NEW PRICE! Welcome to this wonderful home located in the highly desirable Esplanade at Artisan Lakes in north Manatee county. This home has been lovingly cared-for and has many wonderful features that are sure to please! This Arezzo Model has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a den/study, a large kitchen, a separate dining room, an extended lanai/patio area, a laundry room, and an 4' extended 2-car garage. As you enter into the home you will be drawn to the bright open spaciousness with amazing views of the water through the large sliding glass doors to the lanai. The outdoor living area is screened-in and partially covered. Combined with the large Living Room, it provides plenty of room for entertaining. The efficient U-shaped kitchen offers lots of counter space, white cabinetry with under mount lighting, and is open to the Dining room and Living Room. The kitchen has beautiful quartz countertops, up-graded GE appliances, and 42” upper cabinets which provide plenty of storage. The Owner's bedroom has water views and an en-suite bathroom with double sinks, quartz countertops, white cabinetry, a walk-in shower and a spacious walk-in closet. The den/office has pocket doors for quiet or privacy. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are located near the front of the home providing privacy separation from the Owner's Suite. The second bedroom is adjacent to the hall bathroom and can easily become a private en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has white cabinetry, quartz countertops, dual sinks and a shower/tub combination. All of the bedrooms are carpeted and the remainder of the home has tile flooring. The home features 10' high ceilings, crown moldings in the main living areas, and a combination of 2” blinds and beautiful draperies. Ceiling fans are located in the living room, all of the bedrooms and the lanai. The home also has a Laundry Room with built-in lower cabinets and a utility sink. A whole-house water filtration system has been installed to ensure better water quality. The garage has an epoxy painted floor with several built-in cabinets. Home ownership in the Esplanade entitles your family and guests to full access to all of the wonderful lifestyle amenities. The community center in the Esplanade, has a "state-of-the-art" fitness center and an on-site lifestyle director to coordinate special events and activities. As a homeowner, you can enjoy the beautiful resort-style swimming pool with cabanas, a resistance pool, a hot tub, an outdoor fire pit, tennis courts, pickleball, and bocce ball; all in an park-like setting. There are walking trails, dog parks, a playground, and a butterfly garden! The Community HOA provides all of these great amenities plus cable TV, internet service and yard maintenance! This is a rare opportunity to move into this beautiful resort community quickly without waiting to build! Don't let this one get away!