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
61 Frisbee Road $525,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||
| Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence with a brand-new roof and an impressive list of updates. The kitchen features newer cabinets, countertops, and stainless appliances. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and ensuite laundry and bathroom for convenience. Enjoy gleaming red-oak hardwood floors, fresh paint and trim, and an inviting floor plan that flows easily to the back deck and covered outdoor living area. A two level barn with three stalls, electricity, water and pasture make this the perfect mini-farm. A large 2-car garage with workshop space in the huge basement is ideal for storage and hobbies. Recent updates include a hybrid gas/electric water heater, whole-house filtration system, new well pump, propane gas logs with remote starter, and a new chimney cap. Mature trees have been cleared, opening the property for sunlight and mountain views—all just minutes from Asheville conveniences! | Basic Information
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