Leicester

Newfound Rd

Welcome to Leicester

whisper mountain mountain view

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

11 Farm Cove Lane
$795,000
Subdivision: Blue Mist Farms
4298040
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Gorgeous 3-year-old one-level home offers an open floor plan and sweeping northern views, both near and far, enjoyed from a 71' front western red cedar-lined porch. Thoughtful upgrades include a walk-in pantry, spacious laundry/mud room off primary vaulted ceilings, views from almost every room, and a finished garage with gas generator. Outdoors, a level 4000 sq ft astro-turf back garden provides a perfect play space for pets, while a fire pit creates a cozy gathering spot. A heated detached “destination shed” adds flexible space, and ample parking makes entertaining easy. Modern comfort, stunning views, and outdoor living come together in this beautiful Leicester property only 8.5 miles from Patton Ave. All of the view and none of the climb!

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4298040
Price:$795,000
SqFt:1968
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:2 full
Acreage:0.75
Year Built:2022
Type:Single Family Residence

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Listing courtesy of: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty - 404-668-7132

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