1 Hermitage Motel Bartow, WV Property Information Report Don`t

Hermitage Motel
Bartow, WV
Property Information Report
Don't miss this opportunity to bring to life a Classic Roadside Motel at a bargain price. Property is
located at the Junction of Routes 250, 92 & 28 in Bartow, WV.
Features:
-48 Room Motel facility furnished with 14,237 SF
-Full Service Restaurant facility 2668 SF with 80 person capacity
-Owner/Manager Living Quarters
-In House Laundry Facilities
-Lots of parking and green space
-6.9 acres +3 Bedroom 1.5 bath House on property with large garage/workshop space
-Property sits on the banks of the East Fork of the Greenbrier River
-All FF&E conveys
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Location: Intersection of Routes 250, 92 & 28 Bartow, West Virginia
Distances:
Snowshoe, WV 26 miles
Charleston, WV 178 miles
Morgantown, WV 132 miles
Harrisonburg, VA 78 miles
Roanoke, VA 130 miles
Washington DC 195 miles
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
The former Hermitage Motel & Restaurant in Bartow, WV located in the heart of Monongaahela
Nation Forest and within a short distance drive of these following attractions:
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park - Open Memorial Day Weekend through October
Located in the charming, historic town of Cass, WV, the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park transports
passengers back in time for an unforgettable adventure.
Distance from The Hermitage: 16 miles
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (Green Bank Telescope)
Tour the NRAO and see first hand all 11 telescopes, including the Tatel Telescope which is best known
for being used by Frank Drake for the first search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Distance from The Hermitage: 8 miles
Greenbrier River Trail
One of West Virginia's most successful rail-to-trail conversions and the state's longest rail trail, the
Greenbrier River Trail has been ranked by Backpacker Magazine as one of the top ten hiking trails in the
United States. It is also very popular for bike riding. Access is at Cass Scenic State Park.
Distance from The Hermitage: 16 miles
West Fork Trail
The West Fork Trail, located in northern Pocahontas County, follows the old railroad grade 26 miles
along the West Fork of the Greenbrier River, from the south trailhead in Durbin north to Glady. The Trail
has a very gentle grade and is exceptionally scenic with wildflowers in the spring and summer months
and gloriously colored vistas in the autumn.
Distance from The Hermitage: 3 miles
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Allegheny Trail
West Virginia's first long-distance hiking trail traverses Pocahontas County, passing through Durbin, the
National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, the town of Cass, Seneca State Forest, and a
portion of Watoga State Park. The Trail is good for hiking, walking, or backpacking, but not
recommended for wheeled vehicles or horses.
Distance from The Hermitage: 3 miles
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad
The Durbin Rocket Excursion Train is a ten-mile, two-hour ride that leaves from Durbin and goes deep
into the Monongahela National Forest on its scenic run along the Greenbrier River. The early 20th
century locomotive, Climax #3, is one of only three remaining Climax locomotives in the world.
Departing from the historic and beautifully restored C&O Railway depot in the heart of Durbin.
Distance from The Hermitage: 3 miles
The New Tygart Flyer
The New Tygart Flyer is a smooth climate-controlled passenger train departing on a 4-hour 46-mile
excursion from Elkins. On Sundays they also offer a 7-hour ride departing from Belington. Both trips
culminate at the inspirational "High Falls of Cheat," a 150' wide waterfall in one of the most remote &
pristine settings of the eastern US.
Distance from The Hermitage: 40 miles to Elkins Station & 54 miles to Belington Station
Snowshoe & Silver Creek Resorts
At an elevation of 4848 feet, Snowshoe boast great downhill skiing and snowboarding as well as a long
list of winter amenities including snow-tubing, snow-shoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides and snowmobiling.
They also have some great summer activities including golf at Raven Golf Club, boat rentals at Shavers
Lake, scenic Lift Rides aboard the Ballhooter, swimming at Split Rock Pools in the Village and The
Snowshoe Mountain Bike Park is nationally recognized as one of the best in the United States.
