Stunning, rarely available 5-bedroom/3-bath pool home on a cul-de-sac just steps away from the award-winning Pine View School in the very sought-after Rivendell community. This stellar home nestled within acres and acres of preserve was built in 2002 and has been upgraded with over $80,000 of improvements. Sure to impress, this home has endless curb appeal and is the perfect oasis for work and play. Boasting one of the neighborhood’s biggest lots (over 1/3 of an acre) and the largest model (3,858 square feet), a lake view and no neighbors to the back, this sunny welcoming home offers breathtaking views from every window. The fully fenced backyard with its blissful butterfly gardens, large heated 2008-built 16x34 pool and spa, and expansive deck provide the perfect spot for entertaining or just relaxing in your private retreat. The stately entrance with a side entry 3-car garage welcomes you to a home that is simultaneously inviting and tranquil. The kitchen is the heartbeat of the home with triple pantries, 2015-installed granite counters, dry bar for entertaining, center island and views to the breathtaking southern exposure backdrop. The main level has a great open floor plan that includes living, family, kitchen, dining, laundry and one bedroom/bath. The downstairs bedroom can also be used as a spacious home office with double doors that offer a spectacular view of the pool and lake. The upper level boasts plenty of room to spread out with the luxurious 14x28 owners retreat and 4-piece bath, 3 additional bedrooms and bath with tub and double sinks. The bedrooms are very generously sized and there is also a large 19x21 bonus room with coffered ceiling and dual closets that could be converted to a 6th bedroom. The home has been well maintained with new AC units installed in 2021 and 2016, new irrigation and pool pumps in 2021, and recent neutral colors painted inside and out. Fabulous Rivendell community with acres of quiet tree-lined streets with sidewalks, walking paths, friendly neighbors and a park-like setting. The location is the best that Florida has to offer. Minutes to the world-class sands of Nokomis & Siesta Key beaches, just steps away from the award-winning Pine View School (grades 2-12), and close to the 12-mile Legacy (bike) Trail, restaurants (famous Casey Key Fish House and Tiki Bar), shopping, and the bayfront park for launching or watching boats cruise the Intracoastal Waterway. Unique opportunity to own a premier lakeview 5-bedroom pool home on an oversized lot backing to the preserve. Don’t miss out on your chance to own your piece of paradise. Call for a tour today.