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

3 Sampson Place
$300,000
Subdivision:
4136834
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Set on +-9 acres, this convenient location is ready to be revitalized! Currently there are 2 houses on the property, both are of little to no value and need full renovations and or removal. The land features nice open frontage on paved Newfound Rd with cleared grassy areas around the existing homes. A nice creek flows across the middle of the land. From the property entrance, a nice gravel road leads to the back of the parcel where additional building site(s) are possibilities worthy of investigating further. This ideal location offers easy access to shopping, groceries, and more from along Leicester Hwy towards Asheville, or along Newfound Rd towards I-40 and Canton. Zoned OU in Buncombe County. This land offers a great opportunity to re-envisioning the site to create your homestead, or subdivision for a great investment. *No showings without approved appointments, all buyers must be accompanied by their agent.*

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Basic Information

Status:Under Contract - Show
MLS#:4136834
Price:$300,000
SqFt:0
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:2 full
Acreage:9
Year Built:1936
Type:Single Family Residence

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VERIFICATION:What month comes BEFORE November?
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Listing courtesy of: Keller Williams Professionals - morganilife@gmail.com

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