Distance from The Hermitage: 20 miles
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Seneca State Forest
Seneca State Forest is located on WV. Rt. 28, four miles south of Dunmore. It is renowned for its
scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Distance from The Hermitage: 20 miles
Highland Scenic Highway
Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Cannondale or Harley, the ride along the Highland Scenic Highway, a
beautiful corridor through the Monongahela National Forest, is a visual masterpiece! The inimitable
ride gives you a bird's eye view of expansive dense hardwood forests, capped with opaque spruce.
The Highland Scenic Highway, a National Forest Scenic Byway, is the highest major roadway in West
Virginia and extends 43 miles from Richwood to U.S. Route 219, seven miles north of Marlinton. The
Highway follows State Route 39/55 for 21 miles from Richwood to the Cranberry Mountain Visitor
Center. It then turns onto State Route 150 for the 22-mile Parkway section and rises from an elevation
of 2,300 feet to over 4,500 feet.
Distance from The Hermitage: 42 miles
Kumbrabow State Forest
The forest is located along the western edge of the Allegheny Highlands atop Rich Mountain. The 9,474
acres of forest range from 3,000 to 3,930 feet above sea level, making Kumbrabow the state's highest
forest.
Kumbrabow State Forest is located off US 219, seven miles south of Huttonsville. US 219 Turn onto Rt.
219-16 (Kumbrabow Forest Road) at Elkwater and follow to forest. Hunting: Deer, bear, turkey, bobcat
and ruffed grouse are the most prevalent game in the forest. A state license is required for hunting,
which is permitted in the forest in season. Fishing: Mill Creek is a native brook trout stream whose swift
cold waters provide many hours of good fishing with proper licensing.
Distance from The Hermitage: 35 miles
Monongahela National Forest
The 21-acre Buffalo Lake is the largest trout stocked compound in Pocahontas County. July through
September, Smallmouth bass, Bluegills, and Channel catfish provide anglers with additional sporting
opportunities. The unspoiled lake is located off US 250, on USFS Rt. 54 in northern Pocahontas County.
Only boats with electric motors are allowed and swimming is not allowed.
Distance from The Hermitage: 6 miles
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Gaudineer Scenic Area
Gaudineer Scenic Area is located near Gaudineer Knob of Shavers Mountain in Randolph and
Pocahontas Counties. It offers a breathtaking overlook and a good picnic area. To reach the area travel
west from Durbin on US 250 for 4 miles to Forest Service Road 27, then north on Forest Service Road 27
for 1.5 miles to the area. The Scenic Area is in the headwaters of Glade Run and Old Road Run,
tributaries of Shavers Fork of Cheat River and West Fork of Greenbrier River, respectively.
Distance from The Hermitage: 10 miles
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area & Nature Center
The Cranberry Glades is the largest area of bogs, or acidic wetlands, in West Virginia, a unique and exotic
ecosystem on 750 acres. This spectacular and beautiful area was established by the United States Forest
Service in 1965, to protect and preserve over 60 unique plant species, many of them descended from
seeds that took root here over 10,000 years ago.
Distance from The Hermitage: 51 miles
Spruce Knob
At 4,861 feet, it is the highest point in West Virginia. As you travel the 10 miles from base to peak, the
vegetation changes from hardwoods to alpine flora. Enjoy 360-degree views of the Monongahela
National Forest and the Middle Mountain Range. The Spruce Knob Area offers hikers a vast backcountry
to explore. Nearly 70 miles of trails wind through stands of red spruce, open meadows and along fastflowing mountain streams. Northern hardwood forests of maple, beech, birch, cherry and other trees
cover most of the area creating a brilliant display of fall color. This area also provides many
opportunities to see spring and summer wildflowers, birds and other wildlife. Freezing temperatures can
occur any time of the year and the Forest Roads are not maintained during the winter, so call ahead for
weather and road conditions. Take Route 28 North and go left at FS 112 to reach beautiful Spruce Knob
Lake -- a popular fishing spot. Spruce Knob Picnic Area is located on FS 104 -- also reached via FS 112,
which is the road to the top of Spruce Knob. To come back, you can continue east on FS 112 to Rt. 33
and go south to Rt. 28 and follow that south back to the Hermitage.
