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
22 Pear Tree Lane $975,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Welcome to your private sanctuary in the heart of the prestigious Sandy Mush Valley, where rustic elegance meets modern functionality on 5.7 unrestricted acres. This custom-built 3 bed, 3.5 bathroom offers the rare combination of high-speed fiber optic internet and complete seclusion, making it an ideal choice for a primary residence, multi-generational living, or a short-term rental/vacation home. As you step inside, you are greeted by unparalleled craftsmanship and custom woodwork that flows throughout the home, creating a warm, organic atmosphere that mirrors the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The main level is designed for both productivity and hospitality with an open floorplan kitchen/living area that opens onto a large rear deck. The dedicated home office is a showstopper, featuring a built-in white oak desk and a custom Murphy bed flanked by matching white oak cabinetry, providing a sophisticated workspace by day and a comfortable suite for overnight guests by night. For ultimate relaxation, step out onto the main deck to enjoy the included hot tub, where you can soak under the stars in total privacy and take in the mountain views. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a true retreat, boasting its own private deck. It is the perfect vantage point for morning coffee while taking in the elevated mountain views. The property’s versatility is further enhanced by a finished walk-out basement complete with a full kitchen, a living room, a full bathroom with laundry facilities, and a versatile bonus room. Limited only by your imagination, this level adds incredible value and flexibility. Outside, the 5.7 acres offer usable pasture land, perfect for gardening, small livestock, horses or simply enjoying the peace of a property with no restrictions. All within a 35 minute drive to either downtown Asheville or Waynesville, making the property ideally accessible to everything in the mountains. This is more than just a house; it’s a lifestyle mountain retreat waiting for its next chapter! Agent is owner. | Basic Information
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