Live lavishly in the distinguished resort community of Esplanade Golf and Country Club without the fees of a golf membership. An exceptional home in a stunning community. This Southern exposure 2 Bedroom + Den home exudes luxury and distinct taste in every detail. This home is immaculately kept all the way into the garage. The KITCHEN hosts a massive Cambria Quartz island perfect for entertaining, Stainless Steel LG Appliances, Under Cabinet Lighting, Gas Range, Wine Fridge, Custom Pantry, Glass Backsplash, and Built-In Desk. The real experience of this home is the ENCHANTING OUTDOOR SPACE where you can live outside year-round on your pavered and fully-covered extended lanai comfortably reading a book on your couch, sipping martinis at your bar, or playing cards with your friends after dinner. The OUTDOOR KITCHEN boasts of Granite L3 Countertops, Grill & Hood, Side Burner, Ice Chest, Sink, Fridge, Pull Out Garbage, and Bartop for your guests to sit while you impress. The EXTENDED LANAI is covered with Automated Extended Louvres to open and close depending on if you want sun or shade. The louvres automatically close when it starts raining. Color changing LED lights line the lanai for extra ambience. Plenty of room for a sectional, mounted television, and dining table. This is the ultimate in Florida outdoor space. The MASTER BEDROOM presents 3 grande windows for soft and flowy daylight, 2 Walk-In Custom Closets, Ensuite Bath with Granite Countertopped Split Dual Vanities, Step-In Shower, and Water Closet. The DEN boasts built-in shelving and dual desk space with LED lighting and Double Glass Pocket Doors. The LAUNDRY ROOM includes Built-in Cabinetry, Sink, LG Front-Load Washer with extra washing compartment on the bottom & LG Front-Load Dryer with pedestals. Continue to be wowed as you walk into the most immaculate garage you've ever seen. The GARAGE space is equipped with Built-In Cabinets, Work Bench, Ceiling Racks, and Epoxy Flooring. *** OTHER UPGRADES INCLUDE: Updated Light Fixtures, Fans, and LED Lighting Throughout, Tray Ceilings, Hunter Douglas Automatic Shades Across Sliders in the Great Room, Hardwood Floors, Built-In Surround Sound with Indoor & Outdoor Speakers, Water Softener, Whole House Generator, Landscape Lighting, Gutters, Glass Front Door, and Motion Sensor Security Light & Alarm System.**COMMUNITY FEATURES** Play a round of golf in the morning. Replenish with lunch at Bahama Bar, and move to the cabanas with your post-lunch drinks to lounge by the pool for the afternoon. Finish the day by eating at the Barrel House Bistro or Grilling on your own lanai. You almost never have to leave the gates! Esplanade has more amenities than any other community in Lakewood Ranch! ***INCLUDED IN HOA DUES: Resort Style Community Pool with Cabanas and Poolside Bahama Bar, Fitness & Wellness Center, Spa, Culinary Center, Tennis, Bocce Ball & Pickleball Courts, Clubhouse, Playground, 2 Dog Parks, Full-Time Activities Director, Onsite Property Management & Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, 24-Hour Manned Gates.****GOLF IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE HOA DUES***
***LOCATION: Centrally located. Just outside the gates are A+ schools, Gullett Elementary, Lakewood Ranch High School, and Mona Jain Middle School, LECOM, & Manatee Tech East Campus. Minutes to shopping, restaurants, gyms, salons, bars, etc. Minutes to downtown, Sarasota International Airport, the top rated beaches in the country, UTC Shopping.