HIGH AND DRY in Royal Highlands! 4-5 Bedroom w/ HEATED POOL & SPA on .89 ACRE private lot! Possible IN-LAW SUITE layout! Almost 1 acre property buffered by trees for a PRIVATE SETTING! Nice curb appeal with impressive architectural highlights, stone veneer and SIDE ENTRY  2 CAR GARAGE. Custom built by Sweetwater Homes in 2009, this home is an ARCHITECTURAL GEM WITH TRAY CEILINGS, SOARING 12FT CEILNGS & 8 FT DOORS, and abundant natural light cascading through oversized windows! This SPLIT PLAN features a Primary Suite & 5th BEDROOM/HOME OFFICE on one end of the home, and a LUXURIOUS SEPARATE WING WITH 3 BEDROOMS and full bathroom with dual sinks on the other end.  Two of the 3 bedrooms have walk-in closets, and one offers sliding glass doors to the pool! This wing offers an experience of privacy perfect for MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING and care giving like an IN-LAW SUITE, or for the family with children. The primary suite is a sanctuary in itself featuring tray ceiling and a door to the pool for a late-night dip. The ensuite bathroom features a garden tub & separate WALK-THROUGH SHOWER with double heads, dual vanities, two walk-in closets, and private water closet. The chef-inspired kitchen is the heart of the home with GRANITE COUNTERTOPS and an abundance of beautiful wood cabinets with crown molding and slide out drawers. Also features a CENTER ISLAND AND BREAKFAST BAR with pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances include double ovens. Glass door pantry offers additional storage. The delightful breakfast nook enjoys a view of the pool through seamless bay window. Off the kitchen you'll find a half bath perfect for guests plus an inside laundry with washer & dryer, additional stand-alone freezer and lots of wood cabinets. Both living and family rooms have TRAY CEILINGS for added luxury. And the family room features a BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER and sliding glass doors to the pool! The living room features TRIPLE POCKET GLASS DOORS seamlessly CONNECTING INDOOR & OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES. Step outside and cool off in the SPARKLING POOL during those sunny Florida days! Or warm yourself up in the Heated Spillover Spa. The pool & spa are both HEATED FOR YEAR-ROUND ENJOYMENT. You'll love the elegant porcelain tile lanai, and a pool robot for effortless cleaning. Whether it's poolside soirees or playing bocce ball or cornhole with the family on this expansive property, create memories to last a lifetime in this exceptional home! OVERSIZED 2 CAR GARAGE (555sqft, as large as some 3 car garages). TWO HVAC SYSTEMS both updated in 2021. Lighting in various parts of the home are automated and voice controlled by Alexa. Irrigation system. No flood zone. No HOA, enjoy the freedom of living in rural Hernando County. Located near the Suncoast Parkway, this home provides easy access to Orlando, Tampa, and Clearwater! Minutes from the GULF OF MEXICO & WEEKI WACHEE RIVER FOR KAYAKING & WATER ACTIVITIES. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Hernando County, FLORIDA'S NATURE COAST!