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Sauna house and hot tub
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Secret loft room. Not in GLA
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Sauna House
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Carriage House
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$1,800,000

Leicester, NC 28748
Listed by Greg Palombi · Asheville Real Estate Network
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About this home

Thoughtfully restored 1890s farmhouse on 35+ private acres in the Sandy Mush area, blending timeless character with modern comfort. Extensive updates include modern plumbing, electrical, HVAC, high-efficiency foam insulation, insulated windows, and a whole-house generator while preserving the home’s original charm and craftsmanship. Interior details feature heart pine and oak floors, beadboard walls, and classic bullseye trim throughout. The property offers an exceptional combination of open pasture and mature forest land with natural springs, multiple creeks, beautiful long-range views, and several additional building sites. Ideal for multiple types of agriculture, livestock, equestrian use, or future expansion. Improvements include two pole barns, a hay/tobacco barn, sauna/spa building, detached 2-car garage with private guest quarters, and ample space for farming, recreation, or a family compound. 300 Foot well dug in 2018 +/ Quietly tucked away on a peaceful dead-end road, this unique farm offers privacy, functionality, and bucolic Western North Carolina living at its finest. No Drive-bys please. Also see mls #'s 4383543 & 4386545

Property details

MLS #
CAR4387656
Property type
Farm
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
May 30, 2026
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Brush Creek Elementary
9.21 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
347
Student:teacher ratio
12.0:1
District
Madison County Schools
Middle
Madison Middle School
9.1 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
439
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Madison County Schools
High
Madison Early College High
8.75 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
271
Student:teacher ratio
27.1:1
District
Madison County Schools

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$360,000 down
$1,440,000 loan
Principal & interest$9,340
Property tax (est.)$1,500
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 1, 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.