Enjoy low maintenance living in this highly desirable gated lakeside community, where front yard maintenance is included in your HOA dues! The curb appeal will catch your eye with its mature trees, colorful shrubs and plants. This lovely original-owner home showcases a flexible floor plan with generously sized rooms, plantation shutters throughout, graceful arches, high ceilings, crown molding, gorgeous hardwood flooring and abundance of natural light from its floor-to-ceiling windows. The elegant formal dining can accommodate a banquet-sized table for family gatherings and entertaining guests. Located off the foyer, the formal living would make a great home office, sitting or music room. The warm and inviting family room is the heart of the home with its cozy gas-log fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The island kitchen is open to the family room, keeping you connected as you whip up culinary delights. It offers Corian counter tops, a sunny breakfast nook with access to the covered side patio, deep pantry and built-in desk ideal for homework. Split for privacy, the spacious primary retreat features an ensuite bath with dual sinks separated by a sit-down vanity, jetted tub, oversized shower and walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are positioned at the front of the home and share a nice bath. The 4th bedroom with solid double doors, high ceiling and walk-in closet would make a perfect study, nursery, craft room or home gym. The laundry room has convenient upper cabinets for storage and a fold-out ironing board. Recent updates: Oven, Bosch dishwasher (2024); interior paint, microwave (2023); WIFI-enabled garage door opener, water heater, board-on-board fence stained (2019); Class IV hail-resistant roof (2018). Turtle Cove amenities include a clubhouse, pool, kiddie pool and tennis-pickleball courts. It's conveniently located near the Harbor District, historic downtown Rockwall, Lake Ray Hubbard, major highways, shopping, restaurants, schools and hospitals.