5659 Gardens Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

This modern dream two bedroom/two bathroom second floor condo is the perfect enclave for year-round or seasonal Florida living. Tucked away in the heart of the The Gardens of Palm-Aire Golf and Country Club community (membership is not mandatory), this 1080 sqft haven offers the perfect respite from life's hustle and bustle. Greeted by breathtaking landscaping, this isolated condo in the back of the complex, is truly a private retreat. Several upgrades over the years include solid wood Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets with Granite tops from Cabinet Solutions in 2013, complete A/C System from Elite Heating in 2016, Interior Painting in 2016, Frigidaire Washer and Dryer in 2017, Refrigerator in 2018, Master Bathroom Walk-In Shower Enclosure from Luxury Bath in 2019, Custom Master and Guest Bathroom Mirror's from Fox Mirror & Glass in 2019, New Toilets in 2019, California Closets from Affordable Closets in 2019, Hot Water Heater in 2022, Dishwasher in 2022, Electrical Panel with Square D Breakers from Ace Electric in 2022 and much more. Open living room and dining room plan with pass through from Kitchen for easy serving. Large Master walk-in closet with an in unit laundry and storage closet on the lanai. Enjoying your morning coffee on this private screened lanai won't be one to forget. Exterior updates include Tile Roofs in 2014, Building Painting in 2016, swimming pool resurfaced in 2019 with no assessments and Asphalt paved driveways in 2022. Plus you'll always have access to the community clubhouse, heated swimming pool, shuffleboard court and tennis courts- just steps away! There's no matter of maintenance worries, the maintenance fee covers basic cable, common area taxes, fidelity bond, grounds and outside maintenance, community pool, community manager, trash and water & sewer. As an added bonus, you're only 20 minutes away from some of the most famous gulf beaches, with easy access to I-75. Just North of University Parkway with easy access to the interstate makes it conveniently close to shopping/dining at University Town Center, downtown Sarasota, St. Armond’s Circle, and the famous soft-sand beaches of Siesta, Lido, and Longboat Key. Pride of ownership is apparent in this condo, and furnishings can be separately considered. Schedule your appointment today to experience this one-of-a-kind condo for yourself!