
Land with Home for Sale in Leicester, North Carolina
135 Potato Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
Welcome to Wildberry Lodge, an extraordinary mountain estate and established Bed & Breakfast opportunity in Leicester, NC, where breathtaking long-range mountain views, privacy, and unforgettable experiences come together in the heart of Western North Carolina. Surrounded by natural beauty yet convenient to Asheville, this one-of-a-kind property offers the rare combination of a luxury mountain retreat, equestrian potential, guest accommodations, and income-producing possibilities. The impressive main lodge is designed for gathering, relaxing, and hosting, with multiple private en-suite bedrooms, expansive living and entertaining spaces, stone wood-burning fireplaces, a game room with bar and pool table, sauna, library, wine cellar, and inviting spaces throughout. The spacious BlackBerry primary suite feels like its own private retreat with a stone fireplace, kitchenette, luxurious bath, walk-in closet, and private porch overlooking the mountain setting. A separate two-level guest house dramatically expands the possibilities. With kitchens, living spaces, fireplaces, private accommodations, and its own HVAC zoning, it is ideal for extended family, guests, vacation rental use, or additional Bed & Breakfast accommodations. Step outside and the property becomes an experience of its own. Soak in the hot tub beneath the mountain sky, gather around the outdoor living areas, explore private walking trails, or escape to the property's charming tipi tucked into the natural surroundings. The expansive mountain views are truly spectacular, creating a backdrop that changes with every season. For equestrian buyers, the property offers a high-quality Morton horse barn, ample space for horses, and the opportunity to create an exceptional private mountain equestrian retreat. Additional storage and utility buildings provide even more flexibility. Whether you envision continuing Wildberry Lodge as a Western North Carolina Bed & Breakfast, creating a luxury vacation retreat, establishing an equestrian estate, hosting family and friends, or simply enjoying an extraordinary private mountain sanctuary, the possibilities here are remarkable. Wildberry Lodge isn't simply a property-it's a destination. A place to wake up to mountain views, gather around a roaring stone fireplace, ride horses through the mountain air, soak beneath the stars, welcome guests from around the world, and experience the lifestyle that makes the North Carolina mountains so special.
Location
- Street address
- 135 Potato Branch Rd
- County
- Buncombe County
- Zip code
- 28748
- Elevation
- 2,680 feet
Directions
From I-40E, take exit 33 for Newfound Rd. Turn left onto Newfound Rd Turn left onto Morgan Branch Rd. Turn right onto Potato Branch Rd. Property is on the right. From Asheville, take Patton Ave. and turn right onto NC-63 W. Take a left on S. Turkey Creek Rd. Turn left on Potato Branch Rd. Property is on the right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 41.33 acres
- Zoning
- OU
- MLS #
- CMLS 4415427
- Posted
Parcels
- 8780-61-1738-00000
Legal description
DEED DATE: 02/12/1999 DEED: 2076-0057 SUBDIV: CHARLES W & VIOLET K FREEMAN BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0072-0132
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Keller Williams Realty
Lot
- Features
- Cleared, Private, Sloped, Views, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Pool
- Deck, Patio, Porch
- Hot Tub
- Yes
- Features
- Above Ground Hot Tub/Spa, Fence
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Basement
- Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Log, Stone, Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Windows
- Insulated Windows, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
Interior
- Room Count
- 39
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 11, Bedroom x 8, Game Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Concrete, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
- Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-In Features, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar, Whirlpool
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Leicester/Eblen | Elementary |
| Clyde A Erwin | Middle |
| Clyde A Erwin | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | New listing | $3,500,000 | — | CMLS |















































