This Rutenberg designed home,built in 2002, offers a large open split floorplan, that includes 3 bedrooms, a large bonus room which can be used as an office or 4th bedroom. a formal DR, LR, family room and 3baths. Kitchen includes quartz counters and hickory wood cabinets with lower pull-outs. Large pantry closet with wood shelves, stainless appliances and pendant lighting above breakfast bar. Breakfast nook features large aquarium window with view out to pool and pavered lanai. Large back office or 4th bedroom with bay window and sliding door out to lanai. All floors are either hickory hardwood or tile. Crown moulding throughout. AC, replaced in 2018, has 4 separate zones. The 3 car garage offers interlocking floor tiles, ample storage and a workbench. Home is fully equipped with storm shutters (motorizedandaccordian). Fenced yard has been professionally landscaped for maximum privacy. Well for irrigation and low voltage accent lighting in front and back. Heated salt water spool with fountain. Rivendell offers a large heated community pool, walking path, playground/parks, and is within walking/biking distance to Pine View School for the Gifted, a Sarasota Public School which has been rated as one of the top schools in the U.S. Close to beaches, boating, recreational activities, shopping, medical facilities and much more!