Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa features a private gated front courtyard. The roof was recently replaced in 2022, and the villa includes a 1-car garage with a remote-controlled screen garage door. Enter through the front door to your own tranquil outdoor oasis. The main living area is spacious, open, and filled with natural light, perfect for living and dining. An additional bonus space can be utilized as a den, office, or hobby area. The kitchen is part of the open concept and offers ample cabinets and counter space, as well as a cozy eat-in area and pantry. Skylights and solar tubes throughout the house provide abundant natural light. The generous master bedroom boasts an ensuite bath with double vanities, a walk-in closet, and a shower with grab bars and sleek glass doors. The split bedroom plan is ideal for accommodating guests. The second bath is accessible from both the bedroom and hallway. Highland Lakes is a gated 55+ community located in Central Florida, just south of Leesburg. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including a recreational clubhouse with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a softball field, an indoor arena with a stage for community events, a kitchen, a billiard/ping pong room, 6 tennis courts (2 of which are lighted and 4 with a cushion surface), 8 lighted shuffleboard courts, bocce ball courts, pickleball, 7 horseshoe pits, a covered picnic pavilion with tables and grills, a library, a meeting/card room, an exercise room/fitness center, a craft room, a golf driving range, and RV/boat storage with 260 secured spaces. Homeowners can also join the Craftsman building/woodworking shop club for an additional fee and access a variety of tools. The community also features a nature trail and seven lakes, four of which are available for catch and release fishing. Central Florida offers excellent shopping, amusement parks, state parks, medical and professional services, as well as a wide range of restaurants and entertainment options. Experience the best of retirement living – book your home tour today!