Active
160 READ ST
TARPON SPRINGS FL, 34689
$5,995,000
$851.44 per sqft
Active
5 Beds
7 Baths
7,041 sqft
Residential
Built in 1920
Are you looking for that hidden jewel of a place to live that has modern conveniences and old-world charm of Europe? Then we welcome you to Tarpon Springs to see this beautiful Mediterranean 12,000-square-foot villa in the historic district. Enjoy beautiful walks around the bayous, active saltwater life, breathtaking sunsets and many other historic homes brought to life. You will not see high rises here in this sleepy town that provides solace from the chaos and traffic we experience in the "real world". This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of Tarpon Springs historical gems originally built in 1926 as Tarpon's First Baptist Church. It has been resurrected by the owner into a Mediterranean mansion, with two luxurious fully furnished five-star homes within it, with each key bedroom having its own balcony. This property holds over 7,000 square feet of air-conditioned, modernized living areas and every smart home feature one could possibly desire. On the first floor there's a 4,000-plus-square-foot garage that can handle up to 12 vehicles for the prestige car collector, plus additional spaces for a game room, gym or workshop. The best views in all of Tarpon can be had from the Bell Tower! You can live like royalty in your own private curved-walled resort or enjoy your spa-like outdoor living area that features a heated lap pool with spa, outdoor kitchen, lounging areas and covered patio with Wi-Fi and surround sound just waiting to be played. Go just outside your home and immerse yourself in this historic Greek-cultured town offering some of the best international food in Florida. Both downtown and the sponge docks have boutiques, breweries and gift shops in abundance, and are within a short walk. Two beaches are within a five-minute golf-cart drive, Spring Bayou and Craig Park are all within distance too. This beautiful white historic structure was designed to create the feeling of living in an opulent villa on the Greek Island of Kalymnos where many of the Greek in Tarpon originally came from in the late 1800s and continue to come. Tarpon is proud to have the largest percentage of Greek Americans in the U.S. Tarpon Springs will always retain this Greek culture and is one of the few towns in America where this international culture is available to enjoy into perpetuity. 160 Read Street home can easily service the needs of the most modern of families or is also ideal as a multi-generational home where all your family and friends can visit, and all of you can retain your privacy when desired. All rooms in this home are an opulent size reminiscent of the stately mansions in Europe, but with warmth created by the beautiful interior furniture and art pieces, most of which are included in the sale. This smart home features Lutron lighting, electric gates, a security system and entertainment system throughout the home, garage and pool areas. Lastly, everything of importance in this home is new and no detail was overlooked from the 50-year metal roof to the high-end appliances. This is a must-see for you, you will find that this dream could be your reality. Call and schedule your private tour today.
U8233633
MLSⓇ ID
March 7, 2024
Listed
September 18, 2024
Updated
Map
160 READ ST
TARPON SPRINGS FL, 34689
Interior Features
Total Stories
4
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, Skylight(s), Smart Home, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Appliances
Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Description
Inside, Laundry Room
Floor Description
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central, Electric
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.29 Acres
Exterior Features
Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Storage
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Flood Insurance Required, City Limits, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Street Brick
Architectual Style
Mediterranean
Roof
Metal
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
High School
Tarpon Springs High-PN
Elementary School
Sunset Hills Elementary-PN
Other Property Details
Area Name
34689 - Tarpon Springs
Taxes
$29,852
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
174
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
6
Parking
Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level
View
Yes
View Description
Park/Greenbelt, Water
County
Pinellas
Municipality
27
Water Source
Public
Pool
Yes
Pool Features
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting
Listed by PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL REALTY
Listing Contact: 727-595-1604
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