiet this neighborhood brings. There are only 2 houses past this one and the road ends in a cul de sac so there is little traffic. But the best part is the house that is for sale. It boasts 4400 square feet and was designed with an Italian farmhouse motif. This house is custom all the way! The builders took extra care and expense to ensure the house has quality touches. The outside of this 3 story beauty is brick. As you enter, the owners designed a Frank Lloyd Wright feel by constructing an 8 foot ceiling which explodes into a great room with a 21' ceiling. The plan is open with different areas designated by a step up or step down. The opening to the main bedroom on the main floor is 12' wide with a folding panel to provide privacy. The main bath hosts a Greek tub and a 5' x 7' open shower with double vanities. There are two large walk in closets (his and hers) located along the hall leading from the bedroom to the bathroom. Most windows are Pella- easy to clean. The one-of-a-kind staircase to the upper open gallery was custom made by a local fabricator. All windows were double sealed. The pantry/laundry area is a large 10 ½ 'x 12'. The house was designed with these goals in mind: light and open, several sitting areas for coffee/wine, a cooking bar where company can hang out while the meal is being prepared, and privacy: the other bedrooms are located downstairs with their own kitchenette and bath. There is a canning storage closet and a small rustic wine room. There is also a large storage room and a work area. Between these areas is a room used as a small gym but could be another bedroom and is listed as such. The double car garage has extra space on either side to provide storage and a shop area. Our utilities average: water: $23; Electric: $150; Taxes: $1147. The house is located 2 hours from Johnson City and 2 hours from Knoxville. The area offers hiking, bicycling, four wheeling, fishing, hunting, horse riding, music, and many historic events. This house is located in an area referred to as "The Flats" along the Wilderness Road between the Powell Mountains and Cumberland Mountain within the Appalachains. Geographically stunning beauty! Follow this link to view photos of the house.
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