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

2699 New Leicester Highway
$479,999
Subdivision:
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Recently updated, this exceptional classic brick home offers convenience and value to the next owner. The timeless floor plan with large rooms, natural light, refinished hardwood floors, paint, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and silestone counters, bathrooms, windows, roof, heat pump, and hot water heater that all complement the traditional features like a wood-burning fireplace, a large basement with both inside and outside entrances offering a bonus room not counted in the square footage, lots of covered outdoor storage for vehicles or hobbies, a main level attached two car garage, and a private backyard with outdoor fire pit. This home is close to shopping, dining, groceries, breweries, hardware, and more. Entertain friends and family, grow a garden, or just sit back and relax. The work has been completed and this home is ready to move in.

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4106881
Price:$479,999
SqFt:1746
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:2 full
Acreage:0.6
Year Built:1955
Type:Single Family Residence

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Listing courtesy of: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty - 828-419-0883

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