Location, Location, Location Directly across the street from the clubhouse, pool, fitness center, spa, and shuffleboard courts, this beautifully updated home offers one of the best locations in the sought-after Hawthorne at Leesburg community. Meticulously maintained with extensive upgrades from 2023–2025, this property combines comfort, energy efficiency, and modern style at an exceptional value. Inside, the home features luxury vinyl plank flooring with ¾ inch subflooring throughout, crown molding, knockdown ceilings, and a full interior repaint. Both bathrooms have been updated with new sinks, mirrors, faucets, and lighting. The master en-suite includes a new toilet with bidet and a brand-new shower completed in 2025. Other recent upgrades include a granite sink, tankless water heater, Levolor blinds, and updated doors with fresh paint, hardware, and lever handles for easy access. The kitchen and laundry areas have been fully modernized with a Whirlpool three-door refrigerator with ice and water, Whirlpool convection range and microwave, LG high-efficiency washer/dryer stack unit, new garbage disposal, and new lighting. Additional comfort features include four Hunter remote-control ceiling fans, a portable A/C unit for the Florida Room, a WiFi thermostat, and a heat pump serviced twice a year with a new compressor installed in 2024. The exterior of the home is just as impressive. Recent updates include energy-efficient double-pane windows throughout (including the Florida Room), new vinyl siding, painted trim and foundation, custom shutters, and a new railing for the steps. The driveway and patio have been freshly painted, and landscaping has been enhanced with stack stone, rock flower beds, and a sprinkler system with a new controller in 2025. Outdoor living spaces include a concrete patio with covered golf cart parking, wrought iron patio fencing, a new mailbox, a backyard storage shed with patio cover, and a brand-new four-post carport and front patio cover installed in 2025 to current Lake County code. The home has also been carefully maintained for peace of mind. A four-point inspection was completed at purchase, roof inspections have been ongoing since 2022, tie-downs were inspected in 2023 (with upgrades pending through state funding), and the vapor barrier was repaired and inspected in 2023. Hawthorne at Leesburg is a premier 55+ community where residents enjoy an active and affordable lifestyle for just $346 a month. The monthly fee includes water, sewer, lawn care, and emergency services, along with access to resort-style amenities. Highlights include a heated pool, spa, fitness center, library, arts and crafts rooms, billiards, card rooms, and more than 100 planned activities and events. A private marina with over 120 slips provides direct access to Lake Harris, and secure RV and boat storage is also available. Safety and peace of mind are a priority with a 24/7 emergency system, on-site firefighter/EMTs, and in-home alarm buttons. The community also offers golf cart access, walking trails, and beautiful natural surroundings, all close to shopping, dining, golf, and medical facilities. This home combines modern upgrades, energy efficiency, and an unbeatable location at the heart of Hawthorne. Schedule your private showing today.