One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage home with a 2-car garage in the highly sought-after gated 55+ community of Highland Lakes! Perfect for year-round residents or seasonal snowbirds, this beautifully maintained home offers comfortable living, abundant amenities, and the relaxed Florida lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Step inside to discover vaulted ceilings and beautiful laminate flooring throughout the spacious living and dining areas. The bright and cheerful kitchen features light cabinetry, white appliances, and custom accent walls, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, laminate flooring, a large walk-in closet, and a private ensuite bathroom with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. A desirable split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy for guests, with the second bedroom and full bathroom located on the opposite side of the home. One of the home's standout features is the incredible outdoor living space, including an enclosed sunroom plus an oversized 12' x 33' screened lanai-perfect for entertaining family and friends, enjoying your morning coffee, or simply relaxing while taking in Florida's beautiful weather year-round. The oversized 2-car garage features durable epoxy flooring, retractable screened garage doors that allow you to enjoy fresh air while keeping insects out, and attic access with a pull-down ladder, providing excellent storage space for seasonal items and holiday decorations. Highland Lakes is renowned for its resort-style amenities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a golf driving range, clubhouse, fitness center, library, craft room, billiards and ping pong room, ballroom with stage, tennis courts, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoes, softball field, woodworking shop, walking trails, fishing lakes, picnic pavilions, RV and boat storage, and countless social activities and clubs. Enjoy an active, maintenance-friendly lifestyle in one of Central Florida's premier active adult communities. Schedule your private tour today!