Tucked behind the gates of Esplanade Golf and Country Club in Lakewood Ranch, this golf-deeded residence showcases thoughtful upgrades and a well-planned design from the moment you arrive.  The widened paver driveway, curbed landscaping, walkway lighting, and storm-resistant entry screens create a refined and practical exterior. Inside, the foyer introduces tile flooring that flows throughout the main living spaces, a tray ceiling with crown molding, and a custom front door with detailed windows. The kitchen was designed with functionality in mind, featuring a an oversized island with plentiful storage, upgraded soft-close cabinetry (some with pullouts), granite countertops, grey subway tile backsplash, stainless-steel GE Monogram appliances, and a wine refrigerator. A louvered pantry door and lighting over the island add to the details. The kitchen opens to a spacious dining area and the great room, which is finished with a tray ceiling, crown molding, recessed lighting, and ceiling-mounted surround sound. The primary suite features a tray ceiling with crown molding and a sitting area with plantation-shuttered bay windows. A large custom walk-in closet provides ample storage, while the en-suite bath offers an expansive granite-topped vanity with two sinks, an oversized seamless-glass shower with designer tiled and a window, porcelain tile floors, and a private water closet. A pocket door located near the foyer leads to a private guest wing, where the guest bedroom features a built-in wall closet, plantation shutters, and an adjacent full bath with a granite vanity and a linen closet. The dedicated office is equipped with built-in cabinetry, crown molding, recessed lighting, and a customized closet. A second guest suite includes a walk-in closet, plantation-shuttered windows, and a full en-suite bath with a vanity and tub/shower. The lanai extends living outdoors with beautiful pavers, storm-resistant remote-controlled shades, and a full outdoor kitchen, complete with an Alfresco grill and hood, sink, refrigerator, leather-finish granite counters, and built-in trash. Custom lighting, ceiling speakers, and views across the aqua driving range complement the saltwater pool with a Pentair control system. Additional conveniences include upgraded tile and paint throughout, installed lighting and ceiling fans in every room (including the primary closet and garage), storm screens for protection, and systems such as a whole-house water filter (2025), tankless water heater, surge suppression, and an A/C with mold-prevention infrared lights and specialized drainage filters. Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch is a gated community that offers a range of amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, a full-service spa, bocce ball, pickleball courts, a tennis club, fitness classes, walking trails, a dog park, a culinary center, a clubhouse, a heated lagoon-style pool with private cabanas, a resistance pool, and a full-service tiki bar and restaurant. This location is surrounded by top-rated schools and a short distance from dining, entertainment and shopping, including the popular UTC Mall, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Waterside Place and more. This is a golf-deeded home.