Welcome to this gracious, charming, 2- story home, with an expansive wrap-around front porch, custom built by Gulf Pointe Homes in 1998 This unique model is one of a kind in Rivendell and offers an open, split floor plan with French doors and lots of architectural detailing. The first floor features a library with built in bookshelves, a formal dining room with bay window, and a large storage closet under the stairway. The updated galley style kitchen has stainless appliances, 2 built in wine racks and a built-in wine/beverage refrigerator. Countertops are marble except for the breakfast bar which is granite. Laundry room off kitchen. The spacious primary bedroom suite offers an oversized walk-in closet and updated bathroom. On the opposite side of the home are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Upstairs features a loft, a 4th bedroom, walk-in closet and bathroom with combination tub and shower. The second floor offers flexible space and can be used according to your needs. Back downstairs….exit the back of home through lovely set of French doors, onto the lanai and screened pool deck, out the door to a paver brick patio. Sit down and enjoy the expansive views of lush greenery in a park-like setting. Cool yourself under colorful Royal Poinciana and Golden Jacaranda trees. The oversized 2 car garage with attic, is accessed by a private rear alleyway. The home is outfitted throughout with hurricane protection. An irrigation well on property saves on water bill. Rivendell is a community of 498 homes on close to 400 acres of lakes and preserves, neighboring Oscar Scherer State Park. Close to nationally recognized Pine View School, a Sarasota public school for the gifted. There are tennis courts on the school property that are available to Rivendell residents when school is not in session. Ideally located within minutes to beaches, golf courses, medical facilities, shopping and much more!