Welcome to paradise in Palm Harbor's premier 55+ golf community of Highland Lakes! This hidden gem features a gorgeous pool & deck surrounded by lush landscaping for privacy & a tropical vibe. The huge pool cage encloses a partially covered oversize deck. It's in great condition with pool pump, liner, steps, & cage screens all replaced in recent years. This stunning property boasts a neutral color palette and fixtures throughout creating a sense of elegance and serenity. The split plan allows for maximum privacy and convenience, while the living/dining room combo open to the kitchen creates an easy flow for entertaining and everyday living. The updated kitchen has beautiful quartz countertops, newer stainless appliances, refreshed cabinets, and a raised tray ceiling. Located in the center of the home with a window pass-through out to the pool patio for easy entertaining. You truly can move in, relax, & enjoy your better than new home! Highland Lakes is Palm Harbor's premier 55+ golf community with outstanding resort-style amenities. You will like the friendly country club atmosphere. The HOA fee of just $164 a month includes free golf on 3 private executive courses, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard courts, a large clubhouse with a busy schedule of performing arts and social events, exercise classes, a lodge on Lake Tarpon with a private boat ramp, fishing pier, community pontoon boats, and free RV or boat storage in a secure lot. Highland Lakes is a golf cart community, eliminating the need for two cars for many couples. Highland Lakes is blissfully close to Gulf beaches, a wealth of stores and restaurants, excellent medical services, exciting pro sports, rich cultural resources, 2 international airports, and a cruise port. With an unusually high elevation, it is above the flood plain in a non-evacuation zone. The best of your life is ready and waiting for you right here!