Villas in Highland Lakes are hard to come by with lawn service & exterior benefits included in the Villa HOA fee. Don’t miss your chance to see this double master, open floor plan, 1,120 sq. ft., updated villa! The gorgeous Florida landscape with river rock beds leads to a fenced courtyard—perfect for furry friends to enjoy the outside without being on a leash! Beyond the courtyard is a covered sitting porch to enjoy the front garden views and strolling neighbors. When you enter the home, there is a tiled entryway adjacent to the kitchen. The kitchen opens to the dining & living areas, with breakfast bar. Enjoy laminate wood floors, closet pantry, upgraded cabinets, tons of counter space, and breakfast nook. The convenient combination dining & living space has sliding doors leading to the Florida room to enjoy sunshine year-round. Just outside the Florida room is an open-air patio for grilling & watching wandering wildlife. The spacious primary bedroom also has sliders leading to the Florida room. The primary bathroom is tastefully updated & includes dual vanities and dual sinks, ceramic tile floor, updated counters, walk-in closet, comfort height counters, and large shower. A pocket door separates the dual sinks for convenient privacy. The guest suite overlooks the front courtyard, and also has an ensuite bathroom, with a separate entry door from hallway. The guest bathroom perfectly matches the master bathroom and includes a combination shower and tub. There are two closets in the guest room with additional closet for storage in hallway. The homes furniture is for sale, including a freestanding fireplace for those few 50-degree Florida cold snap winters, making this a perfect second home opportunity! Other features include: NEW ROOF 2022, AC 2014, SOLAR TUBE IN LIVING AREA & KITCHEN AREA, NEWER COUNTERS IN KITCHEN & BATHROOMS, SIEMENS ELECTRICAL PANEL & MORE! This meticulously maintained home is located in Highland Lakes, which is a favorite resort style 55+ community, with acres of shady mature landscaping and conservation views to enjoy walks and bike rides. Stay active with a heated indoor & additional outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, bocce ball, meeting/card room, fitness room, shuffleboard courts, INDOOR pickleball courts, community events, billiards, ping pong, library, craft room, nature trails, catch and release fishing, softball team/field, covered outdoor pavilion with grills and metal and wood working shops available. This community has a fenced RV/boat storage lot with over 250 spaces at no additional fee and SO MUCH MORE!