Leicester Homes with Wooded Lot Features

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4423735 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A place for the recluse in you. This tiny giant is tucked into the trees with no one around to bother you; this modern mountain hideaway is all about privacy, peace, and doing life your way. Walls of windows bring the woods right into the house while the open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light make the home feel much larger than its footprint. And for the puppy lover in you, the private fenced dog yard may be the best feature of all—open the door and let them out without a second thought. The deck and fenced outdoor space are so private, you could practically run around naked all day, and nobody would know!!! Inside, you’ll find a crisp modern kitchen with navy cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances, a spacious bedroom surrounded by windows, a double-vanity bath, and convenient laundry. Whether you’re looking for a full-time home, mountain escape or a place to disappear for a while, this one lets you shut out the world without giving up the good stuff.

59 Country Cove Court, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Ensy Homes. jacqueline@ensy.homes

$549,000

4423026 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

23 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY! Open Use/Unrestricted Land! This beautiful farm property offers a rare combination of open pasture, wooded acreage, natural water resources, and existing improvements. Conveniently accessed from Leicester Highway, the property features a decent road system throughout, providing access to various areas of the tract. The fenced pasture is currently being actively used for cattle, offering a great setup for continued agricultural or livestock use. The property features two barns, a pond stocked with Bluegill, and multiple natural spring sources, adding to the versatility and appeal of this unique property. Whether you're looking to establish a private homestead, continue farming or livestock operations, enjoy recreational opportunities, own a larger tract of land with room to roam, or explore the potential for future subdivision and residential development, this property offers tremendous possibilities. A rare opportunity to own 23 acres of Open Use/Unrestricted land with usable pasture, wooded areas, abundant water resources, existing farm infrastructure, and convenient access from Leicester Highway an increasingly hard-to-find combination in Western North Carolina. No drive-bys. Have agent accompany on showings. Acres Cleared/Acres Wooded are a rough estimate for the breakdown.

00000 Whippoorwill Lane, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Realty of America. lyndoncookasheville@gmail.com

$125,000

4423415 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

READY TO BUILD with long-range, year-round mountain views! This one-acre homesite offers a great head start for your mountain home, with a well already installed and easy access to the property. The lot rises to a more level area at the top, providing a natural location for the future homesite, while woods along the back add privacy and a peaceful mountain setting. Located in an established, friendly neighborhood just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville, the property combines beautiful views with convenient access to restaurants, shops, and everything the city has to offer. With the well already in place, the next steps are simply adding a driveway and septic system before bringing your home plans to life. See attached documents for an FAQ sheet with additional HOA information, expired septic permit, and other property details.

28 Shallow Branch Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. katie@fireflyrealty.com

$380,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4412266 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover the charm and privacy of this unique log home tucked away in a peaceful, wooded setting. Featuring beautiful natural wood construction, stone accents, warm hardwood floors, exposed beams, and an inviting rustic character throughout, this property offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of mountain living. The spacious main level provides plenty of room for gathering and entertaining, with a large kitchen featuring abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, and a breakfast bar with classic diner-style stools. Multiple living areas offer flexibility for everyday living, a home office, recreation space, or hosting family and friends. Step outside and enjoy the property's impressive outdoor spaces, including a large screened porch/deck overlooking the wooded surroundings, additional decking, stone retaining walls, and a beautiful stone fire-pit area—perfect for relaxing around the fire, entertaining, or enjoying cool mountain evenings. The property also offers a large detached three-car garage/workshop, providing exceptional storage and workspace. Additional unfinished areas offer potential for storage, hobbies, workshop space, or future use. Surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty, the setting provides a wonderful sense of privacy while still offering convenient access to nearby amenities. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or property with room to make your own, this one-of-a-kind log home offers character, space, and plenty of possibilities.

51 Sleepy Forest Drive, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Carolina Home Source LLC. carolinahomesourcellc@gmail.com

$134,900

4421832 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This 13.3 ± acre private wooded homesite in Lookout Pointe offers sweeping, layered long-range mountain views, a year-round creek, and true privacy in Madison County, NC, just over 30 minutes from the west side of Asheville. The terrain is steep overall, allowing for the breathtaking viewshed, and its natural woodland has many old logging roads that make great walking trails. The building area sits at roughly 3,700 feet, just below the road, where the ground levels out slightly to build for long-range views south over Sandymush and layered Blue Ridge peaks. Views are seasonal now, but selective clearing could open them year-round. Trails also lead past granite boulders to Little Sandymush Creek, which tumbles over small waterfalls along the western border. A septic permit was previously approved for a 4-bedroom home. It has since expired but shows what is possible on this land. And a Helene caused slope failure along the road has been repaired, making this ready for you to build your vision. This is a rare find for a buyer wanting big views, privacy, and a water feature. A true mountain retreat or forever homesite.

