403 PALO VERDE DR Leesburg, FL 34748

An Exceptional Find...Discover 403 Palo Verde Dr.! Rarely does a home built in 2003 come along that offers this combination of charm, thoughtful updates, exceptional curb appeal, and pride of ownership. From the moment you arrive, this inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath, approximately 1,479 sq. ft. home captures your attention with its character, warmth, and beautifully cared-for surroundings. The attractive exterior welcomes you with a painted driveway and distinctive cobblestone golf-cart path extending all the way to the rear entry, a wonderful feature for golf-cart enthusiasts and everyday convenience. The home boasts upgraded vinyl siding, a 2021 shingle roof, and a BRAND-NEW HVAC system installed in 2026, offering valuable peace of mind. The screened porch beside the carport provides a delightful place to sip your morning coffee, relax with a good book, or enjoy conversations with friends while taking in the Florida weather. Across the street, an expansive landscaped median provides additional convenient daytime parking for guests, making entertaining even easier. Inside, natural light pours through the large, upgraded windows, highlighting the beautiful laminate flooring and creating a bright, welcoming ambiance. The Florida room is a true showpiece, complete with surround-sound speakers and perfectly suited for entertaining, movie nights, music, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon. It flows effortlessly into the spacious living room and formal dining area. The generous kitchen brings together style and functionality with beautiful countertops, plentiful cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances. The convenient indoor laundry adds another layer of practicality. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring a private bath with beautiful cabinetry, attractive light fixtures, and a walk-in shower. The guest bedroom includes a Murphy bed, providing flexibility for visitors, an office, or additional living space. Homes with this level of charm and these valuable updates, especially a 2003-built home are truly hard to find. 403 Palo Verde Dr. offers the character you want, the improvements you appreciate, and the Florida lifestyle you've been looking for. Come experience this exceptional property and see what makes it such a rare opportunity!............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.