Seldom on the market! Beautifully updated and secure with expansive golf course views in the prestigious Highlands section of The Meadows, one of Sarasota's most desirable neighborhoods just 15 minutes from downtown. Meandering canopied streets and a cul-de-sac welcome you to this maintenance-free villa that lives like a home but without the hassle. Inside, you will love the cathedral ceilings, spacious rooms, natural light, tall windows and walls of glass that bring in the expansive golf course views. You'll be pampered with luxury vinyl flooring, wet bar and shiplap fireplace in the great room, wood cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless appliances in the kitchen, and double walk-in closets, double vanities and soaking tub in the relaxing primary suite. Plus, enjoy peace of mind and security with hurricane-impact windows throughout. All just 150 feet to the community pool and spa, and a mile to all fun amenities The Meadows has to offer. A five-star location on 1,600 park-like acres, The Meadows is a resort lifestyle community 15 minutes from downtown. Residents enjoy 14 miles of biking and recreational trails, fun-filled activities, a fitness center, a Junior Olympic pool, pickleball courts, dining venues, pay-to-play three 18-hole golf courses and a top-notch tennis complex. Its prime location places you near award-winning beaches, remarkable arts and culture, Nathan Benderson Park, Mote SEA Aquarium, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and The Mall at University Town Center, a world-class shopping, entertainment and dining destination. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits! A 2021 re-piping, 2019 18 SEER high-efficiency air-conditioning system, a 2018 impact garage door, 2016 impact windows, a 2014 water heater and above flood plain Zone X.