5654 GARDENS DRIVE SARASOTA FL 34243

Overview of 5654 Gardens Dr

Don't miss this condo for sale in Palm Aire Country Club! Experience breathtaking, unobstructed lake views from your private screened lanai and both bedrooms — a rare opportunity in the highly desirable gardens of palm-aire, where lakefront units are extremely limited and seldom available. This beautifully maintained second-floor, maintenance-free two-bedroom, two-bath condo is ideally located just steps from the heated pool, clubhouse, tennis and shuffleboard courts, offering the perfect balance of relaxation and entertaining. The open-concept living and dining area features a convenient kitchen pass-through, abundant natural light, and tranquil water views that create a serene backdrop to everyday living. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry adds convenience. Fresh interior paint enhances the clean, modern feel, while major updates provide peace of mind, including a complete a/c system replacement (9/24/23) and a hot water heater replaced in october 2025 — offering added peace of mind. Community improvements include a tile roof (2014), pool resurfacing (2019), asphalt driveways (2022), and building painting (2025) — all with no assessments. The maintenance fee covers basic cable, water, sewer, trash, exterior and grounds maintenance, common area taxes, on-site management, and full access to amenities including the clubhouse, sauna, game room, pool, barbecue area, tennis, and shuffleboard, delivering truly carefree florida living. Located just 20 minutes from world-renowned gulf beaches with easy access to i-75, university town center, downtown sarasota, st. Armands circle, and siesta, lido, and longboat key, this is a seldom-available lakefront opportunity you won’t want to miss.

This lovely condo was built in 1985 and features 2 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms. This condo for sale is 1,080 square feet, with 1,080 sq ft being air conditioned living space. The condo has a private swimming pool.

Directions to this property are as follows: From University Parkway, Turn North Onto Whitfield Avenue. Turn Left At Gardens Of Palm Aire (gardens Dr.). Building 20 Is Located On The Left Side With A View Of The Lake Across The Street From The ?swimming Pool And Tennis Court. Unit Is In The Back Of The Building On The Left Side.

Please contact your ZFC agent for more information about MLS# MFRTB8479707 or any other condos for sale in Sarasota or elsewhere in the Manatee County area.