Why wait for new construction when you can have it now? This brand-new, never-lived-in Ritz-Carlton residence is move-in ready and currently the lowest-priced residence available in the development, featuring nearly 2,000 square feet of private outdoor living space and almost 5,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor living. Direct western exposure delivers breathtaking Estero Bay and Gulf views and some of Southwest Florida's most spectacular sunsets. Positioned within the highly sought-after South Tower at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay, this exceptional 2-bedroom + den (optional flex-room), 3-bath residence also represents a rare opportunity as one of the few residences permitted to sell prior to the delivery of the second tower. The expansive west-facing terrace-one of the largest private outdoor spaces in the building-creates an extraordinary extension of the residence and an indoor-outdoor waterfront lifestyle rarely found in luxury high-rise living. Located within the master-planned waterfront community of Saltleaf, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay offers one of Southwest Florida's most amenity- and service-rich lifestyles. Residents enjoy a fully staffed residential team and world-class services including a state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service salon and spa, pet grooming salon, kids and teen rooms, concierge services, and more. The 24-hour guard-gated community offers direct access to a 72-slip marina, with boat slips available for rent or purchase, no-bridge access to the Gulf, and a private beach boat shuttle. Additional amenities include a championship golf course and short course within Saltleaf, tennis, pickleball, resort-style pools, floating island-inspired pavilions, private cabanas, and a signature 5-star waterfront restaurant. Inside, the residence showcases private elevator entry, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, European custom cabinetry, Italian porcelain countertops, and exceptional designer finishes throughout. Be the very first to call this just-completed Ritz-Carlton residence home, where immediate occupancy, nearly 5,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor living, boating, world-class amenities, and unforgettable western sunsets come together in one extraordinary opportunity. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged, AI generated, or rendered.