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

609 Meadowbrook Place
$429,900
Subdivision:
4178962
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Enter this once stunning log home offering solid layout/design; an opportunity to create a serene estate perched on a hilltop. To a creative visionary with investment savvy, transform a promise into a magnificent retreat. Picture lounging by the pool, mt views, & peace with privacy. Sturdy logs/beams lay the perfect foundation for quick & easy upgrades. The warmth of exposed logs wraps you in a cozy embrace, while outside, your covered balcony off the primary suite invites you to savor long-range views of Asheville's majestic mountains. Evening falls, watch as the pool below lights up, framed by nightlife of the surrounding country. Nothing quite like the feeling of log homes, they speak of comfort, security, the essence of HOME. When time to explore Asheville’s vibrant downtown, it's only a 15 minute drive. With schools, employment, & every convenience nearby, this is mountain living at its fines, where rustic elegance meets modern ease. Come make this log home your forever haven!

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Basic Information

Status:Under Contract - Show
MLS#:4178962
Price:$429,900
SqFt:2438
Bedrooms:4
Bathrooms:2 full, 1 half
Acreage:1.1
Year Built:1977
Type:Single Family Residence
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Listing courtesy of: GreyBeard Realty - david@greybeardrealty.com

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