ESPLANADE At The Heights home at its best. Better than new lakefront home with a stunning open floor-plan. Double pane and hurricane Impact windows & sliders. This is a natural gas community. Spacious screened-in lanai with two ceiling fans, plus hookups for an outdoor kitchen installation and it’s overlooking the lake and the manicured landscape. You can extend the lanai and build your dream private pool. Eight foot height interior doors invite you to your light and bright home, along with 9 1/2 ft. ceilings. A true chef’s kitchen, with spacious breakfast bar and additional storage. You will always be part of the party when cooking. Sit around the large designer grade quartz island and have your breakfast or casual dinner. Delight in the kitchen loaded with upgrades. Top rank stainless appliances, including Bosch counter depth refrigerator with chiller drawer for keeping produce fresh and ice maker, and beautiful tile backsplash. Kitchen cabinets with soft close and several drawers or rollout shelves. Other upgrades in the kitchen are under sink water filtration system with special spigot in countertop, light under kitchen sink goes on when door is opened. Hickory laminate wood flooring in the common areas, bedrooms, hallways & tile in the bathrooms. Builder’s lighting was replaced with contemporary designer fixtures. Recessed lighting throughout. Mirrors in the main bathroom have LED lighting surround with a defog element. Speaking of the main bathroom, bidet is heated with remote control. This main bathroom boasts double vanities, large walk-in shower with glass door and tiles walls top to bottom. Extended main bedroom with bay window for you to sit by and read your favorite book. Upgrades in the garage are extra lighting and electrical outlets, 50-amp outlet ready for electric car charging, epoxy flake coating floors, along with a four foot extension. The laundry room is inside with a sink and cabinets. Both bathrooms have ceiling lights that turn into blue night lights. The community features a pool, fitness center, a clubhouse and tennis and pickleball courts. UTC Mall is 15 minutes drive. Take advantage of all the cultural and culinary venues Sarasota and Bradenton have to offer. Enjoy a day in the sun-kissed famous beaches, Siesta Key, Lido Beach, or Anna Maria Island. The local airport is also 15 minutes drive.