48 Renaissance Pl, Leicester, NC 28748

UNDER CONTRACT. Cozy 5 room home in pastoral Leicester, move-in ready and worry free! Conveniently located just 20 minutes from both Asheville and Weaverville, this property is a rare find.Wooded lot at the end of a quiet drive, close to other homes and farms. Welcome to the "ruburbs" (rural suburbs)! Well maintained, raised ranch style, stick built with wood siding on concrete block, 1080 sq ft of living space plus a full basement with attached garage. Energy efficient and economical, with forced air heating and cooling. The addition of an Appalachian wood stove keeps electric bills to $100/month at their highest. The house is well insulated and tight. Features wood floors (vinyl in the baths and kitchen), lots of windows and a front deck with a metal-covered porch area overlooking the woods...a lovely place to hang out when it rains! Main roof is well positioned for a future solar installation, newer 30-year shingles. Heated basement has been used as an artist's studio, office and laundry. Single car adjacent garage has built-in work benches. Yard is landscaped with permaculture in mind, including vegetable garden areas with cherry, plum, apricot and fig trees, plus grape vines and a variety of berries. Woods are mixed hardwoods, featuring half a dozen dogwoods, one really large one in view of the deck. Well, water treatment system and septic have all recently undergone maintenance. Appliances included. Currently rented to a good tenant who would be happy to stay if you're looking for an investment. Wooded area provides a lovely cushion but could be developed. Country comfort just minutes from town...low taxes and the least expensive gas in Buncombe County! Drive by's welcomed. Roadwork on the access is awaiting contractor availability. Appraised at $171,000. Willing to work with buyer realtors. Additional information and photographs available on FB at LeicesterHomeForSale.