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
9 Ruff Road $405,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gracefully tucked on a lush .88 AC lot, this inviting home provides mountain living with space to stretch out to nature all around. The expansive, level backyard borders a gentle creek and is dappled with the shade of mature tulip poplars, wildflower blooms, and is visited by songbirds along with native white squirrels. As you step inside to a bright, airy, open floor plan, the cozy living area flows into a well-appointed kitchen and dining space. Designed for year-round enjoyment, the home invites you to savor fresh mountain air from the covered front porch or the peaceful back deck—two ideal spots to listen to rustling leaves, water running over rocks, and the hush of twilight settling over the trees. Thoughtful upgrades throughout—including custom Bali blinds, Anderson storm doors, a Tuff Shed, stand-alone freezer, bathroom fixtures and much more. Here you find a sense of place that feels both curated and wild - a quiet little haven that feels worlds away, yet entirely at home. | Basic Information
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