BRADENTON, FL 34210 3468 51ST AVENUE DRIVE W

~ AFFORDABLE AND IN A WONDERFUL LOCATION ~ You'll have the pleasure of enjoying life in a maintenance free, age and pet friendly community in this two story 3BR 2.5 BA townhome in beautiful Five Lakes. This lovely home is positioned on a small pond where you can relax and take in the water views from your back outdoor patio deck. You're going to love the convenience of being located just minutes away from Detweilers, the State College of Florida, IMG Academy and Bradenton's sandy beaches.  The tropical landscaping and front courtyard make this an inviting entrance. An open floor plan, breakfast bar, pantry closet, guest 1/2 bath and private PVC fenced side patio accessible by sliding glass doors off of the living room add ambiance to the first floors living area. Amenities include an attractive fireplace with accent shelving, contemporary lighting fixtures, a kitchen window viewing the backyard and pond, stainless steel appliances, raised panel cabinetry, brand new verticals, luxury vinyl plank flooring on the first level and newer carpeted bedrooms upstairs.  A hallway laundry closet is conveniently located on the 2nd floor.  Both upstairs bathrooms have been stylishly updated with granite countertops, a barn door accessing the primary ensuite bathroom and a tiled tub and shower. A new water heater, 2020 roof and 2021 A/C will provide peace of mind and savings as well for your homeowners insurance.  There's also an exterior storage closet for your extras. Enjoy the community pool, tennis courts and activities plus the added advantage of having additional parking available for trucks and RV for residents only. What's not to love ... come make this yours!