Price reduced! Welcome to your own private paradise in the heart of historic Tarpon Springs! This custom-built, 2006 home offers both spacious living and secluded privacy on its 0.62-acre (MOL) lot with a water view of "The Canal" off of Tarpon Bayou and NO homeowners association. With 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and an oversized 3-car garage, this 3,446 heated square foot two-story pool home has it all. Entertain and relax in style with the brick-paved, caged pool area, complete with an outdoor kitchen featuring a sink, mini-fridge, and range hood. The chef's kitchen inside boasts stainless steel double built-in wall ovens, a gas stovetop, double-wide commercial reach-in refrigerator and freezer, dedicated icemaker, double drawer dishwasher, a walk-in pantry, and a hidden desk/workspace area. Off the tiled kitchen, you'll find a family room with ten-foot tray ceilings and an eat-in area. The ground floor offers a master suite with pool access, while the split floor plan places three bedrooms upstairs and a fifth bedroom downstairs that can double as a game or media room. Enjoy the formal living room with crown molding, a den/office with built-in bookcases, and a formal dining room, all with solid oak wood flooring. Additional features include walk-in closets in all bedrooms (with a second, standard closet in the master bedroom), soft water treatment system, well irrigation, propane water heater, dual air conditioning and heating systems (2018 Trane heat pump & 2017 Carrier heat pump), dual 200 amp electrical panels, and a Generac home standby generator (16kW) connected to a buried 500-gallon propane tank. Although not connected, Clearwater Propane service at the street is available. The location is unbeatable – enjoy limited through traffic while being within a stone's throw of historic downtown Tarpon Springs, the Sponge Docks, and St. Nicholas Cathedral. This home strikes the perfect balance of comfort, features, and amenities. Schedule a private showing to experience all it has to offer!