800 E Morris Hill RD, Covington, VA 24426

$539,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,474 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 552,776 Status: Pending

Current Price: $539,000 List Date: 8/21/2026 Last Modified: 9/23/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to ''The Forkhaven House''--a Picture-Perfect Mountain Retreat set on 12.6 scenic acres, where the soothing sounds of Cold Spring Run create a Peaceful, Storybook Setting, located just 5 miles from Lake Moomaw and Gathright Dam for endless outdoor recreation and nestled between the world-renowned The Greenbrier and The Omni Homestead Resort. Originally built in 1916, this classic two-story farmhouse is full of timeless charm while thoughtfully updated for modern comfort, including new HVAC, interior paint, flooring, replacement windows, updated lighting, and a beautifully remodeled upstairs bath. The main level features a welcoming entry foyer, formal living and dining rooms, and a spacious country kitchen complete with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a cozy ''keepin

Supplements: room," along with a main-level bedroom, full bath, and laundry room for added convenience. Upstairs offers the primary suite with private bath, additional bedroom space, and another full bath. Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings from the covered front and back porches or the enclosed side porch. Adding incredible value is the beautifully ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 926233

Location, Tax & Legal

Area: 2700 - Alleghany County
Street Number: 800
Street Direction Pfx: E
Street Name: Morris Hill
Street Suffix: RD
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24426
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Alleghany County
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Major Area: 27 - Alleghany County
Phase: 0
Lot: No
Block: No
Tax ID: 02300-00-000-0030
Annual Taxes: 1570
Section: No
Zoning Code: AR
POA Y/N: No

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Residential Type: Detached
Construction Status: Completed
Year Built: 1916
Total Bdrm: 3
Total Bths: 3
Total F Baths: 3
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1237
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1237
Total Fnshd SqFt: 2474
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2474
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 2474
Basement Y/N: No
Prim. Covered Prking: N/A
Add'l Covered Prkng: Not Applicable
Uncovered Parking: Off Street Parking
Uncovered # Spaces: 8
Total Acreage: 12.69
Water Class: Waterfront Property
Water ID: River or Other
Length of Waterfront: 400
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Total Unfin SQFT: 0
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 0

Status Change Info

Ratified Contract Dt: 2026-09-23

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Upper Lvl: Yes

Bedrooms

BR Entry Level: Yes
BR Upper Level: 2

More Information

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl: Yes
Full Baths Upper Lvl: 2

Laundry

Laundry Entry Level: Yes

Water Acc Only A

Access - On/Off Site: On Site

Water Details

River or Other: Creek

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Welcome to ''The Forkhaven House''--a Picture-Perfect Mountain Retreat set on 12.6 scenic acres, where the soothing sounds of Cold Spring Run create a Peaceful, Storybook Setting, located just 5 miles from Lake Moomaw and Gathright Dam for endless outdoor recreation and nestled between the world-renowned The Greenbrier and The Omni Homestead Resort. Originally built in 1916, this classic two-story farmhouse is full of timeless charm while thoughtfully updated for modern comfort, including new HVAC, interior paint, flooring, replacement windows, updated lighting, and a beautifully remodeled upstairs bath. The main level features a welcoming entry foyer, formal living and dining rooms, and a spacious country kitchen complete with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a cozy ''keepin
Directions: From I-64 to Exit 16A toward Hot Springs, Turn left onto Rt 687 3.2 miles, then left on to State Rte 641.

Style of House

2 Story: Yes

Limited Service

Not Limited Service: Yes

Lot Description

Varied: Yes

Construction

Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Views

Mountain(s): Yes

Heating

Gas – Propane: Yes
Heat Pump Electric: Yes

Misc Features

Stream: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Water Description

Private Well: Yes

Sewer Description

Private Septic: Yes

Water Heater Type

Tank: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Area: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Energy Features

Wood Stove: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Patio: Yes
Paved Driveway: Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Porch

Covered Porch: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Appliances

Clothes Dryer: Yes
Clothes Washer: Yes
Range Gas: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Tile - i.e. ceramic: Yes
Wood: Yes

Windows

Tilt-In: Yes

Water Htr Energy

Electric: Yes

Property Features

Style of House: 2 Story Limited Service: Not Limited Service Lot Description: Varied Construction: Vinyl; Wood Basement: Crawl Space; Sump Pump Heating: Gas – Propane; Heat Pump Electric Cooling: Central Air Energy Features: Wood Stove Interior Features: Breakfast Area; Ceiling Fan(s); Storage; Walk-In Closet(s) Exterior Features: Balcony; Patio; Paved Driveway; Shed(s) Views: Mountain(s) Appliances: Clothes Dryer; Refrigerator; Range Gas; Clothes Washer Misc Features: Stream Floors: Carpet; Laminate; Tile - i.e. ceramic; Wood Windows: Tilt-In Porch: Covered Porch; Front Porch; Rear Porch Water Description: Private Well Sewer Description: Private Septic Water Heater Type: Tank Water Htr Energy: Electric

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Primary Bedroom	Upper	Private Bath
Bedroom 2	Lower
Bedroom 3	Upper
Breakfast Area	Entry
Dining Room	Entry
Foyer	Entry
Living Room	Entry
Laundry	Entry

Listing Office: HIGHLANDS REALTY & ASSOCIATES LLC

Last Updated: September - 23 - 2026

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