Welcome home to your private retreat at The Esplanade, where you will enjoy Florida living at its best. Entry through the leaded light front door of this home reveals an inviting open concept design with lots of extras. The popular Lazio floor plan offers a spacious great room and features the cook's kitchen at its core where 42” wood cabinets, granite countertops and upgraded appliances are built around the expansive center island which overlooks the great room where an entertainment center that matches the kitchen cabinets provides a focal point. Open flex room makes a great work-from-home space, den or formal dining room if desired. The spacious owner's suite features a luxurious bathroom with oversized walk-in shower, double vanities and a huge walk-in closet with high-end fixtures. One of the two guest bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom. The other guest bedroom has a murphy bed with pull-out desk and is adjacent to the guest bathroom. Location of the bedrooms affords privacy for guests. The laundry room is fully fitted with cabinets and sink. Many architectural features add to the ambience of this home including tray ceilings, crown molding, plantation shutters, diagonal tile and wood laminate floors. To the rear of the house you will find a screened outdoor living space, accessed by sliding doors from the kitchen and living areas, and offering tranquil lake views. Outdoor kitchen has polymer cabinets with granite countertop, matching free standing cabinet, gas grill with side burner, sink and beverage cooler. 42” wall mounted outdoor TV is included. The paver deck has been covered with a floating deck of polypropylene tiles which can easily be removed to buyer's preference. The whole area is protected by accordion style hurricane shutters. The two car garage has finished floors and extra storage. Exterior of home painted in 2021. Esplanade is a gated community and its many amenities offer active, resort style living coordinated by a full time activities director. Two clubhouses, wellness and fitness centers, tennis courts, pickle ball, bocce ball, lagoon pool and spa, resistance pool and cabanas. Meet your neighbors at the poolside bar, outdoor barbecue, fire pit, Barrel House restaurant, culinary center or one of the two dog parks. Golf membership is not included with this home. Lakewood Ranch is an award-winning master planned community that offers an abundance of other sporting activities, social clubs, medical facilities, shopping and dining. Well located for access to the arts and cultural activities offered by Downtown Sarasota, and the area's outstanding beaches.