This truly special home is on one of the nicest lots in all of Highland Lakes, within easy walking distance of Lake Tarpon Lodge amenities. You will love this open concept 3 bedroom plan! The recently renovated kitchen with with raised ceiling and bay window dining nook opens with a magnificent curved counter to a spacious family room with vaulted ceilings and lush private backyard views. Rich wood custom cabinets feature all the extras for your gourmet tools or minimize your kitchen efforts! The expansive counters are a masterpiece of natural granite carved and installed by artisans. Upgraded stainless appliances are a joy to use. Two secondary bedrooms and the guest bathroom are just off the family room. The master suite is serenely located on the other side. The large suite features his and her walk-in closets and an en suite renovated with custom vanity with dual sinks, and space for two. The oversize shower is so nice you may have to force yourself to leave! Sliding doors from the master open to the huge office/studio filled with natural light from the wall of windows. There is also a party-size lanai for even more enjoyment of the private backyard view. Skillfully designed landscape beds feature Florida friendly plants and perennials for low maintenance beauty. Other advantages of this updated and maintained home include new roof installed a few months ago, hurricane rated windows and garage door, LVP and tile flooring with new baseboards, a whole-house air purification system, house surge protection, solar tubes & attic fans, newer ceiling fans, fixtures & whisper exhausts, cost-saving deep well for the irrigation system, inside laundry room, and more, more, more. Highland Lakes is Palm Harbor's premier 55+ golf community. Outstanding amenities include free green fees on 3 private executive courses. The main clubhouse is venue for entertainment & social events and you will like the friendly country club atmosphere. Fitness, recreation, arts, interests, & hobby programs abound. The Lake Tarpon Lodge offers a second heated pool, picnic and party facilities, fishing pier, community pontoon boats, and a secure lot for free RV or boat storage. Good things happen for those who wait, but don't wait now!