Experience resort-style living at its finest in the Highly sought after gated community of Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch. This beautifully upgraded Pallazio VII, is perfectly situated on a premium golf course lot with sparkling heated saltwater pool & spa. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street you will enjoy exceptional privacy with no homes directly across the street. This stunning property features a gated and paved courtyard entry. From the moment you arrive, the home impresses with decorative stacked stone accents, manicured landscaping, and elegant rustic double entry doors. Inside, a welcoming foyer opens to stunning wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas and study, with abundant natural light and a desirable open-concept design. At the heart of the home is the spacious gathering area, seamlessly connecting the living room, formal dining space, and an fabulous designer gourmet kitchen with upgraded breakfast nook extension. This chef’s kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring a massive center island with Quartz countertops, breakfast bar with pendant lighting, 42-inch upper cabinets with crown molding, under-cabinet lighting, soft close drawers, upgraded stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop with pot filler, stainless vent hood, built-in microwave and oven, wine refrigerator, and closet pantry. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, double pocket sliders open from both the living area and kitchen to the extended lanai. The outdoor oasis features a summer kitchen & bar with built in grill, sink, and refrigerator, generous covered seating areas, and a panoramic screened lanai, offering plenty of room for outdoor dining and entertaining. Relax in the heated saltwater pool and spa while enjoying peaceful golf course views. The remote-controlled privacy screen provides protection from sun, cooler weather, and added seclusion when desired. The elegant primary suite offers a private retreat with tray ceilings and an optional bay window for added space. The spa-like primary bath includes dual sinks with makeup/vanity area in between, a frameless glass walk-in shower with rain showerhead, private water closet, and an oversized custom walk-in closet with built-ins and separate “his & hers” areas. This thoughtfully designed 3-way split floor plan provides two additional guest bedrooms for comfort and privacy—one with an en-suite bath (second master). The spacious office/den offers the perfect space to work from home or relax. Additional upgrades include hurricane-impact front windows, hurricane shutters and motorized screens in lanai, outdoor surveillance system with front and rear cameras, 4' garage extension with acrylic-sealed floor, upgraded Quartz countertops in the kitchen and all bathrooms, upgraded engineered hardwood flooring. The owners spared no expense in creating this exceptional home. Located in the gated and highly desirable Esplanade Golf & Country Club, residents enjoy world-class amenities including an 18-hole championship private golf course (full golf membership included with this home), Barrel House Bistro Bar/Restaurant, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, spa and salon services, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style pools, cabanas, fire pits, and the popular Bahama Bar & Restaurant for casual poolside dining and handcrafted cocktails. Lawn care is fully maintained by the community association. This home shows like a model and delivers the Ultimate Florida lifestyle!