444 Martin Branch Road

Leicester, NC 28748

MLS#: 4369223

$605,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 4369223
Listing provided by: Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 5 hours ago
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Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1976

Sq.Footage

2,313

Welcome to your private country retreat! Nestled on 3 beautifully maintained acres, this charming 2-story homestead/hobby farm offers the ease of main floor living with the perfect blend of comfort and functionality, plus plentiful storage throughout. The immaculate 3-stall horse barn and fully enclosed chicken coop make it ideal for animal lovers. Enjoy a perfectly manicured yard, fenced backyard, and cozy fire pit—perfect for relaxing evenings under the stars. A durable TimberTech deck is ready to support your future hot tub oasis. Recently paved driveway and a 50-amp outlet ready for your electric vehicle add modern convenience. Inside, all appliances and drapery convey, along with the peace of mind of an emergency generator and a furnace replaced in 2026. Conveniently located near Asheville and Waynesville, and just 30–40 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this property offers both accessibility and adventure right at your doorstep.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2313.0

  • Basement YN

    NO

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Window Unit(s)

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Propane

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Parking

    Detached Carport

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck, Front Porch

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Cleared, Private, Rolling Slope

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $605,000

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 313

  • Price/SqFt

    $261

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Leicester/Eblen

  • Middle School

    Clyde A Erwin

  • High School

    Clyde A Erwin

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

  • Water Source

    Well

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Buncombe

Elementary School

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Middle School

Clyde A Erwin

High School

Clyde A Erwin

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Welcome to your private country retreat! Nestled on 3 beautifully maintained acres, this charming 2-story homestead/hobby farm offers the ease of main floor living with the perfect blend of comfort and functionality, plus plentiful storage throughout. The immaculate 3-stall horse barn and fully enclosed chicken coop make it ideal for animal lovers. Enjoy a perfectly manicured yard, fenced backyard, and cozy fire pit—perfect for relaxing evenings under the stars. A durable TimberTech deck is ready to support your future hot tub oasis. Recently paved driveway and a 50-amp outlet ready for your electric vehicle add modern convenience. Inside, all appliances and drapery convey, along with the peace of mind of an emergency generator and a furnace replaced in 2026. Conveniently located near Asheville and Waynesville, and just 30–40 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this property offers both accessibility and adventure right at your doorstep.

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