Spotsylvania
Expansive Hunting And Recreational Property Near Fredericksburg
12600 W Catharpin Rd Spotsylvania, VA 22551
Description
This 312± acre property offers an ideal blend of size, location, and natural beauty, just a short drive from Fredericksburg and Lake Anna. Catharpin Run, along with several natural springs, runs through the land, providing excellent water sources and strong wildlife habitat. Currently undergoing a timber harvest (expected completion August–September 2026), the property presents a great opportunity for replanting, habitat improvement, and long-term land management. Protected by a permanent conservation easement, the land maintains its rural character while allowing for two division rights (up to three total lots). Each homesite can support a residence of up to 4,500 sq ft. The property supports a wide range of uses, including agriculture, livestock, forestry, hunting, fishing, and recreation. A rare opportunity to own and manage a large, private tract with long-term conservation in place.
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Timber
Open
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Creek/Spring, Wetlands, Trail Network, Internal Road System
Details
- Expansive acreage ideally situated minutes from Fredericksburg and Lake Anna
- Features Catharpin Run and multiple natural springs
- Private rural property offering a blank-slate canvas under conservation guidelines
- Active timber harvest creates opportunities for replanting, habitat, and forest management
- Logging operations expected to finish by Aug–Sep 2026
- Protected by a permanent conservation easement held by Ever Green Team
- Property must remain rural, natural, agricultural, forestal, or open-space
- Easement allows up to 2 divisions, max 3 total parcels
- Up to 3 dwellings permitted, max 12,000 sq ft above-ground living space
- Residential outbuildings and farm structures allowed; larger structures may need approval
- Any building over 500 sq ft must be within designated envelopes
- Agriculture, livestock, forestry, and agritourism uses fully permitted
- Hunting, fishing, trapping, and outdoor recreation allowed
- Mining, drilling, and large-scale industrial/commercial uses prohibited
- 35-foot riparian buffers along streams must be maintained
- Renewable energy systems, such as solar, are permitted for on-site use
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