$699,999
About this home
Experience the perfect harmony of mid-century charm and Zen-inspired luxury on this 1.88-acre Leicester estate. This masterfully updated farmhouse exudes warmth, showcasing original 1940s unpainted wood trim, hardwoods, and a custom kitchen with reclaimed cabinetry, concrete counters, and a unique bowling alley wood island. The spacious layout includes a 23’ living room with a gas fireplace. Storage is unparalleled, featuring a large walk-up attic and a walk-out basement with a workshop and finished bonus room. The property’s crown jewel is the stunning guest cottage - a light-filled sanctuary featuring reclaimed barnwood floors and Shoji pocket doors that lead to a serene Japanese-style bath, complete with an indoor hot tub and garden-view shower. This easily provides the opportunity for rental income or a special space for family and friends. Outdoor living is exceptional, with multiple expansive decks and a tranquil screened porch perfect for taking in the mountain views. Immerse yourself in the idyllic setting of professional gardens, featuring a majestic 20-year-old Ginkgo tree and five cherry trees. With a commercial-grade metal roof and a newer 4-bedroom septic, this HOA-free sanctuary offers the total package just 25 minutes from Downtown Asheville. Be ready to fall in LOVE.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4367485
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 79
- On market date
- April 8, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Leicester's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Leicester, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 18, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.