5812 Garden Lakes Fern, Bradenton, FL, 34203

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Move-In Ready & Worry-Free. This free-standing home in an over 55 community, has significant UPDATES that bring you PEACE OF MIND. This one outshines the rest. ALL THE MAJOR UPDATES HAVE BEEN MADE. HURRICANE windows & doors, AC & WATER HEATER (2023) TILE ROOF (2016) KITCHEN W GRANITE - pull outs, soft close drawers & doors. NEWER STAINLESS appliances. Washer/dryer (2025). UPDATED BATHS, with large format tiles and furniture style vanities. Light, LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORS and high baseboards throughout. PLANTATION SHUTTERS & roll-down blinds. Added insulation saves on electric bill. Clean, bright and open with vaulted ceilings in main living area, this home is MOVE-IN READY with NO wallpaper or strong colors. Exterior low voltage landscape lights. Step into the bright, EXPANSIVE, air-conditioned FLORIDA ROOM (12 x 19), and outside to a massive (538 sq ft), screened patio with privacy at the rear, for relaxing, entertaining & making the most of the Florida lifestyle. Speaking of lifestyle – this gated community offers mature landscaping and tree lined walking paths, RESORT-STYLE amenities w heated pool, fitness center, fitness classes, library, clubhouse with kitchen, tennis & pickle ball and full calendar of social events – AFFORDABLE community FEES also includes lawn maintenance, cable, internet & exterior painting every 7-8 years. NO CDD fees. EXCELLENT location, on the edge of Manatee & Sarasota counties and close to all types of shopping, restaurants, healthcare & beaches, golf, parks & airports. Skip the stress of “projects” and start living.