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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Exceptional opportunity at 40 Mountain Shadows Drive. Set on more than an acre of usable land with year-round mountain views, this refined mountain residence offers a rare combination of privacy, sophistication, and convenience just minutes from downtown Asheville. Privately tucked within an established enclave, the property provides the ideal balance of quiet seclusion and quick access to acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, and premier medical facilities. Inside, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and timeless architectural details create a warm yet elegant atmosphere. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly from the gourmet kitchen to expansive living and dining areas, designed for both effortless everyday living and memorable entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers a true retreat, while the spacious upstairs en-suite with walk-in closet adds flexibility as a second primary suite, executive office, or private lounge. The walk-out lower level expands the home’s versatility with a large family room, vented gas fireplace, full bath, kitchenette, and additional flex spaces, ideal for extended guests, recreation, or multi-generational living. Outdoors, covered porches, a scenic patio, and manicured grounds frame the beautiful mountain setting, while dual oversized garages with workshop space provide exceptional utility. Opportunities of this caliber, offering privacy, scale, and proximity to Asheville, are increasingly rare. Explore 40 Mountain Shadows Drive from the comfort of home with a virtual tour, OPEN HOUSES- are virtual - or contact the listing agent to arrange a private in-person showing. Rent-to-own may also be available; inquire for details. FYI: Appraised value (see attached document is $908,700) | Basic Information
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