Welcome to Garden Lakes, a beautifully maintained gated 55+ community where comfort, convenience, and coastal living come together. This inviting two-bedroom, two-bath villa offers 1,456 sq. ft. of well-designed living space, enhanced by abundant natural light, peaceful pond views, and access to a charming shared deck overlooking the water. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring quartz countertops, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a closet pantry, and a delightful bay-window dinette—perfect as a breakfast nook or a cozy home office space. The primary suite is a serene retreat with tranquil pond views, a private dressing room with sit-down vanity and sink, dual closets including a walk-in, and an en-suite bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower. Enjoy year-round relaxation in the enclosed Florida room, which is under central air and framed by glass windows that showcase the beautiful pond setting. Additional features include a generous dining area with bay windows, a versatile second bedroom ideal as a den or office, an inside laundry room with side-by-side washer and dryer, and an attached one-car garage with workshop space, built-in cabinetry, and attic storage. Garden Lakes offers an active lifestyle with access to a recently updated clubhouse, fitness center, billiards room, heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and scenic walking trails. Perfectly situated near the shopping, dining, and world-class beaches of Bradenton, Sarasota, and Anna Maria Island, this villa provides the ideal Florida coastal lifestyle in a peaceful, friendly community.