5 Clarks Cove RD, Leicester, NC 28748
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5 Clarks Cove RD, Leicester, NC 28748
5 Clarks Cove RD, Leicester, NC 28748
5 Clarks Cove RD, Leicester, NC 28748
5 Clarks Cove RD, Leicester, NC 28748
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5 Clarks Cove RD Leicester, NC 28748

4 Beds

1 Bath

2,347 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,347 sqft

Price per Sqft $276

MLS Listing ID 4411750

Style Farmhouse,Traditional

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,347

Year Built 1910

Lot Size 4.000 Acres

Acres 4.0

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Step back into a simpler time without sacrificing the opportunity to create something truly special. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Sandy Mush Valley, this remarkably preserved 1910 farmhouse offers the rare chance to own an authentic piece of Western North Carolina history on 4 beautiful acres (subject to subdivision). Built by hand over a century ago, the home has been lovingly maintained and retains an incredible level of original craftsmanship. Rich hardwood floors, stunning beadboard walls and ceilings, original woodwork, and timeless architectural details showcase the quality of an era that's nearly impossible to replicate. The home offers over 2,300 square feet with four bedrooms, spacious gathering areas, a wood-burning fireplace, and a welcoming wraparound porch overlooking the rolling pastures of the valley and distant mountain views beyond. The sale includes the existing 0.7-acre homesite plus an additional 3.3-acre parcel, creating approximately 4 acres of gently rolling pasture. Whether you envision horses, cattle, gardening, a hobby farm, an additional homesite, or simply room to roam, the possibilities are exceptional. Located within the fertile Sandy Mush Valley, known for its scenic farmland, conservation efforts, and quiet rural character, the property may also offer future farmland conservation opportunities. Adding to the property's charm are several historic outbuildings, including an approximately 600-square-foot former root cellar/storage building with electricity and loft space ready for your vision, along with the original spring house, smokehouse, and barn, along with its proximity to the neighboring Sandy Mush Community Center. The structures provide endless possibilities for workshops, studios, storage, or the next chapter of a true homestead. Just 20-25 minutes from downtown Asheville, this is a rare opportunity to own a legacy property where history, craftsmanship, and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains come together in one unforgettable setting.

Location

State NC

County Buncombe

Zoning Open Use

Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Main Level Kitchen

Main Level Laundry

Upper Level Primary Bedroom

Main Level Dining Room

Upper Level Bedroom(s)

Main Level Living Room

Upper Level Bedroom(s)

Upper Level Bedroom(s)

Main Level Bedroom(s)

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace true

Appliance Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven

Laundry Laundry Room, Main Level

Exterior

Fence Partial

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available

View Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round

Roof Type Architectural Shingle

Street Surface Other,Gravel,Paved

Porch Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Wrap Around

Garage false

Building

Lot Description Cleared, Corner Lot, Level, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Views

Dwelling Type Site Built

Foundation Crawl Space

Sewer Septic Installed

Water Well

Architectural Style Farmhouse, Traditional

Level or Stories Two

Structure Type Wood

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Unspecified

Middle Schools Clyde A Erwin

High Schools Clyde A Erwin

Others

Senior Community false

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Special Listing Condition None

© 2026 Listings courtesy of Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. All Rights Reserved.
Listed by Joseph Breiter • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown • joseph.breiter@allentate.com

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