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.
Looking to explore the area but need to bring your pup? Check out these dog friendly rentals in the area: Bring Fido
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
Homes for Sale in Leicester
8749 Nc 63 Highway $1,999,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||
| Looking for your own grand piece of solitude and beauty?? This stunning ~202 acre property that spans ridge to ridge, offering wonderful privacy, can be found only ~35 min from downtown AVL. 2 well maintained homes, both w lots of light from large windows & skylights. 3 beautiful ponds, huge garage/workspace/office, greenhouse, chicken coop, fruit trees, small vinyard, etc, The possibilities on this magnificent property are endless. Multiple streams & springs originate on property. ~166.5 wooded and steeper acres were lovingly placed a conservation easement, while the remaining ~35.5 gently rolling acres were not. Lower house & garage have a new roof from 2022 and furnace/AC from 2022; upper house new roof in 2018. You can see the love and care in this property with beautiful stone walls and well established landscaping from the past. This property has been a haven for the current owner for many decades and they hope it can be the same for the next owner <3. Respectfully no drive-bys. | Basic Information
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 | Listing courtesy of: Eclat Realty + Co - susansheltonre@gmail.com The data relating to real estate on this Web site derive in part from the North Carolina Mountain Multiple Listing Services, Inc. IDX program. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither Alexandra Schrank nor any listing broker shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumer -- personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing. © 2025 North Carolina Mountain Multiple Listing Services, Inc. Data updated January 22, 2025. |
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