Enjoy resort-style living at the popular Lakewood Ranch Esplanade Golf and Country Club, where every day is a day in paradise! This immaculate home is perfect for entertaining with over 2,500 square feet of living space and an open floor plan. The spacious living room flows seamlessly into the formal dining area, kitchen and family room. Your inner chef will appreciate the beautiful gourmet kitchen with abundant 42-inch wood cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar plus a nook for morning coffee. Tray ceilings, ceramic tile and high ceilings throughout set the stage for sophistication. The spacious dining room offers a unique design with French doors opening to a private courtyard, perfect for alfresco dining and large gatherings and celebrations. The expansive screened and covered lanai overlooks a lushly landscaped backyard and is pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen and pool should you desire one. A split floor plan including large master suite, two additional bedrooms and a den with glassed French doors allow privacy for all. This breathtaking residence is one that truly stands out from the others. This home does not require mandatory golf membership (lower fees!) but affords you access to all the other resort-style amenities that Esplanade offers. Esplanade features two community clubhouses, complete with a Tiki bar/restaurant and a lagoon resort-style pool with cabanas that rivals the Ritz-Carlton. Residents enjoy a lifestyle director, numerous clubs and social events, two fitness centers, tennis courts, pickleball and bocce ball, bark park, playground, fire pit, canoe launch and miles of exercise trails. Enjoy hosting family and friends at the culinary institute where you can enjoy fine dining, wine tastings and cooking classes - not to mention a bustling happy hour! Low HOA fees include ground maintenance for care-free living. Lakewood Ranch has been ranked as one of the best-selling master-planned communities in the nation. Live, work and play in elegance, style and serenity. Paradise awaits! Located near world-class shopping and restaurants at The Mall at University Town Center and Lakewood Ranch Main Street. CDD included in taxes.