Basic Information:

Bedrooms: 5

Full Bathrooms: 1

Half Bathrooms: 0

Type: Residential

Sub Type: Single Family Residence

MLS Number: 9994549

Lot Acreage: 26.86000

Living Area: 2,700

Year Built:1905

Elementary School: Rich Valley

Middle School: Northwood

High School: Northwood

Public Remarks: Welcome to Elkhorn Cove... a place that feels set apart from the rest of the world. This remarkable 26-acre property rests along the banks of the Holston River, just outside Saltville, Virginia; a setting defined by water, woods, and a sense of quiet permanence that is becoming harder to find. If seclusion is what you have been searching for, you may have just found it. The land is largely wooded, offering excellent hunting and fishing, along with the kind of privacy that lends itself naturally to a family compound or retreat. Several outbuildings remain, including a substantial and very usable barn. The home itself dates to around the turn of the 20th century and offers nearly 3,000 square feet, with five bedrooms and one bath. Inside, many of the details that matter most are still intact; original wood floors, an original staircase, and historic fireplace mantels that anchor the home. The bathroom and kitchen have been thoughtfully updated in a way that nod to the home's Appalachian roots without losing its character. Outside, the original siding and windows remain, along with a striking two-story porch that looks out over the river... the kind of feature that defines a property. With a bit of thoughtful restoration, this house has the makings of something truly special. Just below the home, along the riverbank, is a rare feature... an ancient cave with a main chamber and a tunnel that disappears beyond view, adding a layer of mystery and history that is difficult to replicate. Access is part of the story here. The property can be reached by crossing the river or by way of a swinging bridge; a fitting introduction to a place that feels both secluded and storied. The acreage is divided into four parcels, connected by right-of-way. Elkhorn Cove is not just land and a house; it is a setting, a story, and an opportunity waiting for the right steward.

Listing Courtesy:Prestige Homes of the Tri Cities, Inc.

More Listing Info:

AC:None11: true

Appliances:Electric Range: true

Appliances:Refrigerator: true

Basement:Full: true

Contract Info:Foreclosure: No

Exterior Features:Balcony: true

Exterior Finish:Wood Siding: true

Flooring:Hardwood: true

Flooring:Laminate: true

Flooring:Vinyl: true

General Property Description:Above Grade SqFt: 2700.0

General Property Description:Acres: 26.86

General Property Description:Baths - Full: 1

General Property Description:Deed Book #2: 1080

General Property Description:Deed Page #2: 305

General Property Description:Elementary School3: Rich Valley

General Property Description:High School3: Northwood

General Property Description:HOA YN: No

General Property Description:Home Warranty: No

General Property Description:Lot Dimensions: 26.86

General Property Description:Middle School2: Northwood

General Property Description:Total Rooms2: 8

General Property Description:Total SqFt Finished: 2700.0

General Property Description:Total SqFt Unfinished: 0.0

General Property Description:Zoning2: Ag

Heating:Propane3: true

Levels:Two: true

Location Tax Legal Info:City Taxes: 0.0

Location Tax Legal Info:County Taxes: 150.96

Other Structures:Barn(s): true

Parking Features:Driveway: true

Parking Features:Gravel: true

PorchPatioDeck:Back: true

PorchPatioDeck:Front Porch: true

Property Condition:Average: true

Property Condition:Fixer: true

Remarks Misc:Directions3: From I-81, take Exit 35 toward Chilhowie/Saltville. Follow VA-107 W through Chilhowie, then continue onto Saltville Hwy (VA-107). Stay on 107 into Saltville; 2170 will be on your right.

Remarks Misc:userdefined80: Welcome to Elkhorn Cove... a place that feels set apart from the rest of the world. This remarkable 26-acre property rests along the banks of the Holston River, just outside Saltville, Virginia; a setting defined by water, woods, and a sense of quiet permanence that is becoming harder to find. If seclusion is what you have been searching for, you may have just found it. The land is largely wooded, offering excellent hunting and fishing, along with the kind of privacy that lends itself naturally to a family compound or retreat. Several outbuildings remain, including a substantial and very usable barn. The home itself dates to around the turn of the 20th century and offers nearly 3,000 square feet, with five bedrooms and one bath. Inside, many of the details that matter most are still intact; original wood floors, an original staircase, and historic fireplace mantels that anchor the home. The bathroom and kitchen have been thoughtfully updated in a way that nod to the home's Appalachian roots without losing its character. Outside, the original siding and windows remain, along with a striking two-story porch that looks out over the river... the kind of feature that defines a property. With a bit of thoughtful restoration, this house has the makings of something truly special. Just below the home, along the riverbank, is a rare feature... an ancient cave with a main chamber and a tunnel that disappears beyond view, adding a layer of mystery and history that is difficult to replicate. Access is part of the story here. The property can be reached by crossing the river or by way of a swinging bridge; a fitting introduction to a place that feels both secluded and storied. The acreage is divided into four parcels, connected by right-of-way. Elkhorn Cove is not just land and a house; it is a setting, a story, and an opportunity waiting for the right steward.

Roof:Metal3: true

Sewer:Septic Tank: true

SqFt Details:Basement Total SqFt: 0

SqFt Details:Finished SqFt Level 1: 1350

SqFt Details:Finished SqFt Level 2: 1350

SqFt Details:Garage Total SqFt: 0

Structure Type:House: true

Style:Farm House: true

Style:Historic: true

TopographyLot Description:Part Wooded: true

TopographyLot Description:Rolling Slope: true

TopographyLot Description:Sloped: true

TopographyLot Description:Steep Slope: true

TopographyLot Description:Wooded: true

View:Water2: true

Walls:Drywall: true

Walls:Paneling: true

Walls:Plaster: true

Water:Spring: true

Waterfront Features:River Front: true

Window Features:Single Pane Windows: true