553 Big River Rd, Goshen, VA 24439

A carefully planned retreat of 60 acres, Goshen Outpost is an organically managed farm on an 1837 homestead in rural VA. Accessible w/paved state road frontage yet private & sheltered by long boundary w/ George Washington National Forest, this sanctuary of self-sufficiency coveys lock, stock, & barrel - fully outfitted w/equipment & supplies to survive and thrive. Deep rich soils, level to gently rolling topography, southern exposure, abundant water supply, & a bountiful hardwood forest all made Goshen Outpost a desirable homestead when established in 1837. Generations of the original family were stewards of the property until the current owners acquired it after an exhaustive search for the ideal independent prepper retreat & enhanced it w/thoughtful sustainable infrastructure. Two gardening hoop houses, over a half-acre of 8ft fenced gardens, fruit trees and berry planting, grape arbor, beehives, 2200 watt grid-connected solar array, sawmill, solar powered and hand-pump prolific well, potting shed, guest cabin/studio, and a plethora of durable tools, equipment, and supplies contribute to a fully stocked retreat. The original log house features rustic charm and practicality with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood heat stove, wood cookstove, durable vintage electric appliances, original architectural details, and new wood siding from trees felled and sawn on site. Modern communications available with fiber optic internet and strong cell signal. Though designed for off-grid living, existing grid power is extremely reliable due to being on a feeder line from substation, making it a high priority for service. This unrestricted parcel is fully surveyed with well-marked boundary including over 3,000 feet of common boundary with National Forest Service land, which makes up the entire watershed flowing into the property. There are no easements or rights of way into or through the land except for the powerline that serves the property and a neighbor having shared access to the driveway entry, which is fully owned by Goshen Outpost. Located in sparsely populated region of western Virginia yet close to the charming small town of Goshen, convenient to Lexington, Virginia, and a 3-hour drive from DC. With USDA organic certification, the gardens provided produce to fine eateries at and around regional resorts. Though not currently in full commercial production, the farm is still eco-organically managed on a homestead basis and its deep soils have no history of industrial agriculture. Extensive list of personal property to convey provided to serious prospects, but includes a Ford F-250, WoodMizer sawmill, 2 John Deere tractors, cider press, lawn and garden equipment, firewood, and a multitude of hand tools. At buyer's discretion, continued on-site property management available by qualified organic farmer and military veteran. Owner finance considered. Seller will provide $20,000 credit at closing towards new well or other improvement at buyer's discretion. ~Shown by appointment only to pre-vetted qualified buyers.~