5528 LAVER ST Leesburg, FL 34748

BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM HOME WITH SUNROOM, SCREENED LANAI, AND 2-CAR GARAGE IN DESIRABLE 55+ GATED HIGHLAND LAKES COMMUNITY. Welcome home to this highly sought-after active adult community situated on tranquil acreage south of Leesburg. Majestic oak trees and seven small lakes grace this community providing breathtaking scenery, wonderful wildlife sightings, and catch/release fishing opportunities. Drive through the security gate to find a lovely community of well-maintained homes and grounds and abundant resident amenities, including a recreational clubhouse with a large arena, exercise room, library, kitchen, billiard room, craft room, and meeting rooms. The community also provides indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts, bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits, a picnic pavilion, a nature trail, a golf driving range, a softball field, a wood crafters building, and free RV/ boat storage.There are loads of clubs and activities available to residents. Arrive home and be greeted with attractive curb appeal. The lush lawn perfectly frames the home with its spacious driveway, 2-car garage with screen slider, and covered front entry. Inside is a bright, open floor plan filled with natural light, offering vaulted ceilings, solar tubes, skylights, and an ideal layout for hosting family and friend gatherings. The open-concept living room and dining room areas are adjacent to the well-appointed kitchen with abundant cabinetry, granite counters, tile backsplash, stainless appliances, a closet pantry, and an expansive breakfast bar. The living room has a solar tube skylight, ceiling fan, cozy carpet, and French doors to the multi-purpose office/sunroom (under central A/C) with wood laminate flooring, abundant windows, a skylight, and glass slider to the screened lanai. The owner’s suite is carpeted with a slider to the sunroom/office, a walk-in closet, and a private en-suite with dual granite sink vanity and tiled shower. Bedroom two has a walk-in closet and access to the full hallway bathroom with solar tube skylight, spacious sink vanity, and tiled tub/shower. The screened lanai provides abundant space for entertaining while protecting you from inclement weather, with its overhead Florida glass. There’s plenty of room for outdoor dining and lounging furniture. The mature, lush backyard landscaping provides serene privacy. Easy access to shopping and dining, including Publix, Yalaha Bakery, downtown Howey, Mission Inn Resort, and Golf, plus only a short drive to the Turnpike. What a wonderful home in an idyllic setting!