Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to relaxed Florida living in the highly sought-after, gated 55+ community of Garden Lakes. This spacious, beautifully updated villa offers lots of light-filled living spaces and a rare combination of privacy, charm, and flexible design-all with surprisingly reasonable fees that include cable, internet, lawn maintenance, recreation facilities, and more. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and an expansive open layout that creates an airy, inviting feel throughout the main living areas. Warm wood flooring flows seamlessly through the home, complementing the updated kitchen which features abundant cabinetry, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient work island- perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The generous floor plan offers multiple living and sitting areas, allowing you to create spaces that fit your lifestyle-whether a reading nook, home office, or additional room for entertaining. The primary suite provides a comfortable retreat with direct access to the enclosed Florida room. The delightfully updated bath features designer tile, a walk-in shower, and dual vanities. Enjoy year-round indoor-outdoor living with both an enclosed Florida room and a screened patio, overlooking lush tropical landscaping that adds a sense of privacy and tranquility. A welcoming courtyard-style entry, mature oak canopy, and beautifully maintained grounds enhance the home's curb appeal and peaceful setting. Garden Lakes offers a maintenance-free lifestyle with a heated pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, walking paths, and an active social calendar. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the Gulf beaches, this home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community.