Just reduced, and is now the best buy in Highland Lakes! This larger plan is a favorite and so is its location on Stirling Road. The home is a 3 bedroom split plan with central kitchen open to both the family room/home office & the Florida room. The kitchen features updated cabinets, quartz counters, and a bay window breakfast nook. The finished Florida room is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A spacious master suite offers private bathroom, walk in closet & French doors opening to the Florida room. There is also a convenient inside laundry room. Recent home upgrades include insulated windows, garage door, as well as kitchen, flooring, & bathroom updates. The whole house solar system was installed in 2021 and significantly reduces electric expense. There is also a cost-saving deep well for irrigation. No insurance worries either - elevation is above flood hazard zone and a successful 4 Point Inspection for homeowner insurance is transferrable. You will like the friendly country club atmosphere in Highland Lakes. This 55+ golf and lakefront community offers an amazing array of member privileges in the best Tampa Bay location. Amenities include free golf on 3 private executive courses and free RV or boat storage. There are tennis, pickleball, bocce & shuffleboard leagues and beginner clinics. Water aerobics, floor exercise, yoga & line dancing classes are popular. There is a club for virtually every interest or hobby. The huge main clubhouse & Lake Tarpon Lodge are the venues for a full calendar of entertainment and social events. The Arts and Crafts Annex has a full wood shop, art studios, and classes. Enjoy an exceptional resort lifestyle within minutes of world-class Gulf beaches, great restaurants & shopping, exciting pro sports, rich cultural resources, two international airports, and excellent medical services. It's all safely above the flood zone in a non-evacuation area. This home is an exceptional opportunity - don't miss it!