Overview
Historic Summerlee Company Store Land
Located near Oak Hill, WV, the Summerlee WV New River Company Store property offers 1.85 acres in the New River Gorge area of Fayette County, WV. The property features a historic 6000 SF structure, originally built as a coal company store and currently configured as a private residence and home church facility. The building includes multiple large rooms with high ceilings, original hardwoods, and vintage architectural details. The layout is suitable for residential uses and more, with zoning approval. The property is set in a private country setting with open views, mature trees, and neighboring pastureland. Horses graze on the adjacent farm, adding to the rural atmosphere. Ample parking and open acreage are available for expansion, events, or agricultural use. Constructed during West Virginia's coal boom, the Summerlee Company Store served as the economic and social hub for miners and families of the New River Coal Company. The store's architecture reflects the early 20th-century industrial vernacular. The property is minutes from Oak Hill, offering privacy and proximity to schools, healthcare, shopping, and dining. It is also close to the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, which offers rock climbing, whitewater rafting, hiking, and scenic overlooks. The property has potential for residential use, ministry/church facility, or commercial/mixed-use, such as boutique retail, a cafe, gallery, or event venue, or a museum honoring coal history. The flat acreage is suitable for gardens, livestock, or horse paddocks. Easy access to US Route 19 and WV Route 16 and proximity to Beckley, Fayetteville, and Charleston are additional benefits. Utilities are available or nearby, and high-speed internet has potential.