MASSIVE PRICE IMPROVEMENT! The BEST value in Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch! This is the lowest-priced Pallazio floor plan on the golf course, offering over 3,000 square feet of luxurious living and a FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP included. Ideally positioned with southern exposure on an expansive, premier golf-front homesite near the first hole, this stunning lap pool home showcases sweeping fairway views. True Play-In, Play-Out Convenience, here you can take advantage of the recent upd...MASSIVE PRICE IMPROVEMENT! The BEST value in Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch! This is the lowest-priced Pallazio floor plan on the golf course, offering over 3,000 square feet of luxurious living and a FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP included. Ideally positioned with southern exposure on an expansive, premier golf-front homesite near the first hole, this stunning lap pool home showcases sweeping fairway views. True Play-In, Play-Out Convenience, here you can take advantage of the recent updates including NEW exterior and interior paint, NEW upgraded landscaping, and new LED lighting. Enter through the grand double doors into a foyer with adorned columns, a tray ceiling, and soaring ceilings that flow into the expansive open-concept great room. Crown molding and disappearing pocket sliders fill the space with natural light and open to the lanai, showcasing an impressive 40-foot saltwater pool perfect for swimming laps or relaxing. The gourmet kitchen features Cambria quartz countertops, a crema Marfil marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a natural gas cooktop, new built-in GE Profile Advantium (2026), and an oversized island with chic pendant lighting, ample storage, and generous workspace. The extended kitchen offers a separate breakfast area with more counterspace and wine cooler opens to the lanai, enhancing the home's indoor-outdoor flow. The extended primary suite is privately located and offers a spa-like en-suite bath with dual sinks, newer frameless glass shower, soaking tub, private water closet, and a large walk-in closet. Two guest bedrooms provide comfort and privacy-one with an en-suite bath featuring a frameless glass shower and quartz countertops, and the other with access to a full bath with quartz countertops and a shower/tub combination. A generously sized study/den with double doors offers flexible use and can easily serve as a 4th bedroom. The extended screened lanai includes a large, covered area, expansive paver deck, and sweeping golf course views, with motorized hurricane Kevlar screens for added convenience. The professionally extended driveway accommodates 3-cars, and the epoxy-floored garage includes overhead storage racks. Additional features include a newer washer and dryer (2025) in the spacious laundry room with a utility sink, under-cabinet storage, and drop zone. Esplanade's amenities include an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, two fitness centers, two resort-style pools, a full-service spa and salon, on-site dining at the Bahama Bar and Barrel House Bistro, bocce ball, a bark park, and an active social calendar. Lawn maintenance is included in the HOA fees. Located in Lakewood Ranch, near University Town Center, Sarasota Polo Club, farmers' markets, trails, parks, award-winning beaches, and SRQ and TPA airports, this home offers the best of Florida living. This is a rare, limited-time opportunity to own at an amazing price in a fully built-out, established neighborhood-no new construction, no disruptions, just a beautiful home ready for your enjoyment. Hurry, at this price, this home won't last long!