This land is located 15 miles west of Martinsville, Virginia;
home to
Martinsville Speedway and 2 NASCAR races per year. Martinsville is the center of Henry County, population 70,000. A former center of furniture and textile manufacturing, Henry County is reinventing itself through 21st century industry players such as call centers and security companies. Martinsville also has plenty of room to grow with a good road network, plenty of affordable land and a four year University in the planning stages.
Martinsville has plenty of recreational opportunities. Philpott lake, (20 miles long) is located only 10 miles from Spencer creek. It has fishing, swimming, boating and camping. Smith Mountain lake, (50 miles long) is called the "jewel of Virginia" it is only one hour's drive from the property. In addition, Skyline Drive, a popular destination in the Fall for viewing Fall foliage, can be reached from this property within 45 minutes drive.
Those of you looking to retire, look no further. Martinsville has a regional hospital. Nationally acclaimed Duke Medical Center is only three hours drive. In addition the Martinsville area has some of the lowest real estate prices in Virginia. Housing costs just 6.87% of local median income compared to 33% of median income in Northern Virginia. Real Estate taxes in Patrick County are approximately $500 per $100,000 valuation. Greensboro International Airport is just over one hour away for those needing to travel.
Check us out. If you are looking for an affordable place to retire with plenty to do, come to Henry/Patrick County.
See you soon.