Paradise found! Welcome to the gated waterfront community of Tarpon Cove/Mariner Village in beautiful Tarpon Springs. This exquisite custom built Key West style home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a private elevator, pond & saltwater pool & spa! The impressive 2 story façade greets you when approaching the home. Going up the front stairs you are met by double leaded glass doors. Entering the home you notice the spacious, open floor plan that gives the perfect flow throughout the home for casual living and entertaining. The kitchen has solid wood glazed cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a tumbled travertine backsplash & a center island with prep sink & plenty of storage in the pantry closet. There is an eat in kitchen area with beautiful windows overlooking the backyard and west to the Gulf of Mexico. The living room has 2 glass sliding doors out to the 40x10 balcony with wrought iron railings & new ceiling fans. The formal dining area is open to the living room & has a new wood beaded chandelier. The family room or den has French doors leading to the balcony & a gas fireplace with granite surround, perfect for cooler Florida nights. The large 27x14 primary bedroom has a tray ceiling, French doors to the balcony, a linen closet & his and hers walk in closets. The en-suite bathroom has a private water closet, separate vanities with granite counter tops, a jetted soaking tub & large shower with multiple fixtures & heads & his and hers glass entry doors. There are two additional spacious bedrooms on the other side of the split floor plan that share a guest bath. There is an interior laundry room on this level as well as a powder room for guests. The home was built by the original owner in 2005 and has many unique features such as architectural build outs, bullnose corners, 5 inch baseboards, 8 foot doors, soaring ceilings and lighted art niches. The elevator features wood paneled walls & granite flooring & takes you to the garage level which is a total of 2,274 sq ft! Double garage doors provide access to the tandem parking areas. There is room for a home gym or workshop of your dreams! Through French doors you will find the air conditioned recreational or storage room that could be used as a bar, home office, or playroom. The possibilities are endless! The current setup offers a custom finished bar with wall shelving, pool table, wine room with built in wine storage, electric heated fireplace, 3 bar refrigerators, 2 air purifiers and 2 mini-split units. Entertain family and friends in style! Through a sliding door to the rear of the garage you access the stunning pool deck. The paver area is large with plenty of room for a couch & TV area or dining table. The salt water pool & spa was added in 2021 and is Wi-Fi controlled on your phone! The retaining wall around the pond was added in 2022. The pond has your own private fountain which provides ambiance and an abundance of wildlife. The custom landscaping and lighting was all added in 2022. The sunset views in this fenced, private oasis are simply stunning! The City of Tarpon Springs allows 4 chickens & the chicken coop is ready for you! Additional features include new roof late 2020, new A/C 2022, new water heater 2021, newer washer/dryer, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The community has a walking path along the Gulf, a kayak launch & marina! Short drive to downtown Tarpon Springs, multiple parks, restaurants, marinas & the Pinellas Trail. Schedule your showing!