Live the Florida lifestyle in this stunning elevated custom built coastal home, completed in December 2021. Located just a short walk to downtown Tarpon Springs, Spring Bayou, and the famous Sponge Docks, this property offers the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and waterfront living. Set on a large waterfront lot, you'll enjoy a private dock with a 13,000 lb covered boatliftplus regular visits from dolphins, manatees, and osprey right in your backyard. The exterior features low maintenance tabby stucco, Hardy siding, metal roof, and powder coated aluminum staircases. Composite decking enhances both the open front balcony and screened rear porch, and overlooks a spacious paver patio ideal for a firepit or outdoor entertaining, which is prewired for a spa. Conveniently located directly outside the screened porch is the connection for a natural gas grill. Inside, the open floorplan boasts high ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, crown molding, and custom window trim. The living room centers around a beautiful tiled electric fireplace and features a tray ceiling and triple sliding glass doors that open to the screened porch with views of the yard and canal. The gourmet kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, gas range, wine fridge, reverse osmosis system, wood cabinetry, stone countertops, a large island with sink, and walk in pantry. A formal dining area features a tray ceiling and wainscoting. The 3 bedroom split plan includes a primary suite with canal views, tray ceiling, walk in closet, and a spa like ensuite with double vanity, walk in shower, and private water closet. There is also a spacious indoor laundry room complete with front loading washer, gas dryer, stainless steel laundry sink, and built in cabinetry for added storage and convenience. The lower level is constructed with concrete and includes a large game room with indoor/outdoor flooring, a full bath, and oversized two garagesone 2 car and one singlewith abundant storage and workshop space. The home is elevator ready with shaft and electrical in place. Because the main living area is elevated, flood insurance is both reasonable and more affordable (current policy premium is $1950/yr) than many waterfront properties. Located near beaches, the Pinellas Trail, parks, and with easy access to Tampa and the airportthis home offers the best of Floridas Gulf Coast living in the heart of historic Tarpon Springs.