Highlands Homes with Private Yard Exterior Features

Highlands Homes with Private Yard Exterior Features

Welcome to the Highlands, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the heart of Florida, where community charm meets modern living. This inviting neighborhood is designed for those who appreciate both tranquility and convenience. With its lush landscapes and friendly atmosphere, the Highlands is the perfect place to call home.

One of the standout features of homes in the Highlands is the private yard exterior. Imagine stepping out into your own personal oasis, where you can enjoy morning coffee surrounded by vibrant greenery, or host summer barbecues in your spacious backyard. These private outdoor spaces not only provide a serene escape but also offer endless opportunities for gardening, play, and relaxation.

The Highlands boasts a variety of architectural styles, ensuring that each home has its unique character while maintaining a cohesive community feel. From charming single-story retreats to expansive two-story designs, every residence is thoughtfully crafted to meet the needs of modern families and individuals alike.

In addition to the beautiful homes, residents of the Highlands enjoy easy access to nearby parks, recreational facilities, and top-rated schools, making it an ideal choice for families. The community is also conveniently located near shopping and dining options, ensuring that everything you need is just a stone's throw away.

Whether you're looking to raise a family or simply enjoy the Florida lifestyle, the Highlands offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Come discover your dream home in this delightful community, where private yards and friendly neighbors await you!

Newest Highlands Homes with Private Yard Exterior Features

$525,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Highlands SubDv. ⋅ 34610 Zip Code
NEW! Price correction, and seller now offering $10,000 toward buyer's closing costs or a rate buydown with an acceptable offer. Completely renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath block home on 1.92 private, level acres with no HOA or CDD. Offering over 2,000 square feet, a bright open kitchen, beautifully updated baths, a large screened porch, RV and boat parking, and room to garden, play and enjoy a peaceful country lifestyle—all within easy reach of shopping, dining and the Suncoast Parkway. NO HOA and NO CDD fees! Recent renovations in 2021 and improvements include the roof, electrical, septic system, well tank, water heater, and HVAC. A whole-house water softener was installed approximately six months ago. Enjoy the convenience of an integrated smart home system with built-in speakers throughout the home and screened lanai, allowing you to control lighting, audio, televisions, and security cameras from your smartphone or the central control panel. TVs and smart home equipment are included! Crown molding, tray ceilings, quartz countertops, beautifully tiled showers, and marble tile flooring throughout add timeless style and quality to the home's interior. Zoned Agricultural-Residential (A-R), this property is ideal for those seeking space, privacy, and a rural lifestyle. Bring your horses, chickens, and other livestock for personal use, create your own garden, or enjoy a hobby farm. The AR zoning offers added flexibility, including the potential for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), subject to county approval and applicable regulations. A storage shed is included, and the usable acreage offers endless possibilities for recreation, pets, gardening, and future expansion, all just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, medical facilities, the Suncoast Parkway, Weeki Wachee Springs, Gulf Coast beaches, and an easy commute to Tampa.

16700 Auburndale Lane, Spring Hill
$700,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Highlands SubDv. ⋅ 32601 Zip Code
Just listed for sale- the 1924 Haynie House is the quintessential Florida Craftsman Bungalow. This beautiful home has 3 bedrooms plus an office and 2 full bathrooms in the main house, a detached 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment, a 1 car garage/workshop and sits on one of the largest properties in the Duckpond. Located on the main Boulevard on the duck pond, you will love the gorgeous views of the city-maintained, park-like setting with a meandering creek as it flows into the pond. The Duckpond is an area of 900 homes in the NE Gainesville Residential District. It is walking distance to downtown Gainesville, 2.5 miles to the University of Florida, UF Health/Shands and just 10 minutes to the Gainesville airport. One of the most walkable neighborhoods in Gainesville, it is just blocks to area shops and restaurants as well as Tom Petty and Roper Parks and the Thomas Center and gardens. This beautiful home emphasizes horizontal lines, local fieldstone and building materials and maintains a strong connection to the natural Florida landscape. From the front covered entry you enter the foyer with beautiful red oak wood floors. To the left is the large Great Room with a wood-burning fireplace and French Doors to the backyard. Off the Great Room is a Florida Room with walls of windows, built-in shelves and a Murphy bed to double as a guest room. To the right of the front door is the dining room with views of the creek across the street. Off the dining room is a large pantry and utility room. Beyond the dining room is the updated and beautiful kitchen with solid cypress wood cabinets, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances including a gas range and microhood. The floors have newer travertine tile. Off the Kitchen is a full bathroom with updated tile, fixtures and lighting throughout. Many updates have been done to the home, including a new roof in 2026, new HVAC in 2023 and new wiring in 2008. The water supply lines are copper and the sewer has been replaced. The crawlspace has a new Dryzone dehumidification system. Upstairs is the Primary Suite with a separate office and walk-in closet. There is an updated Jack-and-Jill Bathroom with new tile, vanity and shower glass enclosure. There are two additional upstairs guest bedrooms. All the upstairs bedrooms have heart pine floors. Some windows have been replaced. The large .26-acre lot spans to the street behind the home as well. Parking can be from the front under the Port Cochere or from the rear driveway and 1 car garage. Above the garage is the detached 1-bedroom/1-bathroom apartment. The open space has a kitchen complete with updated appliances. The bedroom is separate from the living space with large windows on three sides. Downstairs is a separate washer and dryer as well as additional storage space. The garage has automatic doors on both sides. Just off the garage is a detached, separate laundry room for the main house with a ton of additional storage. The large, fenced rear yard includes a paver patio perfect for grilling. The outdoor fireplace takes center stage for entertaining family and friends. This is a rare, updated home with a great location.

