Enter through the secure foyer and take one of the two private elevators to the third floor where you will find this charming 3 bedroom (one is currently being used as a den/office and has the convenience of a built-in Murphy bed!), 3 bath residence. Situated at treetop level, overlooking the preserve and surrounding lush foliage, the interior is open and spacious. Carefully updated and beautifully maintained this condo offers the room for year-round Florida living, or to use as a welcoming winter retreat, with space for visiting guests as well as residents. The master bedroom has ceiling-to-floor windows, and a door to the private screened balcony, bringing in wonderful, natural light and offering a lovely view of the preserve. The new master bath features beautiful fixtures, floors and walls, and a separate shower and tub. The open kitchen features updates that include newer stainless-steel appliances. It opens to the great room with dining area and living room. From here you can access the balcony. Wouldn’t it be lovely to sit in this private area and listen to the birds sing as the sun sets on another perfect day on the Gulf Coast of Florida? The building is a short walk to the Meridian residents-only fitness room, spa and heated pool. The Oaks has two championship golf courses, 12 HAR TRU tennis courts (4 lighted), pickleball and croquet courts, a state-of-the art fitness center, Junior Olympic community pool, and offers a wide variety of amenities, dining, recreational and social activities. Club membership is required with homeownership. INITIATION FEES GOING UP ON 2/1/2025. BUY NOW BEFORE THE INCREASE!