Now the lowest price villa home in the Esplanade by Siesta, and Free HOA fees for the rest of 2025! This maintenance-free lakefront villa offers the ultimate Sarasota lifestyle living. Only one mile from the bridge to Siesta Key, this gated community offers resort-style amenities, a social environment, and sidewalks providing miles of walking and biking opportunities. The home features two bedrooms, two baths, a flexible den ideal for an office or a third bedroom, a two-car garage and hurricane shutters. Interior appointments include coffered and tray ceilings, chair rails, spacious walk-in closets in both bedrooms, and new carpet in the bedrooms and den. A dedicated laundry room and ceiling fans throughout add everyday convenience. The kitchen is equipped with natural gas for cooking, plenty of cabinets for storage and a new refrigerator, range/oven and microwave were installed. More features include a spacious primary bedroom with a water view, plantation shutters, and grab rails in the shower and water closet. This villa has a large west-facing screened-in lanai providing great sunset and water views. In the community, residents enjoy access to a lagoon-style pool, pickleball, tennis on Hard-Tru courts, a fitness center, a clubhouse with planned activities and a paw park. The location is central to dining, shopping, downtown Sarasota and beaches of Siesta Key. This lovely home is easy to show and move-in ready. Schedule a tour today.