Custom 3BD/3BA waterfront home with private dock and guest house in the gated 55+ golf course community of Royal Highlands! This home offers an incredible open concept and split bedroom layout with show-stopping views and soaring cathedral ceilings. Upon entering through the secure entry gate, step into the relaxing screened courtyard featuring a saltwater pool/spa with waterfall and bar area with flat screen TV. The courtyard separates the main house from the guesthouse with full bathroom, ideal for extended family living arrangements, home office, or guests. Inside the main home, you'll find impressive lake views from the large picture window in the living area. Just off the living room, the spacious and renovated, and open eat-in kitchen includes all stainless steel appliances, custom cherry cabinets, breakfast bar, and granite countertops with matching slab backsplash. Next to the dining area is a large lanai enclosed with vinyl windows to see the expansive views of lake and natural habitat. Master bedroom has exclusive access to courtyard, more lake views, a walk-in closet, and a massive ensuite bath with double vanity, soaking tub and shower w/seat. Third bedroom near the third full bath features a walk-in closet but also doubles as a large office. The large laundry room includes a sink, storage cabinets, and a window for natural light. Oversized garage doubles as a workshop with countertops, cabinets, attic stairs to floored storage, window, and retractable screen door. More recent upgrades (but not all) include a water softener in 2019, new roof in 2020, leaf gutter in 2020, Ring smart doorbell 2020, new pool main PCB board in 2021, and new smart pool controller (iAquaLink) in 2021. Extremely well-maintained home in an adult 55+ community. HOA fees include Comcast cable, indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, library, pickleball/softball/tennis/shuffleboard, and RV/boat parking. Optional membership to Monarch's 18 hole course!