VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE --- You will absolutely fall in love with this beautiful home located in the highly desirable gated community of Highlands! This home is newer construction (2016) and is move-in ready. Throughout the home are high, lace ceilings and decorative archways. The floor plan is an open concept including the Great Room/Kitchen/Dining area. The kitchen shows light and bright featuring crisp white cabinets. For entertaining friends and family, as well as gourmet meal prep, there is an extra-large island with a double sink and space for sitting at the counter! An added bonus is the large walk-in pantry. The 3 bedrooms are situated in a split plan offering plenty of privacy. The spacious master suite offers a large walk-in closet, and the master bathroom features a dual vanity, an additional walk-in closet, and a separate water closet. You will love being able to sit on your screen-enclosed rear porch overlooking a pristine natural greenscape. You can also swim in the beautiful community pool located within a very short distance just around the corner. **** [COMMUNITY]**** The HOA fee includes gated entry, lawn and shrub care, sprinkler system (maintenance and water), cable television, and community pool. ****[PROXIMITY]**** Highlands is perfectly located near the Gulf of Mexico (5 mi.), the Suncoast Parkway (11mi.), numerous golf courses, an award-winning hospital and medical center, and a vast array of restaurants. Measurements are approximate and should be verified by the buyer.