Welcome home to peaceful country living just outside of Asheville! Nestled on 0.76 level acres in scenic Leicester, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of modern updates, spacious living, and a gorgeous outdoor setting. The property backs to a small creek and features a large, flat backyard with mature trees, established garden areas ready to be revived, and plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying nature. Inside, you'll find an inviting split-bedroom floor plan with an expansive living room featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace, built-in wet bar, and sliding doors leading to a spacious deck overlooking the backyard. The updated kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining with butcher block countertops, updated cabinetry, tile backsplash behind the stove, a breakfast bar, pantry, and a charming built-in banquette dining nook. A formal dining room offers additional space for family gatherings and holidays. The primary suite is a true retreat with two closets, built-in linen storage, dual updated vanities, a relaxing garden tub, and a separate walk-in shower. The thoughtfully designed laundry and mudroom includes a utility sink and additional butler pantry cabinetry for exceptional storage. Washer and dryer convey. Recent major updates provide peace of mind, including updated windows, roof, heat pump, flooring, kitchen, primary bathroom, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and appliances. Outside you'll also find a 130-square-foot workshop/storage building with electricity, a fenced front yard, termite bait system, and a septic system that was pumped with the pump replacement in July 2026. If you've been searching for a move-in-ready home with modern updates, abundant storage, a fantastic floor plan with upgraded features, and a beautiful usable yard in Western North Carolina, this one is a must-see! HOA fee includes community water and road maintenance.
| MLS # | 4407288 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $56 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1987 |
| Days On Site | 47 |
| Listing Provided By | Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown | Darcy Varney |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
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| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,748 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | OU |
| Acreage | 0.76 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Cooling | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating | Heat Pump |
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Garden Tub, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar |
| Window Features | Insulated Window(s) |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Exterior Features | Storage |
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| Roof | Architectural Shingle |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | Cedar Shake, Wood |
| Foundation Details | Crawl Space |
| Lot Features | Creek Front, Green Area, Level, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
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| Parking Features | Driveway |
| Utilities | Cable Available |
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| Community Features | None |
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| List Aor | Land of The Sky Association of Realtors |
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| Property | 150800 |
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| State | NC |
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| County | Buncombe |
| City | Leicester |
| Zip Code | 28748 |
| Area | Buncombe |
| Community Name | Country Place |
| School District | Clyde A Erwin |
| Elementary School | Leicester/Eblen |
| High School | Clyde A Erwin |
| Listing VS Median (in Country Place) | |
Price: $319,900 low | high Med: $318,500 sqft: 1,748 low | high Med: 1,835 $ / sqft: $183 low | high Med: $174 On site: 47 low | high Med: 9 | |
| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Buncombe |
| City | Leicester |
| Zip Code | 28748 |
| Area | Buncombe |
| Community Name | Country Place |
| School District | Clyde A Erwin |
| Elementary School | Leicester/Eblen |
| High School | Clyde A Erwin |
| Listing VS Median (in Country Place) | |
Price: $319,900 low | high Med: $318,500 sqft: 1,748 low | high Med: 1,835 $ / sqft: $183 low | high Med: $174 On site: 47 low | high Med: 9 | |