Enjoy Resort Style Living in the luxurious gated community at the Esplanade of Artisan Lakes in north Manatee county. This lovely home is light, bright and open, and as a bonus has hurricane/storm impact windows and sliding glass doors. The home is sure to please with a fabulous kitchen, offering 42 inch cabinets w/under-mount lighting, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is open to the Dining room and Gathering room making this a great home for entertaining or just relaxing with friends. The Gathering Room has a wide triple-panel sliding glass door that opens to an extended outside lanai area providing lots of natural light to the interior. If desired, however, there are motorized shades on both the windows and the sliding glass doors to control the amount of light. This 2-bedroom split-plan makes it perfect for hosting guests as both bedrooms have their own private en-suite bathrooms. The home also has a Study/Den with sliding pocket doors for privacy. The Murphy bed/desk stays as an additional bonus! The Owner's Suite has drapes and fabric shades that easily open, a large walk-in tiled shower, dual sinks and a spacious walk-in closet. The 2nd bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a tiled tub/shower. A guest half bath, laundry room and 2-car garage complete the floor plan. The home features 10' high ceilings, 8' tall doors, tray ceilings and crown moulding throughout the living areas, and ceiling fans in the bedrooms and lanai. The living areas and bathrooms have ceramic tile flooring and the bedrooms have carpeting. The laundry room has upper and lower cabinets as well as a utility sink to make laundry day a breeze. Home ownership in the Esplanade entitles your family and guests to full access of all the wonderful resort lifestyle amenities. At the heart of the community is the Amenity Center which has a "state-of-the-art" fitness center, locker rooms, a large gathering room and a kitchen. An on-site Lifestyle Manager coordinates special events and activities. You'll have access to the workout equipment, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bocce ball, the gorgeous resort pool with cabanas, the hot tub and resistance pool. There is also another smaller Amenity Center, pool and hot tub on the north end of the community that will be opening soon! There are walking trails, dog parks, a playground and a butterfly garden. Your HOA provides all these amenities plus cable TV, Internet service and yard maintenance. The paired villas are unique in that the HOA maintains the roof and the exterior of the home, which is also included in your HOA dues. Enjoy this wonderful villa without the wait and hassle of new construction. Don't miss this great opportunity!