11748 BITOLA DRIVE Under contract-accepting backup offers. This is a stunning 2018-built expanded Lazio Model built by Taylor Morrison located in Esplanade at Starkey Ranch. The house is situated on a spacious lot with no rear neighbors, ensuring ample privacy. The home features 2, 429 sq. ft. of living space, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a flex space, and a tandem garage, making it a well-appointed and spacious living space. Upon entering the foyer, you'll notice the 10-foot ceilings, tray ceilings, crown molding throughout the house, and plantation shutters on all windows. The entry foyer, flex space, and dining area feature wainscoting accents, while the great room has beautiful built-ins. The primary bedroom is extended, with a bay window, tray ceiling with crown molding, and an enlarged closet with a floor-to-ceiling custom closet system. The second bedroom has an ensuite and an enlarged walk-in closet with built-ins. The great room and dining area are spacious and completely open to the kitchen, which is an entertainer's dream. The kitchen is beautifully upgraded with an oversized island with double-sided cabinets, a breakfast bar, quartz countertops, extended cabinetry with crown molding, stainless steel appliances, gas range, microwave, wine fridge, pendant lighting, tile backsplash, and an extended eat-in area. The laundry room has plenty of storage cabinets, quartz counters, and a utility sink. The lanai is oversized and comes with remote-controlled hurricane shades, an outdoor kitchen with granite counters, a built-in grill, a vented hood, a sink, and extra storage. The home also features a tandem garage with ceiling storage shelves, an epoxy floor, a house generator, a tankless hot water heater, a water softener, an alarm system, an A/C system with humidity control, natural gas, landscape lighting, rain gutters, brick paved driveway, and sidewalk. This home is move-in ready and loaded with upgrades! Esplanade is a maintenance-free community located within Starkey Ranch. Amenities include a resort-style pool, dog park, fire pit, formal events lawn, and sports courts. A beautifully appointed resort amenity center with approximately 6, 000 square feet features a fitness center, catering kitchen, billiard/card room, club/ craft room, and a common room. An on-site Lifestyle Manager can interact with residents and coordinate special activities, parties, and events.