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3.52 acres of buildable, level ground welcome you to 147 Joe Henry Ln in quiet, rural Gates, North Carolina. Community water is available at the road, and there is already a soil test on file for a septic system (buyer to confirm with the county), taking a lot of the guesswork out of planning your homesite. With room for a home, garden, workshop, or small hobby setup (per county guidelines), this tract gives you the flexibility to design the country lifestyle you've been looking for. Gates County has deep roots in agriculture and timber, and today many residents tap into the strong job markets just across the state line in VirginiaSuffolk, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach offer opportunities in shipbuilding, military and defense, logistics, healthcare, education, and more, while you still come home to a slower-paced, rural setting. Nearby, you can enjoy outdoor destinations like Merchants Millpond State Park and the Great Dismal Swamp for hiking, paddling, and wildlife watching. Larger services and shopping are within reach in Elizabeth City and Suffolk, and coastal day trips to Virginia Beach or the North Carolina Outer Banks are roughly a couple of hours away, depending on your route. If you're looking for usable acreage with utilities available, a peaceful setting, and convenient access to both Virginia and the coast, this property deserves a walk.
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Description
3.52 acres of buildable, level ground welcome you to 147 Joe Henry Ln in quiet, rural Gates, North Carolina. Community water is available at the road, and there is already a soil test on file for a septic system (buyer to confirm with the county), taking a lot of the guesswork out of planning your homesite. With room for a home, garden, workshop, or small hobby setup (per county guidelines), this tract gives you the flexibility to design the country lifestyle you've been looking for. Gates County has deep roots in agriculture and timber, and today many residents tap into the strong job markets just across the state line in VirginiaSuffolk, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach offer opportunities in shipbuilding, military and defense, logistics, healthcare, education, and more, while you still come home to a slower-paced, rural setting. Nearby, you can enjoy outdoor destinations like Merchants Millpond State Park and the Great Dismal Swamp for hiking, paddling, and wildlife watching. Larger services and shopping are within reach in Elizabeth City and Suffolk, and coastal day trips to Virginia Beach or the North Carolina Outer Banks are roughly a couple of hours away, depending on your route. If you're looking for usable acreage with utilities available, a peaceful setting, and convenient access to both Virginia and the coast, this property deserves a walk.
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