2648 MARIOTTA RIDGE The newer-style Bergamo floor plan meets effortless Florida living in this beautifully curated 2022 residence in Esplanade at Highland Ranch, designed with the clean, elevated feel of a model home. Lightly lived in as a seasonal retreat, this 2-bedroom plus flex home was intentionally designed with elevated finishes throughout. Plantation shutters frame the natural light, custom accent walls add depth and character, and upgraded lighting creates a polished yet welcoming atmosphere. Tile flooring flows seamlessly under 9’4” ceilings and 8’ doors, enhancing the home’s open, airy feel. The gourmet kitchen anchors the living space with quartz countertops, designer pendant lighting, a beverage cooler, and thoughtful details that make both everyday living and entertaining feel refined. Step outside to the extended lanai, where a fully appointed outdoor kitchen with vent hood, grill, sink, refrigerator, and granite surfaces creates a true extension of the home. With no rear neighbors and mature palm trees beyond, the setting feels private and peaceful. Eastern exposure welcomes soft morning light, while evenings provide a relaxed backdrop ideal for gathering or unwinding. Additional enhancements include a personalized home technology system with recessed entertainment Klipsch speakers in the gathering room and lanai, a full gutter system, additional exterior lighting, five ceiling fans including the lanai, smart home integration with Ring doorbell, and an extended 2-car garage with epoxy painted floor coating. The home presents with the clean, elevated feel of a model - without the wait of new construction. Beyond the home, Esplanade at Highland Ranch offers resort-style amenities designed for connection and recreation. Residents enjoy a heated pool, spa, and resistance pool, lighted tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, fire pit gathering area, billiards, table tennis, card room, movement studio, numerous clubs and social activities, outdoor kitchen, and a dog park for furry companions. The HOA provides lawn and shrub care, fertilizing, mulching, irrigation system maintenance, amenities, gated entry, and road maintenance, allowing for truly low-maintenance living. Ideally positioned near shopping, dining, medical facilities including Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and AdventHealth, the National Training Center, golf courses, boating, and the charming downtowns of Clermont and Winter Garden. Convenient access to the Florida Turnpike places Orlando International Airport approximately 30 minutes away and Dr. Phillips Restaurant Row within easy reach. Theme parks and Florida’s coasts are also within comfortable driving distance. Notably, Esplanade at Highland Ranch does not have a CDD. Thoughtfully finished, beautifully maintained, and positioned within one of Clermont’s most sought-after 55+ communities, this home offers a refined yet relaxed lifestyle for those who value design, convenience, and ease.