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
156 Whisper Mountain Drive $990,000 Subdivision: Whisper Mountain  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nestled within the pristine, gated community of Whisper Mountain, this home blends luxury, comfort, and environmental mindfulness in a setting unlike any other. Crafted in a timeless, rustic farmhouse style, the home features vaulted ceilings, rich natural textures, and intentional green building features throughout. The elegant and inviting kitchen features high-end appliances, a farmhouse sink, and a large island topped with galaxy granite. The kitchen flows into the two-story living room filled with an abundance of windows and stone fireplace with built-in wood stove insert providing natural light and cozy warmth. Two spacious bedrooms on the main level each offer ensuite baths, creating ideal single-level living. Upstairs you find a sunny loft and office nook that overlooks the space, adding charm and versatility as well as a third bedroom and full bath for guests. Downstairs, a beautifully designed guest suite or apartment includes a private entrance, full bath, and wet bar—perfect for visitors, rental income, or multi-generational living. A new Brava cedar shake roof was installed in summer 2025 and compliments the Craftsman style, while adding to the long list of sustainable features. The two-story outbuilding is an exceptional bonus—built as a creative writing retreat above a workshop, it’s a space that inspires. Take in long-range views of Mount Mitchell and epic sunsets from the covered deck and patio or unwind in your custom-built in-ground spa with stone detailing and waterfall features after walking the neighborhood trails. Rich in biodiversity, the Whisper Mountain Community and majestic Sky Valley Clubhouse feel like a private national park with spring-fed creeks, brilliant night skies, shared gathering spaces, hand-laid stone walking trails, and access to all the amenities of a vibrant mountain community. | Basic Information
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