Rich Hills Rd, Monterey, VA 24465

This 11-acre parcel sits high on a hillside above Monterey, the charming village that serves as Highlands' County seat. Located just 40 minutes north of the legendary Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, this land is the perfect setting for a second home, mountain cabin, or private retreat. Highland County has the highest average elevation of any county seat east of the Mississippi, with cool, breezy summers and snow-blanketed winters perfect for nearby skiing. The region is known for its pristine air, low light pollution, and unparalleled tranquility. With some of the best hunting, trout fishing, and hiking in the Mid-Atlantic, this land is a dream for outdoor lovers. This parcel offers: wooded and semi-open hillside terrain, elevated views of surrounding mountains, privacy and seclusion while still close to the county seat, year-round access via a maintained county road, stargazing that rivals the Rockies. Ideal for second homes, cabin builds, or investments. Whether you're an outdoorsman, artists, or remote worker, this land offers a chance to reconnect with nature in one of the East Coast's last pristine highland landscapes.