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$370,000
Updated Oct 1, 2026

5401 ESSEX CT

LEESBURG, FL 34748 - ROYAL HIGHLANDS PH 01B - MLS# G5117967

ActiveSingle Family Residence
Single Family ResidenceActiveBuilt in 2001ROYAL HIGHLANDS PH 01B
  • Beds3
  • Baths3
  • Living area2,009 sqft
  • Lot size0.27 acres
  • Year built2001
  • Days on market13

About this home

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!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,009 sqft
Interior features
Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Lot & exterior

Lot size
0.27 acres
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
ROYAL HIGHLANDS PH 01B
Year built
2001

Garage & parking

Garage
2-car attached garage

Location

City
LEESBURG
County
Lake
State
FL
Zip code
34748
Coordinates
28.656821, -81.864427

Additional details

Inside the home

Interior features
Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Amenities
Basketball Court, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Optional Additional Fees, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions
HOA fee
$229 / Monthly
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
Stories
1
Pets
Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes

Schools

Elementary
-
Middle
-
High
-

Map

Listing courtesy of FLORIDA PLUS REALTY, LLC. Source: mfrmls. MLS# G5117967.

Listed by: FLORIDA PLUS REALTY, LLCSource: Stellar MLS - MLS# G5117967

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