GORGEOUS VILLA in HIGHLANDS RIDGE - "Florida's Friendliest Place" - A 55+ gated golf course community with a community center, two heated pools & spa, tennis & pickleball courts. This bright, open villa offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 2-car garage, covered raised entry, brick paver driveway, sidewalk & front entry. Plus beautiful tile flooring and crown molding throughout the living area. The fabulous kitchen features leathered granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, corner pantry, decorative glass block windows, an island with bar-top seating and a generously sized breakfast nook. Adjacent to the kitchen is the great room & family room with wall to wall windows providing wonderful views of the backyard and beyond. The primary suite features a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath complete with a dual sink vanity, private water closet, and low threshold walk-in shower. There are two spacious guests bedrooms and a full bathroom for family & guests. Additionally, there's a screen enclosed patio in back for relaxing or entertaining, a convenient in-house laundry room, a two-car garage w/Skeeter Beater, plus a WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR. Don't miss this opportunity to retire in style!