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
321 Eagles Nest Road $699,999 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Imagine nearly 20 acres of mountain beauty, exceptional privacy, and a home where nature is part of everyday life. Expansive living room windows frame breathtaking mountain views, offering a front-row seat to the sunrise as it rises over the mountains. A grand wood-burning stone fireplace, crafted with stones hauled from the creek below, anchors the living room, while a second wood-burning fireplace in the primary suite creates a warm and inviting private retreat. Built to withstand hurricane-force winds and featuring a natural stone exterior, this home is as solid as it is beautiful. Inside, the open-concept floor plan offers a spacious, inviting flow, with a generous kitchen and comfortable living areas designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Step onto the wraparound deck to take in the mountain scenery, relax on the porch to the sound of the creek flowing at the bottom of the driveway, or spend summer afternoons cooling off in your own saltwater pool. As evening arrives, gather with family and friends around the fire pit beneath brilliant, star-filled mountain skies. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a walk in closet in every bedroom and a versatile flex room in the finished basement, there is plenty of room to spread out, work, entertain, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet. Despite the private setting, you will appreciate having wonderful neighbors nearby, along with high-speed fiber internet that keeps you connected to the modern world. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained, the home features a new roof and gutters in 2024, a fully remodeled primary bathroom and renovated, finished basement in November 2025, and an updated wraparound deck completed in November 2025. Annual furnace and air conditioning tune-ups reflect the care and attention this property has received over the years. If you are looking for quality construction, remarkable privacy, and the beauty of mountain living without sacrificing modern comforts, this unique property deserves a closer look. | Basic Information
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