$349,000
About this home
UP TO $10,000 SELLER CREDIT FOR RATE BUY-DOWN OR CLOSING COSTS! Tucked away on approximately 4 private acres, this enchanting 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers the perfect blend of peace, privacy, and natural beauty. Surrounded by towering trees and serenaded by the sounds of nature, this hidden retreat feels worlds away while still offering the convenience of high-speed internet for remote work, creative pursuits, or streaming your favorite shows. Wake each morning to visits from deer and local wildlife, spend quiet afternoons beside your private pond, or unwind in the gazebo while taking in the tranquility of the property. In the summer months, lush greenery creates a secluded woodland sanctuary, while winter reveals beautiful mountain views that add to the home’s storybook charm. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence, a second home getaway, or the ultimate writer’s or artist’s haven, this cottage inspires creativity, relaxation, and a slower pace of life. Cozy, inviting, and rich with character, this is the kind of property that captures your heart the moment you arrive.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4368699
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 174
- On market date
- April 17, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- 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).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 8 days ago.
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.