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

257 Browntown Road
$529,500
Subdivision: Walnut Ridge
4115481
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Picturesque Mountain Home on over 2.5 acres incl. ADD building lot. Enjoy the sunrise & YEAR ROUND MOUNTAIN VIEWS from your covered front porch. This sunny & spacious level, rolling property is perfect for gardening w/ mature trees for privacy & year-round blooms...OR build another home on the additional lot. The north end of the property is bordered by a creek. The main level offers a spacious open split floorplan with 2bed/2 bath, vaulted ceilings, hdwd flrs, utility room, screen back porch & more. 1260sqft finished Basement/studio offers separate living quarters/apartment that seller used as a successful STR (financials avail. upon request). King wood stove in basement & a wall mounted infrared heater. Dreamy detached double car garage/shop w/ a 240V power. Artisan Well 689 ft (per seller) with a carbon water filter. Fiber Optic Internet and an easy drive 15min drive to West AVL w/ tons of room to stretch out and garden. You will love this property!

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Basic Information

Status:Under Contract - Show
MLS#:4115481
Price:$529,500
SqFt:1530
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:3 full
Acreage:2.67
Year Built:1997
Type:Single Family Residence

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Listing courtesy of: Town and Mountain Realty - eva@townandmountain.com

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