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.

Looking to explore the area but need to bring your pup? Check out these dog friendly rentals in the area: https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/rentals/city/leicester-nc-us/

 

With the Blue Ridge Parkway 20 minutes away, you have access to over a hundred trails with varying difficulties and views.

Featured Listing

FREEMONT DRIVE # 80
LEICESTER, NC 28748
$139,000
SUBDIVISION: WHISPER MOUNTAIN
 
Easy to build, shovel-ready site with breathtaking mountain views in Whisper Mountain, an environmentally conscious community. With only 55 homesites on 450 acres of land focusing on an active lifestyle centered around nature, you won’t find another community like this one. Visit the Lodge, crafted from hemlock timbers, fully furnished with modern conveniences such as chess and pool table, stone fireplace, full kitchen and dining for entertaining, fully equipped exercise room, sauna, and multiple decks with long-range and valley views. Within the gated community FIBER LINES ARE ACTIVE AND HIGH INTERNET SPEED IS AVAILABLE, as well as gardens, gazebos, waterfalls, flowing creeks, and streams, and preserved land with miles of hiking trails. Take a scenic drive of fewer than 20 miles to Asheville and experience Western North Carolina’s largest and most eclectic city blossoming with breweries, restaurants, and art galleries. This lot is situated in a premier location and is easy to access.

Homes for Sale in Leicester

8749 Nc 63 Highway
$2,425,000
Subdivision:
4043612
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*Back on market only b/c buyer funding fell through* Peace & solitude can be found only ~35 min from downtown AVL at this stunning ~202 acre property spanning ridge to ridge. 2 well maintained homes, both w lots of light from large windows & skylights. 3 beautiful ponds, huge garage/workspace, greenhouse, chicken coop, fruit/nut trees, small vinyard, etc, possibilities are endless. Multiple streams & springs originate on property. ~166.5 acres in a conservation easement, the remaining ~35.5 gently rolling acres are not. Lower house and 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. This is a hidden gem! Sold as is (majority of items found in the home inspection have been remedied). Shown by appt only

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Basic Information

Status:Active
MLS#:4043612
Price:$2,425,000
SqFt:2165
Bedrooms:5
Bathrooms:4 full
Acreage:202
Year Built:1969
Type:Single Family Residence
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Listing courtesy of: Eclat Realty + Co - susansheltonre@gmail.com

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Data updated May 5, 2024.

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