Beautiful, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, split floor plan villa has been meticulously maintained and is move in ready. Located in the desirable, gated, active 55+ community of Garden Lakes. Nestled among the mature oaks and tropical landscape, you will enjoy all that nature has to offer while relaxing with your morning coffee or entertaining guests on your outside screened patio or in the spacious, bright, Florida room. The kitchen includes a wonderful skylight, stainless steel appliances with a newer Bosch dishwasher and a generous pantry. The lovely built- in cabinets and desk area offer lots of space and storage for a home office. The guest bedroom and bath become a private suite with a convenient pocket door. Recent updates include impact windows, storm shutters on master bedroom windows; brand new frameless shower doors and safety bars in the master bath along with a custom, extensive walk-in closet. Remote, honeycomb shade installed on the patio doors leading to the Florida room offer privacy and sunlight with the push of a button. The new exterior entryway pavers are a welcoming addition. The A/C is 2015 and the tile roof was replaced in 2005. Garden Lakes offers many activities and amenities including a sparkling heated pool, fitness room, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard courts, and clubhouse with library and great kitchen. There are two scenic walking paths that lead to one of the two lakes with benches to relax and take in all the beauty this community has to offer.