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.

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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

283 TURKEY CREEK DRIVE # 41
LEICESTER, NC 28748
$299,000
SUBDIVISION: TURKEY CREEK ESTATES
 
Take a trip down Turkey Creek Dr and be greeted by an open floor plan with a spacious family room. Indulge your senses with the look and feel of the live edge wood slab breakfast bar opening to an updated eat-in kitchen. The kitchen flows seamlessly to the back slider door opening to a large, fenced-in, gently sloping backyard. 1.5 acres of land with forestry extending well beyond the fencing, to enjoy privacy and the sounds of nature. Private mudroom with laundry. Relax on the full-length expanded front deck fully accessible with a ramp. This functional three-bedroom split floorplan features an en-suite primary bath which is spacious and private, with a garden tub, shower, and double vanity, while the other bath is down the hall for the other bedrooms. Blending the elements of a tranquil country setting distant enough from the city lights to enjoy a starry night, downtown Asheville is a 25-minute drive away. Practical for daily life, only minutes from grocery, restaurants, and gas.

Homes for Sale in Leicester

355 Dix Creek #2 Road
$199,000
Subdivision:
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Super charming and eclectic, retro singlewide with many updates in a rural, yet convenient setting only 20 minutes to Downtown Asheville. New floors and a bright, fresh color scheme throughout. Floorplan lives large with two bedrooms plus a den/office, two full baths and open living/dining/kitchen area. Super cute covered front porch overlooks fenced front yard. Surrounded by mature trees for privacy, creating a peaceful space. Property features a huge outbuilding/barn style for storage and a ready to be finished - stick built tiny home that's been framed, dried in and has plumbind and electrical roughed in! All appliances convey. Home is currently an active STR and would also make the perfect starter home, downsizing home, long term rental or keep it as the establised income producing property as it is! ***The home suffered no damage from the storm and utilities are fully restored!*** *** Also available for rent!!!***

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4170398
Price:$199,000
SqFt:800
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:2 full
Acreage:0.5
Year Built:1976
Type:Single Family Residence
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Listing courtesy of: Nest Realty Asheville - valeria@ashevillehomerealty.com

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