5008 BENITO COURT PRICED REDUCTION OF $150, 000! Welcome to your dream home! This rarely available Chandler II model built by STOCK HOMES, is located in Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch. With 3, 139 sq. ft. of exquisite living space, this home offers 4 bedrooms plus an office, 4.5 baths, and a spacious 3+ car garage. Step through the impressive eight-foot glass doors into an open and functional floor plan featuring soaring 12-foot-plus ceilings, numerous upgrades, and elegant interior details. The heart of the home, the kitchen, boasts a 36” gas cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, abundant cabinetry, a 10’ breakfast bar, and a large walk-in pantry. Perfect for entertaining, the kitchen seamlessly connects to the outdoor living area. The travertine-tiled lanai offers 782 sq. ft. of covered space and a full outdoor kitchen. Here, you can enjoy stunning southwestern views of the 17th fairway from the heated pool, complete with a floating overflow spa and expansive sun shelf. The owner’s suite is a private retreat featuring French doors to the pool area, a spa-inspired bathroom with dual vanities, a Roman shower, a free-standing tub, a water closet, and two spacious walk-in closets. Each secondary guest bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for all. Notable features of this home include tray ceilings, crown molding, hurricane impact glass windows and doors, designer lighting and fans, custom window treatments, remote-controlled shades in the lanai, brand new carpet in the bedrooms, and lush new landscaping. The oversized three-car garage provides ample storage, in addition to the air-conditioned storage room off the lanai. Living in Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch means enjoying resort-style amenities INCLUDING GOLF, TENNIS, PICKLE BALL, TWO COMMUNITY POOLS, RESISTANCE POOL, STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER, AND A WELLNESS CENTER WITH SPA! Enjoy al fresco dining at the Bahama Bar or an intimate dinner at the Barrel House Bistro. There is a full-time social director on staff that organizes a variety of activities, ensuring there is always something exciting to do. Centrally located, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, and medical care within a 5-minute drive, as well as quick access to I-75, pristine Gulf beaches, and cultural attractions in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exceptional home in one of the most desirable communities in Lakewood Ranch. Please view video drone fly through.