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.
Looking to explore the area but need to bring your pup? Check out these dog friendly rentals in the area: Bring Fido
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
196 Tipton Hill Road $425,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||
| Escape to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains at 196 Tipton Hill Road, where breathtaking long-range mountain views, exceptional care, and peaceful country living create the perfect mountain retreat. Beautifully situated on a meticulously landscaped homesite with no HOA, this move-in-ready home offers approximately 1,333 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space featuring three bedrooms and two full baths, blending comfort, functionality, and timeless charm. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a second home, or an investment property, this home offers the flexibility buyers are looking for, with short-term rental potential subject to county regulations. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the outstanding curb appeal created by mature landscaping, colorful seasonal plantings, and the evident pride of ownership throughout. The inviting screened front porch is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day while enjoying spectacular sunsets that paint the western sky in brilliant colors. Inside, natural light fills the home, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reflects the care this property has received over the years. Designed to embrace outdoor living, the home offers multiple spaces to relax, entertain, and take in the spectacular scenery. A spacious side deck overlooks the fully fenced side yard, providing a wonderful space for pets, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors in privacy. The expansive rear deck is truly the centerpiece of the property, showcasing breathtaking layered, long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains that provide an ever-changing backdrop throughout every season. Start your mornings with unforgettable sunrises rising over the mountains, and in the evenings, enjoy mesmerizing moonrises that illuminate the landscape, creating a peaceful setting unlike any other. Whether hosting family and friends, enjoying dinner outdoors, or simply soaking in the panoramic scenery, this remarkable space is one you'll never want to leave. Adding even more versatility is the detached workshop, ideal for woodworking, hobbies, crafts, storage, or a home-based business. Just beyond, an additional deck nestled beside the workshop offers another peaceful destination to relax while overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard and taking in the same incredible mountain views. Every outdoor space has been thoughtfully designed to maximize both beauty and functionality, creating your own private mountain sanctuary. One of the property's most unique lifestyle features is its location along picturesque Tipton Hill Road, a favorite among walkers, cyclists, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts. Step outside your front door and enjoy leisurely walks or bike rides along this scenic mountain road, where breathtaking 360-degree mountain vistas unfold around nearly every bend. The quiet surroundings, fresh mountain air, and stunning scenery make this one of Western North Carolina's hidden gems for those who appreciate an active outdoor lifestyle and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Despite its peaceful mountain setting, the home is conveniently located within an easy drive of downtown Asheville, downtown Weaverville, shopping, dining, breweries, healthcare, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and countless hiking trails, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures. Offering no HOA, short-term rental potential, beautiful landscaping, multiple outdoor living areas, a screened front porch, side deck, expansive rear deck, fenced yard, detached workshop, and unforgettable Blue Ridge Mountain views, this exceptional property captures everything buyers dream of when searching for a Western North Carolina mountain home. Opportunities like this are rare—where meticulous care, extraordinary scenery, investment potential, and the freedom to enjoy mountain living come together in one remarkable property. | Basic Information
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 | Listing courtesy of: Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North - 828-380-9494 The data relating to real estate on this Web site derive in part from the North Carolina Mountain Multiple Listing Services, Inc. IDX program. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither Alexandra Schrank nor any listing broker shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumer -- personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing. © 2026 North Carolina Mountain Multiple Listing Services, Inc. Data updated July 16, 2026. |
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