26527 Evert StreetLeesburg, FL 34748Sale Price: $299,000

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this meticulously maintained, single family home, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths with 1590 sq. ft., and an additional 128 sq. ft. of enclosed Florida room space (zoned central heat & air). Ideally situated in the sought after 55+ GATED community of Highland Lakes. This home boasts an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, knock-down texture, nicely landscaped curb appeal, extensive use of BRICK PAVERS on the driveway, walk & entryway, as well as on the rear screen enclosed patio. The eat-in kitchen features QUARTZ countertops, all appliances (natural gas range), including washer & dryer, separate dining room. NEW ROOF (Jan. 2023), HVAC (2009), WATER HEATER (2017), electric panel UPGRADED in 2006, SOLAR TUBES in living room, Hide-Away screens at front door and on garage access door, PLANTATION SHUTTERS & 2 1/2 inch wood-look blinds, WHOLE-HOUSE GENERAC GENERATOR system, Termite BOND through Pro Tech (recent inspection completed on March 28, 2023), SOLAR SCREENS installed on windows on the East and West side of the home (regular screens convey as well), RING DOOR-BELL, ENERGY HOME SHIELD insulation added in attic. ARTISAN DESIGN coating on bathroom vanity tops and shower walls. Separate irrigation meter installed through the City of Leesburg. Highland Lakes is a gated 55+ community situated in Central Florida just south of Leesburg & offers residents the following amenities: Recreational Clubhouse with two swimming pools; indoor (heated) & outdoor, a softball field, an indoor arena with a stage for comm. events, kitchen, billiard/ping pong rm., 6 tennis courts (2 courts are lighted & 4 courts have a cushion surface), 8 lighted shuffle board courts, bocce ball courts, indoor pickleball, 7 horseshoe pits, covered picnic pavilion with picnic tables & grills to barbeque, library, meeting/card room, exercise room/fitness, craft room, golf driving range, RV/boat storage is also included & has 260 spaces on a secured lot (fenced & lockable), a Craftsmen building/metal & woodworking shop (homeowners can join the club for only $12 annually and use any/all tools available), there's also a Nature Trail within the community & seven lakes scattered throughout Highland Lakes; 4 are used by residents for catch & release (fishing)! Highland Lakes is undergoing some renovations: The front entry fountains and signage transformation begins on Monday, Oct. 23. Clubhouse exterior painting should be completed by mid November. Fitness Center renovation starts in November. Pool tables are being re-felted and expected to be completed this month (Oct.). Some of the tennis courts are scheduled to be re-surfaced in December.