2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage End-Unit Villa in 55+ Highland Lakes Community! Welcome to this charming and beautifully updated villa offering exceptional curb appeal, modern updates, and a thoughtful blend of comfort and style. This bright, open home features vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a lockable storm door that brings in natural light while adding security. Updates include the electrical panel, roof and solar tube skylights (2014), water heater, water softener, windows and doors, lanai roof 2019, garage door opener, washer, dryer, and more! The stunning updated kitchen is a showstopper with solid wood cabinetry featuring 42†uppers, elegant glass-front accents (with optional wood inserts), a built-in wine rack, Silestone countertops, stainless steel appliances, undermount sink with high-mount faucet, can lighting, a skytube skylight, and a pass-through window to the dining area—perfect for entertaining! The spacious living and dining area offers rich hardwood cherry floors, crown molding with designer lighting, plant shelves, and custom architectural details that add warmth and character. The primary bedroom is generously sized, featuring hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, and an updated ensuite bath with a solid wood vanity topped with granite, modern lighting, framed mirror, newer toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower with elegant tile and decorative accents. The guest bedroom offers ample space with dual closets, one currently used as a convenient home office area, while the guest bath includes a solid wood vanity with granite counter, designer mirror, modern lighting, and crown molding. Enjoy year-round living in the glass-enclosed Florida room, expanding your space and opening to a rear pavered patio ideal for outdoor cooking, dining, or relaxing in privacy. Additional features include an indoor laundry closet with cabinetry, a renovated garage with pull-down attic access, and abundant storage throughout. Located in the desirable Highland Lakes 55+ community, this home welcomes one pet and offers low-maintenance living with fees covering lawn care, sprinklers, and irrigation water. Basic cable and internet (with two boxes) are available for just $16! Highland Lakes includes the following: Unlimited free golf on our three 9-hole executive golf courses named red, white, and blue. Outdoor clubhouse activities include tennis, pickleball, Bocce, shuffleboard courts, olympic size geothermal heated pool, and spa. The clubhouse has a library, kitchen, gathering room, cards and games, billiards, arts and crafts including woodworking, ceramics, painting, stained glass working, and more. Social activities include almost 100 clubs or groups, activities committee, casual parties, large dinner/dances, shows, and Saturday breakfasts. The rustic lakeside Lodge has a large multi-purpose room with beautiful hardwood floors, stone fireplace, a service kitchen, a panoramic view of Lake Tarpon, geothermal-heated pool and pool deck, a nearby certified butterfly garden, patio, picnic tables and grills as well as a horseshoe pitching pit. RV and boat parking in the RV/Boat Lot is included in the fees. Lake Tarpon is accessible via the boat ramp and there are two pontoon boats available for resident use/activities. This is a great Palm Harbor location served by top schools and is conveniently located near Tampa, St. Petersburg, Tampa International Airport, sporting events, beaches, medical centers, theaters, shopping, dining, and more!