A luxurious pool home awaits you at Esplanade Golf and Country Club in Lakewood Ranch. Perfectly located on an oversized cul-de-sac homesite, this spacious residence has clear views across a large pond and down a long, tree-lined fairway. This home has it all, three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus study and den, an open floor plan and a large lanai with sparkling pool and spa. Luxury vinyl floors, recently installed throughout, are a beautiful addition and a luxurious accent to any style decor. Twelve-foot, architecturally detailed ceilings in the main living areas compliment the well-designed floor plan and add to the sophisticated ambiance. The great room is highlighted by a recessed entertainment niche and is center for casual living and large-scale entertaining. The open kitchen features an expansive island with an abundance of counter-height seating. Premium stainless steel appliances, including built-in double ovens and gas cooking, beautiful rich cabinetry with granite countertops and a walk-in pantry are outstanding elements of the spacious kitchen. Outdoor living space is always an important part of Florida living, and certainly the sight and sounds of a sparkling pool is the ultimate addition. The beautifully positioned lanai dining area is easily accessed by the kitchen’s stackable sliding doors, representing another area of the lanai, along with an area for relaxing and TV viewing, which seamlessly incorporate casual living with the Florida lifestyle. The owner’s large en-suite bedroom, in the rear of the home, takes advantage of the water views and offers two custom built-in closets as well as abundance of cabinetry, dual sinks and large walk-in shower. Strategically, in this spacious home for optimum privacy, are two en-suite guest bedrooms. A sunny dining room area is accessed from the great room as well as the kitchen and is accented by built-in cabinetry with a wine cooler. A complete wall of tall, custom cabinetry with two built-in desks is the focal point of the study, featuring a working office, as well as a generous seating area. This warm and inviting home is a deeded full golf membership property for Esplanade’s championship golf course. All residents enjoy resort-style living highlighted by two large pools, a resistance pool, six Har-Tru tennis courts, eight pickleball courts and bocce. The open-style Bahama bar is a favorite meeting place for poolside dining and the 15,000-square-foot Culinary Center and Barrel House Bistro are great venues for fine dining, meeting with friends and a large array of community social events. Two fully equipped fitness centers, one a wellness center with spa and salon, and exercise classes, and the other an amenity center offering an array of card groups, interest classes and room for private get-togethers. Lakewood Ranch boasts two downtown areas with a variety of dining options, weekly outdoor entertainment and more. Close by is downtown Sarasota with its thriving cultural scene, and Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island provide world-class beaches.