Gated, mediteranean style community with paver driveways and tiled roofs in entire community. HOA provides basic lawn care services. Home backs up to a private serene pond and conservation views with a spacious screened lanai offering pocket doors for an open outdoor indoor living space and an outdoor kitchen offering a large grill, wide stainless steel undermount sink, granite countertops, tile and granite backsplash, drawers and storage space as well as an oversized exhaust hood over grill open to the exterior of the side of the lanai. Backyard is a true joy, peaceful yet entertaining with numerous sightings of wild life & an amazing array of birds. Excellent location, tucked away yet within 10 min from all shopping, restaurants, hospitals, college and major highways. Esplanade of Tampa is NOT an age restricted community. Stone front courtyard with a private gate. Exterior was completely painted in 2024. Hurricane grade windows installed in entire home and hurricane accordion shutter installed in lanai protecting not only your covered lanai but also the outdoor kitchen. Hurricane aluminum shutters available as a 2nd layer of protection. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3 car tandem garage, office, media room & oversized game room. Outdoor lanai, living room and media room have in ceiling speaker system with audio equipment. Projector and screen in media room included. Textured wavy pattern wood look tiles in main living area. On first floor: office, primary bedroom suite, a secondary bedroom suite with its own full bath and double closets, an extended laundry/mud room with built in cabinets, hooks, shelving, with a sink and 2 corian counters. Primary bedroom closet is expansive with built in shelving, drawers & 3 beautiful mini-chandeliers. Primary bath offers an oversized shower with 2 shower heads, dual sinks, middle counter with space for a stool underneath and above cabinet with an undermount light and mirror. Primary bath linen closet offers stacked laundry baskets & shelving. Gourmet kitchen upgraded to a level 7 cream color cabinetry with a distressed look and hardware, crown molding with a rope design, under cabinet light and molding, tumbled marble and mosaic tile backsplash with a pot filler and pull out shelving in all cabinets. Newer 5 burner gas coocktop installed last year. Kitchen has stainless steel GE Cafe appliances, and Bosch dishwasher. Granite countertops in the kitchen are finished with beveled edges, an undermount oversized sink, and an extended island offering cabinets on both sides. Kitchen pantry has built in shelving. Upstairs you will find 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, an AC closet with extra storage room, expansive media and game rooms with a sizable wet bar and granite counters with built in cabinets. Beautiful Swarovski crystal chandeliers and sconces in the dining room and stairwell. Water softener connection available in garage. Instant water heater & electric car charger capped connection in garage. Resort style clubhouse hosting many events with pool, spa, cabanas, bathrooms, showers, fitness center, gathering room with a full kitchen, ping pong/pool table, outdoor fireplace, a fire pit, bocce ball, pickleball, dog parks & playground. USF, Pasco Hernando State College & Tampa airport just a short drive away. Owner is listing broker.