This beautiful home, in the sought after Highland Lakes community, has been very well-maintained by its original owner. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with 2,546 sq. ft. of flexible living space including a family room with a gas fireplace. The spacious primary suite features 2 large walk-in closets and an en-suite bath with dual sinks, a walk-in shower and a jacuzzi tub. On the other side of the home are the spacious 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with expanded double closets and the 2nd bathroom. The kitchen is bright and inviting with dark cabinetry, glass inserts, under-cabinet lighting, with ample counter space, pantry and drawer pull-outs, and a dinette area. The huge kitchen with stainless steel appliances also features a raised dishwasher for your convenience. This property features an oversized 2-car garage with its own full-size bathroom and a large screened rear lanai, opening from the family room French doors with built in blinds, creating an ideal setup for entertaining, letting pets out with ease, or simply enjoying your morning coffee in the Florida breeze. Major updates include a 2025 gas water heater, 2024 roof, a 2024 electrical box and a well-maintained 2006 HVAC system, double-pane energy-efficient windows, blinds, and plantation shutters. Highland Lakes is a premier 55+ community offering an impressive array of amenities. Residents enjoy the heated indoor and outdoor pools and a spacious clubhouse with a fitness center, craft room, library, catering kitchen, game and meeting rooms, billiards, ping pong, and an indoor arena with a stage for live entertainment community events. Outdoor amenities include walking trails, fishing ponds, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoe pits, a softball field with concession stand, a covered picnic pavilion with grills, a Craftsman Club / Wood Working Shop (join for just $12/annually), an RV and boat storage (included in HOA), a golf driving range and catch and release fishing. Schedule your private showing today!