5826 GARDEN LAKES DRIVE Under contract-accepting backup offers. Come see this beauty, nestled in one of the best & highly sought after Communities, Garden Lakes! This lovely villa has maximum privacy with an expansive yard and gorgeous lake views through nearly every window. Nicely updated, you will certainly enjoy calling this private oasis "HOME". This home has been very well maintained with loving care. From wonderful vaulted ceilings, to the upgraded kitchen, flooring and under air lanai, you will have plenty of space to spread out. Whether you like the indoors or enjoy outdoor spaces, you will have endless options for how you want to entertain friends and family or just enjoy the serenity of the nature that surrounds you! Relax with your favorite beverage during sunset from your lanai or enjoy a morning nature walk through some of the most peaceful and quaint walking paths throughout the community. Maintenance free living is included in your homes exterior (except for your roof), which was just replaced in 2019. Additionally the AC was recently replaced, ducts were cleaned along with the sewer and the kitchen appliances are less than 3 years old. With all this NEW, all you have to bring is your toothbrush! Garden Lakes is a nature friendly, gated, amenity rich 55+ community. There is a Clubhouse, heated pool, newly updated community kitchen, meeting room, billiard room, community room, & library. There is also a fitness room, tennis/pickle ball and shuffleboard courts. In addition to the amenities & maintenance free lifestyle you'll enjoy having your cable, internet, & yards irrigation are covered in your HOA fees. This nature immersed community is a rare find, its hard to believe how close you are to golfing, shopping, dining, exertainment, Lakewood Ranch, UTC, and I75. Schedule a tour ASAP because these don't come available very often. You will surely fall in love, and make this your Florida Home today!