1496 Queen Anne Drive

About this home

Price Improvement - Now I'm a steal! Welcome to your own slice of Florida paradise in the highly sought-after 55+ community of Highland Lakes! This delightful two-bedroom, two-bath cottage perfectly blends comfort, character, and an easygoing coastal lifestyle. From the moment you arrive, you'll be charmed by the inviting front courtyard, where a majestic live oak provides cool shade over a spacious patio framed by a low brick wall—the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, visit with neighbors, or unwind with an evening glass of wine. Inside, the home offers a bright, welcoming atmosphere, including plantation shutters on the windows and with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms, complemented by tile flooring in the kitchen and baths. The updated kitchen features timeless white cabinets, Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of workspace for everyday living or entertaining. The beautifully remodeled main bathroom showcases a sleek walk-in shower, modern floating vanity, and stylish contemporary finishes, creating a spa-like retreat that elevates the home's appeal. One of this home's most enjoyable features is the spacious enclosed Florida room, complete with its own mini-split heating and cooling system, allowing you to enjoy this light-filled space comfortably year-round. Whether you envision it as a reading room, hobby space, home office, or additional gathering area, it quickly becomes one of the favorite rooms in the house. Just outside, the covered patio provides another inviting place to grill, entertain, or simply relax while overlooking the beautifully situated corner lot. Practical updates provide peace of mind, including a **2023 Carrier HVAC system** and a **2021 roof (with hurricane clips**, allowing you to spend less time worrying about maintenance and more time enjoying everything this wonderful community has to offer. And in your spacious 1-car garage, you'll find the golf cart, which comes with the house! And what a community it is! Highland Lakes is one of Palm Harbor's premier active-adult neighborhoods, offering an unmatched collection of amenities included with your HOA membership. Residents enjoy unlimited golf on three private executive courses, two heated swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a vibrant clubhouse with dozens of clubs and social activities, arts and crafts studios, a fitness program, RV and boat storage (subject to availability), and the unique Lake Tarpon Lodge. From the lodge, residents can enjoy complimentary pontoon boat cruises across beautiful Lake Tarpon—including leisurely 90-minute excursions with a stop at the popular Tarpon Turtle Waterfront Grill for lunch or dinner. It's a lifestyle unlike any other in the area. Ideally located near Gulf beaches, the Pinellas Trail, shopping, dining, medical facilities, airports, and the charming downtowns of Palm Harbor, Dunedin, and Tarpon Springs, this delightful home offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the very best of Florida living. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or the perfect seasonal escape, you'll quickly discover that life feels a little more relaxed here beneath the oaks in Highland Lakes.