Stunning, Charming & Tranquil are just a few words that come to mind when describing this beautiful and lovingly maintained oasis with pond views. Experience what pride of ownership looks and feels like the moment you enter. Privacy, Pond views, & painted skies can be enjoyed year-round from your living room, primary bedroom, newly tiled screened lanai, or on your new paver patio. Natural light can be enjoyed & appreciated throughout the home. The smart split bedroom floor plan offers an open concept, vaulted ceilings, & maximizes every inch of living space. The Kitchen provides plenty of storage, new lighting, & all new stainless-steel appliances just added in 2025. There is also a convenient pass through to your dining room that doubles as a breakfast bar. Enjoy the convenience of the large Dinette area just off the kitchen for those more casual meals. Don’t need a casual dining space….. This space offers limitless opportunities for a home office, sitting nook, or anything else you can dream up. The home also features all updated Luxury Vinyl and Tile flooring throughout in addition to new Hurricane Impact Windows and the Hurricane Screen for the lanai that offers you years of protection and insurance discounts. The lanai was re-screened, and a new screen door installed in 2024 as well. The Tile Roof was replaced in 2019 and has decades of life left for your enjoyment & peace of mind. The HVAC was replaced in 2024 and is under a regular maintance agreement. Both Bathrooms feature updated vanities, new tile floors and exhaust fans. The primary ensuite features and shower with built-in bench and the secondary bathroom features a shower/tub combo. The 2-car garage offers an epoxy floor, a new hurricane impact garage door installed in 2023, a new opener in 2025, great storage options and updated entry door into your large laundry room. The laundry room offers great storage, and a new Washer & Dryer just purchased in 2025. The home’s interior is freshly painted and ready for its’ new owner. Garden Lakes is a resort-style, amenity rich, maintenance free, active yet peaceful, gated neighborhood with a social & event calendar that has something for everyone. The true definition of community can be experienced in this nature friendly, tree loving, 55+ neighborhood conveniently located close to shopping, dining & entertainment including continually expanding Lakewood Ranch & University Town Center. While you have limitless opportunities to entertain minutes away don’t be surprised to find yourself never wanting to leave with so much to enjoy within your community. This neighborhood offers a nature lovers forest wonderland with towering oaks and weeping hibiscus throughout in addition to walking paths, ponds & lakes, with docks & benches to enjoy the views. The community also offers a recently updated clubhouse, meeting room, billiard room, inside common area, library, kitchen, fitness room, heated pool, tennis/pickleball courts & shuffleboard. Immersing yourself in this maintenance free community allows you to live like you’re on vacation while enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds without the work and upkeep. Even your yard, irrigation, trees, shrubs & landscaping are maintained for you. In addition to the amenities and maintenance-free lifestyle you will enjoy having your cable, trash, & water for your irrigation covered in your association dues. The search is over. Schedule a private showing, fall in love and make this home yours today!