Leicester
Newfound RdWelcome to Leicester
Only 20 minutes to Downtown Asheville, Leicester is a beautiful area with many properties tucked away amongst the fields and mountains. Avid lovers of nature are moving here based on the proximity to mountain trails and the outstanding mountain views.
When we think of Leicester, we think of rolling hills, farm country, and peaceful rural living. On your way to Leicester stop in to Sawhorse restaurant for a bite to eat. Take a sunday drive and explore the unbelievable countryside and mountain views in Sandy Mush. This area is ideal for homesteading. Cattle are abundant. There are beautiful neighborhoods tucked away in Leicester like Whisper Mountain and Blue Mist Farms. While offering privacy and the country living experience, Leicester is only a short drive to downtown Asheville but on the way you’ll find anything you could need. Great grocery stores, restaurants, gas, and even everyday conveniences like Dunkin’ Donuts. It’s the perfect blend of country living and practical daily life.
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With the Blue Ridge Parkway 20 minutes away, you have access to over a hundred trails with varying difficulties and views.
Featured Listing
Leicester, NC 28748
For the first time, this cherished one-owner family property is available, offering breathtaking mountain views and the option for additional pasture. Awaken to sunrises that stop you in your tracks. Where deer and wild turkeys wander. Inside, enjoy a new kitchen for cooking and gathering, complemented by a covered back patio off the formal dining room. All bathrooms have been fully updated, and the primary suite opens to a new private deck; the perfect place to take in the mountain horizon in solitude. Natural light fills the living spaces, while a fully finished basement apartment with new kitchen and bonus room adds versatility for multi-generational living, guest quarters, or income-producing short-term rentals. Two attached garages and a workshop. Outside, the land invites possibility. Open fields, big sky, room for gardens, livestock, or additional homes. Nestled in peaceful Leicester. Minutes from Asheville yet a world away, this property is more than a home. It’s a rare legacy, ready for its next chapter.
Homes for Sale in Leicester
104 Paramount Drive $795,000 Subdivision: Sunrise Valley  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||
| Beautiful Leicester location, just 25 minutes to downtown Asheville! Located in the wonderful Sunrise Valley neighborhood, this home—family-owned for decades—features traditional Appalachian-style dovetail square log and stone construction, spanning 4,600+ sq ft on a level 1.76-acre lot with a low-maintenance metal roof. Enjoy mature landscaping and spacious green space perfect for pets and outdoor fun! This charming 1980s retro split-level design offers an upper main level featuring a cozy formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace and dining area, a sunroom overlooking the swimming pool side yard, two guest bedrooms, and a primary suite with its own covered private porch. The kitchen opens up to a huge great room with another dining area and multiple sitting spaces—ideal for lively gatherings! The lower level, directly accessible from the driveway, includes a professional home office with a separate entrance, a den with a wood-burning ceramic stove, a private guest bedroom with an outside entrance and covered porch, an additional bonus/bedroom, a full bathroom, and 3 large storage rooms previously used for business operations. Exterior highlights include an expansive back deck with stunning wooded sunset views over a neighboring farm, a fenced-in side yard with an in-ground pool (currently non-operational), an attached oversized two-car garage on the 1st level, and a separate workshop with an unfinished apartment above equipped with plumbing and electrical ready for your custom touches. This is a fantastic home for artists, multi-generational living, or anyone who loves ample room to breathe inside and out! Exceptionally functional and priced to accommodate your desired upgrades. | Basic Information
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