A Jewel in the Highlands! Spotless, beautifully updated and equipped with hurricane protection systems in a prestigious section of The Meadows, a park-like oasis in a phenomenal location. Meandering canopied streets lead you to this exceptional pool home with privacy and ideal southern exposure. Inside, natural light, high ceilings and generously sized rooms create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Walls of sliders open to a paver lanai with a sparkling pool and charming outdoor seating area, all cocooned by lush greenery for total privacy; a true haven for relaxing or entertaining. The luxuriously appointed kitchen showcases custom, soft-close cabinetry, gleaming Persa granite countertops, stainless steel Bosch appliances, a stone backsplash and ample counter seating. All just a short ride to the exceptional amenities that make The Meadows such a beloved lifestyle community. Set on 1,600 lush acres just 15 minutes from downtown Sarasota, The Meadows offers a resort lifestyle with 14 miles of scenic trails, an active social calendar and, at a reasonable fee, a fitness center, a junior Olympic pool, 10 pickleball courts, two 18-hole golf courses and a top-notch tennis complex. Ideally located near award-winning beaches, cultural attractions, Nathan Benderson Park, Mote SEA Aquarium, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, the Legacy Trail and The Mall at University Town Center, a world-class destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits. 2024 leaf-filter gutters, 2017 air conditioner, 2014 tile roof, 2012 gas water heater, landscape irrigation well, hurricane-impact windows, accordion shutters on sliders, above the floodplain in Zone X.