217 PALO VERDE DR Leesburg, FL 34748

Tucked away on Palo Verde Drive, this enchanting 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 864 square feet of warmth, character, and effortless Florida living. A long driveway welcomes you home each day, complete with a covered golf cart pad for added ease. A sturdy metal roof crowns the home, while major updates, including electrical panels (2014–2017), HVAC (2018), and water heater (2014), bring peace of mind and dependable comfort. Galvanized and copper plumbing further reflect the solid construction and attentive care this home has received over the years. Step inside and feel the softness of beautifully maintained carpet underfoot, creating a space that feels both intimate and inviting. The kitchen and baths feature tile flooring for easy upkeep and lasting durability. The fully equipped kitchen is ready for everything from slow Sunday breakfasts to cheerful gatherings with friends. Both bathrooms showcase walk-in showers and refreshed vanity cabinets, blending function with a clean, updated feel. Elegant window treatments frame each room with warmth and personality, and the tasteful furnishings give the home a thoughtfully styled, move-in-ready appeal. At the front of the home, a bright and breezy screened Florida room captures sunlight and gentle crosswinds, an ideal setting for morning coffee or quiet afternoons. The screened back porch offers another peaceful haven, perfect for unwinding in the evening air or enjoying relaxed conversations year-round. A generously sized laundry room with an adjoining workshop provides space for creativity, projects, or extra storage, adding versatility to everyday living. This is more than a well-kept residence; it's a home with a heart. Comfortable, inviting, and thoughtfully updated, it offers a place to settle in, slow down, and truly savor the feeling of home...........Hawthorne at Leesburg is an active, resident owned, 55+ cooperative, waterfront, gated community, with beautifully landscaped grounds, lakes with illuminated fountains and a relaxing and comfortable gazebo. The affordable monthly maintenance fee of $397 includes water, sewer, lawn mowing, private emergency services and storage space for recreational vehicles, boats, trailers and much more! The beautiful clubhouse is complete with a full-time program coordinator, more than 100 different activities and seating for 550. It has a hospitality lounge, card rooms, craft rooms, billiard room, fitness center, library, fine arts room and many more. There is excellent fishing, outdoor geo-thermally heated pool and two enclosed therapeutic pools. Hawthorne boasts a private marina monitored by an electronic security system with over 120 boat slips and access to the Harris Chain of Lakes and beyond.