5712 GARDEN LAKES FERN, BRADENTON, FL, 34203
$499,000
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,838 Sqft
Lot Size
5,881 Sqft
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.**
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRA4647782 Year Built: 1987
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)
Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Stucco Cooling: Central Air
Country: US Direction Faces: East
Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile
Foundation Details: Slab Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup Levels: One
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Lot Features: Cleared, In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Private, Paved Occupant Type: Owner
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes Pool Features: Auto Cleaner, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure
Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved Roof: Tile
Security Features: Gated Community Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Requirements: Supra Lock Box, See Remarks, ShowingTime Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
Special Listing Conditions: None Standard Status: Active
State Or Province: FL Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped View: Trees/Woods
Water Source: Public
Rooms Rooms
Kitchen: 11x12 ft Primary Bedroom: 13x22 ft
Primary Bathroom: 6x12 ft Living Room: 22x17 ft
Dining Room: 8x13 ft Bedroom 2: 12x11 ft
Bedroom 3: 13x13 ft Bathroom 2: 5x9 ft
Dinette: 10x11 ft Laundry: 9x6 ft
Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 45x38 ft
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