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
153 Israel Road $775,000 Subdivision: The Ridge  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||
| Built in 2021, this move-in-ready Arts and Crafts–style home sits on a private .72-acre lot in The Ridge, a gated community in Leicester, NC, just minutes from Asheville. This 1.5-story home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with true main-level living: a primary suite, a guest bedroom, and a flex room suited to a home office are all on the main floor, with a second bedroom and full ensuite bath upstairs. The great room's vaulted ceilings and wall of windows bring in natural light around a gas fireplace, opening directly into a well-equipped kitchen with a large island, stainless appliances, and a dining area that leads out to the covered porch. The main-level primary suite includes a soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and dual vanities, while the upstairs bedroom offers a private ensuite for added flexibility. Outside, the .72-acre lot and covered porch make for excellent outdoor living, with mountain views and space to relax or entertain. The Ridge community offers resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, outdoor pool, picnic area, playground, and basketball court, all within a gated, privately maintained community. A two-car garage complete with an EV charger and quality site-built construction complete this Buncombe County home. Located approximately 10–12 miles from downtown Asheville and about 15 miles from Weaverville, this property offers mountain living with quick access to city conveniences. | Basic Information
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