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 $749,000 Subdivision: Mountain Shadows  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Now is the moment to make your move! 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, lies a Mountain View home where luxury, privacy, and convenience come together beautifully at 40 Mountain Shadows Drive, and it’s now available at a newly reduced price. Discover an extraordinary home that combines classic craftsmanship with modern mountain living, all just minutes from downtown Asheville’s dining, shopping, and top-rated medical centers. Set on a peaceful, tree-lined street among other distinguished homes, this retreat offers the perfect balance of sophistication and serenity. Inside, expansive ceilings and natural light welcome you into an open layout designed for both elegant entertaining and everyday comfort. The gourmet kitchen connects seamlessly to the dining area and stately living room, creating a space that feels warm and inviting from the moment you enter. The main-level primary suite is a true sanctuary, joined by two spacious guest bedrooms. Upstairs, a versatile guest suite with en-suite bath and walk-in closet offers endless possibilities, whether for a second primary, office, or media room. Two large attic spaces (one partially finished) provide room for expansion or creative storage. The walk-out lower level enhances the home’s flexibility even further, with a generous family room, full bath, kitchenette, and two additional rooms with closets, ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or recreation. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the dual oversized garages with workshop space and storage. Outdoors, enjoy multiple covered porches, a scenic patio, and a manicured yard perfect for gatherings or peaceful mornings surrounded by nature. Two charming wood-burning fireplaces complete the mountain ambiance. Refined mountain living of this caliber, minutes from Asheville, rarely comes along, especially at this price. Don’t wait, schedule your private showing today and experience it for yourself before it’s gone! | Basic Information
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