5712 Garden Lakes Fern, Bradenton, FL 34203

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Looking for your own little slice of paradise? Are you a discerning buyer that appreciates the details? Tucked away in the back of Garden Lakes on a quiet street you will find this stunning home that will not disappoint! From the expansive private wooded views throughout the home to the California Closet custom built-ins in all closets you will appreciate the quality of materials & attention to detail in every update. The home has been lovingly transformed into a private oasis from ceiling to floor. Beautiful paver driveway & entry with extended front patio greet you as you enter the property & set the tone for a truly amazing experience. The smart home features such as app controlled front door lock, thermostat, pool lights, and pool/spa/heater provide efficiency & convenience. Outdoor living important to you? This home checks all the boxes. Privacy, Large covered living space & a massive encage deck. You’ll find yourself enjoying nature like never before. Your heated pool was resurfaced with pebble tech & received updated tile in 2021. In 2024 Intellibright Colored LED pool lights were added. Patio was retextured in 2020 & freshly painted in 2025. The large Bronze Pool Cage was recently rescreened & had all bolts/screws replaced. Super Gutter was also added. Enjoy the convenience of controlling your pool, spa, heater & lights from anywhere. Homes interior is equally impressive with a Kitchen remodel in 2021 that includes Quartz Counters, floor to ceiling white solid wood soft close dovetail cabinetry, sleek hardware, beautiful glass backsplash, Stainless Steel appliances, deep double basin sink, flush LED lighting & breakfast bar. Just off the kitchen is a generously sized dinette with large bay windows and sliding doors that bring the outdoors in for your enjoyment. The large owners suite also provides direct access to your pool, a large walk-in closet, secondary closet, & a ensuite bathroom with high-end solid wood dual vanity w/ quartz counters, stunning walk-in shower with waterfall tile, a built-in bench, dual showerheads & seamless glass enclosure. A New HVAC was just put in March 2025 & your water heater installed in 2020 has ample years left. This open split floor plan offers high ceilings, large common areas, generously sized secondary rooms, updated guest bathroom & stunning private views. Landscape lighting, rainbird irrigation, Large inside laundry w/ custom built-in pantry, hard wired smoke alarms, exterior cameras & garage fridge are just a few of the extras you will appreciate when making this your home. Garden Lakes is a vibrant yet peaceful 55+ community that offers a true maintenance free Florida lifestyle allowing you to focus on the things that really matter. The community cares for all yards, trees & landscaping, has an active social calendar of clubs & events, covers your internet, cable, trash, irrigation & exterior painting in addition to a great club house that is also beautifully updated & provides meeting room, inside common area, large kitchen, fitness room, ping-pong, library, heated pool, tennis/pickleball courts & shuffleboard. The community is a nature loving paradise adorned with towering oaks, walking paths, ponds & lakes with docks & benches for enjoying great views. This home & neighborhood are hidden gems. Get ready to live the life you’ve always dreamed of & make this home yours today! **THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.**