The villa offers a perfect blend of modern upgrades and serene surroundings epitomizing the active resort style living at its finest within the highland lakes 55+ community. An active community that loves to play golf (for "free") on 3 executive courses, pickle ball courts, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts with a community clubhouse providing a welcoming atmosphere, complete with a lending library, a billiards room, and a spacious auditorium for dances and shows. There is a geothermal olympic sized pool just a two minute walk away offering a variety of activities such as water aerobics. The rv/boat lot with secure parking and easy access boat ramp is perfect for those desiring to utilize the pontoon boats to cruise lake tarpon. Other activities include little theatre for actors and a chorus for singers. This meticulously maintained residence is an exceptional 2 bedroom/2 bath villa. The villa has hurricane impact windows with 3 inch key west plantation shutters in the living room and bedrooms! Plus, beautiful flooring in living room and large 18" tiles to complement the flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. Soft close cabinets and doors throughout the property. The popcorn ceilings have been removed and refinished with crown molding. Both bathrooms are updated with soft close cabinets, granite countertops accompanied by glacier bay fixtures in the sinks and showers. There is a spacious master bedroom with walk in closet and a second closet with plenty of room for storage. The master shower has a frameless entry, fully tiled w/decorative tile accent and a niche shelf. The guest bedroom is in front of home and a large closet. The guest bathroom is adjacent to the guest bedroom and offers a quartz vanity, storage cabinet and beautifully tiled walk in shower. The kitchen presents very well with stainless steel appliances, custom solid wood cabinets, luxurious granite countertops and a stainless steel sink. Plus the office/den or florida room is perfect for sipping morning coffee while soaking up the peaceful surroundings, leading to a large greenbelt area outside. Additional features: hvac replaced in 2020, roof replaced in 2023, skylight and light tunnels replaced in 2023. The interior has been freshly painted in the summer of 2024. The home has been lovingly cared for by the owners, which will allow you to have peace of mind owning a move in ready property. *this property is within minutes of the best gulf beaches, is close proximity to the airport, tampa and clearwaters many events, sports/venues add even more ways to enjoy the fun and enhance your new lifestyle. Seller will pay the hoa fees for the remainder of the year with a full price offer. Please be sure to review the list of upgrades attached within the mls.