Leicester
At an elevation of 2000 feet, Leicester is a beautiful, verdant swath of rolling hillsides where your eyes are as likely to drink the amazing views as your spirit is to breathe the pristine mountain air. Located just northwest of Asheville, Leicester is a sparsely populated, rural area with a welcoming, community feel. Named after the Earl of Leicester by Frontiersman Leicester Chapman in the mid 1800s, locals will tell you that the name is pronounced “Lester,” but no matter how you say it, Leicester is a beautiful and inspiring place to make home.
Homes in Leicester