
$999,999 $164/sqft
1779 8th Street Drive
Hickory, NC 28601
5 bd · 4 ba · 6,089 sqft · 1.9 ac · 2004 · 5 mo ago
Wentworth in Hickory reads like a tucked-away estate enclave, where the streets feel established and the homes sit on generous wooded lots rather than tight suburban parcels.
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Wentworth in Hickory reads like a tucked-away estate enclave, where the streets feel established and the homes sit on generous wooded lots rather than tight suburban parcels. The setting is defined by privacy, mature trees, and a sense of arrival — especially at homes that unfold across multiple levels with broad decks and long views into the landscape.
"Wentworth pairs in-town convenience with the kind of estate-scale setting that feels quietly removed from the everyday pace."
The neighborhood is built around large single-family residences, and the homes here lean upscale in both scale and finish. Listings show 2004 construction, with expansive floor plans of roughly 6,000 square feet, five bedrooms, and four full baths. Inside, the architecture favors dramatic gathering spaces: soaring great rooms, statement fireplaces, formal dining rooms, chef’s kitchens with waterfall islands, and primary suites that read more like private retreats. Basements and garages are standard here, and the lot size — nearly two acres on average — gives the community a distinctly spacious feel. Many homes also take advantage of the wooded setting with walkout lower levels, upper decks, and broad rear entertaining spaces.
Wentworth does not center on shared recreational amenities; instead, the appeal comes from the homes themselves and the surrounding natural setting. Daily life here is shaped by tree cover, stream views, and the kind of indoor-outdoor flow that makes decks and lower terraces feel like true extensions of the living space. The neighborhood’s rhythm is calm and residential, with the convenience of a luxury in-town address.
"The appeal here is less about clubhouse living and more about spacious homes, wooded privacy, and easy access to the best of Hickory."
Wentworth sits in the heart of Hickory, with downtown shops, restaurants, and Lake Hickory just minutes away. That puts the community in a strong central position for errands, dining, and recreation without sacrificing its secluded feel. School assignments are Viewmont Elementary, Northview Middle, and Hickory High, giving the neighborhood a clear place within the local school network. For buyers who want an established Hickory address with estate-style space, Wentworth offers a rare blend of privacy, size, and proximity to the city’s core destinations.
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