5401 ESSEX COURT LEESBURG FL 34748 | MLS #G5117967

Looking for a LITTLE SLICE OF PARADISE? This beautifully maintained home offers curb appeal, space, comfort and beautiful, Florida-friendly views! Situated on an OVERSIZED (over 1/4 acre), CORNER LOT, this property has been landscaped to LOOK BEAUTIFUL FROM ALL SIDES. This well laid-out Duchess model combines an open floor plan in the living areas, with just enough defined space for privacy and comfort. A SIDE ENTRY GARAGE enhances the curb appeal of this LOVELY HOME and, as you step into the home, views from the living room are of a lush, beautiful backyard nature oasis, comprised of Florida-friendly plantings and a shaded pathway. The spacious living room is the hub of the home. The Kitchen has 42” CABINETS, STONE COUNTERS, a double SS sink, newer appliances, a tiled backsplash, and a solar tube & recipe widows for added natural light. There is a warm, inviting breakfast room just off the kitchen and a dining area on the opposite side of the kitchen. The PRIMARY BEDROOM is located at the rear of the house and has a TRAY CEILING, an AMPLE WALK-IN CLOSET and AN ENSUITE. The private GUEST AREA is located in ANOTHER hallway SEPARATED BY A POCKET DOOR and has a FULL BATH with a TILED TUB/SHOWER COMBO. There are FRENCH DOORS in the Living Room through which you enter the FLEX ROOM that can be used as a THIRD BEDROOM, DEN, TV ROOM, OFFICE, CRAFT AREA ~ whatever you like. The LANAI, which can be accessed by either of two sliding glass pocket doors, is a SPACIOUS addition to the living space of the home and looks out onto the beautiful backyard. The 2 ½ CAR GARAGE WAS TOALLY REBUILT IN 2020 and has drop-down access to the attic, a separate door to the outside, and a window. There is direct access to the laundry room, where you will also find a CONVENIENTLY-LOCATED POWDER ROOM. ROOF REPLACED 2025. UPDATES IN 2020 INCLUDE: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINT, GARAGE REBUILD, WATER HEATER, HVAC, FLOORING, ELECTRCAL PANEL BOX, ATTIC PULL DOWN. This is your opportunity to OWN A HOME WITH LOTS OF ADDED VALUE in this lovely community. Located in the premier GOLF COURSE 55-plus community of ROYAL HIGHLANDS where residents enjoy a full range of amenities, including CABLE & HIGH-SPEED, FIBER OPTIC INTERNET, a GATED entrance with attendants, a GOLF COURSE, a RESTAURANT, tennis, PICKLEBALL, softball, INDOOR & OUTDOOR POOLS, secured RV STORAGE, bocce, shuffleboard, a FITNESS ROOM, a library, arts and crafts, billiards, catch-and-release fishing, and a variety of clubs. There truly is SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE in this vibrant community!