An Extraordinary Opportunity!

Thousands of acres being sold in multiple tracts of recreational wilderness spanning three counties in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. These properties feature outstanding views, elevations reaching over 3,000 feet, and proximity to some of West Virginia’s most popular outdoor recreation and tourism destinations. VISIT wvtourism.com

EXTRA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – $1 per ton lifetime royalty paid on future mined coal on each individual parcel! THIS MAKES THIS PURCHASE MORE THAN JUST A RECREATIONAL ACQUISITION, IT MAKES IT AN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! SOME TRACTS WILL HAVE TIMBER OFFERED SEPARATELY.

Why This Auction Is a Must-Attend

• Multiple Tracts – Bid on individual tracts or the entire property.
• Timber – Several tracts have mature marketable timber
• High Bidders Long Term Value – $1 per ton lifetime royalty paid on future mined coal on each individual parcel!
• Recreational Land – Vast acreage with interior trails, streams, and abundant wildlife.
• Exceptional Location – Minutes from New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Beckley, Lewisburg, and White Sulphur Springs.

RALEIGH & SUMMERS COUNTIES, 
WEST VIRGINIA
1,472± Acres – TRACTS 1 TO 10

Come discover the beauty of the 1,472± acres spanning from Raleigh to Summers County!

These multiple land tracts offer a variety of topography to suit most buyers. From the rolling fields at the crest of the mountains to deep forests that are home to a variety of abundant wildlife. Raleigh County is known for its stunning beauty and is situated amongst the Appalachian Mountains! The area has become a tourist attraction for its fabulous parks and unbelievable outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, ATV trail riding, camping and much more! Much like Raleigh County, Summers County, West Virginia is known for many of the same unique features but is also home to the stunning New River National Gorge Park! These tracts offer the ultimate outdoor playground. Auction Tracts 6, 12 & 13 have gates, call 800-551-3588 to get the gate code. Make sure to lock the gate behind you.

Tract 1: 2.15± acres of open pasture land with frontage on Bennet Mountain Road. Make this property a homesite or leave intact as a small pasture.

Tract 2: 185.3± acres with a beautiful mixture of pasture and wooded land featuring long ranging mountain views. This tract offers growing timber, hay production, multiple build sites, and long frontage on Bennett Mountain Road.

Tract 3: 134.7± acres of wooded land with frontage on Bennett Mountain Road and multiple ATV trails. Go explore the beautiful timber and abundant wildlife on this wooded tract.

Tract 4: This tract is made up of 396.7± acres of mature hardwoods and includes a portion of Pinch Creek. Easy access off of Old Pluto Rd and miles of ATV trails provide access to all this property has to offer. Deer, bear, and turkeys can be found all over this property making it a dream hunting property. Check out the large rock outcroppings towards the top of the mountain and take a moment to appreciate just how beautiful West Virginia is!

Tract 5: With frontage on Pluto Road this 140.9± acre tract offers an amazing wooded playground. The size and access make this a great hunting property or potential for a homesite.

Tract 6: This 330.9± acre property offers tremendous potential as a recreational property or future development, with long frontage on Pluto Rd, interior trails, mountain views, timber, and pasture land. This diverse property is appealing to a wide array of uses.

Tract 7: This 229.1± acre tract is a recreational paradise. Explore the large creek bottom running along the center of the property and mature hardwoods going up both side. There is a solid ATV trail along the north side of the creek that expands the length of the property.

Tract 8: 193.7± acres of wooded timber land.

Tract 9: 7.76± acre wooded parcel.

Tract 10: This 6.84± acre tract provides an ideal homesite for those looking to build.

Coal Data

All coal at Wilcox is Sewell Seam 
Tract 1- No Known Coal
Tract 2-236,749 tons
Tract 3-77,864 tons
Tract 4-156,784 tons
Tract 5- 78,537 tons
Tract 6- 177,532 tons
Tract 7- 144,432 tons
Tract 8- No  Known Coal
Tract 9- No Known Coal 
Tract 10- No Known Coal 

Directions (Tracts 1-10):

Call Reaves Ward for more instructions (540) 597-4607.

Take exit 133 off of I-64 and turn right to head south on Pluto Rd.

Travel 3.4 miles and Auction Tract 5 will be on your left. Travel another 0.5 miles and turn left onto Old Pluto Rd to head towards Auction Tracts 1-4, 8-10(contact agents for specific directions to tracts). Or continue another mile down Pluto Rd and Auction Tract 6 will be on your right. Or Continue 1.3 miles down Pluto Rd and turn right onto Blossom Ct to access Auction Tract 7.

