Under contract-accepting backup offers. Looking for a ground floor end-unit with water views? Look no further as this beautifully maintained, rarely lived-in residence is ready for you to move right in and enjoy year-round or seasonally. Enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets from your screened, waterfront lanai with custom Coolaroo shades. The open floor plan with its high ceilings, crown molding, and abundance of natural light, sets the stage for entertaining in comfort and style. Your guests will have privacy in the guest wing, adjoining the guest bath, which can be closed off from the main living area with a pocket door. The eat-in kitchen is spacious and well-appointed. The study area can easily be transformed into a third bedroom. Additional features include: custom-painted interior, neutral tile floor throughout main living areas, HVAC with UV light for quality indoor air, private one-car garage, a designated parking space, and designated guest parking. This stellar community boasts a walking trail along a natural creek connecting to Sarasota's Legacy Trail, a 21+ mile system of paved trails that is perfect for walking, jogging or biking. The centerpiece of Esplanade on Palmer Ranch includes an elegant Amenity Center with resort amenities: a state-of-the-art fitness center with full showers and locker rooms, fabulous resort-style pool with Bahama Bar food and beverage service with Live Entertainment most weekends, resistance pool, spa services, wellness services, catering kitchen, lounge areas, 8 pickleball courts and 2 tennis courts, 2 bocce courts, children's water park, fire pit, 2 dog parks (one for small dogs and one for large dogs), events lawn, Lifestyle Manager, planned events and more. Think of it as a private resort in your own backyard! This community feels away from the hustle and bustle but within minutes you have access to shopping, Siesta Key Beach and Nokomis Beach, restaurants, Venice Island, Downtown Sarasota, easy access to I75, and airports. Come experience the true Florida lifestyle in the maintenance-free Garden Homes of Esplanade on Palmer Ranch.