720 Ne Boulevard, Gainesville
$777,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Highlands SubDv. ⋅ 32601 Zip Code
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to the historic Thomas House and Gardens, a concrete block home built in 1934 and nestled within Gainesville's beloved Duckpond Historic District. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the timeless charm of original hardwood floors, crystal doorknobs, abundant natural light, and a stunning marble fireplace that serves as the heart of the home. Thoughtfully updated for today's lifestyle, the spacious kitchen features stone countertops, extensive cabinetry, a generous pantry, and modern conveniences without taking away from the home's historic character. The bright sunroom, complete with terracotta tile floors, provides the perfect space for reading, working, or simply enjoying views of the gardens. Beyond the interior, this over half-acre property (a rarity in the Duckpond) unfolds into a series of enchanting outdoor spaces. A private courtyard offers a peaceful retreat for morning coffee or evening gatherings, while winding garden paths lead through an English garden filled with blooming azaleas, jasmine, camellias, ferns, and agapanthus. Peak around one corner to find a charming teak gazebo with bench swings. Another turn invites you to go back to the days of lawn games and garden parties. Enjoy the gentle flurry of activity of cardinals, blue jays, and woodpeckers, in a setting that feels worlds away from the city while remaining just a 10 minute walk to downtown Gainesville with its restaurants, Hippodrome Theatre and booming nightlife. The Thomas House seamlessly blends historic elegance with modern comfort. Significant updates include a stunning chef’s kitchen, a newer roof (2022), and updated bathrooms. The Thomas House is more than a home, it's an opportunity to become the next steward of a remarkable piece of Gainesville history. Rich in character and architectural detail, this exceptional property offers the rare combination of historic significance, modern updates, and expansive outdoor living spaces in one of the city's most treasured neighborhoods.

717 Ne Boulevard, Gainesville
$360,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Highlands SubDv. ⋅ 34667 Zip Code
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. WELCOME TO YOUR STUNNING HOME at 14753 Potterton Cir, Hudson, Pasco County, FL in the UPSCALE GATED community of The Highlands. Your SUPERB 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, OVERSIZED 2 car garage home with nearly 2,000 sqft & 2,800 total sqft is located in a NO FLOOD ZONE, NO CDD & NO REAR NEIGHBORS! Key exterior features are TROPICAL landscaping, carriage lights, stacked stone accents on stucco, rain gutters, private mailbox, screened FRONT & BACK PORCHES. House systems have been updated: NEW ROOF WITH PERMIT 7/2024; WATER HEATER INSTALLED 9/30/2022. As you step inside through the BEAUTIFUL front door with decorative glass, you'll LOVE the ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORS or Spanish-Mediterranean inspired ceramic tiled floors (no carpet anywhere). The RICH color-infused tiles are framed with decorative mosaic around the perimeter of the home creating an effortless flow from room to room. The OPEN FLOOR PLAN consists of the foyer, kitchen, dinette, living, dining & family rooms. The FANTASTIC kitchen features expansive counters, plentiful wood cabinets with hardware, center island/breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances by Samsung, pantry closet, coffee/wine bar nook & recessed lights. Make family memories over mealtime sitting at the dining room table & then take the party outside to the HUGE covered lanai area where you can enjoy the evening cool breezes. After a long day, retreat to the primary bedroom suite with private bathroom. The BEAUTIFUL primary bedroom with crown molding & tray ceiling can easily accommodate king size furniture & has a HUGE walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The private bathroom consists of dual sinks, laminate counters with matching cabinets for fluidity of design, garden soaking tub with JETTED SPA, step-in shower with dual shower heads & rain shower, linen closet & private toilet room. In this POPULAR split bedroom plan, the 2 bedrooms with custom closets are located in another wing of the house with the second bathroom nearby. This RENOVATED bathroom has matching wood cabinets, granite counters, sink, linen closet in the hall & tub/shower combo with SENSUAL dual rain shower heads & frosted glass enclosure for privacy. The ENTIRE interior house was painted with a cool hue on the walls along with the baseboards & ceilings MORE DETAILS TO LOVE are triple sliding doors from the dinette to the screened lanai, blinds on most of the windows, decorative wall inserts, arched entrances into rooms, electric outlet for your choice of chandelier in the formal dining room & crown molding in many areas. The dedicated laundry room has built-in cabinets & leads to the oversized garage. Your new home was designed for entertaining & enjoying true indoor/outdoor living! Take a dip in the community pool. The low HOA fee covers all lawn maintenance, pest control, cable TV, internet, trash, reclaimed water for irrigation & recreational activities like the GRAND SWIMMING POOL. Location is IDEAL near beaches, medical plazas, shopping, restaurants, places of worship & tourist attractions. MAKE THIS YOUR FUTURE HOME!

14753 Potterton Circle, Hudson
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