3498 W LINKS COURT Under contract-accepting backup offers. Casually elegant aesthetic combined with high quality materials define this exceptional home. It is not just updated; it's upgraded beyond expectations. With 3 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms it was already a rare plan; with renovations & the addition of the perfect private pool, it's now extraordinary. Recent improvements are too many to list but include a kitchen re-design with custom wood panel cabinets, quartz counters, & tile splash walls. The kitchen dining nook features a bay opening to the sparkling pool. The flow and feel of this home will bestow daily delight upon your life. Open living and dining areas are spacious and functional with a focus on a wide open landscape view. Rich hand-scraped solid Bamboo planks grace the floors throughout. All of the bathrooms have received updates. Two of the bedrooms boast en suites, and all have generous closets. You might even enjoy spending time in the cheerful laundry room renovated with new cabinetry, utility sink, & cherry red washer & dryer. Structure and mechanical systems aren't a fun way to spend money, and you won't have to in this home. A new dimensional shingle roof is being installed, all the windows & doors have been replaced, and virtually everything else is new or newer. The hidden in-ground fiberglass salt water pool with paver deck, patio, and cage were just completed in 2021. An impressive retaining wall & dense landscaping provide peace, privacy, & a lush green view. Located on one of Highland Lakes' most desirable drives, this home sits among other larger houses close to the main clubhouse & amenities. If you have discerning tastes, and the means, you really should see this house and act quickly. Highland Lakes is Palm Harbor's premier 55+ golf community. Outstanding amenities include free golf on 3 private executive courses, heated pools, tennis, pickleball, and more recreational activities. You will like the friendly country club atmosphere and the resort style amenities of both the main clubhouse and the Lake Tarpon Lodge. There is a full schedule of entertainment and social events, fitness classes, community pontoon boats, and free RV or boat storage in a secure lot. Highland Lakes is blissfully close to Gulf beaches, a wealth of stores and restaurants, excellent medical services, exciting pro sports, rich cultural resources, 2 international airports, and a cruise port. No need to settle for less!