About this home

This 6.55-acre parcel in Ferrum, Virginia is defined first and foremost by its timber. Large, mature hardwoods stand across every acre - impressive trees that took generations to grow and create the kind of deep, cathedral woodland most people only encounter in a state park. Walking this land, the canopy closes overhead, light filters down soft and green, the sounds of the outside world fall away, and everything gets very quiet and very right. This is not a wooded lot with a few nice trees scattered about. This is genuine, mature Franklin County hardwood timber at its absolute finest. Property lines are clearly marked, giving you confidence and clarity from day one. A private road provides dependable, year-round access while preserving the natural seclusion that makes this land so special. The lot is vacant and completely unburdened - a clean canvas with no existing structures, no inherited problems, and no limitations on what you choose to build. Just minutes away, Philpott Lake delivers world-class bass and walleye fishing, boating, kayaking, and hiking along some of the most unspoiled shoreline in southwestern Virginia. Living this close to Philpott means the lake stops being a destination and becomes simply part of your daily rhythm - and that is a very good rhythm to have. Franklin County rewards those who choose it deliberately. The scenery is genuine, the community is welcoming, and the pace of life feels less like slowing down and more like finally getting the speed right. Rocky Mount and Martinsville are nearby for everyday needs, while the Blue Ridge Parkway and Smith Mountain Lake are within easy reach for weekend adventure. Whether you are envisioning a custom home beneath towering hardwoods, a private sportsman's retreat, a peaceful retirement haven, or a sound long-term land investment - this property delivers on every count. Mature timber. Marked boundaries. Private road access. Philpott Lake minutes away.

Facts and features

Schools

• Ferrum Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 5.5 mi

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• Franklin County High School

  high · 9-12 · 15.5 mi

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• Benjamin Franklin Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 15.8 mi

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• Henry Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 9.7 mi

• Callaway Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 10.3 mi

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• Gereau Center for Applied Technology

  middle · 8 · 15.2 mi

Price history

• May 14, 2026 · Listed$35,999

Where it is