Distance from The Hermitage: 29miles (time is about an hour)
Seneca Rocks
Seneca Rocks is one of the best-known landmarks in West Virginia. These rocks are a magnificent
formation rising nearly 900 feet above the North Fork River. Popular as a scenic attraction and with rock
climbers.
Distance from The Hermitage: 35 miles
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Property Specs
Annual Property Taxes $6,058.88
Sewer: Onsite septic pond
Electric: MonPower Co.
Water: Pocahontas County PSD
Gas: Propane Tank
Phone Service: Frontier Communications
Trash: Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority
Schools: Pocahontas County Public School District
Website: www.hermitagemotel.com
Property Condition: Furniture, fixtures and equipment is intact throughout the facility but dated. All
linens, towels, and other amenities are in need of replacement. Physical structure is in functional shape
with no known maintenance issues (see disclosure below for exception). Property has been shut down
since December of 2010 and the condition and functionality of equipment is unknown. Water was
flushed from pipes at the time of shut down. Both water and electric to the property are disconnected.
Disclosure: Property was damaged in a gas explosion accident that occurred January 4, 2011. The
damage was contained to the outside deck, manager quarters and the kitchen area of the restaurant.
The property was subsequently cleaned up but repairs were not made. The hotel rooms and restaurant
dining area were unaffected by the explosion.
Future Revenue Opportunity: Dominion Resources and its partners have proposed the Atlantic Coast
Pipeline project which will bring a 42 inch natural gas pipeline through West Virginia. The proposed
pipeline route comes within 10 miles of the Hermitage property and construction activities will bring
hundreds of pipeline workers to the Bartow area for 9 to 18+ months. These workers receive a per diem
living expense and often will pay $500 to $1000 per week for housing accommodations’. Given the lack
of housing accommodations in the area a fully operational Hermitage property would stand to capitalize
from the increased occupancy and higher rents paid by the pipeline workers when work begins in 2017.
Additional information about the pipeline is available at https://www.dom.com/corporate/what-wedo/natural-gas/atlantic-coast-pipeline
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Property Pictures
Front of property from the Highway Restaurant and check-in are to the left, rooms are to the right.
Close up of front of restaurant.
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Back of Hotel from parking lot. Top Rooms are walk through/double entrances. Bottom floor is single
entrance.
Back of managers quarters. Managers quarters was damaged and needs extensive repairs.
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Picture of managers quarters and restaurant from bridge. Shows proximity to the Greenbrier River.
Deck was removed due to damage.
Picture of front from the other direction.
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Picture of back from other direction.
Picture of restaurant
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Picture of restaurant prep area.
Restaurant dining area
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Kitchen food prep area
Kitchen prep area
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Restaurant
Check In
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Laundry area
Laundry/Storage
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Downstairs Kitchen/Storage
Fire service/Storage/Utility Section
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Hot water tanks
HVAC ducts
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Standard Room – double beds, chairs, desk, TV, lights
Bathroom
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Standard Room showing sink, tv, dresser
Entrance to rear of hotel. To right are the two room cottage and the house with garage. Also shows
excess acreage behind the hotel back to the tree line. To left is the end of the building with hotel rooms.
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Two room cottage has a connector door.
Cottage hide-a-way beds.
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Cottage kitchenette.
Cottage bathroom.
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2nd bedroom cottage
Room Connection in cottage
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Back of cottage
Side of cottage
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Front of house
Side of house
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Back of house
House living room
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House kitchen
Additional kitchen picture
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House bedroom
House bathroom
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House bedroom
House ½ bathroom
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House Garage
View of back of hotel from the house
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