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.

Looking to explore the area but need to bring your pup? Check out these dog friendly rentals in the area: https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/rentals/city/leicester-nc-us/

 

With the Blue Ridge Parkway 20 minutes away, you have access to over a hundred trails with varying difficulties and views.

Featured Listing

FREEMONT DRIVE # 80
LEICESTER, NC 28748
$139,000
SUBDIVISION: WHISPER MOUNTAIN
 
Easy to build, shovel-ready site with breathtaking mountain views in Whisper Mountain, an environmentally conscious community. With only 55 homesites on 450 acres of land focusing on an active lifestyle centered around nature, you won’t find another community like this one. Visit the Lodge, crafted from hemlock timbers, fully furnished with modern conveniences such as chess and pool table, stone fireplace, full kitchen and dining for entertaining, fully equipped exercise room, sauna, and multiple decks with long-range and valley views. Within the gated community FIBER LINES ARE ACTIVE AND HIGH INTERNET SPEED IS AVAILABLE, as well as gardens, gazebos, waterfalls, flowing creeks, and streams, and preserved land with miles of hiking trails. Take a scenic drive of fewer than 20 miles to Asheville and experience Western North Carolina’s largest and most eclectic city blossoming with breweries, restaurants, and art galleries. This lot is situated in a premier location and is easy to access.

Homes for Sale in Leicester

204 Goughes Branch Road
$360,000
Subdivision:
4129434
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Wow! Country living at it's best! Come enjoy 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 living areas on 1.64 mostly level acres. Plus your cars can have their own house too under the large carport. Lots of recent improvements on attached list including a NEW heat pump 2023, NEW metal roof 2023, NEW porches 2020, NEW carport 2022, 3 year old outbuilding. Two large porches for entertaining measure 10 x 24 and 8 x 22. The primary bedroom has a large bath with a soaking tub. The 2nd full bath is Jack-n-Jill style. The family room has a lovely stone wood-burning fireplace. Large back yard is almost completely fenced and perfect for all your pets! Permanent foundation. Mountain views. Be just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville with no HOA fees! Septic permit not found.

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4129434
Price:$360,000
SqFt:1944
Bedrooms:4
Bathrooms:3 full
Acreage:1.64
Year Built:2004
Type:Single Family Residence

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Listing courtesy of: EXP Realty LLC Asheville - martin@martinluna.net

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