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
Price:
$499,000
MLS #:
A4647782
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Address:
5712 GARDEN LAKES FERN
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
GARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 3
Neighborhood:
34203 – Bradenton/Braden River/Lakewood Rch
City:
BRADENTON
Listed Date:
Apr 11, 2025
State:
FL
Finished Sq Ft:
2,554
Total Sq Ft:
2,554
ZIP:
34203
Lot Size:
5,881 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1987
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Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Tile
Heating
Electric, Heat Pump
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Association Amenities
Cable T V, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)
Community
55+
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
Exterior Features
Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Roof
Tile
Security Features
Gated Community
Financial
HOA Fee
$400
HOA Frequency
Quarterly
HOA Includes
Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Repairs, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
HOA Name
Prokop PA – Leslie Torok
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$3,096
Map
Community
- Address5712 GARDEN LAKES FERN BRADENTON FL
- SubdivisionGARDEN LAKES VILLAGE SEC 3
- CityBRADENTON
- CountyManatee
- Zip Code34203
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