Motivated Sellers!! Don’t wait to build! This wonderful home is located in the highly desirable Esplanade of Artisan Lakes in North Manatee County. This well-appointed Lazio home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a large den, 10’ ceilings and 8′ doors with porcelain tile flooring throughout. It has a private pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, a three-car garage and is on a preserve lot that is 62′ wide. This home has it all! As an added bonus, the home is solar-powered and hurricane ready. The solar panels (paid for) will reduce your electric bills to an average of $45 a month! The hurricane shutter system is motorized on the home’s windows and roll-down shutters will protect the Lanai area and its furnishings. This home features an inviting open area combining the Gathering Room, the main Kitchen and the Dining Room. The kitchen features a large island with a prep sink and cabinets on both sides of the island. It has beautiful quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and raised-panel cabinets with under mounted lighting. The Kitchen is extended providing extra cabinets, countertop area and a large walk-in pantry. The spacious Owner’s Suite features a large bay window looking out to the beautiful pool and lanai. It has an en-suite Bathroom with a large walk-in shower, granite countertops, and white cabinets. Completing the Owner’s Suite area is a walk-in closet adjoining the bathroom which has professional built-in cabinets and shelving to keep you well organized! The second bedroom has a an adjacent full bathroom which has a tub/shower combination, granite countertops and white cabinets. The third bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower with granite countertops and also has white cabinets. The den/office has custom sliding wood barn doors making the room cozy and inviting. From the Gathering Room and Kitchen, step through one of two sets of sliding glass doors into your fabulous Travertine-paved outdoor living area. The heated pool and spa have two adjacent fountains and is surrounded by a lush green natural preserve that offers both privacy and peacefulness. The “L” shaped outdoor kitchen has a stainless steel grill, refrigerator and sink, and white marine grade cabinets. Both the kitchen and the adjoining bar have granite countertops. The extended Lanai is 38’x38’ and is screened with no-see-um screening. The pool is approximately 23’x15’. The 3 car garage has built in cabinets and shelving and plenty of room for your new golf cart! Home ownership in the Esplanade entitles your family and guests to the full access of all the wonderful resort lifestyle amenities. The community center has a “state-of-the-art” fitness center and an onsite lifestyle manager to coordinate special events and activities. As a homeowner, you have access to the workout equipment, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bocce ball, the gorgeous resort pool with cabanas, hot tub and resistance pool. There are walking trails, dog parks, a playground and a butterfly garden! Your HOA provides all these amenities plus cable TV, Internet service and yard maintenance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy resort-style living at it’s best! All outdoor furniture(except for the fire table) is included as well as the breakfast table!