Stunning luxury home located in the gated, highly sought-after Legacy Estates at Esplanade on Palmer Ranch! This 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home sits on a desired preserve lot that enjoys southern exposure and serene views of nature from your backyard. Enjoy relaxing and entertaining on your private lanai which showcases a custom swimming pool with water features and a spa with an infinity edge waterfall, and a specialty outdoor kitchen with superior Lynx appliances. The magnificent attention to detail in this meticulously kept home will have you living worry-free and in the lap of luxury with these thoughtful, upgraded features: impact-resistant windows and doors, motorized hurricane lanai screens, whole home Kohler 20 kw generator, home security system with cameras, wireless internet booster, and sound insulating solid core interior doors throughout. Plus, you will never run out of room in the oversized 3-car garage, which includes attic stair access and quiet, long-lasting belt-drive garage door openers. The gorgeous front exterior is a showstopper, offering impressive curb appeal both day and night. It features a distinctive architectural elevation and boasts picturesque landscaping with low-voltage lighting, an extended paver driveway, and designer front double entry doors. This bright and airy home welcomes you inside with spacious 12' ceilings and crown molding featured throughout, and elegant tray ceilings in the gathering room, dining room, separate study, and primary bedroom. Tile flooring, laid on a stylish diagonal design, can be found throughout the home, along with Hunter Douglas wood plantation shutters and oil-rubbed bronze ceiling fans. The extraordinary gourmet kitchen, anchoring the heart of the home, features an upgraded, built-in appliance package with natural gas cooktop and double wall ovens, and soft close cabinetry with additional lighted glass upper cabinets to showcase your special pieces. Invite your family and guests to enjoy the warm ambiance and gather around the spacious island which has seating and extra storage. A specially-designed laundry room offers plenty of versatility with additional cabinetry, counter space, and an extra full-size refrigerator. Spacious custom closet systems can also be found throughout the house. This desirable community offers elegant, resort-style amenities that include a zero-entry swimming pool with lap lanes and spa, resistance pool, full-service bar and restaurant, fire pits, state-of-the-art 24/7 fitness center with lockers and showers, sports courts for tennis, pickleball and bocce ball, and dog parks. The neighborhood borders the beautiful Oscar Scherer State Park and a walking trail along a natural creek that connects to Sarasota's Legacy Trail. The famed Siesta Key beach is only five miles away and the community is close to downtown Venice and Sarasota, shopping, entertainment, highly rated schools, and transportation centers.