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

36 Brooks Branch Road
Leicester, NC 28748
$649,500

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

37 Justice Drive
$650,000
Subdivision: Mountain View Acres
4393415
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Certified Pre-Owned home with video available shortly. Enjoy an easy, approximately 20-minute drive to Asheville through rolling hills and beautiful scenery. This gorgeous neighborhood features 1+ acre lots, and this home offers an expansive unfinished daylight basement with exterior access to a large deck, creating excellent potential to add future living space and value. The basement walls are poured concrete, and the basement has an exterior door out onto a large deck and up to the front entrance. Only $300 per year for HOA, and no restrictions per owners on airbnb or short term rental. Built in 2021, the home shows like new. The main level features a spacious primary suite with two walk-in closets and a large ensuite bath. Upstairs, you will find two additional bedrooms, two bonus rooms, and an open loft area, offering plenty of flexible space for guests, hobbies, work, or recreation. The owners envisioned this as their forever home and added a spectacular deck overlooking nature, with plans for a future pool. The open floor plan includes a kitchen and dining nook flowing into the family room, plus a separate office or formal dining room. The kitchen features a large pantry and sliders leading to one of the decks. Enjoy beautiful views from multiple rooms, especially from the welcoming front porch.

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4393415
Price:$650,000
SqFt:3208
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:3 full
Acreage:1.04
Year Built:2021
Type:Single Family Residence

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Listing courtesy of: EXP Realty LLC - ro@allstarpowerhouse.com

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