FAYETTE COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
4,519± Acres – TRACTS 11 TO 25

AREA ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: hunting, fishing whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, ATVs, biking and so much more!

Explore this incredible 4,519± Acres of natural beauty and landscape of the Appalachian Mountains of Fayette County, WV! This area is known for its vast outdoor and recreations to be explored and offers endless opportunities. This property is located in the Meadow Bridge Area of Fayette County and only minutes from New River Valley Gorge National Park and Preserve, City of Beckley, City of Lewisburg & White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. These tracts offer the ultimate outdoor playground. Auction Tracts 6, 12 & 13 have gates, call 800-551-3588 to get the gate code. Make sure to lock the gate behind you.

Tract 11: One of our favorite tracts! This 23.7± acre parcel has potential as a wonderful homesite or small getaway property. With private road access off of Backus Mountain Rd this tract offers seclusion, and its’ size makes it appealing to a wide array of buyers.

Tract 12: This large acreage tract provides amazing recreational opportunities with access on either the Southwest or East ends of the property. There is a long interior trail that connect both ends of the 1,349.11± acre property and make for easy access to all this property has to offer.

Tract 13: This 269.7± acre wooded property has a wide road entering the property from Backus Mountain Rd and traverses the mountainside. This property feels much bigger than it is with beautiful hardwood bottoms and much to explore.

Tract 14: Tract 14 is a 198± acre parcel that is accessible from Meadow Bridge Rd/Johnson Rd. The Southern leg of the property has a beautiful mountaintop pasture that makes for wonderful hunting opportunities.

Tract 15: This 179.63± acre parcel has interiors trails that help you reach the far corners of the property and long frontage on Meadow Bridge Rd. Go explore and see why this tract is so enticing. 

Tract 16: 39.03± acres of wooded land that would be great to combine with tracts 15 or 17 to create even more recreational potential for its future owner.

Tract 17: 169.51± acres of trails and varied topography make this tract a wonderful opportunity for all types of recreational users. Potential income from coal royalties make this tract something to keep an eye on in the auction. Don’t sleep on this one!

Tract 18: This wooded 461.95± acre property is a recreational dream with miles and miles of interior trails just waiting to be explored. ATV enthusiasts will love roaming around this tract!

Tract 19: Just like tract 18, this 460.25± acre parcel is sure to be a popular tract among those seeking solitude in the beautiful WV Wilderness. This property is easily accessible from Gilkerson Mount Rd (WV 44/1) and provides miles of trails to explore.

Tract 20: This 12.2± acre tract would make a great site for a getaway cabin. It features great build sites with long ranging views.

Tract 21: 9.95± acres of getaway potential! Just like tract 20, this property offers the same small acreage getaway potential that makes it appealing to a wide array of buyers.

Tract 22: This is a 1,134.62± acre dream property with mature hardwoods, miles of interior trails, a secret mountaintop pond, and coal royalty potential. Turn this into a profitable and recreational honey hole! Abundant wildlife, mountain views, and income potential make this large acreage tract a wonderful opportunity! 

Tract 23: Turn this 0.43± acre property into a build site with access off of Meadow Bridge Rd.

Tract 24: Just outside of Meadow Bridge this 10± acre property could become a great homesite for this looking to be close to town, but still have plenty of acreage for privacy and seclusion.

Tract 25: 2.5± acres of build site potential right outside of Meadow Bridge.

Directions (Tracts 11-22):

Call Reaves Ward for more instructions (540) 597-4607.

Take exit 143 off of I-64 toward Meadow Bridge. Turn right onto Sandstone Rd and travel 6.2 miles then take a slight left turn onto Meadow Bridge Rd. In 700 ft turn left onto Grove Ave. Travel 3.6 miles, auction tract 12 will be on your left, auction tract 13 on your right. Continue another mile up Backus Mountain Rd and Auction tract 11 will be on your right. For auction tract 14 continue on Meadow Bridge road continue 1.2 miles on Meadow Bridge road and turn left onto Johnson Rd, follow signs to auction tract. Directly across the Meadow Bridge is Miles Rd (see sign for auction tract 25). Continue along Meadow Bridge Rd 700 ft to auction tract 24 (call agent for specifics). Continue 1 mile beyond Johnson Rd on Meadow Bridge Rd and auction tract 15-17 will be on your right (see signs). 1.3 miles beyond tract 15 access tract 23 will be on your left. Travel 1 mile beyond tract 23 and turn right onto Loops Rd. Travel 1.3 miles and turn right onto Gilkerson Mount Rd (see auction signs). Follow Gilkerson Mount road to the power line. ATV only beyond the parking spot. This will provide access to tracts 18-22 (Call agents for details and additional instructions). Tract 22 can also be accessed from Quinton Hollow Rd in Bellwood (call agents for instructions).

