Amazing opportunity in the heart of Lakewood Ranch at Esplanade Golf & Country Club community. This Taylor Morrison’s Roma floor plan is spacious and convenient. It offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus den/study in a detached villa footprint. Upon arrival, very visible is the maintenance-included lush landscaping that is accented with custom curbing to complement the paver driveway and side entryway. Step inside this lovely home to find meaningful upgrades beyond the builder’s standard options. There is no carpet throughout the home. Luxury vinyl plank extends to all the living areas except the master bedroom and study which share a laminate surface. The kitchen peninsular has been remodeled and lowered to counter height seating instead of bar height for those informal meals. It features a quartz surface with a single bowl Blanco granite composite sink. The kitchen is on an exterior wall of the home with a perfectly placed center window that allows lots of natural light while preparing meals. There is ample storage in the kitchen with extra upper and lower cabinets. The primary bedroom is tucked away in the rear of the home which has a custom walk-in closet and a private bathroom with pocket-door access. The primary bathroom dual-sink vanities are comfort-height with extra storage drawers. The stepdown walk-in shower has been outfitted with frameless glass shower doors to give it a clean and sleek look. The other bedroom sits to the front of the home with a custom finished walk-in closet. There is pocket-door access to the second bedroom that offer En suite use of the updated second bathroom. For quiet time the den/study has pocket door access and a high picture window to create a tranquil reading or meditation room. There is end-to-end built-in shelving to store your favorite novels. The finished laundry room has extra cabinet storage to meet your needs! Other interior updates include crown molding in the main living areas, plantation shutters, and ceiling fans. Updates that extend beyond the interior of the home include a whole home Halo water filtration & conditioning system, rain gutters for proper drainage, extended screened paver lanai with retractable awning to provide additional shade outdoors, and Storm Smart slide screens that allow hurricane protection that is easy to install and store—no more hassles with aluminum shutters. Furnishings are optional (separate purchase). Included is a transferable Home Warranty. Esplanade offers something for everyone looking for luxury resort living! With an amenity rich resort lifestyle there is a monthly social and activity calendar, on-site lifestyle director, social events, and social clubs. Enjoy a round of golf on the 18-hole championship golf course (pay to play—no mandatory golf dues), or enjoy other activities such as tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball. There are 2 clubhouse facilities equipped with fitness center, exercise classes, spa/salon, firepit areas, dog parks, and kayak launch. Grab a casual bite at the pool side Bahama Bar or visit the Barrel House for dinner at the Culinary Center which has wine tastings, catering services and special events. Come discover Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch and make this picturesque amenity-rich gated golf community your perfect seasonal retreat or year-round home. Close to I75, UTC Mall shopping, medical facilities, downtown Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota, and fantastic Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. Schedule your showing today!!