Welcome to your everyday getaway in Garden Lakes- a beautifully maintained 55+ gated community where resort-style living meets comfort and convenience. This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa with a 2-car garage is perfectly situated on a shaded lakefront lot surrounded by majestic oaks and lush landscaping. Inside, you’ll love the open layout featuring high ceilings and an efficient, well-planned layout. The home offers an open floor plan, with an airy living/ dining room adjacent to the family room. Beyond that, there’s an air-conditioned sunroom that offers a peaceful retreat—ideal for enjoying tranquil lake views. The kitchen is a cook’s delight with plenty of cabinet and counter space, a breakfast bar, and an eat-in area for casual breakfasts or coffee with a friend. The primary suite offers a welcome retreat from the outside world. There’s plenty of room for a king-size bedroom set. The suite has a large walk-in closet and dual sinks & vanity in the bathroom. The home’s guest suite overlooks the lake and has an adjacent full bath. A pocket door leading to the guest suite creates a comfortable, private space for visitors. Additional highlights include a tile roof, a spacious 2-car garage, and low-maintenance living with lawn care, landscaping, irrigation, basic cable, and exterior painting all covered by the low community fees—with no CDD! Garden Lakes offers top-notch amenities, too: an updated clubhouse with a full kitchen, dance floor, meeting rooms, and a library; a heated pool and fitness center; tennis and pickleball courts; shuffleboard; and scenic walking trails. It's an active, social lifestyle with something for everyone. Ideally located near shopping, dining, medical centers, University Town Center, I-75, and Gulf Coast beaches—this villa is move-in ready and waiting for you to call it home. Don’t miss your chance to live in one of the area’s most sought-after communities!