Gated Community, Cul-de sac, amazing water views, privacy, and a true indoor-outdoor lifestyle. This one stands out. See Matterport Virtual Tour. Set on a premium homesite with expansive long-water views and no immediate rear neighbors, this beautifully maintained home offers the openness and natural light buyers are looking for in Starkey Ranch. Step inside and you are immediately drawn through the main living space to the water beyond. The open layout is anchored by a spacious gourmet kitchen featuring a large center island, abundant cabinetry, and built-in oven with microwave. It is designed for both everyday living and easy entertaining. Tray ceilings, crown molding, and white plantation shutters give elegant touches throughout the living space. Enjoy your own taste in music from the installed speakers in the living room. Sliding glass doors lead to the extended screened lanai, a $54,000 addition completed in 2020. This space creates a true outdoor living area with room for both dining and lounging. Ideal for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or hosting guests, all enhanced by the desirable southern rear exposure. Built in 2018, the home offers modern construction and added peace of mind, including replaced HVAC system, (2022), and fresh exterior paint completed in April 2026. Gas tankless water heater for efficiency, and natural gas appliances, including range, oven and outside grill. Located in the gated Esplanade neighborhood of Starkey Ranch, residents enjoy a resort-style clubhouse, social events, pickleball, tennis, bocce, a heated pool with cabanas, fire pit, and outdoor gathering spaces, all within a low-maintenance setting. Starkey Ranch also offers additional pools, miles of trails, parks, and a full calendar of community events. Just minutes from Starkey Market, shopping, dining, and top-rated schools, this home delivers the Florida lifestyle buyers want with the setting to match.