Property Description

Try this Iconic location on Spring Bayou. This Winter home to countless Manatee is also the Historic setting for The Epiphany "Dive for the Cross". This home also lends its own bit of history to one of America's Best Small Towns of Tarpon Springs. Step inside and make Your own history in this extraordinary home. At first look, the magnificent fountain is framed by the New brick pavered driveway. This speaks to the awareness to accent the home according to the period of which it was built. Then the bold columns and front porch seating offers the opportunity to soak in the sun and the views of the bayou and the visitors who are admiring the beautiful setting. As you enter through the double doors you are welcomed into the Great room where you feel the light and views from every direction. While standing here, you truly sense the effort that has been put forth over time to uphold the rich heritage of this home which was originally built in 1920. One can't help but to be struck by the Grand staircase and double-sided fireplace. The original Hardwood floors have been refurbished and remain, tall baseboard, ten foot ceilings and antique stained glass all tell the story of this home. Offset to the left is the parlor (office or den to most). The rich wood accents show of sturdy craftsmanship and customary furnishings. It is most suitable as an office however could serve many functions. The Living room is opposite to this space. This wide open seating room is adjacent to the formal dinning room; certainly large enough for a 12 seat table and entertaining. Especially great for holidays! This is located traditionally connected to the kitchen through a swinging door. Once through, this is where modernization meets old world charm. This large open space suites the Chef in the family. The center island offers both seating and plenty of room for prep work. Cabinetry keeps with the period of an antique look with rope inlay design and offers the recently updated natural gas cooktop. Add the conveniences of a full size commercial Refrigerator and separate Freezer, walk in pantry and eat in kitchen seating and this has it all. There is a back door from the kitchen which leads to the pool bath, Laundry room and pavered pool deck. This is also an entertaining space with the Summer kitchen, Bar top, large pool deck PLUS flows right back into the Family & Game room. Belly up to the Bar, Shoot a game of pool or watch all of the football you can with the opportunity to have several TVs. The Main level has a half bath with (sauna Does not convey). Elevate upstairs to the 3 bedrooms Master to the left with an optimized closet and modernized bathroom and two other bedrooms plus bathroom down the hall. The main house is expansive YET THERE"S MORE!! With a private access through the garage, a staircase take you to the Guest quarters. This full in-law suite is complete with kitchen, Family room, Laundry plus 1 bed & 1 Bath and is a great multi-generational opportunity. The location is easy access to all restaurants and shopping of Tarpon Springs as well as just minutes to Fred Howard Park and Sunset Beach. Tour this peice of Tarpon Springs History today.