Turnkey furnished and beautifully appointed, this 2 bedroom/2 bath home plus den/office is nestled on a serene pond lot in the gated, 55+ Park Forest community. As you step inside, the neutral tile floors, bright paint palette, and open great room bathed in natural light immediately welcome you. A wall of sliders opens to a screened lanai with tranquil pond views and frequent birdlife. The kitchen features cherry cabinetry, solid surface countertops, a breakfast nook, and a raised bar with bay window seating, all overlooking the water. Retreat to the owners suite, which offers dual closets and slider access to the lanai; the ensuite bath includes a double vanity, tiled shower, and linen closet. An additional bedroom, second full bath, and flexible den (ideal as a third sleeping area) complete the interior layout, with interior laundry and a two car garage for added convenience, comes with NEW Hurricane shutters. Park Forest provides full maintenance serviceslawn care, irrigation, exterior painting and roof replacementas well as cable, internet, a clubhouse, heated pool and spa, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, social activities, and gated entry. Just 3.5 miles to the Gulf beaches and 1.5 miles to historic downtown Dearborn Street for dining, shopping, and weekly farmers markets.