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

Homes for Sale in Leicester
358 Goughes Branch Road $525,000 Subdivision: ![]() | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||
Come home to Goughes Branch Rd! This one-owner split-level home is ready for your updates and ready to move in. The front covered cement patio invites you outside to sit and enjoy the sunsets and mountain views and is the perfect spot for entertaining. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home also has a bonus room downstairs for additional guests (3-bedroom septic permit). Home boasts two wood-burning fireplaces, one upstairs and one downstairs. Brand new LVP flooring in basement. If you love to tinker, the garage workshop is perfect for your projects and has an additional wood-burning stove to heat the whole house. The kitchen is spacious and ready for entertaining all your friends and family. The massive back deck can be accessed from the master bedroom or off the kitchen. Just minutes to Downtown West Asheville and outside the city limits. Short-term rentals are permitted. Come see 358 Goughes Branch Rd and make your dreams of living in the mountains a reality! | Basic Information
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