5815 Garden Lakes Fern, Bradenton, FL 34203

Ready for that Florida vacation lifestyle you've been dreaming of? It could finally happen, starting here in this elegant yet very functional home situated in the resort-like gated community of Garden Lakes. The home offers an open floor plan that's perfect for entertaining and relaxing with its spacious living room, dining area, and the adjacent family room which all wrap around the eat-in kitchen. Recent home updates include a tile roof (2019), new brick paver walkways, A/C system (2016), and a fold-away garage door screen. The three bedrooms are situated for maximum privacy and convenience. The master bedroom is a private retreat featuring dual walk-in closets, windows overlooking the lanai, and its own bathroom with separate tub, shower, and a double vanity with makeup area. Handy grab bars offer safety & security. Lots of windows throughout the home provide plenty of light and make it feel cheerful while letting the outdoors in. You'll love relaxing in the bright, air-conditioned Florida room. Cookouts and get-togethers with friends and neighbors will be easy in the oversized screened lanai out back. Or maybe you'd rather just relax on a comfy chaise lounge with a good book. No worries about lawn maintenance or house painting chores here- it's all taken care of in this beautiful maintenance-free community. You'll have plenty to do and new friends to meet at the community recreation center, which features a huge heated pool, fitness center, tennis courts, shuffleboard, pickleball, and more, all situated in a park-like setting surrounded by towering oaks. There's also a clubhouse with full kitchen, dance floor, library, card tables, meeting rooms, etc. Garden Lakes is right around the corner from excellent shopping, restaurants, golf, churches, and medical care. University Town Center shopping mall and the Sarasota-Bradenton airport are only about 15 minutes away; Tampa International Airport is about an hour. Come see this little slice of paradise before it slips away!