Enjoy privacy, space, and a smart layout in this beautifully maintained essex model, that has been recently painted, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath split plan home with a 2 car garage plus a massive enclosed 26' x 9'4" florida room that seamlessly extends your living area (not included in the square footage). Ideally located, this home puts you just steps away from all the action in one of florida's most sought after 55+ communities highland lakes on lake tarpon. The centrally located kitchen with new stainless steel appliances connects to the family room and offers direct access to the florida room with a pass through window over the kitchen sink, which extends your view into the backyard. Both the living room and the family room feature sliding glass doors to the florida room, creating an open, airy feel, with a pleasant breeze and abundant natural light. The primary suite is a private retreat with a walk in closet, en suite bath (with a shower a tub is in the guest bath), and its private patio perfect for quiet moments. The split bedroom design ensures privacy for guests with a second bedroom and full bath thoughtfully placed on the opposite side of the home. Updates include a new roof (2021) with brand new gutters (april 2025) and an ac system (2020). The lot offers room to expand and excellent privacy with no direct backyard neighbors and no large trees to maintain, yet it is set on a beautiful tree lined street with room. In addition to being golf cart friendly community with free golf on three executive courses, the low monthly hoa fee of $164 offers you rv and boat storage, pontoon boats for crusing the lake and a vibrant array of clubs like ceramics, woodworking, and stained glass workshops, pickleball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, 2 heated pools with water aerobics and so much more that there's always something to enjoy just a short stroll from your front door. Whether you're looking for relaxation or recreation, you'll find it all here! Additionally, no flood insurance required plus it is in a non evacuation zone.