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Terms & Conditions

Live & Online Land Auction
Auction for: Wilcox Industries, Bellwood Corporation
Various Properties in Fayette, Raleigh, & Summers Counties, WV

November 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Registration for Live Bidders begins on November 14, 2025, at 10:00AM
Auction Location: Tamarack Conference Center, 1 Tamarack Park, Beckley, WV 25801

1. AUCTION SALE: The Property will be sold subject to Seller’s confirmation of the high bid for all auction tracts.  The property is auctioned “AS IS, WHERE IS” with all faults in its condition at the time of sale without recourse by way of refund, reduction of the purchase price, or otherwise. Bidders should perform such independent investigation with respect to the property as they deem necessary or appropriate. Bidding signifies you have read and are in agreement with the terms and conditions of the auction. 
2. REAL ESTATE DEPOSIT: The Buyer is required to pay a deposit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the contract sales price and sign an Auction Real Estate Purchase Agreement including Surface Lease Addendum immediately following the sale. Buyer may wire funds ($25.00 wire fee), present a personal check with letter from Bidder’s bank that states the account is in good standing or cashier’s check for the earnest money deposit.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements on day of sale take precedence over all prior releases, verbal and written, concerning this auction sale.
4. FINANCING: Your bidding and purchase of the property are NOT CONDITIONAL UPON FINANCING.Be sure you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying cash at settlement.
5. LIABILITY: Bidders inspecting property enter at their own risk. Auction Company and Seller assume no risk for bodily injury or damage to personal property.
6. BUYER’S PREMIUM: The Buyer’s Premium on the real estate is five percent (5%) of the high bid amount. The Buyer’s Premium will be added to the high bid to determine the final contract sales price.
7. AGENCY: THE AUCTION COMPANY AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENT THE SELLER.
8. REAL ESTATE DEED AND POSSESSION:  The real estate will be conveyed by a General Warranty deed to be prepared at the expense of the Seller and the cost of West Virginia deed Grantors tax shall be borne by the Seller. It is agreed the Property is being conveyed free and clear of liens, subject, however, to any rights of way, easements, and restrictions of record. The balance of the purchase price is due at settlement which shall be on or before December 22, 2025. The contract to purchase is not assignable. Possession of the Property shall be given to the buyer at settlement.
9. BOUNDARY LINES: Boundaries on aerial photos, topographic maps, and otherwise, are approximate and are subject to verification by all parties relying on them.
10. BIDDING: The bidding is hereby offered to registered bidders only.
11. GENERAL: The information contained in the brochure, on woltz.com, all advertising, and the Bidder’s Information Packet is subject to verification by all parties relying on them. No liability for its accuracy, error, or omissions is assumed by the Seller or the Auction Company.
12. BROKER PARTICIPATION: Any appropriately licensed West Virginia broker whose agent properly registers the successful high bidder will be paid a 2% commission based upon the high bid, and will be paid at settlement. Applications must be on a Woltz & Associates, Inc. Broker Participation Application form and contain the name, address and signature of agent and prospect, as well as the Broker’s license number and Federal Tax ID number. The form must be received by the office of Woltz & Associates, Inc. by email at hannah@woltz.com no later than 12:00pm, Thursday, November 13, 2025. Participating Broker must sign the Real Estate Purchase Agreement for winning bid. Agents acting as principals buying on their own behalf, on behalf of family members, other licensed real estate agents, or who represent prospects that have had prior contact with the Seller or Auction Company are not eligible. An agent may register and represent only ONE Bidder for this auction.
13. SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY:Woltz & Associates, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bid at our sole discretion. In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software, or any other online auction-related technologies, Woltz & Associates, Inc., reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE SOFTWARE NOR WOLTZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Email notifications will be sent to registered bidders with updated information deemed necessary by Auction Company.
14. Online bidders must register by NOON on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
15. ADDITIONAL TERMS: We are selling Surface Rights and offering Timber Rights. Seller will retain the mineral rights. The high bidder will enter into a “Surface Lease Agreement” with the Seller. There will be $1.00 per ton paid to the buyer of the surface for the mining of any coal and will be transferrable and paid in perpetuity. Seller shall include language in the deed for retaining the mineral rights.