Welcome to this incredible home located in the highly desirable Esplanade of Artisan Lakes in North Manatee County. This well-appointed open floor plan home has a heated saltwater pool, a built-in outdoor kitchen, and a extended garage and is on a beautiful water-view lot. This Farnese model has 2 ensuite-bedrooms, a den/office with French doors, and a separate dining room. The Dining Room is currently being utilized as a second office and has pocket doors and could easily become another den/bedroom or hobby room. The designer kitchen features white cabinets, beautiful quartz countertops, a white porcelain farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, water filtration and a walk-in pantry. From the main living area step outside through large sliding glass doors into the amazing outdoor living space. The lanai features a saltwater pool with submerged sunning deck and a waterfall, and an outdoor kitchen with grill, refrigerator and granite countertop. It is a the perfect space for entertaining! The Lanai also has electric hurricane shades to protect the home from high winds and is enclosed with no-see-um screening. Both the Lanai and the main living room have built-in speakers for your sound system. The Owner’s suite has a bay window which has views of the pool area and the lake. The Owner’s suite bathroom has a walk-in tiled shower with dual shower heads, dual sinks with a quartz countertop and a walk-in closet. The closet has some built in cabinets which will help you keep well organized! As you walk back towards the front of the home the second bedroom in the front of the home has an en-suite bathroom with a tiled shower/bathtub combination and quartz countertops. A half bath is located in an adjacent hallway along with a laundry room which has top and bottom cabinets on both sides. The home features ceramic wood-like planked tile throughout, trey ceilings with crown moulding, 10′ high ceilings and 8′ tall doors. The 4’ extended two car garage has built-in storage racks and plenty of room for your new golf cart! At the heart of this community is the Amenity Center. Home ownership in the Esplanade entitles your family and guests to the full access of all of the wonderful resort lifestyle amenities. The community center has a “state-of-the art” fitness center and an on-site lifestyle manager to coordinate special events and activities . As a homeowner, you have access to the workout equipment, tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce ball, the gorgeous resort pool with cabanas, hot hub and the 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, an irrigation system and yard maintenance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy resort-style living at its best!