Leicester

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Welcome to Leicester

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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

36 Brooks Branch Road
Leicester, NC 28748
$649,500

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

110 Mailon King Road
$895,000
Subdivision:
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Nestled in the Sandy Mush community of Leicester, this updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath cabin/mountain home sits on 15.6 private acres with year-round long-range mountain views—just 30 minutes from Asheville. Recent improvements by current owners include a new roof, interior and exterior paint, deck repairs and staining, septic tank work, water filtration system, kitchen updates, and a newly upgraded primary bath including a new freestanding tub and separate shower area. Warm and inviting interior spaces feature a main-level primary suite, living room, dining area open to the kitchen, and a flex room ideal for an office or additional living space. The upper level offers two bedrooms, a full bath, and a shared living/flex area. A large unfinished walk-out basement provides room to grow and includes a two-car garage area. This property offers peaceful, private mountain living surrounded by nature, with ample space to create your ideal retreat. Book your showing today to see this beautiful property!

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4343106
Price:$895,000
SqFt:3002
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:2 full, 1 half
Acreage:15.6
Year Built:2010
Type:Single Family Residence

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Listing courtesy of: Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park - hope.byrd@allentate.com

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