Located on the premier street in Rivendell, a community distinguished by its lovely tree lined streets, serene lakes and natural preserves on 380 acres adjacent to Oscar Scherer State Park, this split floor plan offers both formal and casual living spaces. With today’s lifestyle in mind, this beautiful home has been lovingly maintained. New air conditioning and landscaping in 2019, updated appliances and indoor and outdoor built-in sound system add to the appeal of this spacious home. It features a formal living room with beautifully coffered ceiling and crown molding, a formal dining room as well as an open family room with vaulted ceilings and sunny dining nook off of the kitchen. Room and privacy for everyone abound with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The large bedroom at the back of the home can serve as an office or ensuite guest room with separate entrance to lanai through door or sliders. Multiple access points to the large covered lanai and screened pool seamlessly blend the indoors with the outdoors.  There you can enjoy the beautifully finished heated pool, with terraced spa hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, several seating areas and the privacy of a conservation lot overlooking beautiful landscaping and a view of the lake. A large master bedroom with tray ceilings and crown molding offers the perfect retreat. The suite offers his and her walk-in closets, and in the bathroom dual sinks, private water closet, walk-in shower and separate tub. This home is conveniently located within close proximity to Pine View School, Sarasota's nationally ranked honors school, and is close to Oscar Scherer Park, The Legacy Trail for miles of biking, skating and hiking, and just 6 miles to Nokomis Beach and 20 minutes to Siesta Key Beach!  Rivendell is a deed restricted community with a community pool, playground, park and gazebo.