1426 HIGHWOOD PLACE Pride of ownership is evident the minute you enter this beautiful home, meticulously maintained by the current owners since 2008. This executive home in a gated village sits on a quarter acre, private preserve lot with brick-pavered driveway, walkway, and pool deck overlooking a conservation area with no rear neighbors. The split floor plan with high ceilings gives the home a bright and open feel, while formal living/dining areas, den/office, and spacious bedrooms provide room to rest and work. The kitchen, furnished with stainless steel appliances, features abundant counter and cabinet space with both an island, breakfast bar, new gas range and faucet, wine cooler, and closet pantry for family gatherings or entertaining. The adjacent kitchen dining area, surrounded by windows overlooking the pool, is perfect for family meals. A triple sliding door leads from the family room to the large, screened-in patio complete with separate, covered seating and dining areas with outdoor ceiling fans. The oversized master bedroom with private access leading directly to the pool has plenty of room to accommodate any furniture or provide for a sitting area. The large master bath has dual vanities, garden tub, his and her walk-in closets along with a floor safe. The salt-water pool has a Pebble Tec finish with a relaxing spill over spa. The pool full bath, with separate entrance from the pool, connects to the large bonus room and the fourth bedroom, making it perfect for visiting family or guests. A new roof was installed in 2020. Two A/C units, one of which was replaced in 2021, provide separate climate control zones. Large laundry room has a utility sink and loads of cabinet storage space. Three-car garage with built in storage, work bench, attic storage, and two door openers. The home features a whole-house water filtration system and water softener, built-in/owner controlled irrigation system, electrical panel bypass to connect a generator, and gutters. The lush lawn and mature landscaping with concrete curbing set this home apart. Easy access to I-75 to get to Tampa. Very convenient to the Wiregrass Mall, Tampa Premium Outlet Malls, hospitals, A-rated schools, Pasco Hernando Community College, restaurants, and grocery stores. The family-friendly community has a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and sand volleyball...All of this without an HOA fee!!