This spacious home has been remodeled and upgraded in the last 5 years making it an exceptional choice in Highland Lakes. Tasteful design and quality materials combine to create casual elegance for comfortable living. The refined renovation  provides great flow complemented by generous rooms and abundant natural light. You will love the beautifully remodeled kitchen with a sunny breakfast nook open to the cozy family room, and the serving counter open to dining and living areas. The primary suite is a serene retreat with a well-outfitted walk in closet, and newly renovated en suite with a step in tile shower, designer fixtures, and great lighting. The hall bath is also recently upgraded with artful hand made Italian tile in the shower and newer fixtures. You'll love the large lanai with vaulted ceiling, fan, & skylight. It's made even better by mature privacy landscaping offering lush views and quiet comfort. A grill patio is just outside the lanai door and be prepared to enjoy daily visits from the bunny rabbits that shelter among the plantings.  What else will you like? Recent structural, mechanical system & appliance updates include the new roof in 2023, water heater in 2022, professional exterior painting, Trane HVAC system in 2013, a 6900 watt dual fuel generator in 2022, and major appliances all new in recent years. Garage door is hurricane rated and the extra fridge in the garage stays with the house. A successful 4-Point Insurance Inspection was just completed and is available for review. Highland Lakes is Palm Harbor's premier 55+ golf & lakefront community and Stirling Rd is a most desirable location in the neighborhood. Close to the clubhouse & amenities and no through traffic. Resort style amenities include free green fees on three private executive courses! Enjoy an active lifestyle with water aerobics, yoga, pickleball, tennis, and many other fit and fun activities. The main clubhouse is the busy venue for entertainment and social events and you will like the friendly country club atmosphere. The Arts and Crafts building has a wood shop, studios, and classes. The Lake Tarpon Lodge is a rustic retreat with a second heated pool, party & picnic facilities, fishing pier, open dock, community pontoon boats, and a secure lot for free RV or boat storage. Highland Lakes is high and dry above the flood plain and this house is even in a non-evacuation zone. Live blissfully close to the best Gulf beaches, Pinellas Trail, a wealth of restaurant & shopping options, rich cultural resources, excellent medical services, exciting pro sports, 2 international airports, and an award-winning cruise port. Don't wait - You will love your home & your lifestyle in Highland Lakes!