Whispering Waters: 67+/- Acres of Creekside Hunting Land in Franklin County, VA

Description

Discover the most serene creekside hunting property in Franklin County, Virginia. This 67.5+/- acre tract is truly a labor of love by the seller and offers everything an outdoor enthusiast, hunter, or homesteader could want. With diverse rolling terrain, established food plots, extensive trail systems, and natural water sources, this property is designed for both wildlife habitat and year-round enjoyment.

Two well-designed food plots – one approximately 1/3-acre and the other over 1/2-acre – provide excellent forage for deer, turkey, and other wildlife. The feathered edging around each plot creates a sense of security for wild game, encouraging even mature bucks to enter with confidence. A strategically designed trail system winds for over a mile throughout the property, forming a gently rising and falling loop that offers easy access to various stand locations, enabling you to carefully plan each sit based on wind direction. These trails are ideal for 4WD vehicles, UTVs, or tractors and could be expanded to offer additional access points.

Natural water sources include two nice creeks, with one being particularly bold and wild, as well as multiple springs scattered throughout the property. After a long day, unwind on the massive rock outcroppings by the whispering creek, where the sun warms your face and crickets provide a soothing soundtrack, making it the perfect spot for a secluded cabin, camping site, or peaceful retreat.

The land features a diverse mix of timber, starting with a stand of yellow pine near the entrance before transitioning into a lush hardwood bottom dominated by poplar. Other areas of the property showcase red oak, white oak, rhododendrons, and patches of Virginia pine.

A cleared area near the road offers another great spot to build a cabin, park an RV, or set up a hunting camp with a shipping container or tent. Its location ensures minimal disturbance to wildlife deeper within the property. Meanwhile, a foundational wildlife management plan has been loosely developed, outlining how the next owner could expand the existing food plots to over two acres, planting nutrient-rich crops like clover, chicory, brassicas, and oats to provide year-round forage. The addition of fruit-bearing trees, such as crabapple and persimmon, along the smaller creek could further enhance the land’s appeal to wildlife. Timber stand improvement (TSI) practices, including hinge cutting to create designated additional bedding areas, would also significantly boost the deer habitat and natural forage. And by selectively opening the canopy, the native seed bank would flourish, providing even more food sources for wildlife. 

This property offers a great opportunity for anyone looking for the perfect hunting land in southwest Virginia, a recreational retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountain region, or a homestead property with natural resources and privacy.

• ~20 min to Rocky Mount, VA and Ferrum College
• ~20 minutes to Philpott Lake + boat ramp
• ~30 minutes to Martinsville, VA
• ~50 minutes to Roanoke, VA

Whether you envision a private hunting sanctuary, a weekend getaway, or a long-term investment in land, this tract offers limitless potential.

To schedule a showing or inquire about the property, please contact Justin Rolfe at 540-299-7238  or jrolfe@landandluxury.com

Get To Know the Area: 

• 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.
• Cast a Line on the Smith River: With diverse fishing opportunities, cold tailwater conditions, and a mix of stocked and wild brown and rainbow trout, the Smith River is a premier, year-round Virginia trout fishery for anglers of all skill levels.
• Speed Things Up At Martinsville Speedway: At .526 miles in length, Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit. Because of its small size, tight corners and unique shape – described most often as a paperclip – Martinsville offers some of the most exciting and close-quarters racing in the sport.
• 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!
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.