1194 Bear Creek Road in Leicester, NC 28748
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$1,600,000
Community: Leicester in Buncombe County (Snapshot)
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52 acres of prime Alexander area real estate. Open Use zoning. No deed restrictions. Retreat center? Vineyard? Sportsman’s paradise? Self-sufficient family compound? 40+ acres of mature, thriving forest surround the main compound with roughly eight acres cleared. There is wonderful well water, plus spring-fed and rain-driven creeks, as well as nearly 2,000 feet along Newfound Creek. Cleared trails and old logging roads allow access to almost the entire gently sloping parcel. At the heart of the former home of Doc Humphrey’s Blue Ridge Beagles sits a well-loved, sprawling light- and view-filled ‘70s rancher that offers 4 BRs (incl. primary suite on main), 2.5 baths, open living spaces, enormous deck, attached garage, tons of basement space, and a wood-burning fireplace on each level. Great southern exposure around the house for solar and gardening, and biodiversity abounds with herons, hawks, and deer passing through. Private country estate only 10 minutes to grocery and 20 to downtown.
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Directions: From Downtown Take Patton Ave to R on Leicester Hwy. Follow out to Leicester Ingles, turn Right on Mount Carmel Rd. Stay Straight until light at Gulf Station, turn left on Old Leicester Hwy. At Juno Tire turn Right on Bear Creek Rd. Follow to 1194 Bear Creek on Left. From I 26 take Exit 24 for Elk Mountain Rd. Head West on Elk Mtn toward Riverside Dr. Turn Left on Riverside. Turn Right on Old Leicester Hwy bridge. Follow straight thru stoplight at the Gulf Station.
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- High School: Clyde A Erwin
- Middle School: Clyde A Erwin
- Elementary School: West Buncombe/Eblen
Lifestyles
The unincorporated community of Leicester generally flies under the radar compared to bustling West Asheville or charming Weaverville. Even so, they’ve seen a 16% growth in population since 2000, making it a great place to discover and live for those in the know.
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Originally called Turkey Creek, the Leicester community was founded in 1829 with the establishment of a local post office. Frontiersman Leicester Chapman, an early Postmaster of that office, renamed the area for his own namesake, the Earl of Leicester. Today, the bucolic community is filled with local farms, artisans, and nature lovers who enjoy the quiet mountain views.
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LEICESTER REAL ESTATE IS ALL ABOUT LOCATION:
Leicester offers many amenities nearby or within minutes, including public, private, and charter schools; an extensive county library system; access to state-of-the-art medical facilities, including Mission Hospital, the largest in the region; and innumerable shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Leicester is also conveniently located near the Pisgah National Forest, as well as near the Blue Ridge Parkway, a sightseer's and cyclist's haven.
LEICESTER PROXIMITIES:
West Asheville: 17 minutes
Downtown Asheville: 22 minutes
Marshall: 22 minutes
Weaverville: 22 minutes
Canton: 23 minutes
Candler: 25 minutes
Asheville Regional Airport: 33 minutes
ABOUT BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC:
Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina, but surrounding towns and neighborhoods in Buncombe County like Leicester offer small-town flair and varied amenities. The four-season temperate climate with average snowfall of only 13 inches makes year-round living easy. Average elevation is 2,165 feet above sea level with surrounding mountain elevations of up to 6,685 feet at Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Because of this broad range of elevations and corresponding climates and plant growth, the area is one of the most biodiverse in the United States and the world.
LEICESTER TAX RATES (2017):
Tax rates are per $100 of assessed valuation.
Leicester: $ 0.6790
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