*Private backyard with AMAZING SCENIC VIEW* Welcome to this lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom BLOCK/STUCCO home nestled in the highly sought-after 55+ gated community of Royal Highlands. This home offers a NEW ROOF (2021), NEW HVAC (2020), NEW water heater (2024), and NEW appliances (2022), along with NEW washer and dryer. As you step in through the front door with transom window and sidelite, you will find engineered hardwood floors, crown molding, and open floor plan with views of private SCENIC backyard from almost every room. To your right, you will find the guest bathroom with tub/shower combo, and guest bedroom with closet and BRAND NEW carpet. Formal dining room to the left allows space for gathering or entertaining. The kitchen features solid surface countertops, NEW appliances with gas range, pantry closet, breakfast bar and ample amount of cabinet and counter space. Off of the kitchen, you will the laundry room with new LG washer/dryer combo, and a desk with above cabinet space for extra storage/work space. Primary bedroom features sliding door to the large lanai, tray ceiling, NEW CARPET, en suite bathroom with DOUBLE CLOSETS, DOUBLE SINKS, private toilet room and tiled STEP-IN SHOWER with bench. The third bedroom with double pocket doors has no closet (space to easily add one) and would make a great office/den. Let’s not forget the second dining room space with a beautiful NEW PICTURE WINDOW and NEW CARPET FLOORING that showcases the water/scenic view in back. Sliding doors from dining/reading room and living room lead out to the LARGE lanai space with two fans and birdcage. You will love sitting out back watching the wildlife from the comfort of your own backyard with NO REAR NEIGHBORS blocking your view. The low-maintenance lifestyle is enhanced by an HOA that includes cable TV with over 200 channels, internet, and access to an array of amenities, such as an 18-hole golf course(memberships available) with restaurant, clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, softball field, corn hole, bocce, billiard room, arts/crafts room, library, GATED RV/BOAT STORAGE, and includes over 75 different clubs and group activities to get involved in. Along with the fun activities, the neighborhood features FOUR LAKES, wildlife areas and nature trails to enjoy at your leisure. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and entertainment, this home combines tranquil living with modern conveniences. Short distance to FL Turnpike, easy commute to Orlando/Airport and The Villages, FL!