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
6 Sunrise Valley $850,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Turn-Key Property with Secondary Living Space – 20 Minutes to Asheville Pre-inspected and ready for occupancy. 4 BR / 3 BA / 3,351 sq ft home on 1.32 acres with long-range mountain views. MAIN LEVEL • Large living area with Brazilian cherry floors and 3-sided gas fireplace • Custom cherry kitchen • Approx. 50 ft of covered rear deck • Screened balcony off upper-level office PRIMARY SUITE • Walk-in closet • Jetted tub with mountain views • Dual sinks LOWER LEVEL / SEPARATE LIVING AREA • Fully finished walk-out basement with separate entrance • Bedroom with walk-in closet and private full bath • Living area • Plumbing in place for a second kitchen (buyer to verify use and permitting) • Private lower deck ENERGY FEATURES • 17 kW solar array with seven Tesla Powerwalls (per seller) • Level-2 EV charger installed • Three newer high-efficiency mini-splits EXTERIOR & HOMESTEAD FEATURES • Approx. 300 linear feet of established garden beds and four raised beds • Greenhouse, fruit trees, chicken coop with run, and goat shed • Partially fenced yard • 32×20 detached open barn • Additional unfinished 1 BR / 1 BA studio cottage with kitchen (not included in sq ft; buyer to verify permitting and potential uses) ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DETAILS • Two-car basement garage with EV charger • Covered RV/boat carport with 30-amp hookup • Concrete driveway • Approx. 20 minutes to downtown Asheville and 12 minutes to major grocery stores Schedule your showing today. | Basic Information
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