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This wonderful home is located in the highly desirable Esplanade of Artisan Lakes in North Manatee County. The well-appointed Lazio home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a large den, 10’ ceilings and 8’ doors with porcelain tile floors throughout the main living areas. All of the home’s windows and sliding glass doors are hurricane/storm windows. This home is on a 62’ lot (quarter acre) with a 3 car garage. The west facing lanai has gorgeous views of the water and the sunsets are amazing! As you enter the home, notice the beautiful arches throughout this home that add a wonderful architectural detail to the home. There are tray ceilings with double crown molding, and crown molding throughout the rest of the home as well as each of the bedrooms. Each bedroom, and the den/office have custom shutters. There are ceiling fans in each bedroom, den, and living room. The home features a spacious open area combining the Gathering Room, the Kitchen and the Dining Room. The extended kitchen features maple cabinets, beautiful quartz countertops and a large walk-in pantry. An extra-large island also has a beautiful quartz countertop and cabinets on both sides of the island. The extended kitchen allows for additional cabinets, countertop area, a coffee bar and breakfast room. The large owner’s suite features triple bay windows that look out over the lake. The owner’s suite has an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, a large walk-in tiled shower and beautiful quartz countertops. The second bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom with quartz countertops, a walk-in tiled shower and an extra large walk-in closet. The third bedroom has a large bay window and a full guest bathroom adjacent to the bedroom with a tiled tub/shower and quartz countertops. The laundry room has a utility sink as well as multiple lower cabinets! The Den/Office is a great space for a work space or hobby room. From the gathering room and kitchen, step through two sets of sliding glass doors into your screened-in lanai with the gorgeous lake view! This screened-in lanai has two ceiling fans and has lots of room to be extended so you can add a pool and outdoor kitchen if you desire. The three-car garage has an epoxy painted floor, plenty of room for storage and your new golf cart! Home ownership in the Esplanade entitles your family and guests to full access of all of the wonderful resort lifestyle amenities. The community center has a “state-of-the-art” fitness center with an on-site lifestyle manager to coordinate special events and activities. As a homeowner, you will have access to the workout equipment, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bocce ball, the beautiful resort pool with cabanas , a hot tub and a resistance pool. There are walking trails, dog parks, a playground and a butterfly garden! Your HOA provides all of these amenities plus cable T.V., internet service, and yard maintenance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy resort-style living at its best!