Rare Aviation Enthusiast's Dream on Kerr Lake!
- Aviation Real Estate Magazine
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
This is a rare chance to own a true fly-in, lake-living homesite on Kerr Lake in the coveted Merifield Acres community, with both a dock permit on John H. Kerr (Buggs Island) Lake and direct access to the private 2,375' x 75' turf runway at Merifield Airport (VG34)—offered For Sale By Owner with owner contact information included for direct inquiries.
Fly-in lifestyle at Merifield Acres
Merifield Acres sits just southeast of Clarksville, Virginia, a unique waterfront community that blends private airstrip access with wooded, lake-oriented homesites. The community’s private Merifield Airport (VG34) features a 2,375-foot by 75-foot grass runway (15/33), giving pilots the freedom to fly in, taxi to the neighborhood, and enjoy a low-key general aviation environment right from their property.
This .75-acre lot places aviation enthusiasts within moments of the turf strip, creating a rare opportunity to design a custom home and hangar so you can land, roll in, and be “home” in just minutes. Few lake communities in the Southeast offer this true airpark-style experience with such easy access to both runway and water.
Kerr Lake / Buggs Island Lake highlights
John H. Kerr Reservoir—also known as Kerr Lake or Buggs Island Lake—is the largest lake in Virginia by surface area, spanning about 50,000 acres and framed by roughly 800–850 miles of shoreline across Virginia and North Carolina. The lake is renowned for boating, sailing, skiing, swimming, and some of the region’s best fishing, including strong populations of largemouth bass, striped bass, and crappie that draw anglers from across the East Coast.
Around Kerr Lake you will find multiple public recreation areas, campgrounds, and more than 30 boat launches, offering endless places to explore by water when you’re not relaxing at your dock or out flying. Wildlife is abundant along the wooded shoreline, where it is common to spot bald eagles, herons, and migrating waterfowl, adding to the natural, resort-like feel of the area.
Lot features and build potential
Priced at $325,000, this approximately 0.75-acre homesite offers a generous canvas for a custom-designed residence and matching hangar that can be tailored to your exact vision and aircraft needs. The included dock permit on Kerr Lake is a valuable asset, giving you a head start on enjoying private access to the water for your boat, personal watercraft, or fishing setup once your dock is installed.
Set within a peaceful, walkable neighborhood setting in Merifield Acres, the lot offers the opportunity to capture wooded privacy, potential lake views depending on final home placement, and quick access to both community amenities and Clarksville’s small-town charm. With a custom home-and-hangar package available, you can work with the seller’s team to design a layout that maximizes runway proximity, lake enjoyment, and indoor-outdoor living for year-round lake and flying fun.
Aviation and lake activities at your doorstep
From this property, a typical weekend can include a smooth turf departure from VG34 for breakfast runs or $100 hamburgers, followed by afternoons cruising Kerr Lake by boat. Kerr/Buggs Island offers miles of protected coves, big open water for skiing and wakeboarding, and quiet fishing holes, so every trip onto the lake can be a different adventure.
The surrounding region around Clarksville embraces the lake lifestyle with marinas, local festivals, and lake-focused events, making it easy to plug into a community of fellow boaters, anglers, and outdoor lovers when you are not in the air. For
pilots seeking an escape from busy metropolitan airports and crowded shorelines, this setting delivers the kind of relaxed, low-density environment that is increasingly hard to find.
For Sale By Owner – contact the seller
This Merifield Acres aviation-and-lake lot on Kerr Lake is being offered For Sale By Owner, giving interested buyers the ability to speak directly with the owner about the property, custom build options, and hangar design. All inquiries, showings, and negotiations should be arranged directly with the owner using the contact information included with this listing, as that is the primary and preferred point of contact for this rare offering.
