Storybook setting in the heart of Hickory within walking distance of Lake Hickory & the New Hickory City Walk. We have all driven by & admired this property & its curb appeal. Driving up the winding driveway & seeing the covered porch on the front & sides. Then pulling into the back of this 3 acre setting you can park in the detached garage with state of the art studio over top with additional 1080 hsf. Enter to view the elegant hdwd floors, columns, crown molding, arch doorways,built-ins, large windows. DR in the front leads an amazing kitchen w/SS appliances, gas stove, seated island. You will delighted to find the butler's pantry & storage available. The kitchen is adjacent to the huge GR w/stone 2 sided FP. Exit the GR to the covered brick paver patio w/built in grill. Upstairs host the primary suite, with his/her closets & his/her baths + an office space. BR II has the old charm of an extended room/flex space. BR 3 & 4 full of character of yesteryear. Detached garage added in 2020