Monroe House on Raptor Ridge | Handcrafted Mountaintop Cabin on 2 Acres | WV National Forest

Monroe House on Raptor Ridge 📍 Lot 3, Raptor Way, Gap Mills, WV $308,000 https://www.gristrealestate.com/prope... Some properties are houses. Some are homes. And then some are something rarer still — a place that feels like it belongs to the mountain itself. Monroe House on Raptor Ridge is exactly that. 🌲 Handcrafted and designed by the seller, this stunning 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin with a loft, bonus room, and full basement sits atop Limestone Hill on 2+/- acres, sharing a boundary with over 18,000 acres of National Forest. Views of both the Sweet Springs Valley and Waiteville Valley stretch out from the ridge in either direction, and the only neighbors for miles are the wildlife that call this mountain home. Let's take you inside! First Impressions — A Cabin Built With Intention From the moment you arrive, Monroe House on Raptor Ridge feels different. Every plank, every beam, every finish was sourced with purpose and crafted with care. 🪵 ✅ Hemlock siding sourced from a local sawmill ✅ Ash hardwood flooring throughout ✅ Poplar tongue and groove vaulted ceiling ✅ Beautiful woodwork designed and built by the seller himself This is not a cabin that was assembled. It was created. The Great Room — Heart of the Mountain Home The open concept great room brings the living, dining, and kitchen areas together under that soaring vaulted ceiling, centered around a classic wood burning stove that anchors the space with warmth and character. 🔥 The kitchen features light wood cabinetry, laminate countertops, and matching Whirlpool refrigerator freezer, microwave, and GE electric range. A rear door leads directly to the covered back porch overlooking the sweeping Waiteville Valley below. The Bonus Room — A One of a Kind Story Just off the second bedroom, the bonus room is perhaps the most unique space in this already extraordinary home. 🌟 Finished with natural wood and featuring a slate floor reclaimed directly from the chalkboards of a historic local schoolhouse, this room carries a piece of West Virginia history in every square foot. It also provides a second entry point to the back porch, making it a natural transition space between indoors and the mountain world outside. The Loft & Basement — Flexible Space for Every Need Above the great room, the loft offers additional flexible living space with elevated views overlooking the home and surrounding forest canopy. A perfect reading nook, sleeping area, or creative retreat. 🌿 The full unfinished basement below features concrete floors, cinderblock walls, and a manual garage door, offering exceptional space for storage, a workshop, or equipment for the outdoor enthusiast. Outdoor Living — National Forest at Your Doorstep Step outside and the adventure begins immediately. 🥾 ✅ Directly across from the Hanging Rock Observatory Trail ✅ Near the Allegheny Trail, West Virginia's longest hiking trail at 311 miles ✅ Exceptional birding, hunting and wildlife watching on site ✅ Fishing on Potts Creek nearby ✅ 18,000+ acres of National Forest bordering the property This is a property for those who live for the outdoors, the silence, and the wild beauty of the West Virginia highlands. Location | Monroe County, WV 📍 Perched atop Limestone Hill with remarkable access to nature, Monroe House on Raptor Ridge is still within reach of local communities and services. ✅ Approximately 25 minutes from Union, the Monroe County seat ✅ 15 minutes from The Cheese and More Store ✅ 25 minutes from the Paint Bank General Store ✅ 45 minutes from Peterstown ✅ 50 minutes from Lewisburg and the broader Greenbrier Valley The perfect balance of true mountain seclusion and everyday accessibility. 🌄 A handcrafted mountaintop cabin bordering National Forest, with dual valley views, a schoolhouse slate bonus room, and 18,000+ acres of wilderness at your door — Monroe House on Raptor Ridge is a once in a lifetime find. 📖 Comment below, send us a message, or visit our website to schedule your private showing today. https://www.gristrealestate.com/contact/ 🔔 Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss our latest Greenbrier Valley and Monroe County listings!