1. Florida
2. Bradenton
3. 5812 GARDEN LAKES FERN

5812 GARDEN LAKES FERN, Bradenton, FL 34203

• 2 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,569 sqft

Property Description

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Move-In Ready & Worry-Free. This free-standing home in an active & beautiful, over 55 community (one owner must be 55+), has significant UPDATES that bring you PEACE OF MIND. This one outshines the rest. ALL THE MAJOR AND EXPENSIVE items HAVE BEEN DONE. Beautifully maintained, this place is flooded with light and offers all the features you've been looking for in a Florida retreat - effortless living with no major projects to be done - and you have the benefit of living life to its fullest in a place that offers all the lifestyle amenities you deserve. ---> Compare the costs of these improvements to similar homes and see the value offered here. IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE ---> HURRICANE rated windows & doors all around. AC & WATER HEATER (2023). TILE ROOF (2016). KITCHEN W GRANITE - pull outs, soft close drawers & doors. NEWER STAINLESS appliances. Washer/dryer (2025). UPDATED BATHS, with large format tiles and furniture style vanities. Light, LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORS and high baseboards throughout. PLANTATION SHUTTERS & roll-down blinds. Added insulation saves on electric bill. Clean, bright and open with vaulted ceilings in main living area, this home is MOVE-IN READY with NO wallpaper or strong colors. Exterior is beautifully landscaped and there are low voltage landscape lights. You will love the bright, EXPANSIVE and beautiful, air-conditioned FLORIDA ROOM (12 x 19) surrounded with hurricane rated doors ($30,000 cost just for this room) and step outside to a massive (538 sq ft), screened patio with privacy at the rear, for relaxing, entertaining & making the most of the Florida lifestyle. Speaking of lifestyle – this gated community offers mature landscaping and tree lined walking paths, RESORT-STYLE amenities w heated pool, fitness center, fitness classes, library, clubhouse with kitchen, tennis & pickle ball and full calendar of social events – AFFORDABLE community FEES also includes lawn maintenance, cable, internet & exterior painting every 7-8 years. NO CDD fees. EXCELLENT location, on the edge of Manatee & Sarasota counties and close to all types of shopping, restaurants, healthcare & beaches, golf, parks & airports. Skip the stress of “projects and the associated costs” and start living.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 17, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

FINE PROPERTIES : 941-782-0000

Listing Agent:

Kathy Lewis : 941-228-1213

MLS ID:

A4652876

Interior

• General: Eating Space In KitchenLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanSolid Surface CountersWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterRangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: In Garage
• Flooring: Ceramic TileRecycled/Composite FlooringTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Eco/Green Feature: Windows

Exterior

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Location

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Financial

This listing courtesy of Kathy Lewis, FINE PROPERTIES