TBD Black Bear Trail, Leicester

Listing courtesy of National Land Realty. psnyder@nationalland.com

$840,000

4417761 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover the beauty and versatility of Sandy Mush with this exceptional mountain property offering stunning views, open fields, and multiple potential building sites. Sandy Mush Creek provides a natural border, adding both beauty and privacy to the land. With power and septic already in place, along with a natural spring and a barn, this property offers an ideal foundation for your WNC dream. A well maintained fence envelopes the property boundaries. The large, open fields provide excellent potential for farming, gardening, livestock, or horses, while the varied terrain offers several attractive sites for a home or additional structures. Roads and trails wind throughout the property allowing access to the land. Whether you're looking to create a private mountain retreat, working farm, equestrian property, or family homestead, this special piece of Sandy Mush offers the space, natural resources, and mountain setting to make your vision a reality.

99999 Meadows Town Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Town and Mountain Realty. chadwick@townandmountain.com

$3,500,000

11 Baths ⋅ 4417571 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to Wildberry Lodge, an extraordinary mountain estate and established Bed & Breakfast opportunity in Leicester, NC, where breathtaking long-range mountain views, privacy, and unforgettable experiences come together in the heart of Western North Carolina. Surrounded by natural beauty yet convenient to Asheville, this one-of-a-kind property offers the rare combination of a luxury mountain retreat, equestrian potential, guest accommodations, and income-producing possibilities. The impressive main lodge is designed for gathering, relaxing, and hosting, with multiple private en-suite bedrooms, expansive living and entertaining spaces, stone wood-burning fireplaces, a game room with bar, library, wine cellar, and inviting spaces throughout. The spacious BlackBerry primary suite feels like its own private retreat with a stone fireplace, kitchenette, luxurious bath, walk-in closet, and private porch overlooking the mountain setting. A separate two-level guest house dramatically expands the possibilities. With kitchens, living spaces, fireplaces, private accommodations, and its own HVAC zoning, it is ideal for extended family, guests, vacation rental use, or additional Bed & Breakfast accommodations. Step outside and the property becomes an experience of its own. Soak in the hot tub beneath the mountain sky, gather around the outdoor living areas, explore private walking trails, or escape to the property’s charming tipi tucked into the natural surroundings. The expansive mountain views are truly spectacular, creating a backdrop that changes with every season. For equestrian buyers, the property offers a high-quality Morton horse barn, ample space for horses, and the opportunity to create an exceptional private mountain equestrian retreat. Additional storage and utility buildings provide even more flexibility. Whether you envision continuing Wildberry Lodge as a Western North Carolina Bed & Breakfast, creating a luxury vacation retreat, establishing an equestrian estate, hosting family and friends, or simply enjoying an extraordinary private mountain sanctuary, the possibilities here are remarkable. Wildberry Lodge isn’t simply a property—it’s a destination. A place to wake up to mountain views, gather around a roaring stone fireplace, ride horses through the mountain air, soak beneath the stars, welcome guests from around the world, and experience the lifestyle that makes the North Carolina mountains so special. Also listed as Residential MLS# 4415427.

135 Potato Branch Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Great Smokies. pamela@grgnc.com

$3,500,000

8 Beds ⋅ 11 Baths ⋅ 4415427 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to Wildberry Lodge, an extraordinary mountain estate and established Bed & Breakfast opportunity in Leicester, NC, where breathtaking long-range mountain views, privacy, and unforgettable experiences come together in the heart of Western North Carolina. Surrounded by natural beauty yet convenient to Asheville, this one-of-a-kind property offers the rare combination of a luxury mountain retreat, equestrian potential, guest accommodations, and income-producing possibilities. The impressive main lodge is designed for gathering, relaxing, and hosting, with multiple private en-suite bedrooms, expansive living and entertaining spaces, stone wood-burning fireplaces, a game room with bar, library, wine cellar, and inviting spaces throughout. The spacious BlackBerry primary suite feels like its own private retreat with a stone fireplace, kitchenette, luxurious bath, walk-in closet, and private porch overlooking the mountain setting. A separate two-level guest house dramatically expands the possibilities. With kitchens, living spaces, fireplaces, private accommodations, and its own HVAC zoning, it is ideal for extended family, guests, vacation rental use, or additional Bed & Breakfast accommodations. Step outside and the property becomes an experience of its own. Soak in the hot tub beneath the mountain sky, gather around the outdoor living areas, explore private walking trails, or escape to the property’s charming tipi tucked into the natural surroundings. The expansive mountain views are truly spectacular, creating a backdrop that changes with every season. For equestrian buyers, the property offers a high-quality Morton horse barn, ample space for horses, and the opportunity to create an exceptional private mountain equestrian retreat. Additional storage and utility buildings provide even more flexibility. Whether you envision continuing Wildberry Lodge as a Western North Carolina Bed & Breakfast, creating a luxury vacation retreat, establishing an equestrian estate, hosting family and friends, or simply enjoying an extraordinary private mountain sanctuary, the possibilities here are remarkable. Wildberry Lodge isn’t simply a property—it’s a destination. A place to wake up to mountain views, gather around a roaring stone fireplace, ride horses through the mountain air, soak beneath the stars, welcome guests from around the world, and experience the lifestyle that makes the North Carolina mountains so special. Also listed as Commercial MLS #4417571.

