For the first time since the neighborhood sold out, seize the opportunity to own an exceptional Arthur Rutenberg custom home in the esteemed maintenance free Legacy Estates at Esplanade on Palmer Ranch. With the backyard facing the preserve, this exquisite home sits on one of the largest and most private lots in the community. Boasting a meticulously designed 5 bedroom split floor plan with custom built closets, including a guest suite with a separate outside entrance, an oversized custom built home office, and an upper level flex room that can effortlessly transform into a game room or sixth bedroom complete with an en suite bath, closet and balcony, this residence perfectly balances privacy and communal living. Vanishing pocket sliding doors and soaring 12 foot ceilings merge with the outdoor oasis that beckons with an oversized heated salt water pool and spa, panoramic lanai screens, and a custom built in outdoor kitchen. Culinary enthusiasts will be enthralled by the GE Monogram appliances, double dish washers, an Advantium oven, a Subzero refrigerator, a wine refrigerator, and a large walk in pantry. Modern convenience takes center stage, showcased by the oversized 4 car garages, prewired security cameras, cat 6 wiring, dual energy efficient AC units with 7 different zones, double washers and dryers and a second full size refrigerator in the laundry room, impact windows, hurricane bunker room, and a pad prewired for a generator, ensuring your peace of mind. Smart home features such as Nest thermostats, garage doors, lighting, pool/spa controls and front door locks all controlled from your phone offer contemporary comfort. Embrace resort style living with the community's array of amenities, including a lifestyle director and a full social calendar, an elegant amenity center, a full service restaurant, an athletic center, beach entry community pool, resistance pool, tennis, pickleball, bocce courts, multiple dog parks, walking trails, and a private Legacy Trail access down the street from the house, making this home the ultimate haven of elegance and sophistication amidst a vibrant community.