Dreams Come True at Highland Lakes Reserve

Nestled in the very heart of Florida, steeped in lush green meadows, rich with mature oaks and tall pines - and surrounded by two lakes providing gorgeous water views in every direction, Highland Lakes Reserve is the Sunshine State’s best kept secret.

Longtime Florida resident, Bernie Golde discovered Highland Lakes Reserve and couldn’t keep the secret to himself – well, not for long. To celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary, Bernie gifted his wife, Irene Golde, with a brand new home he had built on land he purchased at Highland Lakes Reserve. To the surprise and delight of his wife and their children (not even the children knew before the festivities began!), he threw a party at Highland Lakes Reserve, where friends and family were on-hand with everyone from building contractors to Highland community developers joining in the celebration as Bernie handed his wife the keys to their new home.

“I chose to buy our home in Highland Lakes Reserve because of the privacy of the gated community. It was a boon to have one of our favorite Quarterbacks, Dan Marino, a true Florida hero, promoting Sebring's newest upscale community.” Mr. Golde is as interested in convenience as he is in community, “It’s great that we are able to enjoy the benefits of city living with the serenity of lakeside, country living - where else in the State of Florida are you able to find this?”

Highland Lakes Reserve's location, just ten minutes from downtown Sebring, is perfect for people like the Goldes who are happy to retreat to the privacy of their living space, but count on the services and amenities that a charming town like Sebring has to offer. There’s not a nicer spot in all of Florida.  Highland Lakes envelops you in the wonders of the natural world - and yet is just minutes from a thriving downtown. Equi-distant (just over an hour and half’s drive) from both Orlando and Sarasota, big city services are also easily within reach.

The community was specifically conceived with a sensitivity to the environment in mind. Highland Lakes Reserve designer Rusty Simmons, a master golf course architect, created a 50 acre wildlife sanctuary as part of the Reserve. It is the nesting ground for a bald eagle, and is also home to many tortoises, scrubs jays, and other wildlife. One to five-acre home sites were carefully carved out of this thoughtful landscape, preserving personal privacy as top priority. Lakefront parcels with expansive water views and interior, retreat properties, dense with lush Florida foliage, are equally appealing here.

Waterfront estate home sites at Highland Lakes Reserves, like the one Mr. Golde purchased for his wife, start at $119, 000. They each feature underground utilities, including city water and sewer. Tree-lined streets intersect throughout the community, which includes a boat ramp, picnic area, and children’s park.

“I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” says Mr. Golde, taking in his extensive property. “Everything about this purchase has been a dream come true.”  Mr. Golde continues without hestitation – “Everyone who works at Highland Lakes Reserve, from the maintenance team to the sales people, are dedicated professionals. There’s a lot of compassion here – these people truly care about what they’re doing and put a lot of hard work into making Highland Lakes Reserve a great community.”

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