Set in Esplanade, Lakewood Ranch’s premier golf resort-style community, this highly upgraded green-certified home is set on a premier golf homesite with lush tropical landscaping and boasts the rarely available Piceno floor plan. Enjoy the Esplanade Golf and Country Club membership included and come home to a well-designed living space with a large, open great room combining kitchen/living/dining, two spacious bedrooms, an office and two baths. Indoor/outdoor living is maximized with two sets of sliders that open from the living and dining area to an extended and covered screened-in lanai with a cozy outdoor fireplace, porcelain plank accent walls and stunning golf course views. The exterior of the home has a tiled roof and brick pavers on the lanai, drive and walkway. The interior of the home is well-appointed with durable wide-plank honey-tone flooring, tray ceilings, base and crown moldings, and designer lighting. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, gas range, stone counters, closet pantry, and an oversized island with room for seating and storage cabinetry below. The owner's suite offers tray ceiling, plantation shutters, two walk-in closets, two vanities and walk-in shower. Additional home features include a 4-foot extension and epoxy flooring in the garage, tankless water heater, Nest thermostat, smart dimmer switches, smart garage door opener, wall of storage shelving in the laundry room and more. Esplanade is a maintenance-free and gated golf community offering residents a culinary center with fine dining, two fitness centers, tennis, bocce, pickleball, two resort pools, resistance pool, miles of walking and bike trails, Tiki bar/grill, dog parks, social director, spa services and more. Located close to shopping, dining and entertainment of Lakewood Ranch Main Street, The Green, UTC Mall and downtown Sarasota. Minutes to medical facilities and famous beaches. Lakewood Ranch is the #1 best-selling master-planned multi-generational community in the USA.