2808 thistle s

Under contract-accepting backup offers. If you are considering a house in Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor's premier 55+ golf community, don't miss this one! This is an expanded home on a large corner lot with many valuable updates: dual-pane windows & sliding doors, hurricane impact garage door, new electric panel, energy efficient mini-split heat & cool system in the Florida room, Carrier HVAC system not yet 10 years, roof not quite 11 years, a newer water softener, & Kevlar sliding door storm covers. Inside the house you'll find a great split bedroom plan with gleaming wood laminate floors throughout the living, dining, & family room, and a remodeled & renovated kitchen with cathedral panel cabinets, raised ceiling with recessed lighting, matching appliances, updated tile floors & classic design tile splash walls. The kitchen has been opened to the family room for comfortable living & gathering. The expansive Florida room spans nearly the entire width of the house and is accessible from family room, living room & master suite. The Florida room is finished with additional built-in cabinets and counter space great for entertaining or as arts & crafts storage & work surface. The spacious master suite has an updated bathroom with step-in shower, a walk in closet and a linen closet. The guest bathroom is also updated. There is lovely natural light throughout the house. This is a larger corner lot with a deeper backyard than most, but no worries, the irrigation system is fed by a well, so it's not on your water bill! You will love the friendly country club atmosphere of Highland Lakes and the resort style amenities too! For just $126/month, residents enjoy free golf on 3 private executive courses, heated pools & spa, tennis & pickleball leagues and clinics for beginners, bocce, shuffleboard, a bowling league & lots of fitness programs, including yoga. The main clubhouse is the venue for more entertainment & social events than will fit on your calendar. There is a library, cards & games, billiards & many interest clubs. The Arts & Crafts Annex has a full woodshop, art studios & crafts classes. At the Lake Tarpon Lodge, there's also a heated pool, picnic & party facilities, fishing pier & community pontoon boats. Resident amenities include free RV or boat storage in a secure lot with boat ramp & an open dock. Palm Harbor is the perfect location in Tampa Bay with great shopping & restaurants, the best Gulf beaches, beautiful parks, rich cultural resources, exciting pro sports & excellent medical facilities. Less than 30 minutes from 2 international airports and an award-winning cruise port. Don't delay - isn't it time to live your best life now?