135 Potato Branch Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Great Smokies. pamela@grgnc.com

$1,040,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4414286 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Incredible opportunity to own a successful short-term rental just 20 minutes from Asheville. This stunning 5BR/4BA with one bonus room mountain lodge retreat sits on 3.14 private wooded acres and sleeps up to 15. Blending rustic charm with modern comforts, it features a fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances, stone fireplaces, and a spacious game room with pool table, skee-ball, board games, and smart TV. Multiple porches offer breathtaking mountain views, including one with an outdoor movie theater. Relax in the hot tub nestled among the trees or gather around the stone fire pit under the stars. The property comes with king, queen, bunk, trundle, and sleeper sofa options. Fast Wi-Fi, in-unit laundry, and parking for 4–5 vehicles. Minutes from hiking, attractions, and Asheville. Launched in mid-Nov of 2024, this short-term rental is a turn-key opportunity for investors or second-home buyers. One or more photo(s) was virtually staged or rendered to show use concept.

185 Blossom Ridge, Leicester

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. tyler@savvy.realty

$299,000

4409972 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Come see this rare find—an unrestricted 5.84-acre plot, zoned as Open Use in super-quiet location with remarkably easy access—and only 20 minutes to downtown Asheville! Experience breathtaking views from the top of the property and then explore the wooded copse with a small stream near the treeline. Imagine building your dream home amid these panoramic views. Perfect land for grazing pasture (neighbor currently has cows on it), a mini-farm, or a small development (there is potential for more than one home site). buyer to determine if more than one home site

99999 Little Bo Lane, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. vanessa@mymosaicrealty.com

$700,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4408230 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Immaculate two-story hand-hewn log home with long-range views and 39+ acres, 20 minutes to downtown Asheville! This quintessential Appalachian log home was constructed by master carpenters using local timber. Vaulted ceilings give way to massive timber beams harvested from the property. 8-inch-thick walls, nearly 40 acres of wooded privacy, and epic long-range views to top it off! The first level includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen. On the second floor, you are met by an open loft area at the top of the stairs, followed by a 3rd bedroom with en-suite bath. Enjoy the view from the scenic front porch, and watch hummingbirds work their way through the yard! The property consists of 4 parcels totaling nearly 40 acres. Acreage creates a wonderful private buffer, but there is plenty of room to expand! Multiple homesites throughout the property with potential for epic long-range views. Enjoy all the shopping, dining, and entertainment downtown Asheville has to offer- only 11 miles to Asheville city center.

226 High Top Mountain Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Patton Allen Real Estate LLC. rosspritchard@pattonallenre.com

$825,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4412867 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Thirty-five minutes northwest of Asheville, this property sits in Little Sandy Mush, close enough for an easy trip into town, far enough for real privacy. Mountain views from every side of the house. No neighbors in sight. Clear night skies and fireflies in the pasture at dusk. The 2,300 square foot farmhouse is thoughtful in functional detail. Four zones of radiant floor heat run beneath polished concrete on the main level and tile in the bathrooms, backed by mini splits for extra heating and cooling and a cast-iron wood stove and wood-burning fireplace for colder nights. The kitchen was designed around custom cabinetry, built for cooking with the herbs and vegetables grown on the property. A stone patio and wraparound deck tie the outside to the front porch, made for slow mornings and long evenings. Mature fruit trees are already established and bearing, and creeks run off the mountain. Level, expansive pastures for livestock. Wildlife is everywhere, deer and wild turkey moving through, birdsong from the treeline, box turtles, and salamanders along the creek banks, life at every turn. A trail loops along the field and up into the woods, light breaking through the canopy as the path climbs the mountainside. Up on the hill, a little studio with a loft, windows facing out over the land and just enough room for yoga, meditation, or an hour of quiet. Additional potential building sites are ready for a barn, a greenhouse, guest quarters, whatever comes next. A separate 600 square foot log cabin already stands ready as a workshop or studio. Bring your vision for creating a homestead, farm, retreat or just simplified life on this bountiful and beautiful acreage. Listed with just 20.75 acres at MLS 4408264.

789 & 00000 Morrow Branch Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. mauriehill@kw.com

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