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: 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

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

23 Early Spring Way
$769,000
Subdivision: Blue Mist Farms
4393952
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Brand new, custom construction! All the things you are looking for in a new home is available in this lovely, low maintenance beauty! 2 x 6 walls, spray foam insulation, one-level living, luxury appointments…this is your chance to buy a “ready to move into” home with quality features and thoughtful, high-end selections without the long wait of personal customization. The interior in flooded with natural light, due to well placed skylights, high ceilings and soaring windows. Experience pretty, unencumbered wooded vistas through the enormous special order multi-paned glass. No detail was spared in the design of this lovely contemporary home. The location is dreamy on a quiet cul-de-sac in a gated community, and just a short drive to Downtown Asheville. Here you’ll find all of the amenities you seek, as well as all the peace living in the Western North Carolina mountains afford you. Showings start this week!

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4393952
Price:$769,000
SqFt:1931
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:2 full
Acreage:1.08
Year Built:2025
Type:Single Family Residence
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Listing courtesy of: Ivester Jackson Blackstream - kimgentryjustus@gmail.com

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