MOTIVATED SELLERS - PRICED TO SELL. Welcome to 5019 Serata Dr, featuring the best value for a home with a pool in Lakewood Ranch’s prestigious Esplanade Golf and Country Club—where luxury and resort-style living converge. This meticulously maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom pool home, complete with a versatile den and an attached 2 car garage, offers an exceptional Florida lifestyle. The home can be purchased unfurnished or turn-key furnished (negotiable -- artwork does not convey). Upgraded elegance, pre-wired for a generator, with shiplap accent walls, crown molding and Hunter Douglas plantation shutters throughout the home. Step inside and be greeted by an open, sun-filled floor plan. The living room flows seamlessly into the modern kitchen, equipped with stainless steel appliances, ample cabinets, granite countertops, and a convenient breakfast bar. Entertaining is a breeze, with views extending to your private tropical oasis, featuring a self-cleaning pool, a screened lanai, and lush landscaping, all providing the ideal space for outdoor relaxation and gatherings. The spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat, offering an en-suite bath, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet with custom built-in organizers. A versatile den can easily transform into a third bedroom or office space, accommodating all your lifestyle needs. Living here means embracing maintenance-free convenience—lawn care, trimming, and irrigation are all handled for you. Take advantage of the community’s vast amenities, including two resort-style pools, a resistance pool, state-of-the-art fitness centers, pickleball, bocce ball, an 18-hole golf course, and the Bahama pool bar. With dining venues like the Barrel House Bistro and a culinary center for wine tastings and cooking classes, you’ll experience a lifestyle of leisure and entertainment. Located just minutes from I-75, UTC Mall, and the vibrant Waterside Place, this home offers easy access to Sarasota’s finest beaches, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. A rare find, this home is the epitome of luxury living in one of the country’s top-selling communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to make it yours!