2871 Somerset Dr

Somerset Condominium Phase I is a low-rise, garden-style condominium complex built in 1974 and organized around courtyards and water features. The property is four stories tall with a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences, many arranged as first-floor or main-level units with walk-in closets, eat-in kitchens, and screened patios or balconies. Interiors typically show midcentury finishes updated over time: tile or carpeted living areas, renovated kitchens and baths in some units, separate dining/living configurations, and accessibility features such as first-floor entries and elevators in select buildings. Exterior communal spaces include shaded courtyards, covered patios, barbecue areas, and tennis and shuffleboard courts; several units overlook landscaped lakes and internal garden areas. The community is gated with on-site security, has multiple recreational facilities including a heated pool, sauna, clubhouse with billiards and activity rooms, a fitness area, and outdoor courts, and offers managed services and reserve funding through an active homeowners association. Parking is surface-level with assigned spaces; many buildings have storm shutters and hurricane-prepped windows. Located in Lauderdale Lakes with straightforward access to I-95, Sawgrass Mall, and about a 15-minute drive to Fort Lauderdale beaches, the complex operates as an age-restricted (55+) community with covenants, income/credit requirements, and leasing limitations enforced by the HOA.