Property Description

THIS ONE IS A STANDOUT. This beautifully RENOVATED home offers a RARE OPPORTUNITY to enjoy stylish, low maintenance living in a popular gated 55+ community in a GREAT LOCATION, situated close to shopping, I-75, UTC & downtown Sarasota/Bradenton. This spacious villa offers soaring ceilings, a flowing open floor plan, warm wood floors, and striking designer lighting, the interior feels both MODERN and WELCOMING. The EXPANSIVE KITCHEN is a true showstopper, featuring white painted wood cabinetry with pullouts, a large work island, counter seating, quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, and a beverage center with glass uppers and wine fridge. Newer stainless appliances include a refrigerator and microwave (2025), with additional appliances updated in 2021. NEUTRAL paint throughout, refreshed baths with updated vanities, lighting, commodes, and NO WALLPAPER, POPCORN CEILINGS or weird colors also makes this home completely MOVE IN READY, you can skip the mess and time it takes to renovate. A unique INTERIOR LAUNDRY room—accessible from the main living area—includes a washer and dryer (2021), a feature not commonly found in the community. MAJOR SYSTEMS have been UPDATED for peace of mind, including a new A/C and water heater (2025). Additional highlights include a Florida room with air conditioning, a private paver patio, an EXPANSIVE, PRIVATE rear grassy area, and lovely landscaping with paver front walkway. The garage features a utility sink, shelving, and an epoxy floor. Residents of Garden Lakes enjoy winding streets, mature trees, walking paths, and an active clubhouse with pool, kitchen, library, multi-pupose room, fitness, tennis, pickleball, and HOA fees at a fraction of similar communities. Many planned activities. Fees include cable tv with extended channels and streaming and internet. Designed for easy living and entertaining, this is a must see, all in a desireable, friendly community.

Features

Heating System:: Heat Pump
Cooling System:: Central Air
Patio:: Patio, Front Porch
Architectural Style:: Ranch
Exterior Features:: Private Yard, Private Entrance
Flooring:: Tile
Interior Features:: Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Window Treatments, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Laundry Features:: Inside
Sewer:: Public Sewer
Utilities:: Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Sprinkler Recycled

Appliances

Appliances:: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal, Bar Fridge, Wine Refrigerator

Address Map

Country:: US
State:: FL
County:: Manatee
City:: Bradenton
Subdivision:: GARDEN LAKES VILLAS SEC 3
Zipcode:: 34203
Street:: GARDEN LAKES
Street Number:: 5803
Street Suffix:: DRIVE
Longitude:: W83° 29' 9.4''
Latitude:: N27° 26' 16.6''
Direction Faces:: West
Directions:: Located between St Rd 70 and Honore.63rd. Off St Rd. 70 go past Lockwood Ridge and turn left onto 37th, right into community. Off Honore/63rd, go down Honore past Lockwood Ridge and turn right at 37th.Tuttle, turn left into Garden Lakes (not Garde Lakes Estates.
Mls Area Major:: 34203 - Bradenton/Braden River/Lakewood Rch
Zoning:: PDR

Additional Information

Water Source:: None
Virtual Tour:: https://video214.com/custom-player/ayjuEHloLHEVCHWrx2NDdQ
Stories Total:: 1
Senior Community Yn:: 1
Previous Price:: 384900
On Market Date:: 2026-02-26
Levels:: One
Garage:: 2
Foundation Details:: Slab, Block
Construction Materials:: Block
Community Features:: Street Lights, Clubhouse, Pool, Gated Community - No Guard, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Tennis Court(s)
Building Size:: 2176
Attached Garage Yn:: 1
Association Amenities:: Cable TV,Clubhouse,Fitness Center,Pickleball Court(s),Tennis Court(s)

Financial

Association Fee:: 447
Association Fee Frequency:: Quarterly
Association Fee Includes:: Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Pool, Cable TV, Internet, Management, Recreational Facilities
Association Yn:: 1
Tax Annual Amount:: 3537

Listing Information