Welcome to your private country retreat! Nestled on 3 beautifully maintained acres, this charming country-style home offers the ease of main-floor living with the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and plentiful storage throughout. At the heart of the home, a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning and vented fireplace creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, providing ample heat for much of the home.
Outside, enjoy a well-manicured yard with a variety of flora, fenced backyard, and a cozy fire pit—ideal for relaxing under the stars. A durable TimberTech deck is ready for your future hot tub oasis, while the recently fully-paved driveway and 50-amp outlet for an electric vehicle add modern convenience. LeafGuard gutters help minimize maintenance, and re-grading is currently underway beyond the backyard fencing to enhance drainage and provide added peace of mind during inclement weather.
As an added bonus, the property includes a steel-framed 2-stall horse barn with lights and water. It has also been recently expanded to be usable for chickens as well, making it an ideal setup for anyone seeking a true country lifestyle.
Inside, all appliances and drapery convey, along with the added security of an emergency generator. A brand new furnace was installed in March of 2026, the roof was replaced in 2019, and the home has been lovingly maintained throughout.
Conveniently located near Asheville and Waynesville, and just 30–40 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains, this property offers the perfect balance of accessibility, privacy, and outdoor adventure.
- Heating System:
- Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
- Fence:
- Back Yard
- Fireplace:
- Wood Burning
- Patio:
- Front Porch, Deck
- Parking:
- Parking Space(s), Detached Carport, Other - See Remarks
- Carport Spaces:
- 1
- Exterior Features:
- Other - See Remarks, Rainwater Catchment
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Laminate
- Interior Features:
- Walk-In Closet(s), Attic Walk In, Storage
- Laundry Features:
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Kitchen, Main Level
- Sewer:
- Septic Installed
- Utilities:
- Wired Internet Available
- Waterfront Features:
- None
- Window Features:
- Insulated Window(s)
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Exhaust Hood, Washer/Dryer, Electric Range
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Buncombe
- City:
- Leicester
- Street:
- none
- Zipcode:
- 28748
- Street:
- Martin Branch
- Street Number:
- 444
- Street Suffix:
- Road
- Longitude:
- W83° 18' 20''
- Latitude:
- N35° 41' 3''
- Directions:
- From I40E, take exit 33 for Newfound Rd., turn left onto Newfound Rd. In 9 miles, turn slight left onto Old Newfound Rd. In 2.8 miles, turn left onto NC63W (Leicester Hwy.) for only .2 miles, then turn right onto Martin Branch Rd. In .3 miles, turn slight left to stay on Martin Branch Rd. Then, in 1.8 miles home will be on the left.
- Zoning:
- OU
- Elementary School:
- Leicester/Eblen
- High School:
- Clyde A Erwin
- Middle School:
- Clyde A Erwin
- Office Name:
- Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
- Agent Name:
- Lisa Johnson
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Community Features:
- None
- Construction Materials:
- Other - See Remarks
- Foundation Details:
- Slab
- Levels:
- Two
- Lot Features:
- Green Area, Private, Cleared, Rolling Slope
- Previous Price:
- 557000
- Water Source:
- Well
- List Agent Mls Id:
- R45326
- List Office Mls Id:
- NCM10056
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-11-07T05:58:07Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2026-04-13T20:53:52Z
Residential For Sale
444 Martin Branch Road, Leicester, North Carolina 28748
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4369223
- Price :
- $549,000
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 2
- Square Footage :
- 2,313 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1976
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 2
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Metal
- 1. 2026-11-21 (Start time: 19:00 - End time: 21:00)
