MAINTENANCE-FREE ELEGANCE WITH POND VIEWS! Welcome to your peaceful retreat in the prestigious gated community of Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a den is a shining example of timeless style and modern convenience, perfectly situated on a premium oversized corner lot offering tranquil lake views. As you step inside, you're welcomed by soaring 8-foot doors, elegant tray ceilings, crown molding, and arched doorways that add architectural charm throughout. The main living areas feature tile flooring for effortless maintenance, while the bedrooms are carpeted for added comfort. The chef's kitchen is both functional and stylish, showcasing stainless steel appliances, pull-out drawers, a spacious layout, and beautiful pendant lighting above the bar-ideal for entertaining. Impact-filmed window treatments and ceiling fans throughout provide year-round efficiency and comfort. Recent updates enhance the home's value and include attic insulation replaced in 2024 by Hughes Pest Control, a new garbage disposal installed in 2025, and a freshly painted exterior in 2025. The home is also plumbed for a future summer kitchen, and the lanai has expansion potential. Functional upgrades like gutters and recessed lighting complete the package. The spacious primary suite offers dual sinks, a walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite bath. The second bedroom also includes a walk-in closet, making it perfect for guests or extended stays. Residents of Esplanade enjoy access to world-class amenities including pools, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, clubhouse, and more-all within one of Lakewood Ranch's most desirable lifestyle communities and is located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, close to I-75, Lakewood Ranch Main St., University Town Center, Sarasota Polo Club, shopping, dining, entertainment, hospitals, cultural attractions, boating, parks and Florida's famous sandy beaches. This is a Club Home where you can pay to play golf.  Glass decor in dining room and grill DO NOT CONVEY.