Better Than New in Desirable NW Hickory! This beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 3 full baths home offers the perfect blend of modern construction and thoughtful custom enhancements - all completed after purchasing new construction in 2024. Move-in ready and meticulously maintained, this home truly stands apart from the rest. Inside, you'll find stylish finishes and functional upgrades throughout, including custom plantation shutters on every window, upgraded cabinetry with convenient pull-out shelving, and additional upper cabinetry in the laundry room for exceptional storage and organization. A garage keypad entry and mini-split system in the garage add even more comfort and convenience. Step outside to enjoy an impressive outdoor living space enhanced by a $20,000 landscaping, drainage, and hardscape package. Features include an extended rear patio on both sides for expanded entertaining space, professionally installed French drain system, upper privacy fencing along the retaining wall, and a custom six-foot wooden privacy fence with dual gates. Located in a lovely Northwest Hickory setting near Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park, this home combines peaceful surroundings with convenient access to parks, recreation, shopping, and dining. Why wait for new construction when you can have better than new - with all the upgrades already completed?