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• 1 bed
• 1 bath
• 801 sqft
• 2.55 acre lot

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Set on 2.55 acres in Virginia, this fixer-upper offers space and potential for a full remodel. The land is level to gently rolling, with well and septic condition unknown. Highlights include a covered front porch, a full basement with flue and old wood stove, and remnants of central heat and air. Once a two-bedroom home before being converted into a lodge, it carries possibilities for restoration or reinvention. Cash or possibly conventional financing only.

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If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.

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Wirtz, Virginia, is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills of southwestern Virginia. It lies in close proximity to Smith Mountain Lake, one of the region’s most well-known landmarks, which offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and water recreation and has drawn both seasonal visitors and permanent residents to the area. The landscape around Wirtz is defined by rolling farmland, open pastures, and stretches of wooded hillsides that reflect the region’s agricultural heritage. Many families here have long ties to farming, though in recent decades tourism, second homes, and lake-related development have added a new layer to the local economy.

Life in Wirtz tends to be quiet and centered around rural living, with neighbors spread across large tracts of land and scenic country roads winding through the hills. The community sits only a few miles from Rocky Mount, the Franklin County seat, where residents find schools, shops, and local services. For broader access to employment, health care, and cultural activities, Roanoke is about 25 miles north, providing a convenient link to city amenities while preserving the slower pace and open spaces of country life. Wirtz also benefits from its location within a region rich in outdoor recreation, with Smith Mountain Lake to the east, the Blue Ridge Parkway to the west, and miles of forested trails and mountain scenery nearby. All of these qualities make it a place where agricultural traditions blend with recreational opportunities, creating a community that values both its heritage and its natural surroundings.

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