1144 HIGH SEAS Street Virtually Staged. What Makes This Home Different?? The UPGRADES not found some of the other homes. Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath upgraded Southern Homes residence in the gated community of Shores at Lake Sears. A SCREENED AND TILED FRONT ENTRY PORCH offers a warm welcome and the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the high ceilings, abundant natural light, and all TILE and LUXURY VINYL FLOORING throughout with NO carpet. The beautifully appointed kitchen showcases rich dark wood cabinetry, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, a stylish TILE BACKSPLASH, LIGHTING under and above, and a spacious corner walk-in pantry. FRENCH DOORS lead to an ENCLOSED SCREENED LANAI WITH TILE FLOORING AND DOUBLE-PANE WINDOWS, creating the perfect space to enjoy Florida living year-round. The private primary suite is a relaxing retreat with attractive wood-look tile flooring, an impressive 11' x 5' walk-in closet, and a spacious ensuite bath featuring dual vanities, a relaxing garden tub, and a separate GORGEOUS TILED WALK IN SHOWER. The secondary bedrooms are generously sized, and the guest bathroom features a BEAUTIFULLY TILED WALK IN SHOWER. The spacious interior laundry room offers a convenient utility sink and built-in shelving for added storage and organization. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped, low-maintenance backyard featuring DECORATIVE WHITE ROCK, PAVER WALKWAYS, CONCRETE LANDSCAPE EDGING, and VINYL FENCING that provides both beauty and privacy. Unlike many homes of this model, this Southern Homes residence was built with numerous upgraded finishes, including granite countertops, a tile backsplash, all tile flooring or luxury vinyl throughout with no carpet, a screened and tiled front porch, an back enclosed screened lanai with tile flooring and double-pane windows, both bathrooms have tile showers with tile floors. Recent improvements include a NEW air conditioning system installed in January 2026 and a new refrigerator installed in 2026, offering added value and peace of mind. Residents of this gated community enjoy a secure entrance, security cameras, and a picturesque community lake with benches, all included with the affordable HOA fee of just $208 quarterly. Conveniently located near the Polk Parkway and I-4, this home offers easy access to Tampa and Orlando and is just minutes from downtown Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and everyday conveniences. This beautifully upgraded home is truly move-in ready and offers the perfect combination of style, comfort, and convenient Central Florida living.