Welcome to this outstanding santini model within the highly regarded active adult gated 55+ community of the esplanade at highland ranch in the rolling hills of clermont. This santini has over $110,000 in design upgrades. Upon entry you will be greeted by an absolutely gorgeous, open see through floor plan. This 2 bedroom, 2. 5 bath, 2,356 sq ft one story offers generous room sizes. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight featuring upgraded stainless steel built in appliances, adventium convection microwave, wine fridge, quartz countertops, stainless steel apron sink, pendant lighting over a beautiful island with island knee wall cabinets, and breakfast bar. You will also appreciate the upgraded 42" solid wood cabinetry with oversized crown molding and 2 great pantry's in addition to the butlers pantry with a full size deep sink. You are sure to be impressed with the generous size of the primary suite with a tray ceiling and bay window upgrade. The primary en suite offers a large walk in shower with a built in bench, comfort height double sink vanity, separate water closet and a custom organized walk in closet. Bedroom 2 has its very own en suite for the convenience of your guests. There is half bath just off the foyer. Additionally you will find a flex space with french doors that can accommodate a office/den/study or a separate sitting room. The laundry room offers a custom broom closet, an abundance of upper and lower cabinetry for additional storage and a sink for your convenience. Some of the offered upgrades are 2 floor electrical receptacles in great room, mohawk rev wood high performance water resistant laminate flooring in the main living areas, ceiling fans, upgraded wall and floor tile in the bathrooms and laundry room, 10' ceilings throughout, tray ceilings in the family room and primary bedroom, crown molding in the main living area, primary bedroom and office, 8' interior doors throughout, rain gutters, lanai power roll down shades, natural gas stub for your bbq grill and 3 ceiling fans on the lanai, fenced rear yard, oversized 2 car garage with a side garage service door and a second floor air conditioned storage/studio area, professionally painted garage floor. Energy efficiency is excellent due to the double pane low e vinyl windows, r 38 ceiling insulation and a tankless gas hot water heater for an endless supply of hot water. The hoa offers resort style community amenities that include a pool, spa, resistance pool (all heated), pro style tennis and bocce ball courts, pickle ball courts (all of the sports courts are lighted for night time play), fire pit, billiards, table tennis, card room, movement studio, many clubs and activities, outdoor kitchen and a dog park for our furry friends to enjoy. The hoa fee includes the lawn and shrub care, fertilizing, mulching, irrigation system maintenance, amenities, on site lifestyle director, gates, roads and so much more. The esplanade at highland ranch is a sought after community close to hospitals, medical offices, va, shopping, publix, target, home depot, lowes, starbucks, restaurants, golf courses, disney and other attractions, national training center (ntc), boating and the quaint downtowns of clermont and winter garden. For your traveling convenience, the esplanade is within a few minutes to the florida turnpike with easy access to oia (30 minutes). The esplanade at highland ranch does not have a cdd.