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
40 Mountain Shadows Drive $695,000 Subdivision: Mountain Shadows  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| -40 Mountain Shadows Drive, with Yr round Mtn views, 1 acre+ of usable land represents a limited opportunity to secure a refined mountain residence just minutes from downtown Asheville. -FYI; was under contract, no issues found, investor wanted it as a STR. Now repositioned at a compelling value and returned to market through no fault of the property. -Privately set within an enclave of established homes, this Mountain View estate offers a rare blend of quiet seclusion and immediate access to Asheville’s acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, and premier medical facilities, an increasingly hard-to-find combination in today’s market. -Inside, soaring ceilings, natural light, and timeless architectural elements create an atmosphere of understated sophistication. -The open, flowing design is both functional and elegant, with a well-appointed gourmet kitchen seamlessly connecting to expansive living and dining spaces designed for elevated entertaining and effortless daily living. -The main-level primary suite provides a true sense of retreat, while additional guest accommodations offer comfort and flexibility. Upstairs, a spacious en-suite layout with walk-in closet adapts beautifully as a secondary primary, executive office, or private lounge. Two substantial attic spaces, including one partially finished, present future potential rarely available in homes of this caliber. -The walk-out lower level further distinguishes the home, featuring a generous family room, vented gas fireplace, full bath, kitchenette, and additional flex rooms, ideal for extended stays, recreation, renting or multi-generational living. -Outdoors, curated spaces invite both quiet mornings and refined gatherings, with covered porches, a scenic patio, and manicured grounds that embrace the surrounding landscape with beautiful Mountain Views. -Dual oversized garages with dedicated workshop space add a level of utility seldom found in similarly located properties. -Two wood-burning fireplaces complete the home’s warm, mountain ambiance. -Opportunities offering this level of privacy, scale, and proximity to Asheville are increasingly limited, making this a compelling consideration for buyers seeking both lifestyle and long-term value. -Explore 40 Mtn Shadows from the comfort of your couch, all open houses are currently virtual! -Prefer a private, in-person experience-reach out to the listing agent to schedule your personal tour -Rent to own option is a possibility-please inquire! | Basic Information
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