Beautifully updated and RARE 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with an attached 2-car garage, featuring an open and split floor plan and stunning, picturesque views of a peaceful PRESERVE where wildlife is frequently seen! Light and bright upon entry, the home showcases oversized hurricane-impact windows and a spacious living and dining room combination perfect for entertaining. Recent updates include stylish laminate plank flooring, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, recessed lighting, and freshly painted interior and exterior. The beautifully renovated kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, sleek stainless-steel appliances, spacious pantry closet, updated countertops, recessed lighting, and under-cabinet lighting. The primary suite is a true retreat with both a walk-in closet and an additional built-in closet, along with an updated en-suite bath boasting a granite-topped vanity, modern lighting, and a walk-in shower. The updated hall bath showcases travertine flooring, a granite vanity, and a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with custom tilework, conveniently located between an additional bedroom and the main living area. The THIRD BEDROOM is privately positioned at the rear of the home, offering tranquil preserve views and a generously sized built-in closet for storage. Enjoy the serene natural surroundings year-round from the heated and cooled family room or the bonus lanai, which is not included in the home's heated square footage. Additional features include a cost-saving deep irrigation well, new patio and side doors (2024), a new garage door (2021) and garage door opener (2025), a 3-ton HVAC system (2017), and an updated electrical panel (2017)! This home sits safely high & dry in a NON-flood zone and NON-evacuation zone, plus offers a recently passed 4-point inspection available for your review and transferrable to buyer. Residents of Highland Lakes enjoy an exceptional country club lifestyle with a remarkably low HOA fee of just $164 per month, including UNLIMITED FREE GOLF on three private executive courses, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard courts, and a vibrant clubhouse offering entertainment, fitness classes, and social events. The lakeside lodge on Lake Tarpon features a private boat ramp, fishing pier, and community pontoon boats. Additional amenities include free RV and boat storage and a golf cart-friendly community design. Ideally located near world-class Gulf beaches, upscale dining and shopping, top-rated healthcare, major sports venues, two international airports, and a cruise port, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and active Florida living. Don't miss this rare opportunity--schedule your private showing today!