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

160 Blossom Ridge
$599,000
Subdivision: Meadow View Estates
4441468
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BEAUTIFUL LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS under 600k! Short term rental approved! 160 Blossom Ridge is a rare gem with multiple opportunities. Whether you're simply looking for a mountain property to call home, or need a place to live while generating additional income, or want to rent out the entire property as a valuable addition to your rental property portfolio, or just need extra space to accommodate extended family, this property has it all. Come see 160 Blossom Ridge. This 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home has an additional large bonus room upstairs, a wrap around porch with AMAZING VIEWS, and a fully finished basement with a private spacious bedroom, separate kitchen, living area, full bath and closet, and PLENTY of parking. Enjoy the sounds of the peaceful outdoors while lounging in the 477 square-foot covered deck. With abundant parking, including a separate parking area for potential tenants, this property offers the space and flexibility to truly make it your own. A couple nearby homes on the same road are short term rentals and do exceptionally well! 160 Blossom Ridge truly has a lot to offer. Book a showing today!

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4441468
Price:$599,000
SqFt:2313
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:3 full, 1 half
Acreage:1
Year Built:2026
Type:Single Family Residence

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Listing courtesy of: Keller Williams Elite Realty - Soldbyed@kw.com

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Data updated November 12, 2026.

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