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This newly renovated historic property began life nearly a century ago as the First Baptist Church. The original structure dates back to 1926, when it served as the flagship baptist congregation for Tarpon Springs – at the time, a young Gulf Coast city that was established just 42 years earlier. From 2022 to 2023, 160 Read Street was meticulously transformed into a grand three-level, Mission-style townhome with the perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury. The property features two full, private homes joined by a door on each floor, for connected or separate living. The property’s next caretakers can maintain the current configuration and use the second home for multigenerational living or a rental, or the units can be joined to create a five-bedroom estate. The front unit offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with a large, open floor plan, while the rear unit features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The entire ground level is dedicated to a 4,000+ SF garage with epoxy floors, space for 12 vehicles and a private elevator that rises to the attic on level four. The adjacent ground-floor pool deck features privacy walls, a heated lap pool, covered outdoor dining, lounge spaces with A/V hookups, and a summer kitchen with 40-inch grill and refrigerator. Step inside level two and discover interiors by Ebb & Flow Design Co, including premium engineered white oak flooring, two linear electric fireplaces and more. All furniture, rugs, bedding, artwork and accessories are included with sale, and every room reflects the design team’s passion for quality and style. Both kitchens feature custom millwork, maple cabinets, quartzite counters, large pantries, and top-of-the-line appliances from Thermador and Bosch. Bathrooms feature more custom millwork and quartzite counters, floor-to-ceiling Italian tile, decorative mirrors and discrete, motion-activated lighting. Fixtures include Grohe faucets and shower heads, Toto commodes and stainless-steel farm sinks from Kohler. The laundry rooms boast new LG washers and dryers, farm sinks, and enough space to iron and fold. Noteworthy design features abound, including sunrise and sunset views from the original bell tower, custom-routed moldings and baseboards, custom ironwork by local artisan Don Kenworthy, high ceilings, oversized mahogany doors, large terraces with porcelain tiles and more. Outside, you will find professionally designed landscaping with mature vegetation, built-in irrigation, and a custom brick driveway with motorized gate. During renovations, the home was fitted with steel structural supports and insulated panels and a new powder-coated aluminum roof with 50-year warranty. It also features Tilco impact windows and doors, ADT security, natural gas appliances, four new Carrier A/C units, two Generac natural gas generators, and pre-wiring for solar panels. Advanced smart home systems from Control4 and Lutron allow you to manage sound, entertainment, lighting and more from a wall panel or mobile device. This unique home’s location on Read Street offers views of Spring Bayou to the south and the canal to the north. It’s also walking distance to historic downtown, the world-famous Sponge Docks and more. Do not miss the opportunity to own such a unique property! **Be Sure to See the Attached Virtual Tour Video**